Re: [MBZ] Hendrik, raving mad
Go Hendrik go! I agree with many things but I also realise that the view from elsewhere is much different than the view form North America. Having lived there and elsewhere I see things differently than some. Viva OZ! hehe Zedic (just stirring) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
It seems than at Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:07:35 -0500, Allan wrote: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com writes: OK guys, I've revised my criteria. No home made, must have title (usually the home made ones are the ones w/o title), must have ramps and be very beefy...and no damage (I've seen several damaged trailers cheap...don't want a trailer that swerves all over). I'd suggest checking with a local trailer repair place. They probably have or know of local used ones for sale. I bought mine from a local fabricator. Stillwater Supply, MO I-44 exit 230. Since they build them there, I was able to customize it. Extra stake pockets, longer tongue, brakes on both axles, sealed big truck type lights, etc. I probably have close to $4,000 in the system, with trailer, weight distrib hitch (HIGHLY recommended), stake sides, and so on. Plan on keeping it a while. --Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Catheyesque furnace repair
I neglected to mention that I used another bolt and nut, and I used the old nut as the locknut since it threaded on. To describe the threads, they looked like normal machine threads, but there was an angled groove twisting up the bolt near the end. The old bolt sheered off right at the isolator. There must be a lot of vibration in there, and I'm hoping it was because it came loose after 15 years. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? Keep us posted. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded
Recently several labs have achieved the lowest possible temperature. IIRC even light or photons came to rest. Did they have rest mass under those conditions? .. Web discussion: What is the mass of a photon? This question falls into two parts: Does the photon have mass? After all, it has energy and energy is equivalent to mass. Photons are traditionally said to be massless. This is a figure of speech that physicists use to describe something about how a photon's particle-like properties are described by the language of special relativity. The logic can be constructed in many ways, and the following is one such. Take an isolated system (called a particle) and accelerate it to some velocity v (a vector). Newton defined the momentum p of this particle (also a vector), such that p behaves in a simple way when the particle is accelerated, or when it's involved in a collision. For this simple behaviour to hold, it turns out that p must be proportional to v. The proportionality constant is called the particle's mass m, so that p = mv. In special relativity, it turns out that we are still able to define a particle's momentum p such that it behaves in well-defined ways that are an extension of the newtonian case. Although p and v still point in the same direction, it turns out that they are no longer proportional; the best we can do is relate them via the particle's relativistic mass...snip http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/ParticleAndNuclear/photon_mass.html Gerry From: tyler Photons have energy and momentum, but they don't have the sort of rest mass that makes a non-moving object experience gravity. The concept of mass doesn't really apply to objects that cannot be at rest. Photons are not tiny classical mechanical particles traveling quickly, but have totally different behavior. Depending on the context, it's generally more useful to think of them as a discrete quanta of energy, rather than as a particle like an electron. I'm not sure about the black cloth experiment you're talking about, perhaps someone else on here knows about it? Because mass and energy and fundamentally equivalent, it is possible for the energy in a photon to increase the mass of an object when absorbed, without the photon itself having mass. Tyler Bill R wrote: No argument here, but light does seem to have weight. The study was done many years ago [I was in HS when I heard about it] using a black cloth subjected to intense light in a controlled environment, and the cloth gained a [very small] amount of weight during the process. It was part of our class on light in HS physics - would have been about 1965. That is my only reference to it, so, once more, scientific types needed ... is this true? BillR -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1893 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 6:59 AM ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux
On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 1:41 PM, Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Thanks. I'm slowly beginning to get a handle on all the different type of Macs. Might just go the refurb route since they aren't a whole lot more expensive than plain used. Will probably order first of next month. Question: From what I understand Leopard is the latest OS. Should I order that as well or will the installed OS be satisfactory for what I want to do? Gerry Actually, and I don't think it has been mentioned yet, but if the refurb/used Intel you buy does *not* already come with a Leopard install DVD, wait about 3-6 months. OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) will be out soon. The rumor is that 10.6 will be 10.5 (Leopard) with all Power PC (G3, G4, G5) code removed to fully optimize it for the Intel processor. Since you are unfamiliar with Macs, the main drive for that rumor is the fact that 10.6 is still a Leopard system. All OS X systems have been a big cat, but a different big cat with each major revision. Puma, Cheetah, Panther, Tiger and Leopard. So the fact that it is a Snow Leopard instead of Lion or something is driving the Mac fanbase to believe that it is not as major a revision as any of the others. Any of the Intel Macs will be a great machine for you, and, if you simply can not come to love the Mac OS, the Intel Macs will also run Linux and Windows. EdB --- Thanks, Ed. Do the refurb machines come with any version of OS-X? Are Mac OS's restricted for use on one machine like MS OS's are? Gerry -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1893 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 6:59 AM ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Physics [was: Re: OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded]
Mitch Haley wrote: Probably somebody with a BS in fundamental sciences can do just about anything in grad school if he decides what he really wants. I work with a guy who just graduated with a masters in electrical engineering and has a physics undergrad. John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
OUCH, that's an expensive butt! Jim Cathey wrote: Interior diameter of a crimped (sat-upon?) Gemeinhardt M2 flute: 19mm. Exterior diameter of a cross-drilled pointed steel ground stake used for pouring concrete slabs: 19mm. Coincidence? I don't think so. But we'll see... -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] weather
It's 19F and snowing here. It's rare that we actually get moisture when one of those blasted Arctic Cold Fronts moves through -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Catheyesque furnace repair
Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net writes: I neglected to mention that I used another bolt and nut, and I used the old nut as the locknut since it threaded on. To describe the threads, they looked like normal machine threads, but there was an angled groove twisting up the bolt near the end. Sort of sounds like a self-tapping bolt, very common on furnaces and other sheet metal assemblies. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Has it got springs? That'd be a wild ride if it didn't... Doesn't mention anything about brakes either. I'd bet they're mobile home axles... -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:46:33 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 496ea389.3020...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed thats a nasty looking trailer, looks very flimsy, probably homemade. Christopher McCann wrote: OH MY: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/993227506.html I think that is a steal...am I missing anything? Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/3e38d0c6/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More good news
Rich Thomas wrote: This will be the end of our old cars, whether for hobbies or cheap solid transportation. All hail the good ideas from DC! Only the ones rated less than 18mpg -- is that city or composite? At any rate, it will send pickups and passenger trucks to the crusher in record numbers if implemented. Hate to say it, but 560 SECs will be on the list too. Mitch. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Catheyesque furnace repair
Allan Streib wrote: Sort of sounds like a self-tapping bolt, very common on furnaces and other sheet metal assemblies. With a nut on it? Mitch. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] overdoing
Really? Is that an EP oil? I don't think so but memory could be failing. I *think* (again with the failing memory) the last time I bought M1 (I can't even remember when that was, whoops, should check the last time I changed the 190D) it was around $6.50 a qt with EP oil at ~$7. -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:32:29 EST From: relng...@aol.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] overdoing To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: d40.33a64304.36a00...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 ..How 'bout some Mobil 1 instead?? ;)).. Well... I have been on the hunt for a coupla cases of 0W40 for less than $7.50 per quart but I think it's few-tile. RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/43ebd2af/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux
