Re: [MBZ] MANUAL OM616

2007-02-16 Thread Michael Canfield
Hey Craig...Maybe I am mistaken but it appears he is looking for a manual, AKA FSM, etc., not a manual tranny and engine.Appears he already has that fitted into the bus. Mike - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] This is the fast lane!

2007-02-18 Thread Michael Canfield
INCREDIBLE!! Absolutely beutiful...nearly brought a tear to my eye.. Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 6:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] This is the fast lane! Hi

Re: [MBZ] This is the fast lane!

2007-02-18 Thread Michael Canfield
My spelling sucksBEAUTIFUL is what that should read Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2007 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is the fast lane! INCREDIBLE

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chasing Jim Cath[e]y

2007-06-19 Thread Michael Canfield
Excellent! Now I know how I will fix the shifter on my Iveco... Thanks Jim, Mike -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey Date: 6/19/07 11:57 am To: Mercedes Discussion List Subj: Re: [MBZ] OT: Chasing Jim Cath[e]y I haven't figured out where I'll use shoe-goo yet but I'm sure

Re: [MBZ] Peugeot bets on a different kind of hybrid

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Sure is superior as far as mpg claims go in city driving. Make it a Diesel and get better MPG on thr highway too. Mike On Mar 3, 2013 8:46 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: From an environmental standpoint this technology might be superior as one doesn't have to deal with disposal of dead

Re: [MBZ] a wagon for max

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Sounds like someone wishing he had not bought the 85 after all and is not willing to admit so. I remember when I actually thought the 85 was the acme of Benz wagons. Now I just want the 85 torque converter for my 83 so it will come off the line faster. Mike On Mar 2, 2013 11:52 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Peugeot bets on a different kind of hybrid

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Is plural for that Prii? Mike On Mar 3, 2013 9:04 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: And we won't have to be driving lame ass Priuses. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 3, 2013, at 9:00 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Sure is superior as far as mpg claims go in city driving. Make

Re: [MBZ] Leaky master cylinder?

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
My old Snap On pressure bleeder had chains with small turn buckles to secure the lid from popping off. I suggest a very small ratchet strap for a home made version. Mike On Mar 3, 2013 2:58 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't have ABS brakes on my SD, but I've been pleased

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Simply raising one rear wheel off your block a bit with the factory jack will allow you to rotate the driveshaft to a position where the bolts are easy to get to. Lower it back down to hold it still. Don't mess with the exhaust bolts if they look rusty. Simply support it, remove the rubber

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-03 Thread Michael Canfield
With that logic no wonder most here think there is no such thing as a cheap mercedes. Mike On Mar 3, 2013 7:05 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: While you are at it, replace your motor mounts. When the mounts fail, the angle from the trans to the shaft changes and it puts increased stress

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2006 Chevy Silverado

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Not familiar with that truck in particular but if it is like any other GM I have encountered then it could take several hours to remove the dash to get to it. Just a note..2500=3/4 ton, 3500= 1 ton. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 9:45 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Friend has a 2006

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
- TANSTAAFL. The same thing applies to old Cessnas (don't ask how I know), but the consequences of an occasional breakdown are significantly different! On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: With that logic no wonder most here think there is no such thing

Re: [MBZ] Father of the Bride Gives a Touching Speech

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Very nice. Mike On Mar 3, 2013 7:47 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: http://www.godvine.com/Father-**of-the-Bride-Gives-the-Most-** Touching-Speech-Ever-2831.**html?utm_source=newsletter**

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
while your under there as well? grin Dan On Mar 4, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: I understand that. But, we started out @ flex discs and ended up with a laundry list of parts from the oil in the rear diff to the exhaust hangers all the way up

Re: [MBZ] Peugeot's experimental hybrid outperforms the Prius.

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I disagree. They have different qualities that make each one quite good. Ford uses a similar technology in heavy trucks. They use a spring instead of compressed air. I used to play paintball and the high pressure tanks on the fancy markers were called nitrogen tanks, they were simply charged

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt master cylinders any good?

