Re: [MBZ] OT Metric temperatures
I've experienced 153 deg F, wearing 70 lbs of body armor and a side arm, during a training exercise. That was hot. I learned on that day that after the temperature exceeds about 125, the number becomes meaningless, and no matter how much hotter it got it still felt like about 125. Don't forget to stay hydrated! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Metric temperatures E M wrote: > To be honest, I've never known of anyone able to still speak in 100 > degree C heat. hee hee. ;-) The days where it hits 43 are quite enough for me!! How about 110 degrees? http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=11351588 ___ 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] Non-Mercedes related Good News
Max wrote: "That's awesome news Donald, Congratulations! Get as much sleep as you can now - the sleep deprivation exercise will last a few months (if your lucky) or up to two years. We'll be eager to hear more." Thanks, Max! And thanks to all the list members who expressed congratulations! We do appreciate it. We are both very excited. Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Non-Mercedes related Good News
Ok Don wrote: "Wonderful news! Re: the photo, your wife tipped the balance positively. You will be embarking on the most rewarding journey of your life, one without end." Yes, I'm sure of that. My wife is very good looking. I had to perform some serious silver tongued salesmanship to get her to marry me! We found out that we were matched for the adoption on Sept 1. Our first date together was Sept 1, 1997. So, it only took us 13 years! Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Parenthood
Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a baby. Rarely will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6months let me know if you can ever stand the smell of butter popcorn ever again. I know I can't. PS do yourself a favor and throw some water on your face before you go in for those middle of the night feedings/diaper changes. PPS hows that college education savings coming along." I don't get the buttered popcorn reference. The college savings will start as soon as we can pay off the $25,000 cost of the adoption! But, it will all be worth it! Donald H. Snook ___ 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] How I waster 12 perfectly good minutes at work today.
http://jalopnik.com/5628195/god-i-love-the-germans ___ 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] R12
Just in time for winter. $20/can. -Rolf ___ 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] Parenthood
Still cheaper than a black-market baby, which is over $75k now I'll bet. We started an education IRA for our daughter, which back then was limited to $2k per year contributions but extremely flexible about spending limitations. I intended to use some to pay for private high school if needed, but Congress caved in to the teachers unions and eliminated that ability, so it can only be used for college now. Still very flexible, so we'll keep contributing. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:43 AM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parenthood Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a baby. Rarely will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6months let me know if you can ever stand the smell of butter popcorn ever again. I know I can't. PS do yourself a favor and throw some water on your face before you go in for those middle of the night feedings/diaper changes. PPS hows that college education savings coming along." I don't get the buttered popcorn reference. The college savings will start as soon as we can pay off the $25,000 cost of the adoption! But, it will all be worth it! Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Parenthood
Just you wait for the diapers. Steaming rancid butter (partially processed milk), 97.9*F. YMMV with formula. -Rolf On 09/03/2010 08:42 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a baby. Rarely will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6months let me know if you can ever stand the smell of butter popcorn ever again. I know I can't. PS do yourself a favor and throw some water on your face before you go in for those middle of the night feedings/diaper changes. PPS hows that college education savings coming along." I don't get the buttered popcorn reference. The college savings will start as soon as we can pay off the $25,000 cost of the adoption! But, it will all be worth it! Donald H. Snook ___ 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] Parenthood
How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was expecting, we took some pre-birth education classes at the hospital, and the nurse who taught the class (also was our delivering nurse which was very cool) covered not only all the pregnancy and delivery stuff but also what I'll call 'new parent 101' which included feeding and diaper changing. One of the things this nurse said about beer that I'll never forget. She breast-fed all three of her kids, and her way to enjoy a beer was to drink the beer while breast feeding, because the milk expressed would be alcohol free (it was made before the alcohol hit the blood stream) and the next batch of milk wouldn't be made until after the alcohol had been metabolized, so she didn't share any beer with the baby. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parenthood Just you wait for the diapers. Steaming rancid butter (partially processed milk), 97.9*F. YMMV with formula. -Rolf On 09/03/2010 08:42 AM, Donald Snook wrote: > Rolf wrote: "True that. The most selfless thing you can do is have a > baby. Rarely will you EVER think of yourself first. BTW in 6months let > me know if you can ever stand the smell of butter popcorn ever again. > I know I can't. PS do yourself a favor and throw some water on your face before you go in for those middle of the night feedings/diaper changes. PPS hows that college education savings coming along." > > I don't get the buttered popcorn reference. The college savings will start as soon as we can pay off the $25,000 cost of the adoption! But, it will all be worth it! > > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > 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
[MBZ] Earl
Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl. Wilton ___ 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] R12
Is that an offer? How many? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] R12 Just in time for winter. $20/can. -Rolf ___ 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] 81 300D filters FS
On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote: > I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over from my 81 300D > days - 'forgot to pass 'em along to buyer of the car. 'Ordered from Rusty; > still in boxes, of course. Somebody send me a check for $30 and I'll send, > 'em to you > > Wilton Strickland > 618 Park Ave. > Goldsboro, NC 27530 Anyone ever buy these? -Tim ___ 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] R12
Selling. I have 3? cans I think. On 09/03/2010 09:08 AM, WILTON wrote: Is that an offer? How many? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] R12 Just in time for winter. $20/can. -Rolf ___ 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] How I waster 12 perfectly good minutes at work today.
