Re: [MBZ] OM60x belt tensioner

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

Have you tried measuring the bearings OD, ID, and Width  and calling the 
measurements and description into a bearing supply store? A cheap slide ruler, 
preferably with a metric scale, will usually provide accurate enough 
measurements. You might want to specify "high speed sealed bearing".
Gerry

On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 23:18:38 -0600
Curley McLain via Mercedes  wrote:

> it is time...again.   1987 300D OM603
> 
> I knocked out the bearing.  It is a dual row ball bearing, FAG 565593. I 
> can't find that number anywhere.  I suspect it is a special bearing just 
> for this application.  german websites yielded nothing also.
> 
> so, it looks like I have to order the whole unit 6012001773
> 
> There is also a later version without the big bearing.  I thought 
> someone posted that the later version will work in the earlier engines. 
> Anyone know if this is so?  the part number is 606273 
> 
> 
> Last time I put in a used one I had.  Now all I have is old ones with 
> rattly bearings.
> 
> THANKS.
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Re: [MBZ] '74 VW Thing is worth more than any '74 Mercedes

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

One thing it’s missing - the wooden “pallet” floor “mats”. RUbber mats were 
standard, you could get the wooden ones as an option, I believe.

Never understood the attraction of this model. Looks like an ice cream truck.

-D


> On Feb 18, 2019, at 9:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Way more.
> 
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-volkswagen-thing-26/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-02-18
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Re: [MBZ] OM60x belt tensioner

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Yes.  searched by number and by dimension.  Plan to call the bearing 
gurus soon.  But I will be surprised if they come up with something.


archer75--- via Mercedes wrote on 2/19/19 4:17 AM:

Have you tried measuring the bearings OD, ID, and Width  and calling the measurements and 
description into a bearing supply store? A cheap slide ruler, preferably with a metric 
scale, will usually provide accurate enough measurements. You might want to specify 
"high speed sealed bearing".
Gerry





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[MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few years,
finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than aftermarket -
the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.

Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked if
they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check with
new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
our area have bad reviews galore.

I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also with
a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
either.  Hmmm

Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out of
the office but said that he'd call me back later.

A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make sure
this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to remove
all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible, but
he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the car
to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
in the a.m.

SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him up
a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into his
shop.

It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
needs to be re-glued.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

There's a guy on Johns Island who does glass, I think he goes by Holy 
City Glass.  Don't know if he has a shop or is mobile.


--FT

On 2/19/19 8:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few years,
finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than aftermarket -
the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.

Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked if
they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check with
new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
our area have bad reviews galore.

I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also with
a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
either.  Hmmm

Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out of
the office but said that he'd call me back later.

A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make sure
this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to remove
all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible, but
he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the car
to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
in the a.m.

SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him up
a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into his
shop.

It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
needs to be re-glued.
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Your experience mirrors mine when it comes to glass and installation. The 
mainstream installers like Safelite won’t touch a car unless they do it all, 
that’s installation, supply the windshield, etc., etc.  I wanted a Mercedes OE 
windshield in one of my recent cars, maybe the 400E. I talked to all of the 
major windshield replacement places in town, and no matter what I wanted, even 
if I was paying out of pocket (“This isn’t insurance??”) they wanted no part of 
it. OK, one of them agreed to do it but they wanted some exorbitant price, no 
doubt one of those, “If you’re willing to pay for it, we’ll do it” sort of 
quotes.

For years I had a guy from a local independent installer who did all of my 
cars. His name was Mike and he was an absolute wizard with the older cars 
especially. The glass place he worked for got bought out by one of the national 
chains and he left them, and as a result I lost track of him, which really 
bummed me out.

Fast forward to a few months ago when I was talking to my upholstery guy about 
the headliner for my 220 SEb. He knew that the windshield and rear window have 
to come out to do the headliner, and told me that, “I’ve got a glass guy who is 
the only person I trust to touch cars in my shop. His name is Mike.”

