Re: [MBZ] 300CD ACC Challenge

2006-05-22 Thread luther
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[MBZ] I love my MB Diesel

2006-05-22 Thread luther
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[MBZ] test

2006-05-22 Thread luther
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[MBZ] test #2

2006-05-22 Thread luther
attachment or not?

Re: [MBZ] OT, HD again, has anybody ever jewed down a big box store?

2007-12-03 Thread Luther
I have my computer or laptop for DVD's and the internet/radio/friends for sports :) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] Diesel powered Dodge Dakota

2007-12-05 Thread Luther
WRONG! I've owned 1 '87 Dakota, and my dad has owned 2. Mine was carburatedgrrr, that was a pain in my ... Luther On Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:54:57 -0600, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 4, 2007 2:39 PM, Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that a poster

[MBZ] trap oxidizer cleaning

2007-12-05 Thread Luther
What are the recommended ways to clean the traps on OM60x and late California OM617? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] trap oxidizer cleaning

2007-12-05 Thread Luther
Sure, but when that's been done, that part of the exhaust will still get clogged up. The OM617 didn't get the recall either... The local dealer recommended something that I do not recall. Luther On Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:22:42 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: What

Re: [MBZ] OT: How much does it cost to build a garage?

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Jim, can you give an actual $$$ figure? Thanks. Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:06:39 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like a 1.5 or 2.5 car garage. Basically, room for a small 'shop' on the side and the ability to open the doors on the car without fear of hitting a wall

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at a 115

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Yet, (playing Devil's Advocate...) the guy made more money on a deal that might not have happend at the lower price... Luther On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:04:08 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is shitty when somebody sets up an appointment and sells it out from under you

Re: [MBZ] murder update

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Make that early June? I'll be going to Albuquerque in late June for the National bowling tournament. Luther On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:33:58 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It will be in June sometime Im pretty sure. Robert Rentfro wrote: 10-4. I'll keep that in mind. You

[MBZ] OT:NOAA website

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
http://www.srh.noaa.gov Anyone know who crashed the site? It hasn't responded for me the last 2 days. OK Don, did you do something??? :) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting

Re: [MBZ] OT:NOAA website

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
www.weather.gov gets the same info...I finally found it. On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 07:36:28 -0600, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: http://www.srh.noaa.gov Anyone know who crashed the site? It hasn't responded for me the last 2 days. OK Don, did you do something

Re: [MBZ] OT:NOAA website

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
Oh well, I'm not in KS/NE to have to worry about the weather... On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:43:31 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's back --- http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/enhanced.php?map=3 -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Sounds like a possible issue in the dash??? What areas are common and weren't changed with the conversion? Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:19:25 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea, but it did it when I had the loop plugs in and now with the pencil-style plugs in. Maybe if I

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
either of those drivers in those cars-especially in the 12 block town of Jefferson, IA! :D Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:14:01 -0600, Doug Quance [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don: I really think your time and energy would be better served by trouble shooting the existing system. BTW, Marshall

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ quotes

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
It's naturally not turbo'd... :) Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:17:23 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It naturally has that feature. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Isn't this 240 been upgraded to the 5cyl type glow system Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:50:19 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About this time of year, my glow plug system gets a mind of its own. Even Marshall was never able to figure it out via theoretical troubleshooting

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
Haha, but he did floor it the next time around. Not much smoke...might need to adjust that ADA a bit Luther On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:07:21 -0600, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No Luther, you mis-understood. They would have been lost in the smoke screen. Randy -Original

[MBZ] Chubby/Cummins

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/495289622.html Interesting -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

[MBZ] go Elfyourself

2007-12-07 Thread Luther
http://www.elfyourself.com -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: THINK TEST...How observant are you?]

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
What direction does water drain in the Northern Hemisphere?? Luther On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:36:14 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got 16 correct, although a few I knew but clicked the wrong thing. Click on line below

[MBZ] garage/shop design software

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
and then give you a materials list? Here's about 30-45 minutes of tinkering. The 4 sinks on the right are my work bench. http://www.gulseth.net/photos/garage-shop-roughdraft.jpg -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: THINK TEST...How observant are you?]