I just wasted a minute, will save the rest for later on the TV and sound system. Awesome. --R On 9/3/10 8:46 AM, Rolf wrote: http://jalopnik.com/5628195/god-i-love-the-germans ___ 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] Parenthood
Guinness to make the milk properly fortified -- the baby will sleep well and so will mama. I doubt if this applies to the snookster though --R On 9/3/10 9:02 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was expecting, we took some pre-birth education classes at the hospital, and the nurse who taught the class (also was our delivering nurse which was very cool) covered not only all the pregnancy and delivery stuff but also what I'll call 'new parent 101' which included feeding and diaper changing. One of the things this nurse said about beer that I'll never forget. She breast-fed all three of her kids, and her way to enjoy a beer was to drink the beer while breast feeding, because the milk expressed would be alcohol free (it was made before the alcohol hit the blood stream) and the next batch of milk wouldn't be made until after the alcohol had been metabolized, so she didn't share any beer with the baby. -Max ___ 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] Earl
I just talked to my SIL, they are on Nantucket, right in the bullseye. Was clear and sunny there now. They have food cooked and plenty of Important Provisions, and a plan to escape to the high school shelter if things get too exciting. I am worried about storm surge, the house has been getting closer to the beach for the last several years, a good blow might get some water up to the house. I will report later when I hear from them. We got some high surf yesterday, washed out a bit of Folly Beach at high tide. I went down to the Kiawah beach yesterday evening a couple hours after high tide, was not much happening. Some guy leaving said it had been quite a bit more energetic earlier. --R On 9/3/10 9:05 AM, WILTON wrote: Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl. Wilton ___ 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] Parenthood
Ah the old pump and dump. If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale on craigslist. It's just the pump itself which doesnt have anything to do with the milk (so no contanimation or anything). This reminds me I need to see the doctor about making sure I don't have any more. -Rolf On 09/03/2010 11:01 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Guinness to make the milk properly fortified -- the baby will sleep well and so will mama. I doubt if this applies to the snookster though --R On 9/3/10 9:02 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was expecting, we took some pre-birth education classes at the hospital, and the nurse who taught the class (also was our delivering nurse which was very cool) covered not only all the pregnancy and delivery stuff but also what I'll call 'new parent 101' which included feeding and diaper changing. One of the things this nurse said about beer that I'll never forget. She breast-fed all three of her kids, and her way to enjoy a beer was to drink the beer while breast feeding, because the milk expressed would be alcohol free (it was made before the alcohol hit the blood stream) and the next batch of milk wouldn't be made until after the alcohol had been metabolized, so she didn't share any beer with the baby. -Max ___ 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] Parenthood
**CRINGING** --R On 9/3/10 11:04 AM, Rolf wrote: Ah the old pump and dump. If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale on craigslist. It's just the pump itself which doesnt have anything to do with the milk (so no contanimation or anything). This reminds me I need to see the doctor about making sure I don't have any more. -Rolf ___ 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
My Ranger regularly turns in a staggeringly bad 19mpg. Record high was 22mpg I think. My Dakota would do almost exactly the same with a 5.2l v8. It was lower to the ground though and surprisingly geared WORSE (towing package)... Mahindra save me! -Curt Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:54:52 -0700 From: Jim Cathey To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad Message-ID: <3ddcbd06-b6fe-11df-bf57-000502d9a...@windwireless.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > I am getting a not spectacular average fuel mileage of about 16.5 > miles per imperial gallon. I would sure like > better than that. A diesel would be nice but I am not sure I need a > 3/4 ton with a 7 liter diesel. My 3/4 with 5.9l will do 25mpUSg, if I keep the speed down. Got 19mpg once with the camper on. Likewise, slow. Best ever was 26.2mpg. -- 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
Which reminds me, I saw a Sprinter not long ago with a utility/pickup body like the phone company trucks have. Looked good... -Curt Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:26:56 -0500 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" I saw a 3 liter 4 cyl Isuzu Diesel yesterday. I thought it would be just the ticket for a pickup truck. But is is a stationary engine, not farhtzoid (sp) do it would probably need at least a 7 speed trand to really take advantage of its capability. I'd guess in the rest of the world, Isuzu makes this engine for vehicular use, and that type would work with normal transmissions. On a more practical basis, find a crunched Sprinter, and put the 2.7L MB in your pickup, or put in an OM603. It won't win any races, but it will be more economical. If you worked on lowering drag and weight, you could get some MPG gains too I can't figger out why nobody will offer a lightweight 2.5 to 3.5 L inline turbodiesel in the light truck market. I sure see a lot of Sprinters. I know people like the lower operating cost of a Sprinter vs 400CID v-8 Deetriot iron. I have toyed with the idea of watching of a Sprinter chassis cube van (with a crunched box) and converting it to a pickup-like thing/trailer toter. ___ 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] Earl