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Yes. If their MBZ master cylinders are as poor quality of a rebuild as the VW Beetle ones they sell then you are much better off with new ATE. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 12:22 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Advance sells them for about $50. Is this a bad idea vs a new ATE? Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
If a 30 foot hole were to open up under a bigger concrete slab the way they are poured here it would not cave in like that. I wonder if they did not use rebar when they poured the slab 40yrs ago Mike On Mar 4, 2013 12:58 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: House

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Around here the rebar is tied into the footers all the way across the slab. No way the middle is going to fall out of a 4 slab. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 1:57 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: True. Nearly everything, at least in this part of the state, is slab on grade. And yes, it's got

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I bet you're right. Here frost will ruin a slab in the first winter without proper re-bar. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 2:59 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I used ('til 30-40 years ago, anyway) to see lotsa slabs poured in NC without rebar - only WWF; even helped with several as a teenager - 60

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Agreed. Florida is, and has been, off my list of choices for a retirement home. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 3:07 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Remember just the other day when I commented that Florida was off my list because of (if I recall correctly) big snakes. Well, strike two for

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
What's that? Mike On Mar 4, 2013 3:23 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, 'reminds me: 'Ya know the best thing I've noticed 'bout Miami? Well, when I was last there, anyway, maybe 12 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
wrote: Getting the Hell out of it. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 04, 2013 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 4:39 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My Miami (Beach) story: Some years ago I was there on some business, a conference of some sort at the convention center in Miami Beach, and staying in a hotel on the beach. One morning I decided to

Re: [MBZ] OT - KULUSUK

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Another wonderful read. Thanks Wilton. Mike On Mar 3, 2013 5:14 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Been a bit slow this afternoon; 'may be time for another Sondy Tale: KULUSUK By Wilton Strickland In late August of 1978, while I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom, Air Base,

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I like hills. Not many in FL. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 6:09 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: Ya pays your money and takes your chances. There are hazards everywhere with various probabilities. How many die up north every time it snows big? What about floods? Earthquakes?

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I am thinking about halfway in between, maybe somewhere in the Ozarks in Arkansas on a big lake. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 6:30 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: That's why there's a game called Florida or Ohio. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I live in a 150 year old house and am horrified to hear about all of the stories about newer homes and shoddy construction that doesen't even last 25 years. So much for code improvements. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Exactly, although being on sand just about

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
if it does sag into the sink hole. The news tonight had shots of the house demolition and there was absolutely NO rebar poking out from the edges of the slab where it collapsed. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4/2013 3:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Michael

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Yes, it can. To a point. It certainly would at least act as a net allowing time to evacuate. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 4:09 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: If a 30 foot hole were to open up under a bigger concrete slab the way they are poured here it would

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Losey Anna is halfway 'tween Flo'ida an' Ohier? Mike On Mar 4, 2013 9:09 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: No, that's the swamps in Louisiana (pronounced lousy-anna) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4/2013 5:33 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Michael Canfield
KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4/2013 8:31 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Losey Anna is halfway 'tween Flo'ida an' Ohier? Mike On Mar 4, 2013 9:09 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: No, that's the swamps in Louisiana (pronounced lousy-anna) Luther

Re: [MBZ] Fences and concrete. Was: Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-05 Thread Michael Canfield
I think most commercial fenci g has gone to welded wire for cost savings. Mike On Mar 5, 2013 12:23 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: I can't vouch for others, but my last house had mesh throughout the slab, much like what appears to be roll fencing. WILTON

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
I am not sure that position upholds Rusty's dedication to integrity that every small business owner and corporate giant should hold dear. Congrats Rusty! Welcome Trent, you have huge shoes to fill. Mike 83 300d On Mar 6, 2013 2:15 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: So, don't tell

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Q Jrthat will probably stick around here.Lol Let's have a party, mourning sucks! Mike On Mar 6, 2013 1:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: In mourning for loss of Rusty here. 'Wish 'im well in his new endeavors. Thanks for your many years of expert help to all of us, Rusty.

Re: [MBZ] BuyMBparts , Inc. Press Announcement

2013-03-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Yes indeed. Mike On Mar 6, 2013 3:01 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: So, he would be an obvious improvement to the position. Randy On 06/03/2013 1:59 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am not sure that position upholds Rusty's dedication to integrity that every small business

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Visit downtown Valdosta at about 2am with NY tags on a 4wd Subaru then get back to me on that. I am not sure if the locals or the cops were more intimidating. Mike On Mar 7, 2013 10:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Sounds good to me, but or some place better? Where could be better

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
I'm in! Mike On Mar 6, 2013 5:37 PM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: How about a Wilton Q? Greenland Q..Wilton can fly us over after arriving with our Benz's { He can tell us MORE stories on the way !!]And gather blueberries while there. Bob ___