Isn't it Puma/Cheetah? Wasn't Puma the beta and Cheetah 10.1? 10.2 = Jaguar, the first usable OS X 10.3 = Panther, 10.2 but faster 10.4 = Tiger 10.5 = Leopard, the above but slower 10.6 = (purportedly) Snow Leopard A check of eBay shows the G3 iMacs are SERIOUSLY cheap like a 600Mhz/265MB/40GB for $10+shipping cheap. That comes without an OS. The 10.3 disk set looks to be surprisingly expensive, ~$50 lets say. Of course with a wink and a nod there are folks on the list who can obtain copies for you... Hmm, I've been looking for a torrent machine, one of these might fit the bill. -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:03:02 -0500 From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 446c86e30901141503k1e9f0ea2pe04d99ec36e1f...@mail.gmail.com All OS X systems have been a big cat, but a different big cat with each major revision. Puma, Cheetah, Panther, Tiger and Leopard. So the fact that it is a Snow Leopard instead of Lion or something is driving the Mac fanbase to believe that it is not as major a revision as any of the others. EdB -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/bf91185c/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: A check of eBay shows the G3 iMacs are SERIOUSLY cheap like a 600Mhz/265MB/40GB for $10+shipping cheap. That comes without an OS. The 10.3 disk set looks to be surprisingly expensive, ~$50 lets say. You could always run OpenBSD or some other OS on the hardware, if you're not particularly interested in Mac OS X. Apple hardware tends to be pretty good, for consumer-grade stuff. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Catheyesque furnace repair
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Sort of sounds like a self-tapping bolt, very common on furnaces and other sheet metal assemblies. With a nut on it? Yeah, that would be odd. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
Not so, computers have surged w ahead in the last 12-18 months especially in my business (video production) largely because of the availablity of 64 bit operating systems. I think what we're seeing on the home market now is that people don't really DO all that much and for web browsing and email you don't really NEED all that much horsepower. I've got a 2.4Ghz Intel mobo and processor at home with 2GB of RAM and its entirely adequate for all my needs on the email/web browsing/web page creation/graphics editing front as a home user. Systems today are (interestingly) the same number (around 2.4Ghz) but you start talking dual core processors and faster bus speeds so effectively 2-2.5x the speed of the machine I have. Mine is maxed out for RAM and its slow RAM and I can't run a 64 bit OS so theres more speed available on the newer machine there too. Oh I also can't use an SATA hard drive which is faster so again more speed. With the proper OS and a bucketload of RAM and good video card and whatnot I'd say a machine comparable to mine in today's tech is maybe 4-5x faster overall. Thats speed I don't need of course, my system is totally adequate. My video editing system is a dual 2.2Ghz with 2GB of RAM and BADLY needs replacing as its too slow to do any practical HD video work. I've got a pretty big, mostly HD project coming up so I need an upgrade. Dual 3.0Ghz systems with faster bus speeds are only a couple hundred bucks so I think I'm going to go that route. Life on the trailing edge... -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:55:30 -0800 From: Tyler casi...@usermail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 3016ae17-601f-442d-9389-df15787d0...@usermail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes You might not need to upgrade for quite some time. It seems like computer technology has hit various walls, and computer's haven't gotten significantly faster in recent years. My dad is still using a desktop I built for him in 2002, and its maybe 50-75% as powerful as the standard low end desktops they're selling nowadays. Not enough to make a noticeable difference for normal tasks like web browsing and writing... It has an Athlon XP 1500+ cpu and a gigabyte of ram. In comparison, a 7 year old computer in 2002 would have been something like 50-100mhz, and probably have 32mb of ram- several orders of magnitude slower than the computers being sold in 2002 and useless for running modern applications at the time. Tyler -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/bb1c07d2/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] overdoing
Last fall I found that Wally World had raised the regular 5qt M1 from $20-22 to $26.99. Only time I ever paid more than $5 a qt for the stuff. My local store didn't have any extended performance at the time. Mitch. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ummm
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/991899140.html Its best mileage is at idle Geez, I'd think at idle you'd be getting 0mpg... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/d9335055/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ummm
http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/991294204.html Did w123 cars ever have cats? -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a7f04c82/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] overdoing
Mitch Haley wrote: Last fall I found that Wally World had raised the regular 5qt M1 from $20-22 to $26.99. Only time I ever paid more than $5 a qt for the stuff. My local store didn't have any extended performance at the time. They don't have the 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck or 0w40 European Car Formula I need so I end up paying $7 a quart at Autozone. :( John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris
I have them in stock, not on web site. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris Argh, Well, I ordered one from oempartsplus (an ebay seller) like three weeks ago and it still is not here. Really pisses me off. Buymbparts does not have it on the site. I'll send him an e-mail and see whats up. -Chris P.S. Found a few trailers on CL like this: http://springfield.craigslist.org/for/993148639.html Is 18 foot long enough? I know a car will fit, but is it convenient? --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] block heater for Chris To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:27 PM http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Block-Heater-Part-Q-6-20-9001-3201-2311_W0QQitemZ120363765577QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33613QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
for web browsing and email you don't really NEED all that much horsepower. I've got a 2.4Ghz Intel mobo and processor at home with 2GB of RAM and its entirely adequate for all my needs on the email/web browsing/web page creation/graphics editing front as a home user. As is this 233 MHz Mac G3 that I'm using. It's a little slow to start apps, but even Illustrator and Photoshop are quite usable on it. We just upped its RAM to the maximum, 768 MB. Merry Christmas to you, Mr. June 1998 and still running strong. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
on 1/15/09 10:40, Jim Cathey at j...@windwireless.net wrote: for web browsing and email you don't really NEED all that much horsepower. I've got a 2.4Ghz Intel mobo and processor at home with 2GB of RAM and its entirely adequate for all my needs on the email/web browsing/web page creation/graphics editing front as a home user. As is this 233 MHz Mac G3 that I'm using. It's a little slow to start apps, but even Illustrator and Photoshop are quite usable on it. We just upped its RAM to the maximum, 768 MB. Merry Christmas to you, Mr. June 1998 and still running strong. Seconded by my Mac Molar G3 that sends this. mac (not an apple) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
$2400 new... That'll be an old version of Photoshop? My frustration is that I really like the newer versions of Photoshop. Everytime they come out with a new version I think geez the old version is perfect what could they change? Then I use the new version for ahwile and think Holy crap this is fantastic... I've got 6 at home and CS3 at work, 6 seems so... primitive... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:40:52 -0800 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: e3de8457-e31a-11dd-a981-000502d9a...@windwireless.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed for web browsing and email you don't really NEED all that much horsepower. I've got a 2.4Ghz Intel mobo and processor at home with 2GB of RAM and its entirely adequate for all my needs on the email/web browsing/web page creation/graphics editing front as a home user. As is this 233 MHz Mac G3 that I'm using. It's a little slow to start apps, but even Illustrator and Photoshop are quite usable on it. We just upped its RAM to the maximum, 768 MB. Merry Christmas to you, Mr. June 1998 and still running strong. -- Jim -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/564c20d1/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ummm
Best would be rolling downhill with engine off, wouldn't it? ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:09 AM Subject: [MBZ] Ummm http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/991899140.html Its best mileage is at idle Geez, I'd think at idle you'd be getting 0mpg... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/d9 335055/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] weather
Its 12 here and it looks like it did snow a bit, have a light dusting. Luther wrote: It's 19F and snowing here. It's rare that we actually get moisture when one of those blasted Arctic Cold Fronts moves through -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
