[MBZ] OT: Re: any windows experts?
Because you can't add a second drive to any of the Macs on which SSDs are available, so you just accept the reduced drive life from using it for everything? In related news, Mitch should make sure his page file (and hibernation if enabled) is moved. I know it can be done but I'm not sure how. On Linux you would just install swap elsewhere, not sure it would be possible on OSX. My wife's desktop Mac has two HDDs, I do have to give thought to whether I install to Applications or elsewhere. Similarly, I have probably 10 volumes mounted at various locations on my Linux boxes at work, so I have to remember which mount point goes where and is replicated by which filer. Drives me batty when the only good installer is an RPM. Unfortunately for those of us lacking infinite storage volume control is a fact of life, regardless of OS. -Tim whose son and daughter have just one storage volume On May 10, 2011 11:55 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: And for those that are not aware, on the Mac all you have to do to be in that nice comfortable Unix environment, Bourne shell and all, is start up the Terminal application in the Utilities folder. Nice command line Unix, at your fingertips. Peter Mac OS X is UNIX as described by The Open Group who owns the trademark to the UNIX brand. There isn't a single Linux distro, no matter how UNIX-like, that is actually UNIX certified. That means that, technically, Mac OS X is on the same playing field as Solaris, AIX and HP-UX. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 1:37 AM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: And while it's heavily based on BSD, it's very _NOT_ open/free! --Philip Just so you know, BSD does not have the same GPL Open Source license like Linux. BSD uses it's own license that is considered a permissive license. Where if I took Linux code, edited it, and created a super awesome OS that ran in 640K of RAM and only ever needed 2 MB of space, it would be illegal for me to close it and begin my reign of software terror upon the world. The license will not permit it. In contrast, the BSD license is such that I can take OpenBSD, make a very minor change, any change at all really, and am legally able to close the entire product fork and call it my very own. It does not force me to play friendly with the community like Linux does, which is why most commercial UNIX systems were originally BSD based. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:02 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Tim C wrote: In Disk Manager you should be able to pick arbitrary drive assignments. (mmc, disk management) After Winders is installed? I've reassigned drive letters before, but never thought of doing it to the C: drive. I just assumed that would be a bad idea. You will still need to watch your installs, a lot of them are %Program Files% which will be on your boot drive, regardless of name. Actually it's been a long time since I've seen a Windows installer that wasn't a *nix conversion that used a fixed path name. Good point. If I move %Program Files% and %Application Data% or %Program Data% in the registry I might accomplish most of what I want. I just want to set it up so that they can hit 'typical installation' and not trash my carefully set up SSD. %UserProfiles% has got to stay off the SSD too, I don't want crap left on the desktop to hit the SSD. Can you install Windows where you want? Yes, the NT kernel is not DOS, and as such does not care about Drive Letters as much. Which means you can put Windows on Drive Z: if you wish. However, since Windows does not care about the Drive letter except as an arbitrary hold over from DOS days, it takes great care in knowing exactly where it's own subsystems are. Meaning that if you install Windows to Drive D:, Program Files will also be on drive D: The only great use of the C: drive, in this instance, is because even most modern BIOS are still mired in DOS thinking and as such, primary drive in the queue whether IDE or SATA is going to show itself as drive C:, this is where the BIOS will look for the boot loader. So you will have to install the boot loader on Drive C: or it will never boot Windows no matter where you put it. Which is no great hardship, used to do this all the time when I dual/triple booted Windows / Linux machines. But, since you wanting to have Program Files somewhere other than the main Windows system, this does mean you will have to force changes in the Registry. Haven't done anything like this in a while so do not know how many Keys you have to change, but do know that it should be straight forward while time consuming. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: I pulled the driver from the old computer when I got back from vacation, and stuffed it into my USB external enclosure, to find that the new computer reports it as unformated! It appears as a normal NT32 driver on my TiBook using the same adapter, so I'm going to copy the relevant files off to a DVD-RAM disk later in the week and hopefully move them onto the new machine. My question is what in the . causes the new computer to not recognized a perfectly good drive? Is there something with Windows 7, downgraded or not to XP, or is it just a pile of excrement? To answer your first question, yes Windows is excrement. With that out of the way there isn't enough information to really answer the problem. Is the drive in the USB casing IDE or SATA? Did it have DriveLock / Bit Locker installed? Are you actually able to copy files from the drive on the Mac? Which service pack is the new XP running, which was the old? Because when it comes to Windows, more often than not, one single driver mis-match causes all kinds of hell. It could be that the USB driver on the new machine is broken and needs reinstalled, have you tried any other USB drives on the new system? If the old system was a newer service pack, then it might be as simple as letting the new machine download standard updates from Microsoft.com. (And while this sounds weird, I still have an XP SP 1 disk that I sometimes use to install from when I can't find the newer one, so it could be the tech that did the install for you didn't make sure it was the newest service pack / patching revision) Also, some USB enclosures, themselves, need a driver. Had one some time ago that had some kind of auto backup button on it. Had a driver for the button. The drive wouldn't work without it's driver because of the stupid button. Which made it useless for picking up and moving to other workstations as a quick means of file transfer. I think most newer ones have gotten smarter about this, but you never know. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] any windows experts?