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
...@constructivity.net wrote: Did you have your gay pride and Obama stickers on there too? --R On 3/7/13 10:28 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: Visit downtown Valdosta at about 2am with NY tags on a 4wd Subaru then get back to me on that. I am not sure if the locals or the cops were more intimidating

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
something. Mike On Mar 7, 2013 10:42 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Maybe I've been lucky to have never had NY tags. ;) (I'm kidding, I'm kidding!) Point taken. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Italian car

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
A friend here tried that with his Testa Rossa. Said it was too dangerous as everyone kept staring at it and swerving in the direction they were looking. Mike On Mar 7, 2013 10:38 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Guy in my neighborhood uses a Ferrari 308 (a la Magnum PI) as his

Re: [MBZ] Brake Rotor Question

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
I know that when I drove a Volvo 240 on a paper route the only brakes that held up well were Brembo. They also make really nice racing brake parts. Mike On Mar 7, 2013 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Since we are talking about various parts brands, I would be curious to know what

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Michael Canfield
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com Visit downtown Valdosta at about 2am with NY tags on a 4wd Subaru then get back to me on that. I am not sure if the locals or the cops were more intimidating. Mike On Mar 7, 2013 10:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Sounds good to me

Re: [MBZ] Leaky master cylinder?

2013-03-09 Thread Michael Canfield
Awesome! Thank you to him and congrats to you for raising such a fine young man. Mike On Mar 8, 2013 8:20 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: #1 son retiring from USMC at Cherry Point, pilot, major. Vacation also. We all saw him into Norwich, Parris Island, Quantico etc. First in

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-09 Thread Michael Canfield
So, does Trent drive German cars? If so that's a plus on his side. Mikd On Mar 8, 2013 9:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: He drives German cars? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2013, at 6:38 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: I'll give Trent a shot; he does own

Re: [MBZ] Early Lucas diagnostic system

2013-03-12 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow! And I thought the magic smoke refillerator was made of unobtanium. Mike On Mar 12, 2013 12:33 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:46:58 +1030 Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Current guessing is that it is a Lucas smoke changing machine. Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] Torsen Differential Install

2013-03-17 Thread Michael Canfield
You want the specs dead on in that diff. Too loose by a couple thousandths and it will chuck and be noisy, too tight by the same will cause binding at highway speeds and abnormal wear when parts expand from heat. I have set up a bunch of them by hand for off road rigs where slow speeds help keep

Re: [MBZ] Torsen Differential Install

2013-03-17 Thread Michael Canfield
Mitch, I am talking about the backlash, preload, etc. on the ring and pinion. Mike On Mar 17, 2013 11:36 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: You want the specs dead on in that diff. Too loose by a couple thousandths and it will chuck and be noisy, too tight

Re: [MBZ] Torsen Differential Install

2013-03-17 Thread Michael Canfield
...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: Mitch, I am talking about the backlash, preload, etc. on the ring and pinion. OK, I thought you were talking about the Torsen guts, which I assume are REALLY fault-intolerant. As the OP pointed out, if he doesn't disturb the pinion, he has to get

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
So you have no faith that the people can take back their rights granted by the Constitution? It has to start somewhere when Big Brother is using it to wipe his feet. Mike Who believes gun control means a steady aim. On Mar 18, 2013 10:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
I am pretty sure he is trying to say sheep are dumb and without a good dog they will follow a wolf, aka the gummint, straight off a cliff to their death. People tend to act like sheep until they start falling off the cliff. Mike On Mar 19, 2013 10:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
at heart, when they really just want our complete submission so they can completely control us Nothing like a good crisis to get laws passed. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/19/2013 12:02 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am pretty sure he is trying to say sheep

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
Same boat here on voting for a bunch that never win. Mike On Mar 19, 2013 2:20 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Benz Hogs wrote: Speak for yourself, I haven't voted for these schmucks and haven't voted for a winning president since GWB in 2000 Same here. My shame is in voting

Re: [MBZ] NOT BENZ -- weird battery/starter? issue on Suburban

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
Chevy solenoid is mounted on the starter as far as I know. Disconnect battery and starter should drop out with 2 14 or 15mm bolts. Unhook wires and bench test. Should fairly easy on a 'burban. Easy as pie on my Chevy crewcab. Mike On Mar 19, 2013 3:57 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-19 Thread Michael Canfield
Been trying for years to have faith. Not really working for me any more. Mike On Mar 19, 2013 8:53 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Luther wrote: The wolf analogy is a different story, and much more accurate about our gov't that leads the people to believe they have our best

Re: [MBZ] OT: States Rights coming back?