It means its able to roll up to 2000 lbs. If you are talking about those little portable ones, those work just fine pulling a car up on a car dolly or something. Forget about dragging a dead wrecked car with 4 flat tires up on a car trailer though, you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Christopher McCann wrote: The winch description (I think it was Harbor Freight) mentioned that the winch rating was based on dead weight being pulled not lifted. I don't think a 2000lb winch can lift 2000lbs...but I'm not sure. Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
yea, that should do it. You need brakes. Christopher McCann wrote: '92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon - it's one ton (seats 15). It should do the job. I see that electric brakes on one axle seems to be a requirement in most states. Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More good news
well heck, I could just turn in a few of my cars and get a brand new CDI or something. Rich Thomas wrote: This will be the end of our old cars, whether for hobbies or cheap solid transportation. All hail the good ideas from DC! --R Congress considers 'Cash for Clunkers' Program would offer people turning in their old gas guzzlers a voucher worth up to $4,500 for a new vehicle. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/POLITICS/901150364/1448/LIFESTYLE14 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a057ab81/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ummm
yes, 0mpg Curt Raymond wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/991899140.html Its best mileage is at idle Geez, I'd think at idle you'd be getting 0mpg... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/d9335055/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] weather
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net said: Its 12 here and it looks like it did snow a bit, have a light dusting. -4 this morning. The 300D started fine, but it was on the block heater so it BETTER. It seemed to me that I could really hear the turbo today. Sounded almost like a small jet engine under the hood. What might that be about? Temperature-related? I've never noticed it like that before. Allan ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ummm
no but it has a center muffler, I guess somebody who doesnt know any better would think it was a cat. Curt Raymond wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/991294204.html Did w123 cars ever have cats? -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a7f04c82/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ummm
Curt Raymond wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/ctd/991294204.html Did w123 cars ever have cats? I wouldn't be surprised if all the gassers did. 1985 California diesels had trap oxidizers which should be replaced with cats, don't think the 49 state cars had them. Check Bimby for prices on 1985 CA air filters, and read the emissions stickers on the car. Mitch ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
I have photoshop 7.0, but recently got a copy of CS I think it was which I have not tried yet. Which is the newer version? Well for that matter, I also have a copy of 5.0 Curt Raymond wrote: $2400 new... That'll be an old version of Photoshop? My frustration is that I really like the newer versions of Photoshop. Everytime they come out with a new version I think geez the old version is perfect what could they change? Then I use the new version for ahwile and think Holy crap this is fantastic... I've got 6 at home and CS3 at work, 6 seems so... primitive... -Curt -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More good news
Save one of each, you know how it goes. Once they're all gone, the price goes way way up. ;-) I wonder if once most are gone, if people will start putting money into the ones that are left and making them into cars that are more collectible? I remember friends back in high school would buy muscle cars for a couple a hundred dollars and drive them til they died, and then just got another one. The were often the types of cars you see rolling across Barrett's now silly money, but theirs were in need of restoration. lol. Ed 300E 2009/1/15 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net well heck, I could just turn in a few of my cars and get a brand new CDI or something. Rich Thomas wrote: This will be the end of our old cars, whether for hobbies or cheap solid transportation. All hail the good ideas from DC! --R Congress considers 'Cash for Clunkers' Program would offer people turning in their old gas guzzlers a voucher worth up to $4,500 for a new vehicle. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/POLITICS/901150364/1448/LIFESTYLE14 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a057ab81/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/bf1368e4/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More good news
Yeah, I was thinking, you're gonna be an Okie millionaire once you cash them all in. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: well heck, I could just turn in a few of my cars and get a brand new CDI or something. Rich Thomas wrote: This will be the end of our old cars, whether for hobbies or cheap solid transportation. All hail the good ideas from DC! --R Congress considers 'Cash for Clunkers' Program would offer people turning in their old gas guzzlers a voucher worth up to $4,500 for a new vehicle. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/POLITICS/901150364/1448/LIFESTYLE14 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a057ab81/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1894 - Release Date: 1/14/2009 7:27 PM ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
That'll be an old version of Photoshop? CS2. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] chilling
Or the effect of windchill on Mobile 1?? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] chilling How 'bout some Mobil 1 instead? ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] chilling I thought I'd put the word out that I am not going to post anything about windchill. Or red 300Es. It's been done. And done. And done. Etc. RLE ** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd =DecemailfooterNO62) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090114/56 808ece/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
I have photoshop 7.0, but recently got a copy of CS I think it was which I have not tried yet. Which is the newer version? Creative Suite is newer. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
I use The Gimp for what little graphics manipulation I do (which is VERY little). Allan On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:49:39 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net said: That'll be an old version of Photoshop? CS2. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Do I have to subscribe to Banned to tell her you said that? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Kaleb says, you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Ummm...LOL...uh...no comment. :-) Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 10:03 AM It means its able to roll up to 2000 lbs. If you are talking about those little portable ones, those work just fine pulling a car up on a car dolly or something. Forget about dragging a dead wrecked car with 4 flat tires up on a car trailer though, you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Christopher McCann wrote: The winch description (I think it was Harbor Freight) mentioned that the winch rating was based on dead weight being pulled not lifted. I don't think a 2000lb winch can lift 2000lbs...but I'm not sure. Chris -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More good news
But it will save the auto industry and thus the USA. You all have to buy new cars and then of course you will have to buy regularly because the new cars are junk and don't last beyond the warranty. I can see it now - Chevy dealers will be thicker than Starbucks. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] More good news This will be the end of our old cars, whether for hobbies or cheap solid transportation. All hail the good ideas from DC! --R Congress considers 'Cash for Clunkers' Program would offer people turning in their old gas guzzlers a voucher worth up to $4,500 for a new vehicle. http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/POLITICS/901150364/1448/LIFESTYLE14 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/a057ab81/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: yea, that should do it. You need brakes. And if you're buying a brake controller, Tekonsha Prodigy. (yeah the Jordan's pretty good too, but who wants to mess with the cable to the brake pedal?) Mitch. ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 3:18 AM It seems than at Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:07:35 -0500, Allan wrote: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com writes: OK guys, I've revised my criteria. No home made, must have title (usually the home made ones are the ones w/o title), must have ramps and be very beefy...and no damage (I've seen several damaged trailers cheap...don't want a trailer that swerves all over). I'd suggest checking with a local trailer repair place. They probably have or know of local used ones for sale. I bought mine from a local fabricator. Stillwater Supply, MO I-44 exit 230. Since they build them there, I was able to customize it. Extra stake pockets, longer tongue, brakes on both axles, sealed big truck type lights, etc. I probably have close to $4,000 in the system, with trailer, weight distrib hitch (HIGHLY recommended), stake sides, and so on. Plan on keeping it a while. --Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris
