Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Doesn't really answer the question, and was that really worth making into a video?

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
As long as [takeoffs]==[landings] I could not care less who’s making them happen --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 22, 2022, at 11:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The flight deck was 100% female on the A320 from TPA to DFW today. They did > a great job, I was very pleased. > >

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The flight deck was 100% female on the A320 from TPA to DFW today. They did a great job, I was very pleased. -D > On Aug 22, 2022, at 9:49 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-08-22 22:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >> This is a major league cluster. Larry, Moe and

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
We’ll get there. This flight was cancelled yesterday for the first time this year. There are only a few flights in/out of Flagstaff daily - 4 on American and two on United. United is dropping their service the end of October. There’s no question it’s a staffing issue, but in fairness, weather

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-22 22:26, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: This is a major league cluster. Larry, Moe and Curley must be running the place. They're just more interested in making social credit points than in transporting passengers these days.

[MBZ] 2010 E350 - 100k miles - $10,000

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Too lazy to upload 6 photos but not too lazy to make one montage. https://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/mansfield-mercedes-benz/7524507484.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Sounds like AA to me Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 9:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > In fairness, weather has been a major factor today… > > 3:45 out of Tampa to DFW. Only one of four flights to DFW that went out > today, the other three cancelled. Lots of

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
hope you get to your destination. what a goat rope. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, 10:27 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In fairness, weather has been a major factor today… > > 3:45 out of Tampa to DFW. Only one of four flights to DFW that went out > today, the other

Re: [MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
They will claim weather, maintenance, whatever. I think it all goes back to staffing. The airlines are running on skeleton crews since the pandemic. All the old guys took retirement and the young guys look at the scheduling and pay and say no thanks. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, at 21:26, dan

[MBZ] Why I Hate Traveling

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
In fairness, weather has been a major factor today… 3:45 out of Tampa to DFW. Only one of four flights to DFW that went out today, the other three cancelled. Lots of very, very unhappy travelers in the airport. Boards on time, everyone gets on, we’re ready to go. Ground hold for 10 minutes due

Re: [MBZ] Remember When This Woulda Been $1400?

2022-08-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not too bad. Has PW and a s/r. Seat pad cheap and easy to replace, same for missing moulding and shattered grille. Nice color combination. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 5:07 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1126856591519153/ > >

[MBZ] An idea about my doors

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Today when I got into to KC I stopped by a local import yard that showed on car part to have a rear window for a 140 I need. This is not a pnp but they sold me the window cheaper because I went and pulled it myself. While back in the yard I spotted a white 210 with good doors and even the door

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I use a small bright light to illuminate the work area. If you are TIG welding you really need to see what you’re doing. Either illuminate the area and/ or get a high quality helmet. Optrel is what I use. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 3:14 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I bought a pair of this model over 7 years ago - still going strong. Fully adjustable. I've replaced the batteries once. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XIJNBP6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 3:21 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I need to get a longer cord on my welder so I can get it out into the > driveway. That's the main thing keeping me in the garage. I made a 50A extension cord, with the same triplex outlet set on it as is mounted inside my garage doorways. I can put anything out there now. Welder, camper,

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Mon, Aug 22, 2022, at 15:59, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I'm welding in my garage which is not brightly lit. > > I would never, ever do that. Not of the construction, or other > contents, is at all flammable. > As mine is. Point taken, but it's a fairly open area, concrete floor, and I weld on a

[MBZ] Service manual quest

2022-08-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have been looking all over the web and have found a confusing selection of manuals for my nephew's R107 1989 560Sl. There are free download and print manuals but that seems suspicious. On the other extreme are some that are VERY expensive. Used is OK. fair price-not cheap-and I want paper not

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>> I'm welding in my garage which is not brightly lit. >I would never, ever do that. Not if the construction, or other contents, is at >all flammable. As mine is. That would be why I bought an induction heater for bolts and nuts, instead of buying an oxy acetalyne set. Cherry red is cherry

[MBZ] '80 300D w/OM617 Swap

2022-08-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768012044437295/ Wonder if this guys knows what he is talking about or knows just enough tricky words and phrases to be dangerous? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Remember When This Woulda Been $1400?

2022-08-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1126856591519153/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 19K? (think: thinking face emoji)

2022-08-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
$999 car, $5000 “work”, sell for $5999.  I guess that math adds up. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2267338870109005/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Or does welding in the sunlight or bright lighting help? Bright sun helps. > I'm welding in my garage which is not brightly lit. I would never, ever do that. Not of the construction, or other contents, is at all flammable. As mine is. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Inexpensive and harbor freight are key words here. I have a yes welder helmet I got off Amazon for maybe $80, it works very well and has various adjustments --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 22, 2022, at 3:14 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have an inexpensive auto-darkening

Re: [MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Most are somewhat adjustable. Look for a knob or switch that will change the degree of darkness. Randy On 22/08/2022 2:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I have an inexpensive auto-darkening welding helmet. Pretty sure I got it at Harbor Freight. It works OK but when it darkens all I

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/xKRVQR4cnAo Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 22, 2022 11:58 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video Yep, that Honda project is still in the backlog. Maybe this winter He

[MBZ] auto-darkening welding helmet

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have an inexpensive auto-darkening welding helmet. Pretty sure I got it at Harbor Freight. It works OK but when it darkens all I can see is the point of light that is the arc. I can't see a "puddle" or really even what I am welding. Is this normal or would a better helmet not get so dark but

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
He has some 722.9 vids too --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 22, 2022, at 12:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep. Gary Ferraro is very good. I have emailed him some questions, and he is > good about responding. I'm pretty sure when you were thinking of rebuilding a > Honda

Re: [MBZ] An odd realtor spec 1996 Mercedes-Benz e300d,$2,800

2022-08-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like it. I recall looking at a 96 or 97 E300 a coupla years ago that I think had that same color interior. Guy had the whole top of the engine torn off and thought it was made of gold. I passed --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 22, 2022, at 11:13 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Need this for Okie Acres

2022-08-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
$4500! He can get 9 cars for that money. On Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 10:36 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, but not for that amount. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 22, 2022, at 9:11 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fuel drain - 24mm hex substitute?