Woo-hoo!

Mike resurfaces! He’s been working independently by word of mouth for the last 
10 years or so, he’s that good. He’s the one who will be pulling and installing 
the glass in my 220 SEb when it gets a new headliner next month. And now I have 
his contact information so I’ve got someone to do my auto glass in the future. 
Nice.

-D


> On Feb 19, 2019, at 8:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few years,
> finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
> convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than aftermarket -
> the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
> replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.
> 
> Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
> has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
> Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
> The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked if
> they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check with
> new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
> quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
> our area have bad reviews galore.
> 
> I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also with
> a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
> either.  Hmmm
> 
> Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
> but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
> OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out of
> the office but said that he'd call me back later.
> 
> A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
> told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
> offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make sure
> this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to remove
> all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible, but
> he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
> the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the car
> to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
> in the a.m.
> 
> SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
> Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him up
> a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into his
> shop.
> 
> It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
> the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
> address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
> needs to be re-glued.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Good to know.

Shop just called, said he got-r-done, no issues.  Offered a discount if I
pay in cash, which I shall gladly accept.

Proof will be in the work, I'll let ya'll know.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> There's a guy on Johns Island who does glass, I think he goes by Holy
> City Glass.  Don't know if he has a shop or is mobile.
>
> --FT
>
> On 2/19/19 8:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> > I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few
> years,
> > finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
> > convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than
> aftermarket -
> > the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
> > replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.
> >
> > Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
> > has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
> > Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
> > The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked
> if
> > they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check
> with
> > new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
> > quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
> > our area have bad reviews galore.
> >
> > I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also
> with
> > a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
> > either.  Hmmm
> >
> > Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
> > but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
> > OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out
> of
> > the office but said that he'd call me back later.
> >
> > A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
> > told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
> > offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make
> sure
> > this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to
> remove
> > all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible,
> but
> > he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
> > the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the
> car
> > to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
> > in the a.m.
> >
> > SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
> > Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him
> up
> > a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into
> his
> > shop.
> >
> > It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
> > the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
> > address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
> > needs to be re-glued.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

That brings up an excellent point - when you find a great shop, they
usually know and use great specialty trades that are associated.  Great
place to mine for making those kinds of connections.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 9:05 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Your experience mirrors mine when it comes to glass and installation. The
> mainstream installers like Safelite won’t touch a car unless they do it
> all, that’s installation, supply the windshield, etc., etc.  I wanted a
> Mercedes OE windshield in one of my recent cars, maybe the 400E. I talked
> to all of the major windshield replacement places in town, and no matter
> what I wanted, even if I was paying out of pocket (“This isn’t
> insurance??”) they wanted no part of it. OK, one of them agreed to do it
> but they wanted some exorbitant price, no doubt one of those, “If you’re
> willing to pay for it, we’ll do it” sort of quotes.
>
> For years I had a guy from a local independent installer who did all of my
> cars. His name was Mike and he was an absolute wizard with the older cars
> especially. The glass place he worked for got bought out by one of the
> national chains and he left them, and as a result I lost track of him,
> which really bummed me out.
>
> Fast forward to a few months ago when I was talking to my upholstery guy
> about the headliner for my 220 SEb. He knew that the windshield and rear
> window have to come out to do the headliner, and told me that, “I’ve got a
> glass guy who is the only person I trust to touch cars in my shop. His name
> is Mike.”
>
> Woo-hoo!
>
> Mike resurfaces! He’s been working independently by word of mouth for the
> last 10 years or so, he’s that good. He’s the one who will be pulling and
> installing the glass in my 220 SEb when it gets a new headliner next month.
> And now I have his contact information so I’ve got someone to do my auto
> glass in the future. Nice.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 8:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few
> years,
> > finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
> > convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than
> aftermarket -
> > the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
> > replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.
> >
> > Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
> > has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
> > Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
> > The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked
> if
> > they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check
> with
> > new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
> > quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
> > our area have bad reviews galore.
> >
> > I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also
> with
> > a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
> > either.  Hmmm
> >
> > Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
> > but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
> > OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out
> of
> > the office but said that he'd call me back later.
> >
> > A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
> > told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
> > offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make
> sure
> > this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to
> remove
> > all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible,
> but
> > he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
> > the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the
> car
> > to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
> > in the a.m.
> >
> > SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
> > Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him
> up
> > a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into
> his
> > shop.
> >
> > It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
> > the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
> > address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
> > needs to be re-glued.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] 24v to 12v converter