Will be placing an order later today. Thanks! Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: From: Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 9:22 AM I have them in stock, not on web site. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heater for Chris Argh, Well, I ordered one from oempartsplus (an ebay seller) like three weeks ago and it still is not here. Really pisses me off. Buymbparts does not have it on the site. I'll send him an e-mail and see whats up. -Chris P.S. Found a few trailers on CL like this: http://springfield.craigslist.org/for/993148639.html Is 18 foot long enough? I know a car will fit, but is it convenient? --- On Wed, 1/14/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] block heater for Chris To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:27 PM http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Block-Heater-Part-Q-6-20-9001-3201-2311_W0QQitemZ120363765577QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33613QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Love the oboe, bassoon, and French horn, tho... On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/d71c4a5b/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
All, Last night I was going to use the 500SE to tow my brother's Sebring from behind the house. While we were finding a place to hook the tow strap to the Sebring, the SE was idling and suddenly started BILLOWING a HUGE cloud of smoke. By huge I mean filling my entire back yard in 20 seconds huge. The smoke was white, it didn't have a sweet smell (antifreeze), and it didn't smell like oil or have a bluish tint. I can't remember/describe what oil smells like at the moment, but the smoke had a mild bitter smell to it. Almost a burnt smell. The car was slightly nose down... I leveled the car out and turned it off (after even more smoke from moving it!). Restarted it 30 seconds or so later and it kept right on smoking. Turned it off for about 5-10 minutes, restarted, it smoked enough to clear out the exhaust, and didn't smoke again. --The car is gray market so there is no catalytic converter --There was no change in engine speed or sound --Oil level is at the add mark --Forgot to check coolant hoses when engine running, but immediately afterwards they weren't pressurized (rad cap could be bad though). --On the 600 mile trip from Kaleb's the car would make a slight haze of gray smoke when it was floored (probably normal) --Also on the trip from Kaleb's it made a big puff of white smoke when accelerating from a stop sign immediately after getting off the interstate. I thought valve stems at the time, but I don't remember if the smoke was bluish or not. I don't think it was. Occasionally the car goes into fast idle for no reason. Giving the throttle a blip will return it to low idle. Kaleb could push on a black box (some kind of ECU) on the firewall and get the idle speed to change. Is this related? WTF? I know nothing about gas cars... John 'happy the fire department didn't show up' Robbins ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January
W123 W124 W126 Chassis complete grill assembly $79.95 lower ball joint $11.95 drag link $29.95 tie rod assembly $29.95 steering shock $15.95 idler arm repair kit $14.95 driveshaft support with bearing $16.95 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/04bb204f/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Christopher McCann wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? You have springy bars that latch into the hitch head, and run below the tongue with chains bending them up towards the tongue. Transfers weight from the back wheels of the tow vehicle to the front wheels and trailer wheels. http://www.etrailer.com/faq_weightdistribution.aspx ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January
Rusty Cullens wrote: complete grill assembly $79.95 Does that include chrome frame, insert, and star? Basically everything on the front of the hood? John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
ohh, OK, may install it and see what it does. Jim Cathey wrote: I have photoshop 7.0, but recently got a copy of CS I think it was which I have not tried yet. Which is the newer version? Creative Suite is newer. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1895 - Release Date: 1/15/2009 7:46 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
One other thing... I have the instrument cluster out of the car... John Robbins wrote: All, Last night I was going to use the 500SE to tow my brother's Sebring from behind the house. While we were finding a place to hook the tow strap to the Sebring, the SE was idling and suddenly started BILLOWING a HUGE cloud of smoke. By huge I mean filling my entire back yard in 20 seconds huge. The smoke was white, it didn't have a sweet smell (antifreeze), and it didn't smell like oil or have a bluish tint. I can't remember/describe what oil smells like at the moment, but the smoke had a mild bitter smell to it. Almost a burnt smell. The car was slightly nose down... I leveled the car out and turned it off (after even more smoke from moving it!). Restarted it 30 seconds or so later and it kept right on smoking. Turned it off for about 5-10 minutes, restarted, it smoked enough to clear out the exhaust, and didn't smoke again. --The car is gray market so there is no catalytic converter --There was no change in engine speed or sound --Oil level is at the add mark --Forgot to check coolant hoses when engine running, but immediately afterwards they weren't pressurized (rad cap could be bad though). --On the 600 mile trip from Kaleb's the car would make a slight haze of gray smoke when it was floored (probably normal) --Also on the trip from Kaleb's it made a big puff of white smoke when accelerating from a stop sign immediately after getting off the interstate. I thought valve stems at the time, but I don't remember if the smoke was bluish or not. I don't think it was. Occasionally the car goes into fast idle for no reason. Giving the throttle a blip will return it to low idle. Kaleb could push on a black box (some kind of ECU) on the firewall and get the idle speed to change. Is this related? WTF? I know nothing about gas cars... John 'happy the fire department didn't show up' Robbins ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
hahahahahahahahahah I meant winch. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Do I have to subscribe to Banned to tell her you said that? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1895 - Release Date: 1/15/2009 7:46 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
John Robbins wrote: All, Last night I was going to use the 500SE to tow my brother's Sebring from behind the house. While we were finding a place to hook the tow strap to the Sebring, the SE was idling and suddenly started BILLOWING a HUGE cloud of smoke. By huge I mean filling my entire back yard in 20 seconds huge. The smoke was white, it didn't have a sweet smell (antifreeze), and it didn't smell like oil or have a bluish tint. I can't remember/describe what oil smells like at the moment, but the smoke had a mild bitter smell to it. Almost a burnt smell. The car was slightly nose down... I leveled the car out and turned it off (after even more smoke from moving it!). Restarted it 30 seconds or so later and it kept right on smoking. Turned it off for about 5-10 minutes, restarted, it smoked enough to clear out the exhaust, and didn't smoke again. That is very strange, it never did that for me and I have had it idling in the back yard for hours at a time, well maybe up to an hour or 2, while moving things around. Uncle never had that problem. --The car is gray market so there is no catalytic converter --There was no change in engine speed or sound --Oil level is at the add mark --Forgot to check coolant hoses when engine running, but immediately afterwards they weren't pressurized (rad cap could be bad though). --On the 600 mile trip from Kaleb's the car would make a slight haze of gray smoke when it was floored (probably normal) Probably just leaky valve seals, pretty normal, or common on those engines. --Also on the trip from Kaleb's it made a big puff of white smoke when accelerating from a stop sign immediately after getting off the interstate. I thought valve stems at the time, but I don't remember if the smoke was bluish or not. I don't think it was. Occasionally the car goes into fast idle for no reason. Giving the throttle a blip will return it to low idle. Kaleb could push on a black box (some kind of ECU) on the firewall and get the idle speed to change. Is this related? That box is the idle computer. Its brand new but I think make the contacts for the connector might be dirty. They are sometimes very picky and if not making good contact will go to a high idle. WTF? I know nothing about gas cars... John 'happy the fire department didn't show up' Robbins ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1895 - Release Date: 1/15/2009 7:46 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
I dont need no stinking weight dist hitch on the duramax, it doesnt even know I got anything hooked up to it. I can see using one on a regular 3/4 ton (mine is HD) or a 1/2 ton, but I dont really need one. Mitch Haley wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? You have springy bars that latch into the hitch head, and run below the tongue with chains bending them up towards the tongue. Transfers weight from the back wheels of the tow vehicle to the front wheels and trailer wheels. http://www.etrailer.com/faq_weightdistribution.aspx ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1895 - Release Date: 1/15/2009 7:46 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Not a Jethro Tull fan, eh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q2L1Tt1Hk (oops, looks like Ian played a recorder for this one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgUw6t3b6oE (There's some fluting in this one) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January
chrome grill, plastic insert, and chrome strips, no badge or star. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January Rusty Cullens wrote: complete grill assembly $79.95 Does that include chrome frame, insert, and star? Basically everything on the front of the hood? John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