2022-08-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
If I recall correctly, I used a spark plug socket upside down. Use the socket that has the sort of hex nut machined into the top of it and then use an extension pushed in from the bottom. Might need to remove the rubber tube that is supposed to hold the spark plug so it does not fall out.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel drain - 24mm hex substitute?

2022-08-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 21 Aug 2022 13:24:40 -0700 David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > Good afternoon, > > What do people use for r & r of the fuel filter/drain for W108, 115, 116 > etc? > > I measured it as a 24mm, but those seem very scarce on the ground. > Anyone used a 15/16ths hex instead? I'd just

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yep, that Honda project is still in the backlog. Maybe this winter He often mentions a "banner kit" in his videos. I have inferred that this is some kind of trade lingo referring to a rebuild kit (clutches, seals, gaskets, other parts) and not a brand name? They seem to be available from a

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yep. Gary Ferraro is very good. I have emailed him some questions, and he is good about responding. I'm pretty sure when you were thinking of rebuilding a Honda transmission I posted a couple videos of his. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 22, 2022 9:56 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] An odd realtor spec 1996 Mercedes-Benz e300d,$2,800

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Color crap if it was closer I would probably buy that, I have never seen that interior color. They are already tan, grey, or black. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 10:13 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Decent for the price. Interesting interior. Tobacco? > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] An odd realtor spec 1996 Mercedes-Benz e300d,$2,800

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Decent for the price. Interesting interior. Tobacco? -D > On Aug 22, 2022, at 10:44 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interior is not tan but darker brown, which looks nice. Headlights need a > buff > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747649923164247 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] 722.6 teardown video

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Recently posted. This guy seems to know what he is doing. At least, he seems to make the work look approachable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCDZzppHqM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 2008 CLS550 - 91k miles - $11,500

2022-08-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah that is the problem looking for cars around here. The nice looking ones are almost always too far away to risk a trip and then failing to agree on a price, or having it sell before I get there. Most sellers will not negotiate remotely (for good reasons, I wouldn't either). And there's

[MBZ] Buy this car. It is tough. 2008 Mercedes-Benz clk-class Leather, $3, 000

2022-08-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder if this car has a 722.9, if so probably needs a new CP.  Plus keys are nonexistent Seller's Description I bought this car to fix. Had work done on transmission, I had the solenoids replaced on conductor plate, but it still isn’t communicating with the can bus system

[MBZ] A morphed Sprinter -- 2009 Mercedes-Benz sprinter,$4,000

2022-08-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
morphed into an E class https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/748746926408233 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Nice car all hideaway miles 2006 Mercedes-Benz m300 300, $3, 500

2022-08-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It is an R320? maybe, tow hitch installed, looks fairly clean, price not crazy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1187783228747343 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] An odd realtor spec 1996 Mercedes-Benz e300d,$2,800

2022-08-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interior is not tan but darker brown, which looks nice.  Headlights need a buff https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/747649923164247 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] State Farm offer

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, pretty much. Of course I told them to email it to me, I want something in writing. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 9:12 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-08-22 10:05, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> State Farm finally came to the table with some

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Need this for Okie Acres

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, but not for that amount. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2022, at 9:11 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://thembmarket.com/mercedes-benz-dealer-sign > > -D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Need this for Okie Acres

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I was wondering the same thing. -D > On Aug 22, 2022, at 10:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > how did that thing get to Ontario from MO? > > --FT > > On 8/22/22 10:11 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> https://thembmarket.com/mercedes-benz-dealer-sign >> >> -D >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Need this for Okie Acres

2022-08-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
how did that thing get to Ontario from MO? --FT On 8/22/22 10:11 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/mercedes-benz-dealer-sign -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes parts car

2022-08-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-21 20:16, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/randolph-mercedes-parts-car/7523900850.html Didn't know there was a 1986 S124 diesel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] USAA

2022-08-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-21 20:22, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I just went into their online portal to update the characteristics of the rental house we just had the new roof put on.  All I did was update roof age from 18 years to 0 years.  You would think with a new roof, premium would go down.  Nope,

Re: [MBZ] State Farm offer

2022-08-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-22 10:05, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: State Farm finally came to the table with some interesting numbers. They offered the $4800 cash payment from their shop and I have the option of getting rental when I get it fixed, or include rental in the amount bringing it to about $5400.

[MBZ] Kaleb Need this for Okie Acres

2022-08-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://thembmarket.com/mercedes-benz-dealer-sign -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] State Farm offer

2022-08-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
State Farm finally came to the table with some interesting numbers. They offered the $4800 cash payment from their shop and I have the option of getting rental when I get it fixed, or include rental in the amount bringing it to about $5400. I can’t see me getting anymore out of them so I guess