Our regular carrier drives a right side drive Jeep, and the substitute
driver sits in the right seat and drives a regular crown vic.
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 11:05 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> We had a contract carrier a few years ago that had a basic Chevy, like a
We had a contract carrier a few years ago that had a basic Chevy, like a
Cavalier or Impala, that had rigged a steering wheel on the right side of the
cabin with a spare steering column and a couple of bicycle sprockets and chain.
It looked real Rube Goldberg but it was actually pretty cool. Of
Thanks!
On 10/10/2020 3:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
You would have to pull the codes with DAS to know what the issue is and to
reset the trans computer. Could very well be the conductor plate.
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On Oct 10, 2020, at 1:04 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes
wrote:
Very cool.
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 10:10 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> And something from the Chinese, er, Volvo
>
> Volvo's latest steering system panders to the left and right
>
>
All of the carriers from Olivet and some of them from Charlotte are
still delivering in private vehicles. (my mom's Charlotte route is
served with a USPS van, mine by whatever the carrier owns)
And it's getting harder and harder to find something with a clear floor
that lets you stab at
And something from the Chinese, er, Volvo
Volvo's latest steering system panders to the left and right
https://www.postandcourier.com/business/volvos-latest-steering-system-panders-to-the-left-and-right/article_72476daa-0749-11eb-a444-17f855bc9289.html
--FT
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Mitch beat me to it.
Also until the oil cooler starts leaking and you have to replace the seal.
-D
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 4:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Might be a decent deal?
>
> https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-350/721167.html
>
> --
>
I always thought she was really hot but she doesn't seem too bright.
I saw her daddy jogging in BH once with a woman who was like half (or
maybe a third) his age, she was very cute. I'm sure she loved him for
his personality.
--FT
On 10/12/20 12:56 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
Might be a decent deal?
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-350/721167.html
--
Allan Streib
Indiana University
Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering
Digital Science Center | Intelligent Systems Engineering | FutureSystems
On 2020-10-12 15:18, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Might be a decent deal?
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2006-mercedes-350/721167.html
Until the balance shaft chain sprockets go toothless like Larry Turner's
(and pretty much everybody else's).
Of the carriers here that use their own vehicle, most seem to use a RHD Jeep
Cherokee or a RHD Subaru.
I see one every so often that has an old Jeep DJ.
Allan
OK Don via Mercedes writes:
> Our regular carrier drives a right side drive Jeep, and the substitute
> driver sits in the right seat
Liters. Liters of coke. And Menthos. Can you fit in your back yard. Or
catch snakes with?
On Sun, Oct 11, 2020, 8:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> could I fit in here for a high-speed run from Miami to New York City?
> Even if I had to double the miles on it?
>
Ran into her on the sidewalk in Dec carrying a vase of a dozen roses for my
wife's B-day. She put out her arms, looked straight at me, gave me a
surprised look and said "FOR ME!???". Then said "BEAUTIFUL" and walked by.
These people are in showbiz for a reason.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 4:25 PM Dan
How often will you be using it in the ice and snow? Maybe you should look at an
ML?
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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I’m curious to know from those who have experienced it - do you think the
> 4Matic is worthwhile in inclement weather
Thanks, Mitch! Didn’t know that, just made the assumption since it’s badged as
an ML350.
I may check it out.
-D
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On 2020-10-12 16:03, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> Probably not that often, but if I’m going to find a
Good points, Allen, however, I know where you live and fortunately I won’t have
the challenges you do as far as hills.
Based on your experiences it sounds like 4Matic would be beneficial anyway.
Thanks!
-D
> On Oct 12, 2020, at 5:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If you're
Npt too far from here.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020, 4:56 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Okie acres too?
> Fred.
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From:
> Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 2:47 PM
> Subject: Mercedes 1980's
> To:
>
>
I am also somewhat into old console stereos. I have one I bought at a thrift
store we i was about 14. It is a fancy maganvox and as far as I know still
works. Have not fired it up in many years. I also have my grandmothers RCA from
about 1968 that I used to listen to when I was at her house. I
I need to find some vintage radio repair guy I guess, not something I’m going
to tackle.
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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 7:55 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
>
>>
>> [I] do not know anything about replacing transistors
>
> It has to be done carefully, else your replacements pop just
It's usually the old, dried up electrolytic capacitors, and they are easy
to see - the bottom is usually pushed out. IIRC, you have replaced those in
MB boards - the big old console will be easier to work on.
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 8:03 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Probably not that often, but if I’m going to find a car for there, I would
prefer it to be equipped for the climate in case we’re up there in the winter.
I’ve been looking at MLs around here, too. Almost nothing. There’s a 2004 ML350
I could get for a good price, but it’s got 140k on it,
Dan's recent query has me thinking about winter tires (specifically for
my XC90 as I try to keep my old MBs out of the salt).
Discount Tire showing these in the "best" rating category for snow
tires, with the Bridgestone and Michelin similarly priced and the Nokian
substantially more.
> I've tried sandbags in the trunk. It helps, but only a little. I think
> the tires have been my downfall.
In all probability. I swear by Hakkapeliittaa studded snow tires, the
difference is truly amazing and they last forever. (I get 7-10 years
out of a set.)
