Re: [MBZ] wow

Ugh, no. Lease a brand new one. Think about how far electric cars have come in the last 3 years... This is the only time I'm in favor of leasing. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Andrew Strasfogel" Date:Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 10:58 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] wow

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Washington St., particularly the Eastern part, got whacked with high winds Tuesday night. Massive power outages. My rope-pull gennys have not been behaving well, and Big Bertha was in need of minor service. Tonight I put another used starting battery on it (it takes two---24V) and replaced the

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The hour meter was 3.6 hours when I started it. We've already run out 1/2 forklift tank of fuel, and it's chewing rapidly on the other one, which was full. _Very_ expensive showers... Maybe get a stationary tank? My last fill was 99.9 cents a gallon plus tax.

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

Hey, your party leaders have decreed a 2 DAY work week in 2016 so there is little chance of Congress accomplishing anything, other than maybe shutting down the government. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 12:47 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Snow in minimal amounts is a

Re: [MBZ] wow

It's too soon to buy an all electric. There just aren't enough places to recharge if you run out of watts. I have a very "green" friend whose Prius wasn't green enough to suit him, so he bought a Leaf for his wife to drive to work in the fast bus lane since electrics are were allowed there.

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Is J Cathey in Seattle? On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Washington St., particularly the Eastern part, got whacked with >> high winds Tuesday night. Massive power outages. My rope-pull >> gennys have not been behaving well, and Big

Re: [MBZ] wow

I've never leased a car in my life. Is there a cap on mileage? A bonus for not driving much at all? On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 8:39 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ugh, no. Lease a brand new one. Think about how far electric cars have > come in the last 3 years...

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

Good, they never do anything useful anyway... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

So what's the downside? --R On 11/20/15 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Hey, your party leaders have decreed a 2 DAY work week in 2016 so there is little chance of Congress accomplishing anything, other than maybe shutting down the government. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 12:47 AM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] wow

Depends on where you live. I could drive from my house to NYC with no problem, plenty of charging stations along 91, 84 and 95. I could drive to the airport which would be close to the limit of my range but theres charging ports (with preferential parking) at the airport. If I could get my

Re: [MBZ] wow

Theres a cap but most electric cars have about an 80 mile range on a charge so you'll be hard pressed to hit it... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, November

Re: [MBZ] wow

On 20/11/2015 10:53 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Depends on where you live. I could drive from my house to NYC with no problem, plenty of charging stations along 91, 84 and 95. I could drive to the airport which would be close to the limit of my range but theres charging ports (with

[MBZ] Wow...CORRECTED

archer75 wrote: > It's too soon to buy an all electric. There just aren't enough places to > recharge if you run out of watts. > I have a very "green" friend whose Prius wasn't green enough to suit him, so > he bought a Leaf for his wife to drive to work in the fast bus lane since > electrics

[MBZ] Amazon & Mobil 1

Just noticed that Amazon has Mobil 1 0W-40 for around $26 for the five quart jug. If you have a Prime membership this is a good deal, since shipping costs nothing. It's weird - their price fluctuates wildly on this stuff. It went up to over $40/jug a couple of months ago, now it's back down

Re: [MBZ] Amazon & Mobil 1

Is the 0w40 extended performance? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2015, at 12:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just noticed that Amazon has Mobil 1 0W-40 for around $26 for the five quart > jug. If you have a Prime membership this is a good deal, since

Re: [MBZ] wow

I could do that. My commute is less than 40 miles round trip. We don't have chargers here, but I could probably shame the commissioners into installing a couple. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Depends on

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I've thought about one of those for camp, we've got lots of wood... Last week I used my little 2 stroke China generator to top up (read as bring back from the brink of disaster) the batteries on the camp a couple times. I bought it back in 2008 after we had an ice storm. When I bought it it ran

Re: [MBZ] Amazon & Mobil 1

I think so. It's the "European" oil they put the stickers on the MB engines for. I have been using 15W-50 in my older stuff, like Tommy's S420 that is approaching 300k, but everything else I have is at or below 100k, so it gets the 0W-40. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2015, at 1:49 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I bought it on Amazon but all the Dong Ching generators are about the same. Mine is the 1200w, I think I paid $120. -Curt From: "arche...@embarqmail.com" To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] Generators

In my experience, almost all small engine problems are caused by stale fuel and/or incomplete mixing of 3-cycle mix. It's way cheaper to suck out/burn of the dregs than replace/rebuild gummed-up and corroded carbs. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] wow

Some of us don't want to live in the city. My wife does a much bigger business where her office is than she would 10 miles over in our little town. Theres no work in TV anywhere near where we live but I like living in a little town and my house was MUCH cheaper (probably $100,000) than one

Re: [MBZ] Generators

You need one of those hot tubs with a wood stove in it, or an Okie hot tub -- an old bathtub sitting over an open fire. --R On 11/19/15 11:47 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Washington St., particularly the Eastern part, got whacked with high winds Tuesday night. Massive power outages.