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 12:10 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: A MAC is like a bicycle with training wheels that you can't take off. Linux is like a unicycle. To this I disagree. What I believe you meant to say is, a Mac is akin to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle hybrid that comes factory direct with pedals to use for locomotion as an alternative to the engine. Most users of this hybrid never learn where the key switch is, and settle for pedaling the massive bulk around instead of digging deeper into the system. EdB -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Orphans' home report
On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Saab anxiously awaits the Swedish Debt Office’s approval (or rejection) of a proposed share sale to Hawtai, a small, privately-owned SUV specialist, Well, this is unexpected and horrifying news. A pity that the new 9-5 is such a good-looking car and by all reports a pleasure to drive. I was looking forward to the possibility of buying a used one in a few years at the sweet spot between age and depreciation, but, like (I suspect) many other people, I refuse to own a Chinese car in any sense of the term. (Produced in, funded by, made by a company owned by, etc.) Hawtai has a lower medium model, the Yuan Tian (B11), which could be adapted for Saab, giving the brand an instant rival for next year’s Audi A3 sedan and hatchback series. Again, horrifying. The last I read about the Spyker investment, they were planning to platform-share with BMW, such that the new 9-2 would be approximately a reskinned Mini Cooper. Not an optimal solution, but certainly better than a badge-engineered Chinese tin can on wheels. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
No more resource forks in Snow Leopard, stupidly. Nice for lazy Unix geeks, I suppose, but discarding one of the best parts of the Apple file system isn't smart as far as I'm concerned. It has been a few years since 1965. No, OS X isn't free, but neither is any fully developed system. The freeware community (Linux) is only free because you don't have to pay money for it. Takes a lot of time and energy to learn it all. Peter -Original Message- From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Sent: May 11, 2011 12:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? Peter Frederick wrote: And for those that are not aware, on the Mac all you have to do to be in that nice comfortable Unix environment, Bourne shell and all, is start up the Terminal application in the Utilities folder. Nice command line Unix, at your fingertips. Almost. Gotta watch out for resource forks. Some of the unix CLI tools don't deal with them correctly. And while it's heavily based on BSD, it's very _NOT_ open/free! But it still is mighty refreshing to run a screen session over ssh, use du, mv, cp, ls, rsync, etc. I was recently doing video editing in FinalCut, ssh'd to my Linux box, mounted my working directory on the Mac onto the Linux via sshfs, and copied files back and forth between the two machines. Cool stuff! --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
New computer is running XP with service pack 3, I suspect the old drive was SP2 or less (installed in 2005 and never upgraded since it's not on the internet). I didn't have an appropriate disk Monday, won't be back at that job until tomorrow, when I will take a DVD-RAM disk or a thumb drive in and see, but I've never had any trouble at all moving Windows files around with a Mac. The old drive is an IDE in a five or so year old DVD drive enclosure, should be completely transparent (no drivers required). I could be wrong, however. Normally, a USB enclosure just appears as a standard read/write USB device. Firewire is more complicated, as I have a Sony IDE to Firewire DVD external box that will ONLY work with the original CDR drive. Big bummer. I shall hack about Thursday and see where I get. I will be attempting to make block level clones of the drives on all our instrument computers in the near future so that if one bites the dust I can install a new drive (or box and drive) and just copy over the system disk intact. This avoids having to get a key disk for software, rebuilding all the instrument methods, and so forth. Peter -Original Message- From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com Sent: May 11, 2011 8:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: I pulled the driver from the old computer when I got back from vacation, and stuffed it into my USB external enclosure, to find that the new computer reports it as unformated! It appears as a normal NT32 driver on my TiBook using the same adapter, so I'm going to copy the relevant files off to a DVD-RAM disk later in the week and hopefully move them onto the new machine. My question is what in the . causes the new computer to not recognized a perfectly good drive? Is there something with Windows 7, downgraded or not to XP, or is it just a pile of excrement? To answer your first question, yes Windows is excrement. With that out of the way there isn't enough information to really answer the problem. Is the drive in the USB casing IDE or SATA? Did it have DriveLock / Bit Locker installed? Are you actually able to copy files from the drive on the Mac? Which service pack is the new XP running, which was the old? Because when it comes to Windows, more often than not, one single driver mis-match causes all kinds of hell. It could be that the USB driver on the new machine is broken and needs reinstalled, have you tried any other USB drives