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> It's hard to compare brightness since the ones I got are a
> "daylight" white and the original incandescent are very yellow in
> comparison.  But the new LEDs seem to be a bit brighter.

I loathe the blue tinge to all the white/daylight LED's, the warm
white is the way to go IMHO.  For ceiling mounts, the flat panels
(behind diffusers) give you the best lighting efficiency, because
the LED's aren't arranged to try to throw lumens in all directions.

A buck a throw sounds good.  Mine were _way_ more than that.
I think I spent around $200 for the conversion.  Two years ago.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OM60x belt tensioner

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> I knocked out the bearing.  It is a dual row ball bearing, FAG 565593. I 
> can't find that number anywhere.  I suspect it is a special bearing just for 
> this application.  german websites yielded nothing also.

>From my SDL (2004) notes:

"I put the SDL back together.  The (2) new belt tensioner bearings I
bought were 12mm thick, to replace the (1) 30mm original bearing.
That meant I had to come up with 6mm of washer, which I made out of
two 3mm thick fender washers in which I burned a bigger center hole
with the torch.  Messy job, and I probably need to re-do it at some
time, since it turned out a little too thick and the circlip wouldn't
go in.  But I need a new belt anyway, and I'll tackle it again when it
comes in."

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Very good

--FT

On 2/19/19 9:06 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Good to know.

Shop just called, said he got-r-done, no issues.  Offered a discount if I
pay in cash, which I shall gladly accept.

Proof will be in the work, I'll let ya'll know.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 8:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


There's a guy on Johns Island who does glass, I think he goes by Holy
City Glass.  Don't know if he has a shop or is mobile.

--FT

On 2/19/19 8:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

I've been storing the windshield from Wilton's 300D sedan for a few

years,

finally got around to setting up the installation in my '95 E300.  I'm
convinced that the factory glass is thicker and stronger than

aftermarket -

the E300 had a cracked aftermarket windshield when I bought it, and the
replacement only last a few years before it cracked as well.

Yesterday I went to the first place I'd selected, a local glass shop that
has an excellent reputation, only about a ten minute drive from home.
Turns out they've been bought out by Safellite in the last couple months.
The ladies behind the counter did not look to happy about that.  I asked

if

they could install my used windshield, answer was "I'll have to check

with

new management" who said no.  Probably a good thing, I suspect their
quality and reputation are going to suffer.  All the Safellite places in
our area have bad reviews galore.

I called the next place on my list, a different independent shop also

with

a really great reputation, but about 35 minutes away.  They won't do it
either.  Hmmm

Searched out yet another independent place, been in business for decades,
but about 45 minutes away.  No online reviews, but everything else seems
OK.  I call and ask, lady passes my request on to the owner who was out

of

the office but said that he'd call me back later.

A couple hours later the owner calls, he confirmed the details that I'd
told the office lady (year and make of the car, used windshield) and
offered to do it himself for $200, no warranty etc.  He wanted to make

sure

this was a urethane glued installation, not a gasket.  I offered to

remove

all the trim inside and outside to make the job as simple as possible,

but

he didn't want any of that.  I got the impression he enjoyed getting all
the little details right.  The only condition was I had to deliver the

car

to his shop and leave it overnight if I could not bring it in first thing
in the a.m.

SWMBO followed me in The White Whale to the shop yesterday after lunch.
Owner was not there, which was a disappointment, as I wanted to chat him

up

a bit.  However he'd left instructions for me to pull my car right into

his

shop.