I *think* CS = 7 but now theres CS2 and CS3... Could even be CS4 by now for all I know. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:12:12 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 496f605c.8010...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I have photoshop 7.0, but recently got a copy of CS I think it was which I have not tried yet. Which is the newer version? Well for that matter, I also have a copy of 5.0 Curt Raymond wrote: $2400 new... That'll be an old version of Photoshop? My frustration is that I really like the newer versions of Photoshop. Everytime they come out with a new version I think geez the old version is perfect what could they change? Then I use the new version for ahwile and think Holy crap this is fantastic... I've got 6 at home and CS3 at work, 6 seems so... primitive... -Curt -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/eb846fa0/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
The Gimp is VERY frustrating if you're used to Photoshop, they're just enough different... I'm still trying though. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:52:18 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1232038338.23033.1294973...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I use The Gimp for what little graphics manipulation I do (which is VERY little). Allan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/e2844248/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Can't you achieve the same thing by moving the car back (away from the hitch) on the trailer? Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 11:19 AM Christopher McCann wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? You have springy bars that latch into the hitch head, and run below the tongue with chains bending them up towards the tongue. Transfers weight from the back wheels of the tow vehicle to the front wheels and trailer wheels. http://www.etrailer.com/faq_weightdistribution.aspx ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
I have an Ian Anderson CD that is all instrumental songs, lots of flute stuff. I have not listened to it for awhile but it is pretty good. I think it is called Divinities or something like that. A lot of those 70s guys were classically trained and found $$ (or pounds) in rock music. --R Mitch Haley wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Not a Jethro Tull fan, eh? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Q2L1Tt1Hk (oops, looks like Ian played a recorder for this one) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgUw6t3b6oE (There's some fluting in this one) ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
CS4 is already several months (August '08?) old. Luther Curt Raymond wrote: I *think* CS = 7 but now theres CS2 and CS3... Could even be CS4 by now for all I know. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:12:12 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 496f605c.8010...@striplin.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I have photoshop 7.0, but recently got a copy of CS I think it was which I have not tried yet. Which is the newer version? Well for that matter, I also have a copy of 5.0 Curt Raymond wrote: $2400 new... That'll be an old version of Photoshop? My frustration is that I really like the newer versions of Photoshop. Everytime they come out with a new version I think geez the old version is perfect what could they change? Then I use the new version for ahwile and think Holy crap this is fantastic... I've got 6 at home and CS3 at work, 6 seems so... primitive... -Curt -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb says Regina is a heavy duty wench
I'll do it for you. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you need a big heavy duty wench like I have. Do I have to subscribe to Banned to tell her you said that? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
shoot one! andrew strasfogel wrote: How would I know? OK, I'll bite - how? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: How do you tuen 2 piccolos? andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Love the oboe, bassoon, and French horn, tho... On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/7c26f4ba/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
How would I know? OK, I'll bite - how? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: How do you tuen 2 piccolos? andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Love the oboe, bassoon, and French horn, tho... On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/7c26f4ba/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
How do you tuen 2 piccolos? andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Love the oboe, bassoon, and French horn, tho... On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Crack smoker
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/990227432.html -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/3ab70dde/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
There is a modified version of gimp that aims to duplicate the photoshop interface. I think it's called gimpshop or something. Curt Raymond wrote: The Gimp is VERY frustrating if you're used to Photoshop, they're just enough different... I'm still trying though. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:52:18 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1232038338.23033.1294973...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I use The Gimp for what little graphics manipulation I do (which is VERY little). Allan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/e2844248/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded
The speed of light in a vacuum is constant, but when light is passing through a medium (air, glass, etc.) it travels much slower. This slower speed will be relative to the reference frame of the medium, and is not constant for all observers. Let me explain how this does not contradict relativity, and the concept of a constant light speed: The experiments you are referring to involve the speed of light propagating through a medium. A photon can't propagate straight through a medium, because there are atoms in the way- one way to think of it is that the photon is repeatedly absorbed by atoms as it encounters them, which raises an electron in the atom to a higher energy level. The photon is momentarily absorbed, and is no longer a photon, but is stored as energy within the atom. This electron then falls back to a lower energy level, releasing a new photon after some time has passed since the photon was absorbed. Alternately, you can consider that in some situations (such as when a strong gravitational field actually warps space) that light is traveling slower, because it's actually following a curved rather than straight path. Interestingly, one could say that photons exhibit something similar to rest mass under the conditions of traveling through a medium. While the light is inside the medium, it does increase the effective rest mass of the medium slightly because it's adding energy to the medium without adding momentum. Rest mass follows the following formula: rest mass = sqrt(E^2/c^4 - p^2/c^2) Where E is energy, c is the speed of light, and p is momentum. So to keep the equation balanced, if energy is added to a system without increasing it's momentum then the rest mass must increase slightly. I wouldn't say that the photons themselves have rest mass, but that they are momentarily being converted from energy to mass, and back again as they are momentarily trapped in a medium. I hope my explanation helps. This is my understanding of the phenomenon, but I could be somewhat wrong about it. It's been a while since I've taken a class in electrodynamics or optics, and I haven't used the knowledge since... Tyler Archer wrote: Recently several labs have achieved the lowest possible temperature. IIRC even light or photons came to rest. Did they have rest mass under those conditions? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
We did a similar repair on a cheap French Horn we picked up at a school auction ($5.00) that was nearly closed about half way around the outer coil. Kept pulling larger diameter plugs through with heavy weed whacker cord til we got it to an acceptable shape. Some silver solder and a few key pads later, and we had a good student horn. On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:23 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Interior diameter of a crimped (sat-upon?) Gemeinhardt M2 flute: 19mm. Exterior diameter of a cross-drilled pointed steel ground stake used for pouring concrete slabs: 19mm. Coincidence? I don't think so. But we'll see... -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
Life on the trailing edge... I resemble that remark okdon ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded
So, are photons in motion particles or waves? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:49 PM, tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: The speed of light in a vacuum is constant, but when light is passing through a medium (air, glass, etc.) it travels much slower. This slower speed will be relative to the reference frame of the medium, and is not constant for all observers. Let me explain how this does not contradict relativity, and the concept of a constant light speed: The experiments you are referring to involve the speed of light propagating through a medium. A photon can't propagate straight through a medium, because there are atoms in the way- one way to think of it is that the photon is repeatedly absorbed by atoms as it encounters them, which raises an electron in the atom to a higher energy level. The photon is momentarily absorbed, and is no longer a photon, but is stored as energy within the atom. This electron then falls back to a lower energy level, releasing a new photon after some time has passed since the photon was absorbed. Alternately, you can consider that in some situations (such as when a strong gravitational field actually warps space) that light is traveling slower, because it's actually following a curved rather than straight path. Interestingly, one could say that photons exhibit something similar to rest mass under the conditions of traveling through a medium. While the light is inside the medium, it does increase the effective rest mass of the medium slightly because it's adding energy to the medium without adding momentum. Rest mass follows the following formula: rest mass = sqrt(E^2/c^4 - p^2/c^2) Where E is energy, c is the speed of light, and p is momentum. So to keep the equation balanced, if energy is added to a system without increasing it's momentum then the rest mass must increase slightly. I wouldn't say that the photons themselves have rest mass, but that they are momentarily being converted from energy to mass, and back again as they are momentarily trapped in a medium. I hope my explanation helps. This is my understanding of the phenomenon, but I could be somewhat wrong about it. It's been a while since I've taken a class in electrodynamics or optics, and I haven't used the knowledge since... Tyler Archer wrote: Recently several labs have achieved the lowest possible temperature. IIRC even light or photons came to rest. Did they have rest mass under those conditions? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker
Only because he's advertising on CL rather than ebay. On ebay he would score at least $8K. On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 2:11 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/990227432.html -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/3ab70dde/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/331a6cba/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Prepare to be Amazed and Astounded
Since in science, things can only be considered from the perspective of observable phenomena, the properties of light are only understood only through their interaction with other particles and energy in given situations. Photons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior depending on the situation (Google wave-particle duality). Since the concept of a particle or a wave describes behavior in certain situations, I would say that light propagating in free space exhibits no specific properties. The properties only arise in relation to it's interaction with the rest of the universe. I am not a big fan of the reductionist philosophy where one tries to understand the universe in terms of individual components with inherent properties. I do not think it makes sense to discuss a photon (or anything else for that matter) outside of the context of it's being a small subset or component of the universe, which is a large interconnected system or sequence of cause and effect events. For clarity, I'll restate it differently: A photon is really just an imaginary construct or model we have invented to group together a series of closely related events and behavior we have observed in the universe. The observed phenomena is real, but the photon itself is only an intellectual tool for understanding, describing, and predicting those phenomena. Neither the wave or particle models alone accurately describe these phenomena, so we have invented two different models which we apply in different situations. It's really not very elegant, but nobody has come up with something better (yet). I hope that makes sense... Tyler OK Don wrote: So, are photons in motion particles or waves? ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
Could it have siphoned AT fluid into the intake via a vaccuum hose or something like that? I had an issue with my old Suburban once that oiled up the air filter. It was because the PCV valve was not inserted into the valve cover. Not quite the same but sort of an odd thing to happen. Look for simple things first! Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem All, Last night I was going to use the 500SE to tow my brother's Sebring from behind the house. While we were finding a place to hook the tow strap to the Sebring, the SE was idling and suddenly started BILLOWING a HUGE cloud of smoke. By huge I mean filling my entire back yard in 20 seconds huge. The smoke was white, it didn't have a sweet smell (antifreeze), and it didn't smell like oil or have a bluish tint. I can't remember/describe what oil smells like at the moment, but the smoke had a mild bitter smell to it. Almost a burnt smell. The car was slightly nose down... I leveled the car out and turned it off (after even more smoke from moving it!). Restarted it 30 seconds or so later and it kept right on smoking. Turned it off for about 5-10 minutes, restarted, it smoked enough to clear out the exhaust, and didn't smoke again. --The car is gray market so there is no catalytic converter --There was no change in engine speed or sound --Oil level is at the add mark --Forgot to check coolant hoses when engine running, but immediately afterwards they weren't pressurized (rad cap could be bad though). --On the 600 mile trip from Kaleb's the car would make a slight haze of gray smoke when it was floored (probably normal) --Also on the trip from Kaleb's it made a big puff of white smoke when accelerating from a stop sign immediately after getting off the interstate. I thought valve stems at the time, but I don't remember if the smoke was bluish or not. I don't think it was. Occasionally the car goes into fast idle for no reason. Giving the throttle a blip will return it to low idle. Kaleb could push on a black box (some kind of ECU) on the firewall and get the idle speed to change. Is this related? WTF? I know nothing about gas cars... John 'happy the fire department didn't show up' Robbins ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker
Might be worth it. One would need to have a close look. If it is clean and low mileage, I'd rather have it than a new Chevy (can't remember the new name for the Cavalier) and I like Chevy's. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker Only because he's advertising on CL rather than ebay. On ebay he would score at least $8K. On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 2:11 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/990227432.html -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/3ab70dde/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/331a6cba/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January
*Sigh* I hate you. This is a REALLY good deal. I paid about the same at a boneyard last fall. Actually, I paid $100 and got: amber fog lights manual ACC fan switch warning triangle grill assembly So I dunno, I still think thats a great deal though. -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:44:29 -0500 From: Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 1952d5bc12194e248711aaa9648af...@rusty Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response chrome grill, plastic insert, and chrome strips, no badge or star. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Specials Good Till End of January Rusty Cullens wrote: complete grill assembly $79.95 Does that include chrome frame, insert, and star? Basically everything on the front of the hood? John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/92c62e4a/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Christopher McCann wrote: '92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon - it's one ton (seats 15). It should do the job. I see that electric brakes on one axle seems to be a requirement in most states. Kaleb wrote: yea, that should do it. You need brakes. And it would be a good idea to get a weight distributing hitch - if you haul any significant weight. -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Christopher wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? To make a trailer dynamically stable, at least 10% of the mass needs to be in front of the trailer axles. 15% is better. 50% is best (it's then called a semi-trailer -like the big trucks use - rather than a full trailer). With a majority of the mass in front of the trailer axle, side-to-side disturbances tend to be self-canceling. With more mass behind the axle, the oscillations self re-enforce. This is a common cause of upside-down trailers jack-knifed in the ditch. With a ordinary hitch, mass = weight. So a 2,000 lb (900 kg) trailer and a 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) car on it the gross weight of the trailer is 6,400 lb (2,900 kg). 15% of that is 960 lb (435 kg). That's how much weight will be on the very back of your van. It _will_ raise the front. The solution is weight distributing. It is a bulky hitch assembly that's commonly seen on camper trailers. With the aid of one or two spring bars, tension is applied at the hitch point lifting the back of the tow vehicle. The result is some of the weight is distributed to the trailer and steer axles - but the mass stays so the stability is not affected. Now that I have one, I can't see ever doing without it - at least when the trailer gross is more than 1/2 the truck weight. -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