on the new system? If the old system was a newer service pack, then it might be as simple as letting the new machine download standard updates from Microsoft.com. (And while this sounds weird, I still have an XP SP 1 disk that I sometimes use to install from when I can't find the newer one, so it could be the tech that did the install for you didn't make sure it was the newest service pack / patching revision) Also, some USB enclosures, themselves, need a driver. Had one some time ago that had some kind of auto backup button on it. Had a driver for the button. The drive wouldn't work without it's driver because of the stupid button. Which made it useless for picking up and moving to other workstations as a quick means of file transfer. I think most newer ones have gotten smarter about this, but you never know. -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
I don't think Windows 7 uses the same NTFS implementation as Windows XP so an XP box, particularly one not upgraded to the latest SP probably can't read the volume. A Mac with a recent (post Win7 like 10.6) OS has the current implementation and thus doesn't have that limitation. Why is it surprising to think that a computer with a 9 year old OS can't read a drive formatted with a 2 year old OS? The same would have happened when HFS switched to HFS+ with OS9 on the Mac... -Curt Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 00:28:36 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? Message-ID: a0624083fc9efce0d9b4e@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed to recap: Old computer died. New computer running XP. Is it XP Pro? You took the hard drive out of the old computer, put it in a usb case, and plugged it into new computer. New computer reports old drive as unformatted. Question is: WHY? Same unit plugged in to a Mac laptop shows up as a normal NT disk. I don't have an answer yet. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] CL: Euro 240TD wagon, 4-speed, manual everything!
Green Acres was a high point in television. One of the last programs I watched consistently. These days it's almost a waste of electricity to turn on the box, IMHO. If it wasn't for the wife, I would not even have a TV in the house except to watch the occasional DVD. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL: Euro 240TD wagon, 4-speed, manual everything! I liked that show when it was on. been gone for years here. Not may shows on the boob tube here that are fairly realistic depiction of small town life in the US. Northern exposure was the last one I can recall. Not sure that one fits the realistic depiction criteria either. But it did have some characters that might be found in an alaska small town. (And some NOT!) There is a show on PBS called Ballykissangel, set in Ireland, and one of the characters has a car like that in the diarrhea brown color, RHD too. --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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
we'll need any companions names to please. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? I'm game! -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Anyone interested? Trying to get a head count to see where we can have this thing at. -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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
I'll make sure some brats are there! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? I'll come but only if it's better than Rolf's. And you get some brats. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, let's get a preliminary head count on who would actually make the trip for a get together on September 10th, 2011. Burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks provided by the hosts. Feel free to bring a side dish for all to enjoy. Let me know and I'll start a probable RSVP list that we all know will change over the next 3 months. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? Ah yes I wondered about that. There are alot of people on the boards that ask me about a GTG. I have yet to attend RustyQ for one reason or another. -Rolf On 5/9/2011 8:30 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Anyone interested? Trying to get a head count to see where we can have this thing at. IIRC, Rusty-Q is in September, not August. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Wretched car. I put the car up on ramps and started it, let it get good and warm. It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. The most immediately disturbing, and the last one to start, was coolant. I had thought that the heater core was holed and this was coming down from the condensate drains, but I no longer think so. I could see the drains pretty well from below, and they were dry. The coolant, though dripping from the front of the transmission, was coming from well forward of that point. It was very hard to tell, but it is definitely dripping from the head at the rear corner of #4. I can't really see if it's coming from above there, it may well be. Or not. Can the head leak coolant readily from there? I tried to examine all coolant hoses back in the area and all seemed dry, but of course you can't see everything 100%. Head gasket? The car did get pretty hot when it lost its coolant through the windshield washer tank. Did the head crack? The block? Anybody know if the car's prone to leaking coolant back by #4? There is ATF everywhere back at the pan. On everything, especially the exhaust pipes. And dripping. Can't even tell where it's originating it's so messy. Power steering fluid, of course. But that's the normal bad seal weeping. The least of the problems I'd say. And something clear-browny and runny dripping from the ATF cooler line where it straps to the oil pan. But it's not red, I think this is suspension oil running down from above and picking up a lot of dirt/grime along the way. I can't really see where it is coming from, but the two fittings on the pump seem dry enough, though the bottom of the body is wet with suspension oil. I've re-sealed that twice, I probably need to get another pump.) I did note a flaw in the sealing surface of the pump body.) That won't be easy. That may not be the only leak in the area, the high-pressure line looks like it joins a rubber hose, it looks pretty wet there. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