It will be nice to get this car back into daily driver condition.  After
the "new" glass, I'm going to need the front bumper repaired and then
address the leaky evaporator to get the AC back online.  Headliner also
needs to be re-glued.
-
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[MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html

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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA from 
Mercedes).

-D


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> 
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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap white 99 ML

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It astounds me that they can sell millions of cars and not have a simple 
thing like keys available for them.  I don't get it.


--FT

On 2/19/19 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA from 
Mercedes).

-D



On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html

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Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 SUV 4 Matic Cheap Import Loaded

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Depends on whether you have bad credit, no credit, repo, slow payments, 
bankruptcy, repos, collections, judgments, divorces, herpes, hives, 
STDs, nervous tics, hair loss, ED, and whether you have any money at all.


--FT

On 2/18/19 3:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

How much /should/ it cost?

On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


*Price: Call for Pricing*


      ? BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, REPOSSESION -- NO PROBLEM!

      ? SLOW PAYMENTS, BANKRUPTCY, REPOS -- NO PROBLEM!

      ? COLLECTIONS, JUDGEMENTS, DIVORCE _- NO PROBLEM!


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Re: [MBZ] The Michelins on the SL are looking rough

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

yeah that's a good deal, would be about $80 less than the BFGs at Costco 
then factor in mounting etc.


--FT

On 2/18/19 6:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Discounttiredirect.com has Kumho for $77.99 with free shipping.



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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:05:09 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Fast forward to a few months ago when I was talking to my upholstery
> guy about the headliner for my 220 SEb. He knew that the windshield and
> rear window have to come out to do the headliner, and told me that,
> “I’ve got a glass guy who is the only person I trust to touch cars in
> my shop. His name is Mike.”
> 
> Woo-hoo!
> 
> Mike resurfaces! He’s been working independently by word of mouth for
> the last 10 years or so, he’s that good. He’s the one who will be
> pulling and installing the glass in my 220 SEb when it gets a new
> headliner next month. And now I have his contact information so I’ve
> got someone to do my auto glass in the future. Nice.

Congratulations!


Craig

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[MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

A 'moonshot' wind technology

The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.

Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
the deep ocean off Norway.

The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates electricity
as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached to
the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.

"Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make this
transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
.
"We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."

Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is also
more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] '74 VW Thing is worth more than any '74 Mercedes

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Maybe the question should be - what makes those '74 Mercedes so
Uncollectible?

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> One thing it’s missing - the wooden “pallet” floor “mats”. RUbber mats
> were standard, you could get the wooden ones as an option, I believe.
>
> Never understood the attraction of this model. Looks like an ice cream
> truck.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Feb 18, 2019, at 9:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Way more.
> >
> >
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[MBZ] A Cadillac "wagon" with cachet, NR, and nearly at $35k

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Must be a rare model.  Bidding is getting heated.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-cadillac-cts-v-16/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-02-19
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Re: [MBZ] 24v to 12v converter

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> > fmiser wrote:

> > It's hard to compare brightness since the ones I got are a
> > "daylight" white and the original incandescent are very yellow
> > in comparison.  But the new LEDs seem to be a bit brighter.

> Jim wrote:
> 
> I loathe the blue tinge to all the white/daylight LED's, the warm
> white is the way to go IMHO. 

I much prefer the daylight-like coloring.  The spectrum from
them is not too lumpy and the color is similar to real daylight so
in my opinion not over-blue.

> For ceiling mounts, the flat panels (behind diffusers) give you
> the best lighting efficiency, because the LED's aren't arranged
> to try to throw lumens in all directions.

I had seen some with a plastic base with metal contacts that
attached to the end of the PCB.  I considered those but didn't
like the joint.  These with a PCB trace making the contact is
about as simple as it can get.

> A buck a throw sounds good.  Mine were _way_ more than that.
> I think I spent around $200 for the conversion.  Two years ago.