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
Correct! http://www.snopes.com/science/coriolis.asp Their test is WRONG! Luther On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:40:59 -0600, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:21:13 -0600 Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What direction does water drain in the Northern Hemisphere

Re: [MBZ] cleaning all day

2007-12-08 Thread Luther
hahahahahaahhhaahahaha. How big is your dumpster? :) Luther On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:50:40 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have spent all day throwing crap away, picking crap up etc. The house is a pit. I have spent a great part of it cleaning out my office. For those

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-10 Thread Luther
Just rain and cold here. :D Luther On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:50:26 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WE are having a hell of an ice storm. Yesterday morning my internet went down because my provider lost power the next down over. Then in the middle of the night its

Re: [MBZ] OT: How much does it cost to build a garage?

2007-12-10 Thread Luther
I built metal buildings for nearly 2 years during college breaks and for a time after college. The insulation is taped to the iron frame before the sheets are screwed onto the outside. You can add extra insulation after the building is finished. Luther On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:34:27 -0600

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-10 Thread Luther
*perk* ABS pump? What would that be worth to you? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Dang... I've got this idea for my SDL...adding SLS from a 560. Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:33:00 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *perk* ABS pump? What would that be worth to you? Well, I sort of have this vague in-the-future idea involving toad and/or trailer braking

Re: [MBZ] I'm iced up!

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Or if idiots didn't plant large trees next to power lines as they do in our area Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:26:12 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More tree limbs fell during the night. One took out our mailbox, another was across the hod of the SDL this morning - looks like

Re: [MBZ] Funeral and kids

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
Shouldn't be much different from rural Maine?? :) Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:49:21 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tomorrow night. We have no power but have heat from a couple of gas log fireplaces, hot running water etc, and candles/flashlights. --- Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] Paging Mr Cathey...

2007-12-11 Thread Luther
uh...lets call that lack of sleepI just woke up and I'm getting ready to shower for work. Luther On Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:11:40 -0600, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Dang... I've got this idea for my SDL...adding SLS from a 560. Why would you need the ABS pump

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-12 Thread Luther
If you can get them, old reefer engines are great for this sort of thing Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:58:30 -0600, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few years ago I had to leave my 240D running for a few hours - bad battery or starter - been so long I cannot recall. Anyway - IIRC

[MBZ] Thanks Rusty and Gary

2007-12-12 Thread Luther
for the new coach. What a steal! :) Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
in there. If it stays pegged out, the plug is shorted, if you get no current, it's open. Very simple and quick test. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:35:05 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am hoping it is the glow plug. If not, then it is definitely a gasser in the garage. If that is the case, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browsers.

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ http://www.opera.com/download/ Not many more options. Opera has integrated email, Firefox handles everything that IE can. I use both. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:46:24 -0600, jgiels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently changed from ATT DSL to Comcast

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bumluck and caravan bumper

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
it. The brains controlling it have let it get out of control. Luther On Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:06:13 -0600, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes but they were hunted by the natives, wolves, cats of all sorts, bears and whatnot. They also did NOT have fields high quality food grown for them and protection

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
PROTECTED] wrote: What about the quantum? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
I do disconnect the relay. I guess I should salvage a male connector pin from my parts car and make the gp tester more efficient. Luther On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:40:33 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't you have a 30-0-30 ammeter? Put some 10ga wire on both ends of it, clip one

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
: $51.00 On Dec 13, 2007 8:39 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $50! On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:31:49 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quantum is still running fine. In fact, I drove it to work this morning. But it will probably go on the auction block soon to finance

Re: [MBZ] hard wiring glow plugs

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
fuel lines from tank to mid-car area, tank drained dozens of hours labor 45 mpg estimate On Dec 13, 2007 11:07 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, $101. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] The List Has Gone Mad

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
] :-) Hacker-By-Nature Don ... ... and I think you taxpayers for the education. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pennzoil Platinum rebate

2007-12-13 Thread Luther
, paper, sand, etc) and mail it. :D Luther On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:11:51 -0600, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 12/13/07 16:02, Sunil Hari at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can these people possibly be making money?! They probably sold your name and address to 500 direct marketers

Re: [MBZ] Funny Noises

2007-12-14 Thread Luther
I've repaired the odometers on two 123s now. Each time I lightly nick the shaft under the first gear with a razor blade. Nick it about 5-8 times around the shaft and the problem goes away. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi

[MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
see less fuel economy. Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:37:10 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought that bioDiesel has a little less energy per gallon than dino. Is the performance improvement due to cleaning? On Dec 15, 2007 8:01 PM, Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking?? Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:21:00 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now it gets dim and the battery cables get warm (after several tries at this I should say) but nothing but the solenoid click. It usually takes

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-16 Thread Luther
it's rock solid and accurate. Luther On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:56:06 -0600, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, One repair was made last wee, because of a clogged vent the tank had imploded even to the point of crushing the fuel sending unit. A new tank wasn't feasible but for 1/3

Re: [MBZ] No power

2007-12-17 Thread Luther
You're 38 minutes slow. Luther On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:55:33 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will send it to you. On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto for me? Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-18 Thread Luther
My company has several trucks with H2O injection. Let me ask our fuel economy manager for his take on it. Luther On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:37:20 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes - water that's in liquid form, whether fog or mist, or what ever should give more cylinder pressure when

[MBZ] oxymoron of the day

2007-12-18 Thread Luther
http://mbca.cartama.net/archive/index.php/f-32.html #15 Fast 240 D What are they smoking -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
We dropped the project. The water caused cavitation in the engine and ruined the engine before 200kmi. BAD news... Luther On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:19:23 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My company has several trucks with H2O injection. Let me ask our fuel economy manager for his

Re: [MBZ] Climate Amplifier

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
in the box behind the glove box. Its the integrated circuit on that board. An OP Amp. TAA2765A obsolete part. The pin out on this is not standard. Douglas -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82

[MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-19 Thread Luther
I have 2 cars that need frontend rebuilds. My CD and Dad's TD. Which way is better for the brake track rod mount and upper/lower control arms: by the book and remove the shock/spring with compressor, or another way? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-20 Thread Luther
I've got about 50-60 feet of that I pulled from a construction dumpster. I'm thinking that I should strip the insulation and take it to the local recycler for some 's. Luther, copper thief? On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:31:56 -0600, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had breakfast with my

Re: [MBZ] rant - was: 123 frontend rebuild

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
Wow, you ok up there? Luther On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:40:08 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Caution - rant ahead ** What's with abbreviations only for the important words? If you are going to take the time to do all the other stuff you might as well do the LCA bushings too

[MBZ] FW: THE MOOSE..............

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/poormoose.asp -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine HAVE YOU SEEN MY

[MBZ] '90 420 SEL

2007-12-21 Thread Luther
. If that isn't it, what is next? TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread Luther
VERY heavy. I'd make welding cables out of ought or double-ought, not four-ought. This wire isn't light Luther On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:46:07 -0600, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems than at Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:17:07 -0500, Mitch wrote: How heavy is four-ought? If it's manageable

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread Luther
Drool. Where would four-ought battery terminals be found? Luther On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:58:30 -0600, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we would make up cables for our rental generators we used the scraps to make battery cables for our cars. We had the nice solder type battery terminals

[MBZ] Home remedies

2007-12-25 Thread Luther
the duct tape. 8. When confused remember, everyone seems normal until you get to know them. Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
How would this cause funky climate control action? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
How would this cause funky climate control action? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] why would somebody pay this much for a car with a blown motor?

2007-12-27 Thread Luther
Ignoramus? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Kaleb C. Striplin \(CAT\) [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-05 Thread Luther
have their own head coaching jobs anywhere in the future. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Donald Snook

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-05 Thread Luther
After their embarrassing game Wednesday night? HAHAHAHAHAHA. BZZT, WRONG! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (170 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
So, the dash lights, RF corner markerlight, and right tail light all decided to work about 2 minutes into my drive to work tonight. G. How does a flaky rheostat cause the right marker/tail lights to not work? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
I've wiggled the headlight switch while driving for miles. No change. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-11 Thread Luther
I'll do that next time the car is stationaryI'm not into leaning low enough to grasp the headlight switch wiring harness while I'm driving. :) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
You are correct. It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent outage was also a fuse. Then it came back on without me changing the fuse. That is where my confusion lies. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:35:34 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are correct. It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent outage

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-12 Thread Luther
I forgot the link. http://www.gulseth.net/fuse_ends/ Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:06:02 -0600, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Luther On Sat

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. Luther On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:30:51 -0600, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using

Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
back out and carefully look at it. Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:58:39 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Those are shot. You seriously need

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Plentiful and cheap on eBay. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:45 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k

Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

2008-01-13 Thread Luther
Buy it. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
or CDBurnerXP. Freeware. http://cdburnerxp.se/ Now you need to join the Linux list. http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:30:19 -0600, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Might I suggest burnatonce as a good windows program to burn an ISO

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Haha, we speak common language there. Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:20:58 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I went to that list it would be like being punted back in time sitting next to Jesus as he spoke Aramaic to his peeps. I would understand nearly nada. Bob R

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Pay attention old fart. He sent it a few emails back. Mepis 7.1 Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:50:43 -0600, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded. Saying I downloaded Linux, now what is like saying I bought a car

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
idiots are really driving up the price of these things though. Too bad I dont have any to sell. Luther wrote: I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
are really driving up the price of these things though. Too bad I dont have any to sell. Luther wrote: I was thinking closer to $650-700. Sounds like the interior needs major work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild. I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny

Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Run diesel purge, change the fuel filters, change the thermostat, then report back if the symptoms still exist. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:44:10 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: plugged up fuel filter? Zoltan Finks wrote: Two pieces of evidence: 1. The wife told me

Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
, slow it down and have a safe morning. I about had a heart attack I was so shocked. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:41:03 -0600, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch wrote: In 300 miles, I probably got passed 10-20 times, but there were two vehicles that blew past me. #1

Re: [MBZ] Dear Miriam

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
LOL. Which problem is more urgent??? Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:54:36 -0600, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3/300SE/DearMiriam-1.jpg -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Haha, nice slip. The spy lobby. That's accurate! :) Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:29:50 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, the government (in this case) is reacting to the soy and corn lobbies. They are using the corn for ethanol, and the soy for BioD. They are also starting

Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Why not do the simple things first that are known problems? If they don't fix it, move on to the more complex issues like the fuel tank strainer or boost sensor lines. Luther On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:20:37 -0600, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would start with the fuel tank, the 201

Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

2008-01-21 Thread Luther
Lol, never been arrested, but do have a ticket or two On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:26 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther might have had a clean record at that time also - that might help. On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guess it helps to drive an S

Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
I purchased my last batteries from Advance Auto and its made by Johnson Controls with a new lable stamped on it. Comes with a warranty of 3 full years and 5 pro-rated years, you can't beat it for less than $70. Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:50:24 -0600, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] language drift

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] language drift

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
Wow, I need to get back in college and refresh my gamer language Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:40:02 -0600, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: U B Pnwd, bro On Jan 24, 2008 8:40 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PWND? On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:04:29 -0600, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

2008-01-24 Thread Luther
I'll be VERY tempted to do that next time at Advance Auto. Luther On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:16 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Who makes batteries with the MB logo? My old 300D has a big battery with an MB logo on it. Don't know how long it has been

Re: [MBZ] just returned from my annual visit to the tax office

2008-01-25 Thread Luther
Arkansas has a sales tax and yearly property tax on automobiles. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
add a widescreen LCD to that Luther, all about warranty -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
But it's not really buying mid price range. I buy technology that's just behind the curve and that allows me to build a complete box for less than $400 WITH a minimum 3 year warranty (except for the video card). Luther On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:10:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

2008-01-28 Thread Luther
No. I frequently switch mine back and forth in the BIOS. Luther On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:39:37 -0600, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it a problem using a SATA HD as a slave to a ATA HDs -- trying to understand the difference between the 2 although I have gone to a computer glossary

Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

2008-01-29 Thread Luther
My 3rd computer was my first with a hard drive I'm only 29 Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:27:08 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amazing - a 8 GB storage device with no moving parts. Those of us who have been into computers for a while still remember systems with 5 10 MB

Re: [MBZ] Need to call this Forum Everything BUT Mercedes Forum

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
Opera is one. Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:50:44 -0600, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you're going to read newsgroups or subscribe to mail lists, you really need to do yourself a favor and get a good mail client. Microsoft Outlook is not one. Apple OS X Mail is not one

Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
10 platter? Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:54 -0600, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first hard drive is older than you are. It was from a PDP/8 connected to an S-100 Intel 8080 system running an early OS from Digital Research. We used it to collect data from a NMR scanner

Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

2008-01-30 Thread Luther
#0 is even safer and CHEAPER! :D Luther On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:06:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm on #1 - it's safer that way.. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 1/29/08 8:57 PM To: Mercedes

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