We're in "tropical storm warning" or as the automated road signs put it "HURRICANE ALERT!" at work but at my house 60 miles west we're only projected to get 1/4 to 1/2 inch of rain... Boy they're making a big deal out of what seems like nothing... -Curt Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:05:47 -0400 From: "WILTON" To: "mercedes list" Subject: [MBZ] Earl Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl. Wilton ___ 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Which reminds me, I saw a Sprinter not long ago with a utility/pickup body > like the phone company trucks have. Yup, you can buy them as just a cab and chassis. Weld up your own bed with some 2x6s for the floor and you're all set, Loren! Alex ___ 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] 81 300D filters FS
On Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:43:02 -0400 Tim C wrote: > On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote: > > I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over from my 81 > > 300D days - 'forgot to pass 'em along to buyer of the car. 'Ordered > > from Rusty; still in boxes, of course. Somebody send me a check for > > $30 and I'll send, 'em to you > > > > Wilton Strickland > > 618 Park Ave. > > Goldsboro, NC 27530 > > Anyone ever buy these? Yes, I did. Craig ___ 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] Earl
You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away and it was really really windy here last night. Also got lots of rain this week. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:06 AM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Earl Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl. Wilton ___ 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] Earl
Not really followed Earl as we are pretty far inland, but the rain is coming down in buckets here today!! Ed 300E On 3 September 2010 12:51, R A Bennell wrote: > You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away > and it was really really windy here last > night. Also got lots of rain this week. > > Randy > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON > Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:06 AM > To: mercedes list > Subject: [MBZ] Earl > > > Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last > night; NO rain; absolutely calm and > overcast now; goodbye, Earl. > > Wilton > ___ > 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
[MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor
I'm getting our sailboat ship-shape after four years of outdoor storage, and the battery cable that runs from the battery (inside the hull) to the outboard motor needs to be replaced. The boat came with a real "There I fixed it!" solution, which is a heavy cable from the battery mated to a extension cord 30amp locking plug, with the opposite gender plug attached at the end of the cable coming from the motor. By disconnecting this plug, the motor can be removed if needed. Do any of you Sailors know what/where to get the correct connection hardware? Heavy cable is not a problem - I'm planning to use a jumper cable. I'd like to get back to a more original electrical connection between the outboard engine and the battery, assuming it won't cost me an arm and a leg. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 329k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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] R12
Understand R12; not substitute; I'll take 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12 Selling. I have 3? cans I think. On 09/03/2010 09:08 AM, WILTON wrote: Is that an offer? How many? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] R12 Just in time for winter. $20/can. -Rolf ___ 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] Earl
Nope. 'Went past plenty of miles offshore. 'Thought you are in Winnipeg; yours musta been the cold front due here soon. Wilton - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Earl You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away and it was really really windy here last night. Also got lots of rain this week. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:06 AM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Earl Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last night; NO rain; absolutely calm and overcast now; goodbye, Earl. Wilton ___ 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] 81 300D filters FS
On the way to Craig. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 81 300D filters FS On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM, WILTON wrote: I have 2 air filters and 2 oil filter cartridges left over from my 81 300D days - 'forgot to pass 'em along to buyer of the car. 'Ordered from Rusty; still in boxes, of course. Somebody send me a check for $30 and I'll send, 'em to you Wilton Strickland 618 Park Ave. Goldsboro, NC 27530 Anyone ever buy these? -Tim ___ 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