In those two years the market has changed!!

Actually, I found these on a whim.  I was taking the COB panels rescued 
from medium base 120 VAC lamps with failed drive circuits and
rewiring them to be better suited to a resistor limiter for 
12 VDC.  To drive them bright uses a lot of current - at least
compared to a historic 20 ma LED drive - so my stock of 1/4 and
1/8 W resistors were insufficient. I priced the resistor I needed,
and then on a whim check Amazon for complete assemblies since it
had been a year or two since I last look.  I was quite shocked to
see ready to install, no modification, regulated lamp units for
less than the resistor I was about to buy!

I still built one with a resistor limiter so I could make it
_very_ dim to use as a night light in the center fixture.

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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

So what happens if you lose your last key - is there an aftermarket hot
wiring kit?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA
> from Mercedes).
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html
> >
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Re: [MBZ] '74 VW Thing is worth more than any '74 Mercedes

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> Dan wrote:

> Never understood the attraction of this model. Looks like an ice
> cream truck.

What do you have against ice cream trucks?  *grin*

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Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 SUV 4 Matic Cheap Import Loaded

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Good credit, no current STDs, fewer than 5 (five) divorces, fair judgment,
double vision, back yard tics,

What's it worth?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Depends on whether you have bad credit, no credit, repo, slow payments,
> bankruptcy, repos, collections, judgments, divorces, herpes, hives,
> STDs, nervous tics, hair loss, ED, and whether you have any money at all.
>
> --FT
>
> On 2/18/19 3:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> > How much /should/ it cost?
> >
> > On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> >
> > *Price: Call for Pricing*
> >
> >
> >   ? BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, REPOSSESION -- NO PROBLEM!
> >
> >   ? SLOW PAYMENTS, BANKRUPTCY, REPOS -- NO PROBLEM!
> >
> >   ? COLLECTIONS, JUDGEMENTS, DIVORCE _- NO PROBLEM!
> >
> > *
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/kernersville-2011-mercedes-benz-class/6821361482.html
> > *
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then you'll
really have something...
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> A 'moonshot' wind technology
>
> The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
> but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
>
> Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
> the deep ocean off Norway.
>
> The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates electricity
> as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached to
> the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
>
> "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
> exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make this
> transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
>  >.
> "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
> partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
>
> Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is also
> more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

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I thought it was not all that far off of an idea.  More realistic than
tidal energy.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then you'll
> really have something...
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > A 'moonshot' wind technology
> >
> > The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
> > but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> >
> > Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> > announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
> > the deep ocean off Norway.
> >
> > The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> > Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
> electricity
> > as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached
> to
> > the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> >
> > "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
> > exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> > engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make
> this
> > transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> > <
> https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a
> > >.
> > "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> > demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
> > partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> >
> > Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> > rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
> also
> > more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> > tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 SUV 4 Matic Cheap Import Loaded

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2011, maybe $10k depending

--FT

On 2/19/19 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Good credit, no current STDs, fewer than 5 (five) divorces, fair 
judgment, double vision, back yard tics,


What's it worth?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


Depends on whether you have bad credit, no credit, repo, slow
payments,
bankruptcy, repos, collections, judgments, divorces, herpes, hives,
STDs, nervous tics, hair loss, ED, and whether you have any money
at all.

--FT

On 2/18/19 3:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
> How much /should/ it cost?
>
> On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>> wrote:
>
>     *Price: Call for Pricing*
>
>
>           ? BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, REPOSSESION -- NO PROBLEM!
>
>           ? SLOW PAYMENTS, BANKRUPTCY, REPOS -- NO PROBLEM!
>
>           ? COLLECTIONS, JUDGEMENTS, DIVORCE _- NO PROBLEM!
>
>   
 
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be done 
on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of Fundy, where 
there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable. Better yet, 
while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them are at night, 
which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes to renewable energy.

