Re: [MBZ] Blinker weirdness

2007-11-07 Thread pm7088
> That's what happens when you have a bulb out. Or a bad connection > to one, which amounts to the same thing. Even my '60 Falcon has > this feature. > > -- Jim > That was a common option on the 60' Falcon. In order to get it, you had to delete the Rocker Arm oiling system. BTDT Pete ___

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Nozzles

2007-11-10 Thread PM7088
I was Q.C. guy at a high quality fastener house a few years ago. At the time, you could buy a pound of HIGH Quality Japaneese fasteners cheaper than a pound of raw steel here! Those cap screws would pass ALL tests. Today, most of the high quality cap screws come fron off shore. ;-( Pete ---

Re: [MBZ] FW: aerodiesel New Subaru Boxer Diesel Engine

2007-11-12 Thread PM7088
Several "Boss Hosses" around here. They often show up at cruise nights. One of the fellows has a nitrous bottle on his. Now, that must be a ride Pete -- Original message -- From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Nov 12, 2007 9:50 AM, Kevin wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] My 300SDL going to Charity Soon

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
Only if you live in continetal United State. Seriously, I parked it 8 months ago, things could happen. Started up after that long sleep with 2 glows. Car ran 100% when parked, even had cold A/C! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
Would be nasty in a car. An accident hard enogh to rupture the system would make the entire accident scene unapproachable to emergancy services. Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ammonia is another good refrigerant. Not so good when

Re: [MBZ] New refrigerant

2007-11-19 Thread pm7088
You've never worked around industrial ammonia!!! Pete -- Original message -- From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > That's exactly what they said about gasoline ~100 years ago. > > -Dave Walton > > > On Nov 19, 2007 9:34 AM, wrote: > > Would be nasty in a car.

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD Seat Bottom Cover & Pad Replacement

2007-11-28 Thread pm7088
New: Rusty Formerl Pharted in by unknown: Kalib Pete -- Original message -- From: "Peter Van Pelt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Could use a little advice. I woke up this morning to find that the seat > bottom cover and pad of my front passenger seat had been slashed with a

Re: [MBZ] Microwave oven habits (was: OT Safety of X-rays)

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
I think you'll find that a skull cap made of aluminum foil will correct that. Pete, Remembering the fellow on TV who could taste the radiation at Three Mile Island. That debacle set this countries energy program back 25 years. Crap, now we're behind the French in a technology we invented. O

Re: [MBZ] OT Safety of X-rays

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
Benifit FAR out weighs the risk. If you do not believe this, fine. Pete, who's life has been enhanced if not saved by diagnostic x-ray. -- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > How can it harmful yet the fear of it be unfounded or foolhardy? >

Re: [MBZ] OT Safety of X-rays

2007-11-30 Thread pm7088
Diagnostic X-Rays are harmful Crossing the Street is Dangerous Unfounded fear of either is foolhardy. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Relocated to Cleveland, home of R&R 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertibl

Re: [MBZ] Powerstroke question

2007-12-01 Thread pm7088
I have a '95 with 28?Kmi. Body is rough, no rust, 2wd, a work truck. I would think it's a $5,000 truck. Pete On Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:04:36 -0600, you wrote: >So what about a 95 dually, crew cab with 280k with a bad trans and needs >high pressure oil pump, is it worth $1200? > -- Regards, P

Re: [MBZ] Powerstroke question

2007-12-01 Thread pm7088
My 2wd '95 Auto PSD does 18 when empty on highway, 20mpg if you run 55mph. When towing 11,000 lbs., It does about 12 @ 60mph. -- Pete Arnold Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Early withdrawal may result in interest penalty. Do not pass Go, do not colle

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
Curt, Why Change it? My car ran 20KMI between changes. Pull a sample and have it analyzed, I'm betting you are only 50% depleted. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I've oft considered becoming an Amsoil distributor but I gotta