I'll have atleast 3 brats ready by then :D I have also posted on the boards as well. -Rolf On 05/11/2011 10:46 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I'll make sure some brats are there! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? I'll come but only if it's better than Rolf's. And you get some brats. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, let's get a preliminary head count on who would actually make the trip for a get together on September 10th, 2011. Burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks provided by the hosts. Feel free to bring a side dish for all to enjoy. Let me know and I'll start a probable RSVP list that we all know will change over the next 3 months. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? Ah yes I wondered about that. There are alot of people on the boards that ask me about a GTG. I have yet to attend RustyQ for one reason or another. -Rolf On 5/9/2011 8:30 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Anyone interested? Trying to get a head count to see where we can have this thing at. IIRC, Rusty-Q is in September, not August. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SEC
On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: If anyone is interested, there is some kind of coupe (126?) that I have passed at a rural car dealer several times. I suspect you can Google alafia auto and find them if they have a web presence. This one, in Lithia, FL? http://www.alafiaautos.com/ No Mercedes in the online inventory, although that '89 Vette convertible for $5K looks like a good deal if you're into that sort of thing. I always think the combination of black paint with a tan leather interior makes any car look a few notches classier. A pristine '91 560SEC is definitely on my dream car shopping list. I've looked at a few locally, but they were all thrashed. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: I think
I think I just learned something, don't use OMG for the subject when emailing Okiebenz... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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] OT: Weird
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Wheel-Triation-Made-1980-Chevy-Citiation-/270746262500?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item3f09bc1be4 One of a kind, thank goodness! -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Well you won't have to worry about underbody rust. --R On 5/11/2011 11:00 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Wretched car. I put the car up on ramps and started it, let it get good and warm. It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. The most immediately disturbing, and the last one to start, was coolant. I had thought that the heater core was holed and this was coming down from the condensate drains, but I no longer think so. I could see the drains pretty well from below, and they were dry. The coolant, though dripping from the front of the transmission, was coming from well forward of that point. It was very hard to tell, but it is definitely dripping from the head at the rear corner of #4. I can't really see if it's coming from above there, it may well be. Or not. Can the head leak coolant readily from there? I tried to examine all coolant hoses back in the area and all seemed dry, but of course you can't see everything 100%. Head gasket? The car did get pretty hot when it lost its coolant through the windshield washer tank. Did the head crack? The block? Anybody know if the car's prone to leaking coolant back by #4? There is ATF everywhere back at the pan. On everything, especially the exhaust pipes. And dripping. Can't even tell where it's originating it's so messy. Power steering fluid, of course. But that's the normal bad seal weeping. The least of the problems I'd say. And something clear-browny and runny dripping from the ATF cooler line where it straps to the oil pan. But it's not red, I think this is suspension oil running down from above and picking up a lot of dirt/grime along the way. I can't really see where it is coming from, but the two fittings on the pump seem dry enough, though the bottom of the body is wet with suspension oil. I've re-sealed that twice, I probably need to get another pump.) I did note a flaw in the sealing surface of the pump body.) That won't be easy. That may not be the only leak in the area, the high-pressure line looks like it joins a rubber hose, it looks pretty wet there. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
Inspired by the Reliant Robin?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Wheel-Triation-Made-1980-Chevy-Citiation-/270746262500?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item3f09bc1be4 One of a kind, thank goodness! -Curt -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] any windows experts?