-D

> On Feb 19, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I thought it was not all that far off of an idea.  More realistic than
> tidal energy.
> 
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then you'll
>> really have something...
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> A 'moonshot' wind technology
>>> 
>>> The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
>>> but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
>>> 
>>> Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
>>> announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
>>> the deep ocean off Norway.
>>> 
>>> The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
>>> Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
>> electricity
>>> as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached
>> to
>>> the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
>>> 
>>> "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
>>> exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
>>> engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make
>> this
>>> transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
>>> <
>> https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a
 .
>>> "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
>>> demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
>>> partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
>>> 
>>> Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
>>> rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
>> also
>>> more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
>>> tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No.

You are up a creek without the proverbial paddle.

You can get blank blades cut by locksmiths, but the RFI chip in the fob or 
“Mickey Mouse” hard key is required to start and run the car.

-D



> On Feb 19, 2019, at 1:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> So what happens if you lose your last key - is there an aftermarket hot 
> wiring kit?
> 
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA from 
> Mercedes).
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
> > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> > 
> > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html
> >  
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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Forced obsolescence?


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 3:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> No.
>
> You are up a creek without the proverbial paddle.
>
> You can get blank blades cut by locksmiths, but the RFI chip in the fob or
> “Mickey Mouse” hard key is required to start and run the car.
>
> -D
>
>
>
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 1:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >
> > So what happens if you lose your last key - is there an aftermarket hot
> wiring kit?
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA
> from Mercedes).
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> > > On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html
> <
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The concept is great but in practice, there are practical issues such as
punishing surf, storms, rock slides,. etc. that can destroy your generators
or leave them high and dry, or tangle them with seaweed.  I prefer the
clean air approach of these floating wing generators.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 3:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be
> done on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of
> Fundy, where there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable.
> Better yet, while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them
> are at night, which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes
> to renewable energy.
>
> -D
>
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I thought it was not all that far off of an idea.  More realistic than
> > tidal energy.
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then you'll
> >> really have something...
> >> -
> >> Max
> >> Charleston SC
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> A 'moonshot' wind technology
> >>>
> >>> The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom
> line
> >>> but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> >>>
> >>> Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> >>> announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device
> in
> >>> the deep ocean off Norway.
> >>>
> >>> The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> >>> Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
> >> electricity
> >>> as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is
> attached
> >> to
> >>> the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> >>>
> >>> "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is
> an
> >>> exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> >>> engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make
> >> this
> >>> transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> >>> <
> >>
> https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a
>  .
> >>> "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> >>> demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing
> additional
> >>> partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> >>>
> >>> Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> >>> rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
> >> also
> >>> more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> >>> tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes]

...not to mention the corrosive environment of salt water and air.