Re: [MBZ] Oh, all right then, it IS an oil thread

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
Ditto in Connecticut! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > IIRC Marshall used to say that 15-50 would flow as well as 5-40 except in > the most extreme cold climates. Therefore I use 15w-50 year round here in > NE. > Dwight >

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
I've found after many samples that the f-soot burden in MY engine was liniar, I had about 25% at 5KMI that I had at 20KMI. Seems pretty simple to pull a sample at 10KMI, wait a few days for the results, adjust for windage and go from there. Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-04 Thread pm7088
I'm a Yankee (Ask Rusty), no sense throwing it away until it's used up! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I just had the oil tested by Larry's system in the 300D 2.5. I ran it 13K > and the soot was .9 out of 2.0 allowed. So

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-05 Thread pm7088
?? Dumb Look?? Use your bike? You'r missing the obvious, you do not hate to drain your oil to pull a sample. Kinda like haveing a blood test, just take a small amount out. SOP in large equipment, will also work for you. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Diesel powered Dodge Dakota

2007-12-05 Thread pm7088
Check frame rot on older Ranger/Mazda. My neighbor paid big bucks od Head Gasket and other stuff, 3 weeks later his truck sagged inhalf! Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Curt Raymond wrote: > > Its starting to show some significant

Re: [MBZ] Going to Look at a 115

2007-12-05 Thread PM7088
"In Frame" O'haul on my 17 year ols DAUGHTER's Datsun. Guess who went down below while I honed, she cleaned up the mess, than I washed with soap, she cleaned again, I sprayed lotsa oil, she cleaned again. Gues who NEVER let her oil run low! Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-06 Thread pm7088
This has been beaten to death. But, you have chosen to dispose of oil that has about 80% of it's value left. Do you do this with fuel also? Scotch? If you "Don't mind the extra cost", how about running the oil longer and sending that money to Shriner's Hospital? Pete -- Original

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Oils

2007-12-06 Thread pm7088
I used to use a vacume gage to set timing & mixture. Sweet running but you had to redo in 5KMI! Pete -- Original message -- From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yep - as hard as it is to believe, we used to tune all sorts of engines > without the benefit of a single

Re: [MBZ] I'll be gone for awhile

2007-12-10 Thread pm7088
Familiar? Kinda, they have been in to tinker with my heart 8 times. Now that it seems to be good, the Doc is going to make a visit to my belly! I'm thinking that I now understand the significance of all the Yachting magazines in his waiting room. Pete -- Original message ---

Re: [MBZ] I'll be gone for awhile

2007-12-10 Thread pm7088
If I wanted rust, I'd work on my Metrpolitan. Ask Dave! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > if you want a sh***y 4-speed 240D, I have one for you - rusty but > mechanically sound! > > On Dec 9, 2007 8:09 PM, E M wrote: > > > Wishin

Re: [MBZ] MB Diesel Powered Grand Cherokee

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
I sued in small claim's court. Paint (silver) was flaking off my '92 Dakota, judgement was $1200 for me. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Kevin Kraly wrote: > > > > When I bought the '07 Dodge Diesel pickup, the salesman > > basic

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
They won't "Roll Over". They have a Bazillion lawers who are on retainer, they'll sent a Jr. Partner. BTDT Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Also ask for compensation for your time, as well as legal fees. > > Rich Thomas writes:

Re: [MBZ] Chrysler Lifetime Warranty

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
They'll argue (with some merit) that the cars usefull "life" ended several years ago. It has depreciated out, if it was rust free now, it woulk be worth about $50. This is and 18 year old, inexpensive car! Your jousting with Windmills... Pete -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] small claims court

2007-12-11 Thread pm7088
In Connecticut, anyone doing business has to be registered with Secratary of State. They are required to designate their "Agent of Service". That is who you have the sherriff serve, very simple and gets their attention. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Glenn Brown"

Re: [MBZ] Harrowing and or Hilarious driving stories

2007-12-21 Thread pm7088
I disagree stongly. Your reaction times are much faster using 2 feet. Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > "archer" writes: > > > It's only logical that with nearly all cars being automatic > > nowadays, the brake should be operated b