I finally got rid of my Mac Plus. Kept my SCSI zip drive in case I ever find that Color Classic II I've always wanted... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:05:41 -0600 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gee fo To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 437bc980901151205j169c1946lab921c49766f2...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Life on the trailing edge... I resemble that remark okdon -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/9e1b49cb/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Thanks for explaining that. Now I can see why it's not enough to move the car back on the trailer till the trailer doesn't put much weight on the tongue...that shifts too much mass to the rear causing swerving and unsteadiness. Best is to move 50% of the mass forward, if not more, and use the weight distribution hitch to distribute the weight of the car back to the trailer. Do I have that right? Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 2:38 PM Christopher wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? To make a trailer dynamically stable, at least 10% of the mass needs to be in front of the trailer axles. 15% is better. 50% is best (it's then called a semi-trailer -like the big trucks use - rather than a full trailer). With a majority of the mass in front of the trailer axle, side-to-side disturbances tend to be self-canceling. With more mass behind the axle, the oscillations self re-enforce. This is a common cause of upside-down trailers jack-knifed in the ditch. With a ordinary hitch, mass = weight. So a 2,000 lb (900 kg) trailer and a 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) car on it the gross weight of the trailer is 6,400 lb (2,900 kg). 15% of that is 960 lb (435 kg). That's how much weight will be on the very back of your van. It _will_ raise the front. The solution is weight distributing. It is a bulky hitch assembly that's commonly seen on camper trailers. With the aid of one or two spring bars, tension is applied at the hitch point lifting the back of the tow vehicle. The result is some of the weight is distributed to the trailer and steer axles - but the mass stays so the stability is not affected. Now that I have one, I can't see ever doing without it - at least when the trailer gross is more than 1/2 the truck weight. -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
R A Bennell wrote: Could it have siphoned AT fluid into the intake via a vaccuum hose or something like that? I had an issue with my old Suburban once that oiled up the air filter. It was because the PCV valve was not inserted into the valve cover. Not quite the same but sort of an odd thing to happen. Look for simple things first! Excellent idea! I will definitely be looking into that. I have noticed a hose on the valve cover is missing, but there is no oil in the air filter. I like simple fixes! :) John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] help choosing TRAILER hitch and weight distribution hitch
I think this hitch will work for my 1992 Dodge 1 ton full size van: http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~41910.htm?vehicleid=1992797 Now I need a weight distribution hitch...which are here: http://www.etrailer.com/c-wd.htm But I am not sure which one to get. Plan on an 18 foot trailer and hauling 116, 123, 126's, etc...that weight range. Thoughts? Chris --- On Thu, 1/15/09, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 2:38 PM Christopher wrote: That sounds really nice. What is a weight distribution hitch? To make a trailer dynamically stable, at least 10% of the mass needs to be in front of the trailer axles. 15% is better. 50% is best (it's then called a semi-trailer -like the big trucks use - rather than a full trailer). With a majority of the mass in front of the trailer axle, side-to-side disturbances tend to be self-canceling. With more mass behind the axle, the oscillations self re-enforce. This is a common cause of upside-down trailers jack-knifed in the ditch. With a ordinary hitch, mass = weight. So a 2,000 lb (900 kg) trailer and a 4,400 lb (2,000 kg) car on it the gross weight of the trailer is 6,400 lb (2,900 kg). 15% of that is 960 lb (435 kg). That's how much weight will be on the very back of your van. It _will_ raise the front. The solution is weight distributing. It is a bulky hitch assembly that's commonly seen on camper trailers. With the aid of one or two spring bars, tension is applied at the hitch point lifting the back of the tow vehicle. The result is some of the weight is distributed to the trailer and steer axles - but the mass stays so the stability is not affected. Now that I have one, I can't see ever doing without it - at least when the trailer gross is more than 1/2 the truck weight. -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
I'll vouch for the importance of enough tounge weight. Once late in the evening after a long day, I loaded up a car trailer with a honda motorcycle in front, and a Volvo 244 sedan just behind it. I didn't realize that the width of the motorcycle caused the cars weight to be centered behind the axle, and I had a slightly negative tounge weight! I got on the freeway on level ground, and the trailer began oscillating until it whipped the car and trailer around 180 degrees, such that I was facing backwards on the freeway. I drove slowly the wrong way down an empty onramp just in time before a truck came, and eventually was able to stop the vehicle and correct the weight distribution. The trailer jackknifing on the freeway destroyed the unibody of my beloved 1983 Volvo 760 Turbo Diesel, and I had to transfer the drivetrain into a replacement chassis. Luckily nobody was hurt. I now test the tounge weight of a trailer every time I tow... Tyler Christopher McCann wrote: Thanks for explaining that. Now I can see why it's not enough to move the car back on the trailer till the trailer doesn't put much weight on the tongue...that shifts too much mass to the rear causing swerving and unsteadiness. Best is to move 50% of the mass forward, if not more, and use the weight distribution hitch to distribute the weight of the car back to the trailer. Do I have that right? Chris ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
John, Also, check to see if the brake booster is filled with fluid. The downhill angle and white smoke point towards that as a potential cause. Brake fluid will smoke like ATF. Voluminous smoke and a smell that is unique when burned. Mathieu -mired in a 230sl all week On Jan 15, 2009, at 4:04 PM, John Robbins wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Could it have siphoned AT fluid into the intake via a vaccuum hose or something like that? I had an issue with my old Suburban once that oiled up the air filter. It was because the PCV valve was not inserted into the valve cover. Not quite the same but sort of an odd thing to happen. Look for simple things first! Excellent idea! I will definitely be looking into that. I have noticed a hose on the valve cover is missing, but there is no oil in the air filter. I like simple fixes! :) John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gee fo
It seems than at Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:55:19 -0800 (PST), Curt wrote: The Gimp is VERY frustrating if you're used to Photoshop, they're just enough different... I'm still trying though. I've used both extensively. Most of the tools are quite similar - but the keyboard short cuts are _not_!! Even the menu location is different. However, it's trivial to change shortcuts in the GIMP, so one could make them match Photoshop. I can get more done in a given amount of time with Adobe - but I have not yet found anything I needed to do that I _could_ not do in the GIMP. So if time is money, Adobe can be worth it. But since it won't run native on my Linux machines I know, it runs with Wine - but since I have the GIMP, why bother? -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
It seems than at Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:02:47 -0800 (PST), Christopher wrote: Thanks for explaining that. Now I can see why it's not enough to move the car back on the trailer till the trailer doesn't put much weight on the tongue...that shifts too much mass to the rear causing swerving and unsteadiness. Best is to move 50% of the mass forward, if not more, and use the weight distribution hitch to distribute the weight of the car back to the trailer. Do I have that right? Yeah, but you won't likely get %50 of the mass in front with a big load. Big weight distributing hitches can distribute up to 1500 lbs (680 kg) away from the hitch. I did achieve close to that when I hauled a big riding mower. Put it entirely in front of the axle and cranked up the distrib. Rode _very_ nice! -- Philip ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Also, check to see if the brake booster is filled with fluid. The downhill angle and white smoke point towards that as a potential cause. Brake fluid will smoke like ATF. Voluminous smoke and a smell that is unique when burned. Good idea! Kaleb says the rear brake line is leaking, but maybe it is the master cylinder instead? The smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, and I don't think a leaky brake line would do that. John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Catheyesque furnace repair
That would make sense. Since the self-tapping bolt has already cut the threads, the new bolt threadded right in. It's still holding up. Unless I hear it light off, I can't tell it's on. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair
Like lots of instruments, it depends on who is playing it. Makes a BIG difference. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Catheyesque instrument repair How would I know? OK, I'll bite - how? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: How do you tuen 2 piccolos? andrew strasfogel wrote: I am your basic classical music elitist, but I have to say that I really dislike the flute big-time. Love the oboe, bassoon, and French horn, tho... On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I hope that your flute repair works. Is the Gemeinhardt the Mercedes of flutes? They would have you think so, but the serious fluties seem to consider it merely a reasonable starter model. I bought it as a challenge, and because the wife's flute (not that she needs one) is really a POS. I may decide to wait a bit before tackling it, there are a lot more important projects piled up (literally) right now! -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090115/7c 26f4ba/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