My "new" 2004 Focus wagon has been gradually approaching 25 mpg in 100% city driving. Last tank was 24.8 MPG. I'm really interested to see what will happen after I get the ATF replaced with Mobil 1 ATF. I'm betting I can get over 30 MPG on a full highway tank... It's nothing special but it's reliable as heck and cheap to maintain. The local Ford dealer does oil changes with an OEM synth/dino blend and tire rotation for $26. I can't buy a jug of Mobil 1 and a filter for that. Dan --- On Fri, 9/3/10, Curt Raymond wrote: > From: Curt Raymond > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad > To: "Diesel List" > Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 11:08 AM > My Ranger regularly turns in a > staggeringly bad 19mpg. Record high was 22mpg I think. My > Dakota would do almost exactly the same with a 5.2l v8. It > was lower to the ground though and surprisingly geared WORSE > (towing package)... > > Mahindra save me! > > -Curt > > Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:54:52 -0700 > From: Jim Cathey > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad > Message-ID: <3ddcbd06-b6fe-11df-bf57-000502d9a...@windwireless.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > > I am getting a not spectacular average fuel mileage of > about 16.5 > > miles per imperial gallon. I would sure like > > better than that. A diesel would be nice but I am not > sure I need a > > 3/4 ton with a 7 liter diesel. > > My 3/4 with 5.9l will do 25mpUSg, if I keep the speed > down. > Got 19mpg once with the camper on. Likewise, slow. > Best > ever was 26.2mpg. > > -- 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
My take is thus. They bloat the engine with emissions crap, that reduces fuel economy, so you make more (total) emissions then if you didn't have the emissions crap. Mind you some of the nitrides and sulpher compounds are reduced and/or eliminated, which can be argued to be a good thing by most, but when you end up burning twice as much fuel to get from point A to point Z, it's worse in my mind than having a few ppm more crud in the exhaust stream. As for diesel electric hybrids, I'm hoping to see one come out. And not ones like that Toy-Pri transfer case crud either... I might just nab another ram 50, a 615, and an electric forklift motor... On Sep 3, 2010 12:01 PM, "Alex Chamberlain" wrote: On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Which reminds me, I saw... Yup, you can buy them as just a cab and chassis. Weld up your own bed with some 2x6s for the floor and you're all set, Loren! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.ok... ___ 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing and going to the battery with a normal battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut to permit removal of the cable. I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish to be able to remove the motor without taking all of the cable back to the battery. Let me suggest you stop by a welding supply shop. You should be able to buy heavy cable there by the foot as well as inline connectors that are used for extension of the welding cables. That should give you a removable setup and lots of current capacity. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor I'm getting our sailboat ship-shape after four years of outdoor storage, and the battery cable that runs from the battery (inside the hull) to the outboard motor needs to be replaced. The boat came with a real "There I fixed it!" solution, which is a heavy cable from the battery mated to a extension cord 30amp locking plug, with the opposite gender plug attached at the end of the cable coming from the motor. By disconnecting this plug, the motor can be removed if needed. Do any of you Sailors know what/where to get the correct connection hardware? Heavy cable is not a problem - I'm planning to use a jumper cable. I'd like to get back to a more original electrical connection between the outboard engine and the battery, assuming it won't cost me an arm and a leg. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 329k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
Anderson power-pole connectors spring to mind. They might have a locking version that would be better suited as well. Walt On Sep 3, 2010 2:52 PM, "R A Bennell" wrote: Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing and going to the battery with a normal battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut to permit removal of the cable. I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish to be able to remove the motor without taking all of the cable back to the battery. Let me suggest you stop by a welding supply shop. You should be able to buy heavy cable there by the foot as well as inline connectors that are used for extension of the welding cables. That should give you a removable setup and lots of current capacity. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.co... ___ 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
Good idea - thanks Randy. Yes - the battery cable goes through a water tight hull penetration and then another 5 feet or so to the battery, so pulling the whole cable to remove the motor is not an option. I might have to put a disconnect under the motor cover - that might be smarter, would be out of the weather that way. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing and going to the battery with a normal battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut to permit removal of the cable. I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish to be able to remove the motor without taking all of the cable back to the battery. Let me suggest you stop by a welding supply shop. You should be able to buy heavy cable there by the foot as well as inline connectors that are used for extension of the welding cables. That should give you a removable setup and lots of current capacity. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor I'm getting our sailboat ship-shape after four years of outdoor storage, and the battery cable that runs from the battery (inside the hull) to the outboard motor needs to be replaced. The boat came with a real "There I fixed it!" solution, which is a heavy cable from the battery mated to a extension cord 30amp locking plug, with the opposite gender plug attached at the end of the cable coming from the motor. By disconnecting this plug, the motor can be removed if needed. Do any of you Sailors know what/where to get the correct connection hardware? Heavy cable is not a problem - I'm planning to use a jumper cable. I'd like to get back to a more original electrical connection between the outboard engine and the battery, assuming it won't cost me an arm and a leg. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 329k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