Re: [MBZ] re. Stella Awards and McDonald's Coffee

2008-01-03 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am sipping a hot cup of coffee right now that was made on a Bunn coffee > maker. I added non dairy creamer and sweet and low. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730-Tulsa F

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot

2008-01-04 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you are on a healthy diet - McDonald's has NOTHING to offer you, > regardless of the serving size. > > -Dave Walton > Not in complete agreement here. Mickey's salads (w/wout broiled chicken) are

Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD

2007-09-14 Thread PM7088
I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included? Happy Moose day.. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 > year warranty. > > Rusty Cullens >

Re: [MBZ] Sunroof quit

2007-09-19 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Any thoughts regarding why that silly hex nut just spins and won't tighten? > > And any thoughts on how in the meantime I can get the roof to seal up? > On my 300SDL, I got the sunroof somewhet clos

Re: [MBZ] Why no 2 stroke diesels

2007-09-20 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > archer wrote: > > Germany built a three cylinder two cycle car, > > Who did that, DKW? NSU/Auto Union/Audi? > The Saab had an oil measuring cup in the gas cap, I think you were supposed > to put regular

Re: [MBZ] OT Saab two-strokes (was 2-stroke diesels)

2007-09-21 Thread pm7088
Monte Carlo engines had tri-carbs, one for each hole! Monster noise with air cleaner off! Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > OK Don wrote: > > > > The original Sonett had the 3 cyl. 2 cycle engine. > > I doubted that, so I

Re: [MBZ] GPS receivers

2007-09-27 Thread pm7088
If you want to NOTHING but navigate, look at refurb Garmin 2610 . Mine does 100% job at that, no frills. Old tech, holds entire country of maps, big screen, bright, only works in the car {no BAttery}. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] axle needed 79 300TD

2007-10-08 Thread pm7088
Opps. Tom's making light of the "Part's Diety" On Columbus day no less. I for one am greatfull fot the fact that the dedicated staff at BUYMYVARIOUS are all working! Pete, The Token Yankee -- Original message -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I t

Re: [MBZ] King pin Grease OIL

2007-10-17 Thread pm7088
I get mine at N.A.P.A. Pete -- Original message -- From: "M.Affzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oddly my power washer specifies 30 grade non detergent oil in the pump. > not quite readily available everywhere. > > mak > > > > Of course there are important differen

Re: [MBZ] Am I seeing TVs in front seats of cars?

2007-11-01 Thread PM7088
When my kids were at the PIA age, we had a huge 1976 Chebby Impala Wagon. We would take long trips with all the seats down, no seat belt of course ;-( If they got rowdy, a tab of the brakes would slide then up front for "The Swift Slap of Justice" Igor Name changed to protect the guilty

Re: [MBZ] 126 wanted

2007-11-02 Thread PM7088
My 300SDL is available, needs sunroof repair & Paint. Parked it last spring, in Connecticut. It was running very well. No interest from my Grandson. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dad's work friend is looking for a 126. There is a '

[MBZ] 2nd Request CarFax Request

2007-11-04 Thread pm7088
Hate to be a pest, this is getting important Would someone be kind enough to run this thru CarFAx? 3d7la38c93g785540 Should be a '03 Dodge P/U -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 17Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 280KMI Inherited by Grandson 1995 F-250 PowerCho

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list, everyone read

2008-10-21 Thread pm7088
Great! I've put a kill filter on "Obama", it helps. Pete > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 6:11 PM > To: mercedes Mailing List > Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list, everyone

Re: [MBZ] erl agin

2008-10-22 Thread PM7088
Careful here, It could be Nigerian Scamers. I always have Rusty ship some of his special hot air {Think Atlanta Here} with every order. Pete -- Original message -- From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > You can always find it on ebay, but I worry about qualit

Re: [MBZ] new perks at my job

2008-10-27 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ask me about "Lucky TV" sometime. > > -Curt Whats "Lucky TV"? Pete, who's too old to remember "Lucky", I have to plan it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new p