2013-03-21 Thread Michael Canfield
I know it applies to the IRS. Mike On Mar 21, 2013 12:56 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Artistic license in action ;)) Actually I think it may be the baseline for all 3 letter agencies. On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I thought that was the FAA's

Re: [MBZ] Ripping me open [was: Re: Autohaus AZ]

2013-03-24 Thread Michael Canfield
Heck yeah! I have seen some really good people turn into useless dirtbags and lose everything hooked on oxys. Never, ever, ever let anyone talk you into using either of those recreationally. It's a bad addiction/chemical dependency that even the strongest seem unable to control on their own. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hooked on oxys [was: Re: Ripping me open [was: Re: Autohaus AZ]]

2013-03-24 Thread Michael Canfield
the dangers of this shit the docs are feeding us. Mike On Mar 24, 2013 10:17 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:13:52 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Heck yeah! I have seen some really good people turn into useless dirtbags and lose everything hooked

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hooked on oxys [was: Re: Ripping me open [was: Re: Autohaus AZ]]

2013-03-24 Thread Michael Canfield
A good way to sum it up I think. Chemical dependancy works on your body, it makes you FEEL like you need more. Addiction works on your brain, it makes you THINK that you need more. Comments? Mike On Mar 24, 2013 10:54 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Symptoms of addiction to

Re: [MBZ] Behold the detailing God

2013-03-29 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow. I have nowhere near that sort of patience. Incredible work. Mike On Mar 29, 2013 3:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The recovery job this guy does on a 126 is simply amazing:

[MBZ] OM617 Euro injector pump?

2013-03-31 Thread Michael Canfield
Where can I find one and how much? Thanks Guys! Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OM617 Euro injector pump?

2013-03-31 Thread Michael Canfield
I think that's it. A friend put a 617 in a Jeep and wants more power than a turned up US spec pump can run. Any links I should be looking at to learn more? Thanks, Mike On Mar 31, 2013 1:28 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: Where can I find one and how much

Re: [MBZ] my recent 300td travels

2013-03-31 Thread Michael Canfield
Nice. While we had no wvo to run we jumped in the 83 and drove straight through from Watkins Glen, NY to Ft. Lee, VA. Spent the 28th with Cody in VA after his graduation ceremony from MOS training. One other family showed up. Then back in the car and home by 7am Friday. About 900 miles

Re: [MBZ] my recent 300td travels

2013-04-01 Thread Michael Canfield
Silicone caulk makes a great adhesive, comes in clear and is super easy to clean off excess after it dries. RTV silicone gasket maker is commonly used to glue skid plates to oil and transmission pans on rock crawling rigs. Mike On Apr 1, 2013 2:43 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex

2013-04-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Color? Model? Mike On Apr 3, 2013 9:53 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone have MB Tex skins laying around for a driver's seat they like to sell me? I have to rebuild my driver's seat prontoit has managed to give me a pinched nerve in my leg/hip (according to my PT

Re: [MBZ] More 300TD Tripping!

2013-04-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Awesome! I'll leave the ATTABOY to Wilton. Hahahha. Mike On Apr 4, 2013 3:12 AM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: Folks, I just drove my 82 300td from athens, ga to Goodletsville, TN (just north of Nashville) some 300+ miles over Monteagle pass, twice, dragging a trailer!! I

Re: [MBZ] No Start, 240D

2013-04-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Sounds like you are not getting the right terminals with the screwdriver. You need the big top one and the little o e to engage the motor and solenoid. If you just cross the big two only the starter motor will spin. Mike On Apr 5, 2013 2:25 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: It's a

Re: [MBZ] Air conditioning - venturi vacuum pump

2013-04-17 Thread Michael Canfield
I have the Harbor Freight venturi style pump. I use it to draw a vacuum on a water heater to suck up veggie oil for filtering. I do have a large Snap On compressor to run it. I have no problem getting 25 on a 50 gallon tank in maybe 20 minutes. So, it is slow but it is cheap. And if I suck

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2013-05-02 Thread Michael Canfield
But that would mean doing the job, and more paperwork. Glad you are not seriously injured! Mike On May 2, 2013 12:27 AM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: She was not. She had been just diagnosed that morning with skin cancer, after trying for a year to get her medicos to see it was not acne.