Thanks Walt, I'll take a look. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor Anderson power-pole connectors spring to mind. They might have a locking version that would be better suited as well. Walt On Sep 3, 2010 2:52 PM, "R A Bennell" wrote: Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming out of the housing and going to the battery with a normal battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut to permit removal of the cable. I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish to be able to remove the motor without taking all of the cable back to the battery. Let me suggest you stop by a welding supply shop. You should be able to buy heavy cable there by the foot as well as inline connectors that are used for extension of the welding cables. That should give you a removable setup and lots of current capacity. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.co... ___ 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
I just searched and purchased 10' of wiring for an upgraded RV power converter. the cheapest I found was here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001550DVU/ref=oss_product Although others complained about corroded wire, mine arrived tinned on the end with no connector. It is 4 ga. wire, so plenty for the max 70 A. output of the converter. Be advised though that the marine grade cables I also looked at are tinned the full length to avoid corrosion. That might be the "right stuff" for your application. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor I'm getting our sailboat ship-shape after four years of outdoor storage, and the battery cable that runs from the battery (inside the hull) to the outboard motor needs to be replaced. The boat came with a real "There I fixed it!" solution, which is a heavy cable from the battery mated to a extension cord 30amp locking plug, with the opposite gender plug attached at the end of the cable coming from the motor. By disconnecting this plug, the motor can be removed if needed. Do any of you Sailors know what/where to get the correct connection hardware? Heavy cable is not a problem - I'm planning to use a jumper cable. I'd like to get back to a more original electrical connection between the outboard engine and the battery, assuming it won't cost me an arm and a leg. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 329k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ 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] Earl
I'm quite a bit east of that, right on the shore of Lake Ontario. The lake is a good source of precipitation for some of the storms we get, but I haven't seen it rain that hard for awhile now. Guess I don't have to worry about watering the grass tonight. ;-) Glad Earl missed you and kept lots of distance. Ed 300E On 3 September 2010 14:15, WILTON wrote: > Nope. 'Went past plenty of miles offshore. 'Thought you are in Winnipeg; > yours musta been the cold front due here soon. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 12:51 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Earl > > > > You must be right in the eye Wilton. I am the better part of 2K miles away >> and it was really really windy here last >> night. Also got lots of rain this week. >> >> Randy >> >> -Original Message- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of WILTON >> Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 7:06 AM >> To: mercedes list >> Subject: [MBZ] Earl >> >> >> Overcast began 'bout mid-day yesterday; 10 to 15 mph breeze sometime last >> night; NO rain; absolutely calm and >> overcast now; goodbye, Earl. >> >> Wilton >> ___ >> 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 electrical connection for outboard motor
How's about some camlocks? You can get them in just about any size, and even color coded. Dan --- On Fri, 9/3/10, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > From: Walt Zarnoch > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT electrical connection for outboard motor > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Friday, September 3, 2010, 2:55 PM > Anderson power-pole connectors spring > to mind. > They might have a locking version that would be better > suited as well. > > Walt > > On Sep 3, 2010 2:52 PM, "R A Bennell" > wrote: > > Boat motors will normally just have a heavy cable coming > out of the housing > and going to the battery with a normal > battery post clamp on the end. Usually with a big wing nut > to permit removal > of the cable. > > I don't think that is going to fit your purpose if you wish > to be able to > remove the motor without taking all of > the cable back to the battery. > > Let me suggest you stop by a welding supply shop. You > should be able to buy > heavy cable there by the foot as well > as inline connectors that are used for extension of the > welding cables. That > should give you a removable setup and > lots of current capacity. > > Randy > > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.co... > ___ > 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] Parenthood
If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale... I made ours out of a Chevy windshield wiper motor and some scrap wood. Jacked the manual pump into it and let 'er go! -- 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] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad
Dan, Did you or the previous owner change the ignition cylinder out yet? I put up a post on this when you bought the car, perhaps you didn't see it. The lock cylinder is a trouble spot on these cars. Rick > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:40:44 -0700 > From: lwb...@yahoo.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 119mpg claim, no its not a CL ad > > My "new" 2004 Focus wagon has been gradually approaching 25 mpg in 100% city > driving. Last tank was 24.8 MPG. I'm really interested to see what will > happen after I get the ATF replaced with Mobil 1 ATF. > > I'm betting I can get over 30 MPG on a full highway tank... > > It's nothing special but it's reliable as heck and cheap to maintain. The > local Ford dealer does oil changes with an OEM synth/dino blend and tire > rotation for $26. I can't buy a jug of Mobil 1 and a filter for that. > > Dan ___ 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] Parenthood
That made my day! Walt, who is laughing himself into a coughing fit right now (darn cold/whatever...) On Sep 3, 2010 7:54 PM, "Jim Cathey" wrote: If you need a breast pump we have the medela swing for sale... > I made ours out of a Chevy windshield wiper motor and some scrap wood. Jacked the manual pump into it and let 'er go! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www... ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half gallon) water in the 350SDL's radiator tank after driving 6 or 8 miles. 'Can't find any drips; no wetness on outside of radiator or engine; no wetness on underside; oil looks OK/normal. Car runs great; plenty power; no spitting/sputtering at idle. Any ideas on where the water's going? What about into combustion chamber and out exhaust pipe? Wilton ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
That's s'posed to be "tHirsty." Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "mercedes list" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half gallon) water in the 350SDL's radiator tank after driving 6 or 8 miles. 'Can't find any drips; no wetness on outside of radiator or engine; no wetness on underside; oil looks OK/normal. Car runs great; plenty power; no spitting/sputtering at idle. Any ideas on where the water's going? What about into combustion chamber and out exhaust pipe? Wilton ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets aren't wet after a drive, are they? They would dry pretty quick in this warm weather, but then again, if any was leaking into the driver compartment, you'd probably smell the amount you're talking about. Ed 300E On 3 September 2010 20:08, WILTON wrote: > For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half > gallon) water in the 350SDL's radiator tank after driving 6 or 8 miles. > 'Can't find any drips; no wetness on outside of radiator or engine; no > wetness on underside; oil looks OK/normal. Car runs great; plenty power; no > spitting/sputtering at idle. Any ideas on where the water's going? What > about into combustion chamber and out exhaust pipe? > > Wilton > ___ > 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Exhaust, carpet, and tranny (via a cracked oil to water transmission cooler) would be my guesses. 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Watch for white smoke on startup -- when cold, the water in the coolant will make copious white smoke until the engine warms up. Check for cold pressure in the coolant tank, also traces of oil And check for coolant in the AC drains -- it's not impossible for the heater core or header to leak. Check weep hole on the bottom of the water pump (a huge pain on that car) since it may only leak while running down the road. Peter ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Yes, my thought, too. Haven't seen nor smelled anything inside. Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets aren't wet after a drive, are they? They would dry pretty quick in this warm weather, but then again, if any was leaking into the driver compartment, you'd probably smell the amount you're talking about. Ed 300E On 3 September 2010 20:08, WILTON wrote: For several days (week and a half), I've had to put some (quart to half gallon) water in the 350SDL's radiator tank after driving 6 or 8 miles. 'Can't find any drips; no wetness on outside of radiator or engine; no wetness on underside; oil looks OK/normal. Car runs great; plenty power; no spitting/sputtering at idle. Any ideas on where the water's going? What about into combustion chamber and out exhaust pipe? Wilton ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Oh, yeah, I forgot the tranny cooler. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty Exhaust, carpet, and tranny (via a cracked oil to water transmission cooler) would be my guesses. 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 ___ 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] 350sdl Thirsty
If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head gasket at #1 cylinder a possible cause? Left unattended for too long this was thought to contribute to rod bending. Of course check and make sure the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out! Tony Wirtel 610.551.5923 Mobile email ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