Re: [MBZ] Sorta OT, disposal of anti-freeze

2008-10-29 Thread pm7088
Very common practice here in New England during the 50's and earlier. Old Gas station would charge a very modest amount to do this, it helped. Modern cars with much improved metallurgy and surface treatment impress me in this regard. Our '55 Plymouth had several major areas of rust thru in 1959

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread pm7088
One of the first cars I was forced to drive was a '59 Rambler with OHV6 and stick shift. It had been diagnosed as bent crankshaft. Beat the snot out of it for a year or so, couldn't blow it up as it would not rpm. Another fellow smashed it up. Pete -- Original message ---

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-04 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Oil analysis costs more than a five quart jug of Mobil 1. > Collage cost more than Primary School. By doing a series of oil analysis on my 603, I was able to conclude that with my driving style

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-04 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The small engines have no pump or filter. They have roller bearings and are > splash lubricated. I've taken more than a few apart, all have had sleeve bearings. > > It's still good to use detergen

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-04 Thread pm7088
My 5hp snow blower convinced me of the goodness of Mobile1. At 0° it was very difficult to pull start when cold. Once warmed it would start right up. I put in Mobile1, Always starts easy. That's why I ran Delvac1 in my 300SDL for about 100Kmi. I use Mobile1 in my HHR in respect of it's 10Kmi oil

Re: [MBZ] 240D brake/bearing question

2008-11-05 Thread pm7088
When I was a young lad, my mentor told me that wheel bearings should be serviced by repacking, which did not mean "Cleaning" perfectly good grease out of them, thereby risking infiltration of contamination. I put a healthy table spoon of clean bearing grease in my left palm, hook the finger of

Re: [MBZ] Is this out of line?

2008-11-05 Thread pm7088
M/B and OEM parts are very often one and the same. A Bilstein Model XYZ shock is the same from a FLAPs or the dealers, No? Pete -- Original message -- From: Mathieu J. Cama <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Nov 4, 2008, at 9:53 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > > "OK Do

Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage

2008-11-05 Thread pm7088
Better to risk hydroplaning (Indicating your going too fast) that to blow out an under inflated and thereby overloaded tyre. Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Load range E pumped up to their max pre

Re: [MBZ] 115 300D still won't start

2008-11-05 Thread pm7088
White smoke from the exhaust indicates there is fuel present. The older Dodges used an electric resistance heater at the air intake as a starting aid. With that knowledge, I wonder if using a heat gun at the intake would safely help start a car such as yours. Pete -- Original

Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage

2008-11-05 Thread pm7088
I didn't invent this term but; Bt Wrong. Tyres on that truck have a max rating of about 85psi to carry it's fully rated load. Failure to properly inflate them will drastically reduce their carrying capacity. And I don't give a damn what Mercedes recommends for his Suburban. Pete --

Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage

2008-11-05 Thread PM7088
Didn't mean to be rude. Topic says "Suburban 454", coulds be 1/2, 3/4 or 1 ton. Got to careful with truck tires, lotsa folks under inflate and make very dangerous rides. I run 80psi in my F250, rides hard! Doesn't shrug at #4,000 in the back. Pete -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods

2008-11-10 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> she said they use it all the time, calling each > other that derisive word, on the field they trash talk the opposition > all the time calling each other that and other of the usual vulgar > terms.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nukes the size of a garden shed!

2008-11-10 Thread PM7088
Of course, and the "Waste Heat" can be used to run HVAC systems. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This was featured on CNN this afternoon. The first 4,000 are going to > industrial sites. > BillR > > -Original Message- >

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics and Bob the builder on the list, again......yes they are

2008-11-11 Thread PM7088
I thought that an edict had come down from the highest authority that we were going to stop this crapadoodle. Pete -- Original message -- From: Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > No it was stolen from Bob the builder. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IWKhYQar

Re: [MBZ] E320 fuel/electronic question

2008-11-12 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yes, and I checked all the fuses last spring when it was doing > this. Fuses, you don't "Check Them, You change them!" They actually build an internal resistance that will cause all kinds of grief.