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2013-05-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Is this banned lite? Mike On May 4, 2013 1:26 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Your application is rejected. Re-apply in 90 days for final disapproval. ;) Welcome Darren! Darren Marshall onecreat...@gmail.com wrote: Wilton, would you mind helping me understand the process of

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Yep. Sure enough a Lincoln Town Car. Mike On May 5, 2013 8:04 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Ford town car clay On May 5, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Can anyone identify the make of this limo from what's left of the back end? Chrysler? Gerry

Re: [MBZ] ATE vs Bendix?

2013-05-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Here is the deal. They both use the same rotor and pads. We discussed this a while back on here and came to the conclusion that they should work. I have run ATE on one side and Bendix on the other with absolutely no difference in braking, no pulling to one side or the other or any other

Re: [MBZ] Wonky Temp Indicator

2013-05-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Take her temp. Sounds like a stuck open thermostat might be the culprit. Hard to tell the difference between 60℃ and 80℃ by guess. Mike On May 6, 2013 8:18 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Somy 240D's temp indicator gets up to around 60 degrees C and gets no higher. Then, while

Re: [MBZ] Trent//Q/up up and away/Jamaican bananas maaaan

2013-05-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow! What a douchebag. First, dumb enough to try, second, dumb enough to go home, get cash and try again! And, balls enough to press charges against someone he freely handed money to so he could win his video game. What a worthless example and I am ashamed to admit I live on the same continent.

Re: [MBZ] Trent/Jabba/Q

2013-05-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Hey Trent, You may fit right in. Your response is right in line for here. Hahaha. Mike On May 7, 2013 12:32 AM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: My heart is in it, and yes, the brain had to catch up, still may be lagging a bit, but I think you guy's will lead me in the right

Re: [MBZ] Trent/XXXXX/Q/Cat

2013-05-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Hendrik, how do you get away with playing with a strange cat without a whoopin from Fay? Every time I get near one of those kinds of cats it ends up a mess! Mike On May 7, 2013 12:54 AM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Actually Cat did the conversion for the movie, as the director

Re: [MBZ] Trent//Q/up up and away/Jamaican bananas maaaan

2013-05-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Doesn't everyone know by now that a carnival is a business trying to make a profit? Of course the games are not set up to win Sounds like the fool needs some help from a gambling counselor not a lawyer. Mike On May 7, 2013 9:31 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield

Re: [MBZ] Trent/XXXXX/Q/Cat/Fay pay

2013-05-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trent/X/Q/Cat/Fay pay Long as I get payment for playing with Cat, Fay is happy. Hendrik who usually plays with a Kub or Dingo On 07/05/13 23:02, Michael Canfield wrote: Hendrik, how do you get away with playing with a strange

Re: [MBZ] 5 Women die in burning limo

2013-05-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Well, the headlight switch didn't cause this one. Mike On May 8, 2013 1:35 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: After all these years Ford still can't make a car that doesn't burn to the ground. On Sun, May 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Yep

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
Trent, I need all new belts for my 83 300d. Are the ones I need in that list? Conti makes the very best belts for our cars. Keep stockin' 'em if ya can. Still doin' the free shipping for orders over $100? I need a few things. Can you get me oil cooler lines for a 1990 Chevy R3500

Re: [MBZ] Fiorini-Q, or maybe Q2-que?

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
That'll work up an appetite! Mike On May 9, 2013 9:49 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: When he does, I'm biking to the Q. I'm only about 115mi from Sterling... Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (164,xxx mi) On 5/9/2013 7:58 AM, Max wrote: Trent, Birthday-boy

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
Just out of curiosityhow many of you feel facebook is nothing but a big waste of time and a way to make folks feel comfortable living with no privacy? Mike Who does not, and will not, ever have a facebook account. On May 8, 2013 10:07 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 08

Re: [MBZ] Fiorini-Q, or maybe Q2-que?

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
plenty of time. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (165,xxx mi) On 5/9/2013 8:55 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: That'll work up an appetite! Mike On May 9, 2013 9:49 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: When he does, I'm biking to the Q. I'm only about 115mi from

Re: [MBZ] Fiorini-Q, or maybe Q2-que?

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
I wonder if Trek has a better reliability per mile ratio than Hardly Ableson? Poke, poke, poke... Mike On May 9, 2013 10:35 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On May 9, 2013, at 8:49 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: When he does, I'm biking to the Q. I'm only

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)....facebook.