I've looked; 'haven't noticed any white smoke yet. 'Been looking, 'haven't found anything strange such as oil traces in the tank. By cold pressure, you mean a "whoosh" (release of pressure) when removing the cap on cold system? 'Don't think so; 'try it again in the morning. 'Haven't noticed anything strange at condensate drain, yet. 'Looked under water pump coupla times after driving; 'haven't found any wetness there, yet. Week or so ago, drove several blocks and pulled into diagonal parking space down town; noticed water leaking from under right front corner of engine comp. 'Opened hood for better look; water appeared to be coming from under air filter area. Drove back home, removed air filter for even better look and could find no water coming from that area. 'Did notice split and badly deteriorated overflow hose at water fill neck; installed new overflow tubing/pipe. 'Left filter off for coupla drives; 'haven't found any more wetness or dripping anywhere since then, but I have to keep adding water. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL trirsty Watch for white smoke on startup -- when cold, the water in the coolant will make copious white smoke until the engine warms up. Check for cold pressure in the coolant tank, also traces of oil And check for coolant in the AC drains -- it's not impossible for the heater core or header to leak. Check weep hole on the bottom of the water pump (a huge pain on that car) since it may only leak while running down the road. Peter ___ 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] 350sdl Thirsty
Yes, I think so. the dreaded # 1 cyl seep is my greatest fear. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tony Wirtel" To: Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350sdl Thirsty If I recall some words from Marshall Booth isn't seepage from the head gasket at #1 cylinder a possible cause? Left unattended for too long this was thought to contribute to rod bending. Of course check and make sure the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out! Tony Wirtel 610.551.5923 Mobile email ___ 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] Virus
Hi All, My email got an infection some how. If you got an email from me with no subject, DO NOT open it. I have a question for the computer savy among you. I run Linux, Ubuntu specifically. I also use an iPhone. I do not use an email client, I use Hotmail, web based through my web browser. Apparently this virus, worm or whatever got my contacts and did a mass emailing. Two questions. How did this happen using Linux? Is it a MS problem or an iPhone problem or a Linux problem? How do I get rid of it? Especially if it is on the Windows Live server and neither of my computers or iPhone? Help! Rick ___ 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] 350sdl Thirsty
the simple things such as the reservoir cap checks out! If the radiator cap won't hold pressure it'll escape out the overflow tube to the ground. But only when hot. -- 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 Metric temperatures
Whatcha doing looking at pictures of near naked men? Finland, the land of big turbos and hot rooms. Hendrik who is trying to install openSuse on the lapdog Mitch Haley wrote: E M wrote: To be honest, I've never known of anyone able to still speak in 100 degree C heat. hee hee. ;-) The days where it hits 43 are quite enough for me!! How about 110 degrees? http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=11351588 ___ 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 Metric temperatures
SO who all has asked you about the earthquake? Bob R On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 7:45 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Whatcha doing looking at pictures of near naked men? > Finland, the land of big turbos and hot rooms. > > Hendrik > who is trying to install openSuse on the lapdog > > Mitch Haley wrote: > >> E M wrote: >> >>> To be honest, I've never known of anyone able to still speak in 100 >>> degree C >>> heat. hee hee. ;-) The days where it hits 43 are quite enough for me!! >>> >> >> How about 110 degrees? >> http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=11351588 >> >> >> > > ___ > 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
1. Had similar problem. Everything checked out. Put new radiator cap on. End of problem. 2. Same problem on another car. Everything checked out. Opened hood after long run and pushed on fan blade. Stream of water shot out of water pump. Gerry From: "WILTON" > I've looked; 'haven't noticed any white smoke yet. > 'Been looking, 'haven't found anything strange such as oil traces in the > tank. By cold pressure, you mean a "whoosh" (release of pressure) when > removing the cap on cold system? 'Don't think so; 'try it again in the > morning. > 'Haven't noticed anything strange at condensate drain, yet. > 'Looked under water pump coupla times after driving; 'haven't found any > wetness there, yet. > Week or so ago, drove several blocks and pulled into diagonal parking space > down town; noticed water leaking from under right front corner of engine > comp. 'Opened hood for better look; water appeared to be coming from under > air filter area. Drove back home, removed air filter for even better look > and could find no water coming from that area. 'Did notice split and badly > > deteriorated overflow hose at water fill neck; installed new overflow > tubing/pipe. 'Left filter off for coupla drives; 'haven't found any more > wetness or dripping anywhere since then, but I have to keep adding water. > Wilton > From: "Peter Frederick" >> Watch for white smoke on startup -- when cold, the water in the coolant >> >> will make copious white smoke until the engine warms up. >> Check for cold pressure in the coolant tank, also traces of oil >> And check for coolant in the AC drains -- it's not impossible for the >> heater core or header to leak. >> Check weep hole on the bottom of the water pump (a huge pain on that car) >> since it may only leak while running down the road. >> Peter >> ___ ___ 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] How I waster 12 perfectly good minutes at work today.