Can't help you much with the length other then to say that after looking into my future prognosticator and seeing that you will definitely never have to haul anything longer than the SD or SDL, ever a 21' wouldn't go amiss. But that's just my view. Told you it wouldn't help much. The winch I can help with. My son-in-law had a 9000lb winch that was mounted so that it could be slid into a 2 receiver hitch on the back or front of his pickup. Yeah he had one on the front as well as the back. I guess that way it wouldn't matter which way he wanted to haul a trailer or how he got stuck. There were also plug in points to plug the power cables in. I made him a receiver that was welded onto the trailer tongue so that all he had to do was slide the winch in there put in the pin, plug it in on the back of the truck and away you go. One winch that can be used anywhere there is a 2 receiver and a 12v power plug. Course I guess you could also make some long jumper cables to go from the winch all the way up to the battery and that way you can use the winch on any vehicle. Any which way you will need to use some heavy cable to run a good sized winch. Manfred Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:02:58 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris OK guys, I've revised my criteria. No home made, must have title (usually the home made ones are the ones w/o title), must have ramps and be very beefy...and no damage (I've seen several damaged trailers cheap...don't want a trailer that swerves all over).What do y'all suggest as a minimum length? I would think that an SDL/SEL would be the longest thing hauled. If there is no winch, where do you mount one? A lot of the winches seem to be 2,000 lb...a W126 is heavier than that and a 116 300SD is probably even heavier...will a 3,000 lb. winch do the job? Chris ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris
I think people use the front receiver mount because they find it easier to maneuver a trailer driving forward rather than trying to back up. I have never tried it myself and it does not sound like it would be that much better. I suppose it might give a tighter turning circle given the front wheels of the vehicle would turn quicker than the back end. Sort of the reverse of a boat which essentially steers from the back rather than the front as with a car. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of MG Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris Can't help you much with the length other then to say that after looking into my future prognosticator and seeing that you will definitely never have to haul anything longer than the SD or SDL, ever a 21' wouldn't go amiss. But that's just my view. Told you it wouldn't help much. The winch I can help with. My son-in-law had a 9000lb winch that was mounted so that it could be slid into a 2 receiver hitch on the back or front of his pickup. Yeah he had one on the front as well as the back. I guess that way it wouldn't matter which way he wanted to haul a trailer or how he got stuck. There were also plug in points to plug the power cables in. I made him a receiver that was welded onto the trailer tongue so that all he had to do was slide the winch in there put in the pin, plug it in on the back of the truck and away you go. One winch that can be used anywhere there is a 2 receiver and a 12v power plug. Course I guess you could also make some long jumper cables to go from the winch all the way up to the battery and that way you can use the winch on any vehicle. Any which way you will need to use some heavy cable to run a good sized winch. Manfred Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:02:58 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann xtofer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TRAILER block heater for Chris OK guys, I've revised my criteria. No home made, must have title (usually the home made ones are the ones w/o title), must have ramps and be very beefy...and no damage (I've seen several damaged trailers cheap...don't want a trailer that swerves all over).What do y'all suggest as a minimum length? I would think that an SDL/SEL would be the longest thing hauled. If there is no winch, where do you mount one? A lot of the winches seem to be 2,000 lb...a W126 is heavier than that and a 116 300SD is probably even heavier...will a 3,000 lb. winch do the job? Chris ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux
Leopard kills you airport, so unless it is the OS that came with your machine, avoid it. Could be that it just hates airport (wi-fi) on the non intel chips clay On Jan 14, 2009, at 11:26 AM, tyler wrote: Leopard is more bloated with useless features and fancy graphics effects, but it's also much more optimized for intel macs. I think it runs noticeably faster than Tiger on my intel macbook laptop, but noticeably slower than Tiger on my old PowerMac G4 desktop. I'd stay with Tiger on a PowerPC, but go with Leopard on Intel personally... Tyler Curt Raymond wrote: Leopard (10.5) is a dog, nearest thing to Vista the Mac OS has had in a long time... OS 10.4 (Tiger) is pretty great. Really anything 10.3 (Panther) and later should be totally adequate for a casual user. 10.2 (Jaguar) was fine but 10.3 is faster... OS 9 I don't even want to think about anymore. -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:41:13 -0500 From: Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: d91c5c66c8a04c7696d7bf64d3ebb...@billardef4d8b3 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; Format=flowed Thanks. I'm slowly beginning to get a handle on all the different type of Macs. Might just go the refurb route since they aren't a whole lot more expensive than plain used. Will probably order first of next month. Question: From what I understand Lepard is the latest OS. Should I order that as well or will the installed OS be satisfactory for what I want to do? Gerry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090114/c5df9195/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Alpine CD Changer / Bose for Acura
I was wandering in the Viet Vets store today and noticed a Bose radio/cd player for Acura - $3.95. Looked OK, but no way to tell. I would assume that one would need to speakers and whatever else to make it decent [if it does work]. Anyone interested? BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Alpine CD Changer Hi Gang - I installed a Alpine CHM-600 CD Changer in the trunk of my 91 300D a couple of years ago and got a lot of very helpful advice from the list (THX!). I'm considering a spare and seems like I recall Kaleb or ?? saying once I have the MB interface from Rusty, I can use any of the Alpine CHM series - uch as the CHM 625 or 630. Is that the case (can't trust my memory anymore) -- Is there any significant difference between the different CHM models? Thanks again - ya'll have helped me more than I've helped you!! Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Strange 500SE Smoke Problem
John, et al, Very common for the tail seal on the brake master to fail and allow brake fluid to get sucked into the booster. The booster is always under vacuum (when motor is running) and thus a weak tail seal will easily pass fluid. Eventually the brake fluid eats out the diaphragm in the booster if left unattended for too long. A faulty rear flex line will not cause smoke unless the rotor and brake pads are saturated with fluid and you are driving the car like a racecar. Generally not a good mix. To diagnose: Remove the brake booster vac. supply line from the booster (be careful as they are often brittle from heat cycling and age) and insert a thin proboscis (MB hard vac. line works great for this if it is not brittle) into the booster and see if it comes back wet. If so, replace or rebuild the master cylinder and suck out the booster with your MityVac. If the brakes make a whooshing sound in the cabin when you hit the pedal or worse, a constant hiss from the pedal block area, replace the booster. It is not a bad job, just the part is expensive. While we are on about brakes here is a PSA for everyone... if your brake flex lines are original, replace them all. These things have a usable life of about 10-15 years. All to often I come across cars with the original brake flex lines. The '59 220s I did a few months ago had its original lines. 49 year old flex lines! The 230sl I'm working on at the moment had lines date stamped 1980. Most w123, w126, w114/5, r/c107 I see still have the original lines in them. The rears like to dry rot at the caliper and eventually burst. If yours are original or showing signs of dry rot, replace them now, do not wait for them to fail as it could be yours or someone else's life. It is relatively inexpensive and simple to do when performing a brake fluid service (recommended every two years at minimum). Brakes are not a place to scrimp with the dollar. I personally prefer MB genuine flex lines, but FTEs and ATEs have proven to be reliable. For brake fluid, I only use ATE SuperBlue in my personal and customer cars. It only takes one instance of boiled brake fluid to make one a believer in the Blue. Welcome to the Euro m117 club, John. They are wonderful machines. Also, if tuned properly, they make the US spec 560 seem weak in comparison! Mathieu '84 500sel AMG '85 500sel with full hydromat '86 500sl ECE (contemplating selling) On Jan 15, 2009, at 4:30 PM, John Robbins wrote: Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Also, check to see if the brake booster is filled with fluid. The downhill angle and white smoke point towards that as a potential cause. Brake fluid will smoke like ATF. Voluminous smoke and a smell that is unique when burned. Good idea! Kaleb says the rear brake line is leaking, but maybe it is the master cylinder instead? The smoke was coming out of the tailpipe, and I don't think a leaky brake line would do that. John ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] anyone recommend a good AM radio for the car?
AM seems to be an afterthought on most car radios -- can anyone recommend one that has particularly good AM reception? I like to listen to a couple of Chicago stations which is perfectly possible here most of the time but my current radio does a pretty poor job. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