EdB wrote: To this I disagree. What I believe you meant to say is, a Mac is akin to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle hybrid that comes factory direct with pedals to use for locomotion as an alternative to the engine. Most users of this hybrid never learn where the key switch is, and settle for pedaling the massive bulk around instead of digging deeper into the system. Here I sit on a linux box and don't know where the key switch is, essentially. What do I need on a box? Something to watch a few videos, type a few resumes letters, and, most importantly, a browser. And then, I'm a happy camper. This the home box. At work, I know how to get around in XP fine and operate CAD - but that is a different system and need. My point is that most of us use the computer as entertainment primarily and there is zero need to know where the key switch sits. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: I think
Curt wrote: I think I just learned something, don't use OMG for the subject when emailing Okiebenz... That is such an outmoded manner to express - whatever - it should be phased out of the culture. It is totally meaningless in my vocabulary. Similar to saying dude. Zero meaning, zero affect, totally valley girl. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
Allan Streib wrote: Inspired by the Reliant Robin?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin One front, two rear is often very scary to drive hard. (or worse yet, you don't explore the limits until you're in the middle of an emergency) Trihawk was a much better idea, even if it did have a French drivetrain. http://www.3wheelers.com/trihawk.html 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
No, a new OS should read the old file system. I wouldn't expect an old installation of XP to read a windows 7 disk, but I sure would expect Win 7 to transparently read an old NTFS disk! It's not hard to implement, and the Mac will read (and format!) a host of old formated, mac and PC. Peter -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: May 11, 2011 9:05 AM To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? I don't think Windows 7 uses the same NTFS implementation as Windows XP so an XP box, particularly one not upgraded to the latest SP probably can't read the volume. A Mac with a recent (post Win7 like 10.6) OS has the current implementation and thus doesn't have that limitation. Why is it surprising to think that a computer with a 9 year old OS can't read a drive formatted with a 2 year old OS? The same would have happened when HFS switched to HFS+ with OS9 on the Mac... -Curt Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 00:28:36 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? Message-ID: a0624083fc9efce0d9b4e@[192.168.1.51] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed to recap: Old computer died. New computer running XP. Is it XP Pro? You took the hard drive out of the old computer, put it in a usb case, and plugged it into new computer. New computer reports old drive as unformatted. Question is: WHY? Same unit plugged in to a Mac laptop shows up as a normal NT disk. I don't have an answer yet. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Inspired by the Reliant Robin?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin One front, two rear is often very scary to drive hard. Hence, I suspect, why the tricycle conversions of big touring bikes like Gold Wings and Dyna-Glides use such wide car tires on the driven axle. Ten times the contact patch in the rear than in the front makes it hard to swap ends in a corner unless you are really trying. (OTOH, understeering right off the edge of a mountain road at a tangent to the curve is no fun either.) 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. Jim Truly a memorable and poetic line. A paean to the car fixit buffs of ancient and modern times. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
Well, a nice exercise, anyway. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Weird http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Wheel-Triation-Made-1980-Chevy-Citiation-/270746262500?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item3f09bc1be4 One of a kind, thank goodness! -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] SEC
Yeah, I finally took a minute last night and Googled them. I should be by there in the next few days, and when I am, I will stop and gather information and pictures. It looked good from the road, but of course that tells us nothing Dan Sent from my iPod On May 11, 2011, at 11:21 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: If anyone is interested, there is some kind of coupe (126?) that I have passed at a rural car dealer several times. I suspect you can Google alafia auto and find them if they have a web presence. This one, in Lithia, FL? http://www.alafiaautos.com/ No Mercedes in the online inventory, although that '89 Vette convertible for $5K looks like a good deal if you're into that sort of thing. I always think the combination of black paint with a tan leather interior makes any car look a few notches classier. A pristine '91 560SEC is definitely on my dream car shopping list. I've looked at a few locally, but they were all thrashed. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
8 or 10 years ago, blower on my 91 350SDL was inop because of bad porcupine/controller directly beneath blower and above front passenger footwell. 'Didn't have time to get replacement porcupine before necessary trip of several days. I wired in a toggle switch which I left hanging just below the dashboard and by upper right side of center console within reach of my right hand. It was Summer here in NC and VA, and the system worked fine. Obviously, I did have access to the right wires to/from the porcupine. I believe one has 6v, another 9v, another 12v, etc., for different blower speeds. I wired the 12v one thru the toggle switch. My car does not have glove box; has air bag in its place; if yours has glove box, the wires may be a little more accessible. I'll see what I can find on the CD, which I did not have at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Do we have archives from about 2003, when Marshall and I discussed my blower/porcupine problem? I think he told which wire has 6v, 9v, 12v, and other stuff about the porcupine. Check the archives; 'gonna see what I can find on the CD. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C 8 or 10 years ago, blower on my 91 350SDL was inop because of bad porcupine/controller directly beneath blower and above front passenger footwell. 'Didn't have time to get replacement porcupine before necessary trip of several days. I wired in a toggle switch which I left hanging just below the dashboard and by upper right side of center console within reach of my right hand. It was Summer here in NC and VA, and the system worked fine. Obviously, I did have access to the right wires to/from the porcupine. I believe one has 6v, another 9v, another 12v, etc., for different blower speeds. I wired the 12v one thru the toggle switch. My car does not have glove box; has air bag in its place; if yours has glove box, the wires may be a little more accessible. I'll see what I can find on the CD, which I did not have at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