Ahh right, you watched it twice, while the boss was paying your wages, just remember to pretend to type and have a serious expression on the face while watching youboob. Hendrik who is at home because it is too wet to work Rolf wrote: http://jalopnik.com/5628195/god-i-love-the-germans ___ 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] Parenthood
Depends if it is disposable or washable/cloth, we did the washables in the main with baby number 1, baby number 2 we started with washables but then got slack and gradually went entirely to disposables and yes alcohol helped alleviate the guilt. Anyway congrats Don, guess you'll be needing a S124 in the near future, gotta look the part. Hendrik who vaguely remembers how to fold cloth nappies Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: How will you learn to change a diaper Donald? When my wife was expecting, we took some pre-birth education classes at the hospital, and the nurse who taught the class (also was our delivering nurse which was very cool) covered not only all the pregnancy and delivery stuff but also what I'll call 'new parent 101' which included feeding and diaper changing. One of the things this nurse said about beer that I'll never forget. She breast-fed all three of her kids, and her way to enjoy a beer was to drink the beer while breast feeding, because the milk expressed would be alcohol free (it was made before the alcohol hit the blood stream) and the next batch of milk wouldn't be made until after the alcohol had been metabolized, so she didn't share any beer with the baby. -Max ___ 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] How I waster 12 perfectly good minutes at work today.
Would have been better with engine and crowd noise instead of that song. Hendrik who still misses his 201 with 5 speed because of the way it went around corners Rich Thomas wrote: I just wasted a minute, will save the rest for later on the TV and sound system. Awesome. --R On 9/3/10 8:46 AM, Rolf wrote: http://jalopnik.com/5628195/god-i-love-the-germans ___ 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] 350sdl Thirsty
Any chance you fixed the leak and now you're just topping it off as the air burps out? Alternately, there are freeze plugs in the block on that side, aren't there? 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 Metric temperatures and the ChiChi shaker
The missus is from Christchurch but it is not uncommon over there for the earth to wobble but it was a biggy but no one got killed, they are looting the booze shops and digging long drops in the back garden. Sounds like ChiChi on a normal day. Hendrik who has been to the east islands a few years back and quite liked the place Bob Rentfro wrote: SO who all has asked you about the earthquake? Bob R ___ 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] How I waster 12 perfectly good minutes at work today.
Rolf wrote: http://jalopnik.com/5628195/god-i-love-the-germans Amd I thought people watched NASCAR for the crashes. 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 Metric temperatures and the ChiChi shaker
My roommate from MIT was from there and went back and is a prof at the university. He was a strange guy, wore sandals year-round (which in Cambridge is quite a feat) and shorts until it got down below 0F, and spent about $30 a month on food, but ate quite well. I should try to get in touch with him. --R On 9/3/10 11:12 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: The missus is from Christchurch but it is not uncommon over there for the earth to wobble but it was a biggy but no one got killed, they are looting the booze shops and digging long drops in the back garden. Sounds like ChiChi on a normal day. Hendrik who has been to the east islands a few years back and quite liked the place Bob Rentfro wrote: SO who all has asked you about the earthquake? Bob R ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
Replace the radiator cap. These engines "burp" badly with no pressurization, and if you have a bad cap, it's gonna belch coolant when shut off hot, only for a few minutes. the overflow tank will get too full because there is no suction back into the reservoir due to the bad cap, and you loose coolant. If you drive on the highway and pull into a rest stop and shut it off without cooling it down, it will blow coolant out of the overflow tank. You should also do a pressure test to make sure the tank is not cracked. I've also seen the swage break off the filler neck so that the cap won't seal even if good. This caused my 300D to overheat in the mountains on the interstate, only on a hot day. Peter ___ 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] R12
I have a few cans too since my cars are no longer on R12. If interested, email me privately. - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12 Understand R12; not substitute; I'll take 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R12 Selling. I have 3? cans I think. On 09/03/2010 09:08 AM, WILTON wrote: Is that an offer? How many? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rolf" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 8:51 AM Subject: [MBZ] R12 Just in time for winter. $20/can. -Rolf ___ 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 ___ 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] address for motorola & RMA number
MMA/MOTOROLA CONSUMER REPAIR 5700 S. INTERNATIONAL PKWY SUITE A Dock #19 MCALLEN, TX 78503 RMA 1102589137 ___ 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] 91 350SDL trirsty
"E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Just thinking out loud as I don't really know W126s, but the carpets aren't wet after a drive, are they? They would dry pretty quick in this warm weather, but then again, if any was leaking into the driver compartment, you'd probably smell the amount you're talking about. Ed 300E ** Officer walks up to car window, leans forward, wrinkles nose. "Excuse me sir, but have you been drinking MB coolant tonight?" DBV, will be here all week information minister ___ 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