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Make that 2-cycle. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:42 PM > To: 'Curt Raymond' ; 'Mercedes Discussion List' > > Cc: Scott

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Is that the HF generator that's been advertised for $99 lately? Gerry Curt Raymond wrote: > I've thought about one of those for camp, we've got lots of wood... > Last week I used my little 2 stroke China generator to top up (read as bring > back from the brink of disaster) the batteries on the

Re: [MBZ] Generators

The inverter versions of the Honda are awesome, is yours one that supports teaming with another? We had a couple of those on a campout I was on in September. 1 was adequate for making coffee in the 30 cup urn but struggled if we were also trying to make toast ;) I need to keep my eye open for a

Re: [MBZ] wow

On 20/11/2015 2:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My commute is 36 miles, almost equally divided between surface streets and highway (65 mph). On really good days, it's under 25 minutes. Worst case, it's 35. Just enough time to catch the news and a podcast. This American Life is one

Re: [MBZ] Amazon & Mobil 1

I bought a gallon of 5w40 last week for $24.99 at O'Reilly in Maine. On sale it was cheaper than I've been paying for Car Quest brand 5w40... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Other side of the state, Spokane clay On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Is J Cathey in Seattle? > > On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Washington St., particularly the Eastern part, got whacked

Re: [MBZ] wow

My commute is 36 miles, almost equally divided between surface streets and highway (65 mph). On really good days, it's under 25 minutes. Worst case, it's 35. Just enough time to catch the news and a podcast. This American Life is one day's commute worth of listening. Dan Sent from my iPad >

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I got lucky a few years back and found a Honda 2000i nearby on CL. The plastic case was a bit scarred, but it started up and ran great. I got it for $400. I always run it dry before storage and do regular oil changes with synthetic. I use it for camping to charge up the coach batteries when

Re: [MBZ] wow

On 20/11/2015 2:13 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Randy, Not to mention that short drives that don't fully warm up the engine and transmission oils are a sure path to rapid wear and death of the vehicle. The late Dr. MB opined that once the coolant temperature is normal operating

Re: [MBZ] wow

Randy, Not to mention that short drives that don't fully warm up the engine and transmission oils are a sure path to rapid wear and death of the vehicle. The late Dr. MB opined that once the coolant temperature is normal operating temperature, another fifteen minutes of driving were required to

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Yes, mine can run parallel with another to produce a 4KW generator. They are lightweight and very reliable. I occasionally look for a second one. Ten hours on a gallon of petrol is common. The LP genset in the motorhome burns 3/4 gal/hr, so only really usable for short runs for the microwave or

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Fresh gas, the bad gas ran out when the petcock broke. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Scott Ritchey" Date:Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 3:42 PM Subject:RE: [MBZ] Generators In my experience, almost all small engine problems are caused by stale fuel and/or incomplete

Re: [MBZ] wow

I could have a 7 minute commute if I wished, but that would mean I would have to live in a hipster-infested high rise surrounded by Java joints selling $6 cups of coffee. Oh, and I used to have a four to five minute commute some years ago. I hated it because my car never got warmed up (when I

[MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

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Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

Pretty upscale neighborhood in Orlando, I believe. Some of these places have the craziest rules, all of which are provided to potential buyers who must attest to having read them and agree to abide by them before they even close on the house - this is state law. I’m not defending the HOA, but

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

It’s not bad. You just have to be careful and understand what you’re getting into, that’s all. We have a “nice” HOA. The worst thing I can think of that’s happened this year has been writing up an owner because they had a bunch of pallets leaning up against the side of their garage for 3-4

[MBZ] 500SEL AMG - or Not?

Anybody know how you can authenticate an older AMG build, such as one on a 1983 500SEL? There’s some guy over on BenzWorld trying to pawn off one of these as an AMG and there’s little other than cosmetic stuff that is AMG on the car. He’s claiming the engine and drive train were modified by

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

So, what's new? They haven't done anything years but spend or money. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

I would never live in an area with a HOA Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2015, at 6:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty upscale neighborhood in Orlando, I believe. Some of these places have > the craziest rules, all of which are provided to potential

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Yeahbut how long did the old gas stand in the carb? > -Original Message- > From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes > > Fresh gas, the bad gas ran out when the petcock broke. > > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > From:"Scott Ritchey" Date:Fri, Nov 20, 2015

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Didn't, the petcock was closed, I'd burned the old gas out. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Scott Ritchey via Mercedes" Date:Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 8:07 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Generators Yeahbut how long did the old gas stand in the carb? > -Original

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Years ago we used Amoco "white gas", which was nearly pure octane, and it never caused problems. It was the most expensive gas on the market because the refining process was expensive. When I was still cutting my own grass 8 or 10 years ago, I bought Amoco Premium, now colored blue, and still

Re: [MBZ] Generators

White gas is the same thing as camping fuel and is not pure octane, its more like naptha and I think you'll find it has very little octane. Low compression engines would do well on it but I wouldn't run it in anything made in the last 50 years. You can still buy white gas at the pumps in Amish

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL AMG - or Not?