Greg

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The concept is great but in practice, there are practical issues such as
punishing surf, storms, rock slides,. etc. that can destroy your generators
or leave them high and dry, or tangle them with seaweed.  I prefer the
clean air approach of these floating wing generators.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 3:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be
> done on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of
> Fundy, where there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable.
> Better yet, while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them
> are at night, which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes
> to renewable energy.
>
> -D
>
> > On Feb 19, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I thought it was not all that far off of an idea.  More realistic than
> > tidal energy.
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then you'll
> >> really have something...
> >> -
> >> Max
> >> Charleston SC
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> A 'moonshot' wind technology
> >>>
> >>> The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom
> line
> >>> but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> >>>
> >>> Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> >>> announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device
> in
> >>> the deep ocean off Norway.
> >>>
> >>> The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> >>> Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
> >> electricity
> >>> as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is
> attached
> >> to
> >>> the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> >>>
> >>> "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is
> an
> >>> exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> >>> engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make
> >> this
> >>> transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> >>> <
> >>
> https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a
>  .
> >>> "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> >>> demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing
> additional
> >>> partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> >>>
> >>> Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> >>> rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
> >> also
> >>> more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> >>> tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I've visited the Bay of Fundy and witnessed the amazing tidal bore and they
do generate power there as well.  I just think that off the west coast,
e.g., sites are too treacherous for any turbines to withstand the pounding
of the surf.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 4:04 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
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> ...not to mention the corrosive environment of salt water and air.
>
> Greg
>
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> Strasfogel via Mercedes
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)
>
> The concept is great but in practice, there are practical issues such as
> punishing surf, storms, rock slides,. etc. that can destroy your generators
> or leave them high and dry, or tangle them with seaweed.  I prefer the
> clean air approach of these floating wing generators.
>
> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 3:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be
> > done on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of
> > Fundy, where there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very
> predictable.
> > Better yet, while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them
> > are at night, which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes
> > to renewable energy.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > > On Feb 19, 2019, at 2:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I thought it was not all that far off of an idea.  More realistic than
> > > tidal energy.
> > >
> > > On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 2:46 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Add a method for harvesting energy from lightening strikes, then
> you'll
> > >> really have something...
> > >> -
> > >> Max
> > >> Charleston SC
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> A 'moonshot' wind technology
> > >>>
> > >>> The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom
> > line
> > >>> but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> > >>>
> > >>> Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> > >>> announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike
> device
> > in
> > >>> the deep ocean off Norway.
> > >>>
> > >>> The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> > >>> Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
> > >> electricity
> > >>> as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is
> > attached
> > >> to
> > >>> the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> > >>>
> > >>> "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is
> > an
> > >>> exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's
> extensive
> > >>> engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to
> make
> > >> this
> > >>> transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> > >>> <
> > >>
> > https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a
> >  .
> > >>> "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system
> with
> > >>> demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing
> > additional
> > >>> partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> > >>>
> > >>> Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a
> kite,
> > >>> rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
> > >> also
> > >>> more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via
> a
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Those wind kites/wings ideas are ages old, I guess it has come time for 
someone to actually put up some $$ to try to make it work.  I suppose it 
makes sense for this particular application, would be interesting to see 
the cost justification of the kites v. diesel generators on the rigs.


It would be better to get them up into the jet stream, it is blowing 
like 250mph right now, some jet just made 801mph ground speed with the 
tailwind!  i think that was actually one of the earlier concepts, the 
winds lower down are too variable and subject to storms and such.


--FT

On 2/19/19 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

A 'moonshot' wind technology

The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.

Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
the deep ocean off Norway.

The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates electricity
as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached to
the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.

"Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make this
transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
.
"We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."

Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is also
more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Wind turbines are programmed to feather at wind speeds > 65 mph.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 4:31 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Those wind kites/wings ideas are ages old, I guess it has come time for
> someone to actually put up some $$ to try to make it work.  I suppose it
> makes sense for this particular application, would be interesting to see
> the cost justification of the kites v. diesel generators on the rigs.
>
> It would be better to get them up into the jet stream, it is blowing
> like 250mph right now, some jet just made 801mph ground speed with the
> tailwind!  i think that was actually one of the earlier concepts, the
> winds lower down are too variable and subject to storms and such.
>
> --FT
>
> On 2/19/19 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > A 'moonshot' wind technology
> >
> > The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
> > but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> >
> > Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> > announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
> > the deep ocean off Norway.
> >
> > The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> > Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates
> electricity
> > as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached
> to
> > the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> >
> > "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
> > exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> > engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make
> this
> > transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> > <
> https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a>.
> > "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> > demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
> > partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> >
> > Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> > rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is
> also
> > more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> > tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

so you design turbines that will run in the 250mph range, plenty of 
propeller aircraft fly at those speeds and higher.  NBD.


--FT

On 2/19/19 4:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Wind turbines are programmed to feather at wind speeds > 65 mph.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 4:31 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Those wind kites/wings ideas are ages old, I guess it has come time for
someone to actually put up some $$ to try to make it work.  I suppose it
makes sense for this particular application, would be interesting to see
the cost justification of the kites v. diesel generators on the rigs.