A bit contrived but fun none the less: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQh56geU0X8 -Curt Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 14:31:59 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird Message-ID: 4dcad61f.1000...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Allan Streib wrote: Inspired by the Reliant Robin?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reliant_Robin One front, two rear is often very scary to drive hard. (or worse yet, you don't explore the limits until you're in the middle of an emergency) Trihawk was a much better idea, even if it did have a French drivetrain. http://www.3wheelers.com/trihawk.html 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
I've never had any trouble with Win7 reading anything... From your original email it sounded like your XP box couldn't read a Win7 drive, it wasn't until I went back that I noticed the Win7 upgraded from part. As an aside I've noticed many people upgrading from XP or Vista to Win7. For christsake don't! Put your important files on a new drive, wipe the old drive, install Win7 fresh. An upgraded OS is NEVER as good as a clean install. -Curt Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 13:53:49 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? Message-ID: 4801551.1305140029413.javamail.r...@mswamui-thinleaf.atl.sa.earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 No, a new OS should read the old file system. I wouldn't expect an old installation of XP to read a windows 7 disk, but I sure would expect Win 7 to transparently read an old NTFS disk! It's not hard to implement, and the Mac will read (and format!) a host of old formated, mac and PC. Peter -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: May 11, 2011 9:05 AM To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there? I don't think Windows 7 uses the same NTFS implementation as Windows XP so an XP box, particularly one not upgraded to the latest SP probably can't read the volume. A Mac with a recent (post Win7 like 10.6) OS has the current implementation and thus doesn't have that limitation. Why is it surprising to think that a computer with a 9 year old OS can't read a drive formatted with a 2 year old OS? The same would have happened when HFS switched to HFS+ with OS9 on the Mac... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird
I hate that the front faces backward. The only part of a Citation I thought was any good looking was the weird beetle shaped rear end... I had a Citation at one point in college. Horrible little car a friend (kinda a friend anyway) gave to me after I limped it through a month for him. I did a full tuneup on it with parts scavenged from a junkyard for $8. It met its end in front of my parents house when the transmission grenaded, the pan blew off and the pavement was showered with ATF and little bits of transmission. -Curt Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:58:52 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Weird Message-ID: 6B0BCDBD48BD475C953795A2B253C418@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Well, a nice exercise, anyway. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Weird http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Wheel-Triation-Made-1980-Chevy-Citiation-/270746262500?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item3f09bc1be4 One of a kind, thank goodness! -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Can somebody tell us if 87 300SDL has a porcupine? 'Don't see it on the maint. CD. Dieselhead, do you have the main. CD? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Do we have archives from about 2003, when Marshall and I discussed my blower/porcupine problem? I think he told which wire has 6v, 9v, 12v, and other stuff about the porcupine. Check the archives; 'gonna see what I can find on the CD. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C 8 or 10 years ago, blower on my 91 350SDL was inop because of bad porcupine/controller directly beneath blower and above front passenger footwell. 'Didn't have time to get replacement porcupine before necessary trip of several days. I wired in a toggle switch which I left hanging just below the dashboard and by upper right side of center console within reach of my right hand. It was Summer here in NC and VA, and the system worked fine. Obviously, I did have access to the right wires to/from the porcupine. I believe one has 6v, another 9v, another 12v, etc., for different blower speeds. I wired the 12v one thru the toggle switch. My car does not have glove box; has air bag in its place; if yours has glove box, the wires may be a little more accessible. I'll see what I can find on the CD, which I did not have at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Dieselhead, 'Just sent pdf's of blower and electronic control unit (above passenger footwell) RR to you off list. 'May be able to access wire that you need for the blower at the control unit. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Can somebody tell us if 87 300SDL has a porcupine? 'Don't see it on the maint. CD. Dieselhead, do you have the main. CD? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Do we have archives from about 2003, when Marshall and I discussed my blower/porcupine problem? I think he told which wire has 6v, 9v, 12v, and other stuff about the porcupine. Check the archives; 'gonna see what I can find on the CD. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C 8 or 10 years ago, blower on my 91 350SDL was inop because of bad porcupine/controller directly beneath blower and above front passenger footwell. 'Didn't have time to get replacement porcupine before necessary trip of several days. I wired in a toggle switch which I left hanging just below the dashboard and by upper right side of center console within reach of my right hand. It was Summer here in NC and VA, and the system worked fine. Obviously, I did have access to the right wires to/from the porcupine. I believe one has 6v, another 9v, another 12v, etc., for different blower speeds. I wired the 12v one thru the toggle switch. My car does not have glove box; has air bag in its place; if yours has glove box, the wires may be a little more accessible. I'll see what I can find on the CD, which I did not have at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] trite