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread pm7088
I use a 5 year old Garmin. Maps I update every 2 years at cost of $150. I bought my wife a refurbish Garmin from Tiger, cost was $80 or so, latest mars. It works FINE. More money buys toys and whistles, I just wanted a GPS. IMHO, voice prompts are useless and distracting. I just have mine set t

Re: [MBZ] 4/50

2008-11-14 Thread pm7088
My next stop would be a small claims court. Judges in Connecticut would most likely be very quick to make you whole. BTDT Pete -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ..The vehicle is still WELL within the warranty TIME.  He's put a LOT of > > mile

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-14 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > you know what the greatest sin is? that i have to remove the stars & bars > from my room in the state of georgia so the social worker does not see it. > confederate heroes betrayed by fascists and no

Re: [MBZ] E320 Code Reader/Diagnostic Tool

2008-11-17 Thread pm7088
I'd give the fellow at AutoZone, he can really do no harm. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Now that I do a little searching, it looks more involved than just a plug in > tool thingy. > > Guess I'll be paying $120 to the d

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread pm7088
I'm using a newer Mitsubishi heat pump/AC. It supplements about 75% of my heat load. I only run it in 20°+ ambient temps as I was told that at today's fuel prices the cost rotation is at 17°. I love it. My fuel oil usage last year dropped about 50%, about 10% increase in electric bill. If I

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread pm7088
Who in the continental U.S.A. has a 72" frost line? In Connecticut is about 42". Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm not sure what we'll be doing, I need to look into it, I'm not sure we > have > enough yard for a ditch, m

Re: [MBZ] Rusty floor well (as in oxidized, not Cullens)

2008-11-25 Thread pm7088
I was out of work, 15 years ago. The steel cross on exterior of our chuch had surface rust. I used EXTEND to prime it, it dries mat black. I got a job, never did paint the cross with enamel, it's still mat black and looks great. Say yes ti EXTEND! Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] 240D throttle plate

2008-11-25 Thread pm7088
Throttle Plate, on a diesel? Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anybody ever messed with the throttle plate on a 240D? I was a little > surprised > to find one when I removed the air cleaner housing... > > The plate was stuck

Re: [MBZ] Cadillac Update

2008-12-01 Thread pm7088
Try it on a middle grade of gasoline. My HHR gets 15% better fuel mileage when run on 91 0ctane and it runs better. I track all my fuel on spreadsheet in my PALM. If Middle test is less that 10% premium, that's what I feed it. Pete -- Original message -- Fro

Re: [MBZ] GM downsizing

2008-12-03 Thread pm7088
Long standing Chebby and seperate Chrysler dealers in my town are gone. They were both decent to deal with. Ford guy is hanging on, does a lot of service. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calc

Re: [MBZ] Car buying Calculus was Re: OT 87 Isuzu trooper

2008-12-03 Thread pm7088
Anybody remember what the functional difference between a Chevy and GMC truck was 60 years ago? Hint; What made GMC a 'Premium' Chevrolet? Pete -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > GMC Truck was merged with White years ago. Volvo boug

[MBZ] O/T Chevies vrs GMC

2008-12-03 Thread PM7088
No takers on this? I'm surprised. Shared engine design, stovebolt 6. GMC's had oil pumps, Chevies were splash lubed. Nice to be old sometimes. Pete, who keeps the 1.5L bottle of Makers Marks which was the Grand Prize. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] SDL cranky cold starts

2008-12-15 Thread pm7088
Need to get some heat in the head to make it go "Bang". My PowerChoke is 10 times worse that my SDL was. At 0° it takes it 2 minutes to calm down. Pete -- Original message -- From: Luther > This morning was the coldest so far that I have started the SDL at ab

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 ATF fluid

2008-01-10 Thread PM7088
Exceeding the minimum requirements on a bearing test is an old trick of snake oil sales folks. Probably had it's inception with STP. Once the film strengh is established there is no sense at all in exceeding by a gross amount, the bearing shell would fail much sooner. Pete -- Orig

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread pm7088
I never cold keep any wipers on my car but those sold by Rusty. Even Bosch "OEM Replacements" fron Local NAPA would fail. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > We purchased a Bosch wiper blade at Napa according to their look-up book.