-- Jim
I drove the 107, 115, 123, and 126 in the occasional ice and snow in OK,
with plenty of hills. Absolutely the worst place was our street and
driveway. I always managed, but it was close sometimes, and a few times I
had to leave one in the street because I couldn't get it up the drive.
Then I got
On my truck swap trip with my pops, we picked up a few things languishing in
Illinois that we’ve wanted in AZ for quite awhile. One thing in particular is
my wife’s grandmother’s console stereo.
It’s a Philco. I’m having trouble finding info on it. It hasn’t been energized
in probably 40
Well this old girl came right to life, 35 or 40 years of dust cooking off,
tubes glowing familiarly, warmly. It sounds pretty damn good. I just think it’s
odd that when i enter the model number into the Google machine nothing comes
up.
Bob R
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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 6:21
On 2020-10-12 16:03, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Probably not that often, but if I’m going to find a car for there, I
would prefer it to be equipped for the climate in case we’re up there
in the winter.
I’ve been looking at MLs around here, too. Almost nothing. There’s a
2004 ML350 I could
If you're talking about Indiana specifically, I can relate my
experiences.
My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow. Especially with
the diesel torque they spin out very easily. Out in the county there are
some hills that have created predicaments for me more than once.
Same thing
I love my 2005 E320 4matic. I have owned many 4WD & AWD over the years &
this is the best. I really don't meed it here but it also handles well in
the rain. Only problem i have had was bearing problem in transfer case.
Dealer fixed it for 300.00.
Has 184 k miles.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
> My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow.
My W115 was great in the snow. Proper snow tires, and maybe
a little bit of trunk weight, are the keys. For the hills, you also need
some brass balls sometimes. Momentum going up the hills is a
requirement.
-- Jim
1) Make sure the unit is unpowered. Don't ask me how I know this.
2) Spray contact cleaner on contacts while working them.
3) Dry with canned air.
4) Plug in and enjoy improved sound!
-MMM-
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 6:44 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> On my truck
> [I] do not know anything about replacing transistors
It has to be done carefully, else your replacements pop just like the originals
did.
Bringing them up slowly on a Variac and probing carefully around the circuitry
to
keep an eye on things along the way is often a very good thing. Check
Okie acres too?
Fred.
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Mercedes 1980's
I’m curious to know from those who have experienced it - do you think the
4Matic is worthwhile in inclement weather or northern climates with snow?
I ask because I was considering this as a requirement for my northern car, but
it’s narrowed the choices so much that I’m wondering if I’m
04 would still be m112 but 3.7L. Still just as reliable.
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> On Oct 12, 2020, at 4:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Probably not that often, but if I’m going to find a car for there, I would
> prefer it to be equipped for the climate in case we’re up there in
Jim Cathey writes:
>> My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow.
>
> My W115 was great in the snow. Proper snow tires, and maybe
> a little bit of trunk weight, are the keys. For the hills, you also need
> some brass balls sometimes. Momentum going up the hills is a
>
Vast majority of hard cider/ sparkling cider and what is sold as grape
"champagne" is wine carbonated like soda water. (Artificial carbonation
= large bubbles))
Real cider (As the English call it) is naturally carbonated in the
champagne process, (A second fermentation in the bottle)
Bull crap: "My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow."
They were only incompetent in schnee because they had bad tires on. The
123 or 126 does not choose the tires it is on.
As Jim says, tires and weight in the right places are key, as with any
vehicle.
My 123 went everywhere
Let me say this very clearly- 4matic is worth it.
I can say more if any one wants.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020, 10:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Curley McLain via Mercedes writes:
>
> > Bull crap: "My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are
You need a Dim Bulb Tester for this -- put a incandescent light bulb in series
with the hot side of the power plug. Unlike a Variac (which reduces the
voltage) the light bulb will limit the current, allowing you to troubleshoot
without frying anything.
The lamp should go bright as the filter
Curley McLain via Mercedes writes:
> Bull crap: "My RWD diesels (W116 and W123) are useless in the snow."
> They were only incompetent in schnee because they had bad tires on. The
> 123 or 126 does not choose the tires it is on.
>
> As Jim says, tires and weight in the right places are key, as
Sure doesn't look like enough damage to total it. Wonder what State Farm
was thinking here?
Craig via Mercedes writes:
> On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 21:25:38 -0400
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> >
>1) Make sure the unit is unpowered. Don't ask me how I know this.
>2) Spray contact cleaner on contacts while working them.
Yeah. It took a couple of weeks for my eyebrows to grow back after cleaning
some powered contacts several decades ago.
Lesson learned.
Rick
On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 21:25:38 -0400
Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> > https://www.copart.com/lot/43609820/clean-title-2018-mercedes-benz-g-550-4x4-squared-tx-dallas?intcmp=web_lds_stf_43609820_20201008
>
> Keep an eye on that. I wonder how much it will go for
It's $225 right now.
Craig
Please do. I am looking for a 4-matic for SWMBO.
Rick
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Let me say
>The used car market is a real b*tch right now. Slim pickings everywhere.
Wait until after Thanksgiving. Between Thanksgiving and tax return season there
should be some deals to be found.
Rick
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