...I think I just learned something, don't use OMG for the subject when emailing Okiebenz... Teenage girls use this a lot, along with I was like, he was like and she was like. Leaves a bad impression with adults. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
Right on! -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I'll make sure some brats are there! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? I'll come but only if it's better than Rolf's. And you get some brats. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, let's get a preliminary head count on who would actually make the trip for a get together on September 10th, 2011. Burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks provided by the hosts. Feel free to bring a side dish for all to enjoy. Let me know and I'll start a probable RSVP list that we all know will change over the next 3 months. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? Ah yes I wondered about that. There are alot of people on the boards that ask me about a GTG. I have yet to attend RustyQ for one reason or another. -Rolf On 5/9/2011 8:30 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Anyone interested? Trying to get a head count to see where we can have this thing at. IIRC, Rusty-Q is in September, not August. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] trite
On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...I think I just learned something, don't use OMG for the subject when emailing Okiebenz... Teenage girls use this a lot, along with I was like, he was like and she was like. Leaves a bad impression with adults. Oi! Izzat you, 'Enry 'Iggins? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Yes, I second the nomination for the Quotes page. Kaleb? Maybe a reading of the quotes at the Atlanta GTG is in order. Whose got good pipes? -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. Jim_ Truly a memorable and poetic line. A paean to the car fixit buffs of ancient and modern times. Gerry_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
-Max wrote: -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Brevity? Surely if I can trim posts with an iPhone, you can do it with an Android :) Rick On the desktop, in Windows, updating the iPhone. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: I think
And there is no cure! -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Curt wrote: I think I just learned something, don't use OMG for the subject when emailing Okiebenz... That is such an outmoded manner to express - whatever - it should be phased out of the culture. It is totally meaningless in my vocabulary. Similar to saying dude. Zero meaning, zero affect, totally valley girl. mao_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
This is the burden a Cheesehead must bear, living in the former Confederacy. -Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I'll have atleast 3 brats ready by then :D I have also posted on the boards as well. -Rolf On 05/11/2011 10:46 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I'll make sure some brats are there!Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?I'll come but only if it's better than Rolf's. And you get some brats. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, let's get a preliminary head count on who would actually make the trip for a get together on September 10th, 2011. Burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks provided by the hosts. Feel free to bring a side dish for all to enjoy. Let me know and I'll start a probable RSVP list that we all know will change over the next 3 months. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug? Ah yes I wondered about that. There are alot of people on the boards that ask me about a GTG. I have yet to attend RustyQ for one reason or another. -Rolf On 5/9/2011 8:30 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Anyone interested? Trying to get a head count to see where we can have this thing at. IIRC, Rusty-Q is in September, not August. 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
Mitch wrote: Is it possible to install Win7 so that the primary boot / windows drive is named D: and the drive that doesn't have the O/S on it is named C:? If I understand correctly, you want the OS and the programs on the SSD and your data on the slower drive? If that is the case these articles may help... http://www.techsupportalert.com/how_to_move_my_documents.htm http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310147 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
You assume I'm smarter than my new smart phone; I'm getting there... -Max Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: Brevity? Surely if I can trim posts with an iPhone, you can do it with an Android :) Rick On the desktop, in Windows, updating the iPhone. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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] I loosed the break peddle
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/05/what-happens-when-you-slam-on-the-brakes-in-a-747/ --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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta/SE GTG in Aug?
Max wrote: You assume I'm smarter than my new smart phone; I'm getting there... I thoroughly agree. It is getting harder with every new leap in technology for this old dog to learn new tricks. Rick Struggling to understand iTunes ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?
I will defer to Dwight, Curt and Fred to correct me if I am mistaken on this but isn't September 10, 2011 the scheduled date for the Chowdah Q? Call me crazy but... We have a little planning lead time, and we have some pretty tech-savvy folks in here Is it possible, or is there any interest In setting up some kind of live video link, or a link of some sort, between the two simultaneous Mercedes get-togethers? A Mercedes Meet-Up. Barbecue Meets Chowdah Q. :) Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D And all those BMWs Ok, let's get a preliminary head count on who would actually make the trip for a get together on September 10th, 2011. Burgers, dogs, chips and soft drinks provided by the hosts. Feel free to bring a side dish for all to enjoy. Let me know and I'll start a probable RSVP list that we all know will change over the next 3 months. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Any Windows experts out there?