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread PM7088
Buy an Ice Scrapper? I moved 6" of wet snow off my car and out the driveway this morning. What did you say was anoying? Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have a two car carport (open on 3 sides), and dew/frost have never > formed

Re: [MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be interested in

2008-01-16 Thread PM7088
1986 Ranger would be a rebadged Mazda, great truck but frames rust in half! Pete -- Original message -- From: MG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Got this from another list and wanted to pass this along to you all just > in case someone might be interested. I don't know anything

Re: [MBZ] Dodge VIN and Lift pump

2008-01-21 Thread pm7088
NOt sure why, it won't open for me. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Gary Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Here 'tis. > > Gary Thompson > 1995 E320 > > > On 1/20/08, Peter T. Arnold wrote: > > Anyone have a CArFAX open, could please check: 1B7KF2361XJ570032 >

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer type question

2008-01-28 Thread pm7088
Usually cheaper to buy new than repair, it's the American way ;-( Pete -- Original message -- From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anyone know where one could get parts to repair an HP Inkjet printer? > > I bought an HP Deskjet 9800 for my son last year - Novembe

Re: [MBZ] My 79 TD for sale

2008-01-29 Thread PM7088
I was going to sell my F-250 P.S.D.. That option was removed as my wife donated it to our daughter. Kid, the gift that keeps taking... But, I do love them Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d

Re: [MBZ] all inclusive

2008-01-30 Thread PM7088
I realy kinda like the Black Dude. He has the backing of Lee Iaccoa, one of my personal heros. However, I cannot vote for a man who doesn't respect our Nation's Flag. It's his right to do that, my right not to vote for him Pete -- Original message -- From: "Alex C

Re: [MBZ] CHevy 305/350 & MB at speed

2008-02-13 Thread pm7088
Originaly the 265 Cu/in V8. Very early ones had bad cranks, evolved in one of the most widly used engines in our time. They have been made up to 400 cu/in, and very stout! Pete -- Original message -- From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Larry wrote: > > "Are t

Re: [MBZ] Low Profile Tires: Was 300TE

2008-02-20 Thread pm7088
Drag Racers still use 36" tires on back and skinny tires on front. It ALL ABOUT drag racing, not handling. Tuff to go around a corner when your front wheels are 6" off the ground! BTDDT, year ago Pete -- Original message -- From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Whoa look at the price of fuel

2008-02-21 Thread pm7088
I paid $.0139 during the "Gas Wars" in Connecticut, about 1959 or so. They pumped it too! Some stations had young ladies in bathing suits pumping gas and handing out glasses and such. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I can rem

Re: [MBZ] Whoa look at the price of fuel

2008-02-21 Thread PM7088
Right! It was $.139/gallon. Talk nice about those chicks, they're somone's Grandma now! Pete -- Original message -- From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Fmiser wrote: > > > I paid $.0139 during the "Gas Wars" in Connecticut

Re: [MBZ] New Grandfather

2008-02-22 Thread pm7088
I almost never by the Kids & Grandkids "Sensable" gifts, that chore is up to my wife. I spend a good deal of my life playing "The Crudgemugen", Kind of stern... When I buy the kids something, they know that it's "Coming off the wall" Pete -- Original message -- From:

Re: [MBZ] Whoa look at the price of fuel

2008-02-22 Thread pm7088
Another consideration is that most of these huge buildings do have skelaton crews and cleaning crews at night. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm not saying it's so with the buildings you look at but from working > in industry,