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
privacy, I want people to know I'm here. And, as far as a waste of time, I don't know, I guess it took me five minutes to respond to this post. On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Just out of curiosityhow many of you feel facebook is nothing

Re: [MBZ] Crown Vic?

2013-05-09 Thread Michael Canfield
Just put in a new CNG station open to the public 45 minutes from me in Athens, PA. Mike On May 9, 2013 5:59 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: This had to have come from a fleet sale, and I bet the price was 1/2 the price of a gas engine car. AFAIK, there are no CNG stations open to the

Re: [MBZ] (buymbparts)....facebook.

2013-05-10 Thread Michael Canfield
I don't care much for beer but a Natty light sure used to taste good after a hot and sticky Alabama work day. Guess they tasted good any time of the day in AL. Must have been the company I kept. Mike On May 10, 2013 5:40 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Aah PBR.. Right down there

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Depends on how big of trees you plan to cut. If nothing you plan to cut is over 8 or so look at an Echo 14 or 16. They are very light, super dependable, plenty powerful enough to cut up the big stuff and very well balanced for one hand use when doing a lot of small stuff. If you are doing

Re: [MBZ] the missing

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Man. Sorry to hear that Roger. Hope your good health is back with you soon. Keep an open mind and google Rick Simpson Oil. Finally accepted by the American Cancer Society and the only 100% safe, PROVEN way to beat cancer. Fuck cancer, fuck chemo. Sorry, that subject hits hard with me lately.

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
A chain saw is no more dangerous than any other power tool if you simply use common sense, go slow, wear safety gear andnpay attention to what you are doing at all times. Mike On May 11, 2013 2:40 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I can't help you with selecting the right machine, but I

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: A chain saw is no more dangerous than any other power tool if you simply use common sense, go slow, wear safety gear andnpay attention to what you are doing at all times. Mike On May 11, 2013 2:40 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I can't

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saw danger

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Nice! Good to hear. We just had Asplund (sp?) drop a 60' tall willow. Got the job done but tore up the flower bed nearby. If NYSEG had not been footing the bill for the job I would have escorted the cocky bucket man off the property. He dropped a limb in the flower bed as he wasn't watching

Re: [MBZ] (buymbparts)....facebook.

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
getup is carrying a 12 of PBR out of the store, and I was so tempted to tell him what a dumbass he was, but figured it wouldn't matter. --(notPB)R On 5/10/13 10:58 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: I don't care much for beer but a Natty light sure used to taste good after a hot and sticky Alabama

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Attaboy Wilton! Mike On May 11, 2013 12:50 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I now use an electric chain saw for little stuff (some probably bigger than I should). People pass in the street and see me out in the yard with my walker and a chain saw and get all excited. Occasionally

Re: [MBZ] OT: chain saws

2013-05-12 Thread Michael Canfield
Yep. A spike will raise holy hell with a sawmill. Imagine that big blade exploding into hundreds of pieces! They use metal detectors and x-ray to prevent that now. Mike On May 12, 2013 9:42 AM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I think the idea of the terrorist act was to cause damage at

Re: [MBZ] deer in georgia

2013-05-12 Thread Michael Canfield
Hence the reason for comp insurance and a whole bunch of pretty pictures to declare sentimental and antique value on the 300d in case I get one. Takes 4 of 'em t' kill a Volvo 240d...lol Mike On May 12, 2013 5:15 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Our deer are large enough. I've

Re: [MBZ] deer in georgia

2013-05-14 Thread Michael Canfield
I had similar issues hunting them with my 12ga. Ford. Only ground burger left. Mike On May 13, 2013 6:42 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Greg Fiorentino wrote: As with deer, I prefer to hit them with a Remington rather than a Benz. I've had some close calls (with a Volvo), but never

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices

2013-05-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to have

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-20 Thread Michael Canfield
Agreed. There are many substitutes for chainsaws Mike On May 20, 2013 1:57 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:20 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Chipper/Shreaders

2013-05-26 Thread Michael Canfield
I just took down a HUGE willow and a very big sugar maple. Bought a used MacKissic Merry Mac 6hp chipper shredder for $200. Sharpened chipper blade. Has been doing a good(and easy) job of turning all of the brush under 1 into mulch. The rest is firewood from the maple. Seems to be a well made

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