Engine would have been signed by the guy that built it. If there is no indication of this on the block or a plaque to the effect with engraved signature there, it is just a pig with lipstick. All AMG engines were signed by the ONE guy who took it from parts to testing. I am assuming there

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL AMG - or Not?

I think you can check with AMG or now the Benz factory to get details if you have the vin. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Nov 20, 2015, at 8:55 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Engine would have been signed by the guy that built it. If there is no indication of this on

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

That's so they can be home with their constituents learning what Real Americans want and need. The secret reason for the death of bipartisanship is that few Congesspeople live in DC anymore so they don't socialize with one another. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 10:40 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

I don't blame the HOA. That truck is butt-ugly. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 11:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Okie Donn sez: I think HOAs are un-constitutional, and need to be >> outlawed. Luckily, our >> > airpark is free range. > > If the HOA was forced on

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL AMG - or Not?

I don’t know about the signature if it was a pre-merger vehicle, which this would definitely be. There have been some good posts about this since, such as cams having “AMG 50.1” on the ends, exhaust manifolds being two piece (AMG) or four in one, and solid lifter clips on each rocker. Good

Re: [MBZ] 500SEL AMG - or Not?

I don't know about the signature if it was a pre-merger vehicle, which this would definitely be. There have been some good posts about this since, such as cams having "AMG 50.1" on the ends, exhaust manifolds being two piece (AMG) or four in one, and solid lifter clips on each rocker. Good

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I never said it was a good fuel, just a fuel used for boat stoves for safety reasons. The main reason boat stoves use alcohol is the ability to extinguish a fire with water. In all other ways, alcohol is an inferior fuel. Scott From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> >White

Re: [MBZ] Generators

> > Gerry wrote: > > > > Years ago we used Amoco "white gas", > Curt wrote: > > White gas is the same thing as camping fuel and is not pure > octane, I think Gerry is referring to the Amoco premium gasoline that was water clear rather than kinda brownish like most gasoline.

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Is J Cathey in Seattle? Spokane. Hard to get 20 acres in Seattle! I wonder if a HOA would prohibit a generator big enough to run several houses? I heard there were some 300,000 customers without power at the peak aftermath of this windstorm. Pretty sure that 130,000 were in the Spokane

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Some boats used kerosene too for the same reason. Jon Agne has a couple cool marine stoves. -Curt From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 9:20 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Years ago gas was less perishable because it did not contain alcohol or similar additives. > From: archer75--- via Mercedes > > Years ago we used Amoco "white gas", which was nearly pure octane, and it > never caused problems. ...

Re: [MBZ] Generators

The main reason boat stoves use alcohol is the ability to extinguish a fire with water. In all other ways, alcohol is an inferior fuel. Scott > > From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > > >White gas is the same thing as camping fuel and is not pure octane, > >its more like naptha

Re: [MBZ] in praise of 4 wheel drive

We're paying them HOW MUCH for a two day work week? I want them in the office 6 days a week! They don't have to accomplish anything, which is the status quo, but they need to be there to earn their salaries! NO welfare for the legislative branch!!! On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 4:46 PM, WILTON via

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I bought it on Amazon but all the Dong Ching generators are about the same. Mine is the 1200w, I think I paid $120. I have one of those 800W HF things. $99, still in the box. I was thinking of it as a trunk accessory in case of trouble on the road. Filled up all 3 forklift tanks today. $62.

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

Okie Donn sez: I think HOAs are un-constitutional, and need to be outlawed. Luckily, our airpark is free range. If the HOA was forced on you, you'd be right. However the buyer has to sign off acceptance of the terms, so it is considered self-inflicted. Nobody makes you buy a house with a

Re: [MBZ] Generators

White gas is the same thing as camping fuel and is not pure octane, its more like naptha and I think you'll find it has very little octane. Low compression engines would do well on it but I wouldn't run it in anything made in the last 50 years. You can still buy white gas at the pumps in Amish

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

I think HOAs are un-constitutional, and need to be outlawed. Luckily, our airpark is free range. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 6:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s not bad. You just have to be careful and understand what you’re > getting into, that’s all. > > We