Rick Knoble wrote: Mitch wrote: Is it possible to install Win7 so that the primary boot / windows drive is named D: and the drive that doesn't have the O/S on it is named C:? If I understand correctly, you want the OS and the programs on the SSD and your data on the slower drive? If that is the case these articles may help... http://www.techsupportalert.com/how_to_move_my_documents.htm http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310147 Win7 is different from XP. And I blew up the system a couple of times using User Account moving techniques intended for Vista with a notation that 'Win7 is the same thing as Vista'. What ended up working for me on the User account thing was editing the registry to move the default profiles to D:, then rebooting and logging in as a new user, then deleting the old user (whose profile directories were on C:) and changing the new user's name to that of the old user. I also moved the default paths for programs and programdata. As for the drive letters (my original question), I just left the system drive's name as C:. Most installers seem to go to the default program files location, rather than being programmed for C:]Program_Files by name. Anyway, it looks like I achieved my goal. Windows boots up in about 1/2 the time of an identical system with a fast hard drive, and the main program it's used with loads in 15 seconds instead of 30. I'm not going to think about how many years it would take him to save the number of hours I spent fighting with Win7 over where I wanted stuff saved. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Thanks! I got it working. Whew! Never even had a chance to come look for answers to my question. Local independent had a known good test PBU. I plugged that in. No blow. Took out the motor, brushes badly worn. He had a new motor for his personal 420SE. I bought the motor and got it in. Still no blow. Fuses good. No juice to fuse 16 or the big 30 Amp strip. Wiggled the switch, juice. SO it works with the switch turned on, then slightly toward off Yes, there is a porcupine under the blower. 126 is MUCH easier than any other MB i ever worked on. Similar to the 2000 dogde van, but easier. Flat rate for the fan is 1.5 hr. I changed out the PBU twice, and changed the blower in just over an hour, and I'm not fast. I knew I had just a few minutes to get to the indy and try the PBU swap. SO I just ran from the SE corner of town to the far NW corner (it used to be a separate town) to get the PBU before he closed. Guess the final analysis is that its going to need either a new ign lock or ign switch (or both) sometime. Not today's project! It sure purrs nice now, and BLOWS ICE COLD! Dieselhead, 'Just sent pdf's of blower and electronic control unit (above passenger footwell) RR to you off list. 'May be able to access wire that you need for the blower at the control unit. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Can somebody tell us if 87 300SDL has a porcupine? 'Don't see it on the maint. CD. Dieselhead, do you have the main. CD? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Do we have archives from about 2003, when Marshall and I discussed my blower/porcupine problem? I think he told which wire has 6v, 9v, 12v, and other stuff about the porcupine. Check the archives; 'gonna see what I can find on the CD. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C 8 or 10 years ago, blower on my 91 350SDL was inop because of bad porcupine/controller directly beneath blower and above front passenger footwell. 'Didn't have time to get replacement porcupine before necessary trip of several days. I wired in a toggle switch which I left hanging just below the dashboard and by upper right side of center console within reach of my right hand. It was Summer here in NC and VA, and the system worked fine. Obviously, I did have access to the right wires to/from the porcupine. I believe one has 6v, another 9v, another 12v, etc., for different blower speeds. I wired the 12v one thru the toggle switch. My car does not have glove box; has air bag in its place; if yours has glove box, the wires may be a little more accessible. I'll see what I can find on the CD, which I did not have at the time. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C Finally got the A/C charged on the SDL. Went to drive it and no A/C! The problem is compounded by the fact that I need to leave in the morning and planned to take it on about a 10 day trip. When the Fan and up/down buttons are pushed, the compressor runs, but there is no blower. Since this is an 87, it has the large fuse outside the fusebox as stock. Fuses all seem to be good. I am assuming that the PBU would be the next suspect. I have no spares. Is there any way to hotwire the fan somewhere without digging out the fan motor itself? I know, I know, Jim can resolder the whole board in something like 20 seconds flat. I don't have an electronics shop and I don't have time to mess with that tonight. If I can get a temporary fix, I can take the car. Otherwise I have to take the van and that means I can't get the 300D back from Daughter to work on, and that was part of the point of the whole trip! Leave SDL, bring back 300D. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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
Re: [MBZ] Atlanta GTG and Chowdah Q Video linkup?
All you need is a macbook and someone with a google acct at each end. Instant video conference for free.Log onto google acct, invite the other to video chat When the other acct. holder accepts the chat, you go live. Built in camera and sound. I will defer to Dwight, Curt and Fred to correct me if I am mistaken on this but isn't September 10, 2011 the scheduled date for the Chowdah Q? Call me crazy but... We have a little planning lead time, and we have some pretty tech-savvy folks in here Is it possible, or is there any interest In setting up some kind of live video link, or a link of some sort, between the two simultaneous Mercedes get-togethers? A Mercedes Meet-Up. Barbecue Meets Chowdah Q. :) Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D And all those BMWs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] I loosed the break peddle
On Wed, 11 May 2011 22:23:42 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/05/what-happens-when-you-slam-on-the-brakes-in-a-747/ Interesting! Thanks! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 Blower A/C
Can somebody tell us if 87 300SDL has a porcupine? Yes. it's going to need either a new ign lock or ign switch Yes, that happens. The switch contacts go bad and some of the accessories don't power up. Good catch, and a prime lesson on check the fuses, and the power thereto, first. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
It was like a gentle warm rain under the car, all the various fluids dripping from above. Translation: I couldn't find a place to lie under there where hot crap wouldn't be dropping on me. Made it hard to investigate! -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