Re: [MBZ] OT: garage lighting

2008-02-25 Thread PM7088
I'm jealous. I've long ago quit (gave-up) trying to light my garage. Low ceiling and sub zero temps are my problem. Hay Honey, Look, a nice 2 bedroom "Fixer Upper" with and 8 car barn. Maybe we should bye it. "Keep Driving", she said Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] Our Political System

2008-02-26 Thread PM7088
You must remember that the English can vote no confidence and change their leader(s) in a relative heart beat compared to us. Kind of assures that the "Leaders" pay attention Pete -- Original message -- From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Washington actually be

Re: [MBZ] Our Political System

2008-02-26 Thread PM7088
Yes, But that takes a huge effort, major polical disruption and a long time. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > We can also impeach our leaders. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] dinner?

2008-02-27 Thread pm7088
Nope, road kill deer meet would be tainted by all the internal bleeding. Even if very fresh. Pete > Man I saw a big fresh deer by the side of the road up there too, could > not have been there more than a couple hours, and it was chilly that > morning so I know it was well-refrigerated. All

Re: [MBZ] Gary / weight

2008-02-27 Thread pm7088
I've lost about 60 pounds since December, 15% of my gross. Method was a LapBand. I can assure you that over weight is a major contributing factor to sleep apnea. YMMV Pete -- Original message -- From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > i read it, but more everyone e

Re: [MBZ] OT Cars! And loose dogs who chase them

2008-02-28 Thread pm7088
I've owned and loved dogs for 50+ years. Had one in our neighborhood that chased cars and bikes. Did minor scraps to one of the kids. Kids Dad put a rag under his hubcap and drove by. Dog grapped the rag, wrong his neck, problem dog was "Fixed" Very humane in my Yankee opinion. Pete --

Re: [MBZ] Manually engaging starter on W116 300SD

2008-03-06 Thread pm7088
My histroy says, Lights stay bright = Eledctrical problem before the starter windings. Lights go very dim = Bad Connection, Starter is cooked, MOTOR IS SIEZED. Look before you jump... Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Peter

Re: [MBZ] OT, job hunt

2008-03-06 Thread pm7088
Kaleb, I worked that shift for many years. The trick I found was that I had to disaplan my body (And my family & friends) that I was going to be unconsious between 10:00am and 4:00pm. Anyone who disrespected that was at risk of getting a 2:00am phone call! If you get ill {Cold/Flu/etc), it takes

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2008-03-06 Thread pm7088
Not much news accept the following: The Democratic Party has a crisis of monumental proportions: They don't know whether to vote for the "Nut" with two Boobs, or the "Boob" with two Nuts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: h

[MBZ] O/T Air Cond Question

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
My wife Cruizer's A/C has been intermittent lately. Because it work at all, I was hoping maybe it was low a few ounces of 134a. I do not have sophisticated equipment. Using a FLAPS recharge can (With Gauge), I note the the low side pressure is slowly drifting between 40 and 25 pounds. Whats goi

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
I enjoy cutting with a torch also, never occurred to me to take my pants off. That would make it fun and exciting! BTW, I've recently discovered how nice the $4 abrasive blades work on my skill saw. I do like to make stuff out of 2" angle iron. This weekend I replaced the 55gal drum section

Re: [MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
My '87 300SDL had been converted to 134a by P.O. It work ok here {Connecticut}, not great but very acceptable. My $.02 Pete -- Original message -- From: ANGELO GIAIMO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Once again, I ask the MB Gods for their net-wisdom. > > The A/C in my

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
That would have the effect of turning the boys at Rusties into Oil Barons! Pete -- Original message -- From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hmmm.. Good idea. Perhaps I could try cross breeding Jatropha and > Kudzu? I would not be too concerned because it can

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ '08

2008-08-04 Thread PM7088
Let's see If I order $75 of parts, can I get dinner "To Go" with that? I'm not planning on being in the area that weekend. General Sherman ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EM

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread pm7088
Great for what they are. Notorious for frames rusted thru. HAd a neighbor who put about $2,00 into major work, 6 months later the truck broke in half! Pete -- Original message -- From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/784787893.

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