It would be better to get them up into the jet stream, it is blowing
like 250mph right now, some jet just made 801mph ground speed with the
tailwind!  i think that was actually one of the earlier concepts, the
winds lower down are too variable and subject to storms and such.

--FT

On 2/19/19 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

A 'moonshot' wind technology

The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.

Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
the deep ocean off Norway.

The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates

electricity

as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached

to

the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.

"Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make

this

transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
<

https://blog.x.company/makani-takes-to-the-ocean-with-shell-5aa74551917a>.

"We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."

Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is

also

more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Clay Monroe via Mercedes]

Green weanies will march with torches and pitchforks to defend the super 
wonderful tidal flow scenic environments.  The Salish Sea has a few strong 
resources, but opposition would not give a flaming tossed toast about the New 
Green dealeo.


clay monroe

> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm 
> looking for didn't fall out.



> On Feb 19, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be done 
> on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of Fundy, 
> where there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable. Better 
> yet, while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them are at 
> night, which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes to 
> renewable energy.
> 
> -D


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Re: [MBZ] 124 windshield replacement

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I've had Mike do my glass too.  Different Mike.  This one has a body 
shop and is a former racer. He does a lot of restoration work, and knows 
rubber gaskets.


Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 2/19/19 8:05 AM:

Your experience mirrors mine when it comes to glass and installation. The 
mainstream installers like Safelite won’t touch a car unless they do it all, 
that’s installation, supply the windshield, etc., etc.  I wanted a Mercedes OE 
windshield in one of my recent cars, maybe the 400E. I talked to all of the 
major windshield replacement places in town, and no matter what I wanted, even 
if I was paying out of pocket (“This isn’t insurance??”) they wanted no part of 
it. OK, one of them agreed to do it but they wanted some exorbitant price, no 
doubt one of those, “If you’re willing to pay for it, we’ll do it” sort of 
quotes.

For years I had a guy from a local independent installer who did all of my 
cars. His name was Mike and he was an absolute wizard with the older cars 
especially. The glass place he worked for got bought out by one of the national 
chains and he left them, and as a result I lost track of him, which really 
bummed me out.

Fast forward to a few months ago when I was talking to my upholstery guy about 
the headliner for my 220 SEb. He knew that the windshield and rear window have 
to come out to do the headliner, and told me that, “I’ve got a glass guy who is 
the only person I trust to touch cars in my shop. His name is Mike.”

Woo-hoo!

Mike resurfaces! He’s been working independently by word of mouth for the last 
10 years or so, he’s that good. He’s the one who will be pulling and installing 
the glass in my 220 SEb when it gets a new headliner next month. And now I have 
his contact information so I’ve got someone to do my auto glass in the future. 
Nice.

-D





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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

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Floyd musta snatched it up.  "deleted"

Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 2/19/19 10:01 AM:

Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA from 
Mercedes).

-D





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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Wind turbines are programmed to feather at wind speeds > 65 mph.

And if they don't, they will feather themselves at higher speeds.  Usually
all over the surrounding countryside.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] OT How much heat could a heat pump pump...

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Nearly a free fix. I cleaned up some contacts in the thermostat with De-Ox-It, 
put it back together, and restored the system to normal operation.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC


>On 2/13/19 11:41 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>> Enough to make SWMBO cry "Uncle" it turns out.
>>
>> Got the call a few minutes ago, downstairs heat pump has gone rogue
>and
>> won't obey the switch position or the thermostat setting.  78 degrees
>and
>> climbing.
>>
>> I talked her through checking the outside unit (not running) and
>working
>> the t-stat switch back and forth a few times in case a dirty contact
>would
>> clear, no joy.  Finally she killed the power to the air handler under
>the
>> house via the breaker.
>>
>> It seems that the under house air handler decided to run the heat
>strips
>> and fan non-stop.
>>
>> Is this a bad thermostat issue, or maybe a bad control board in the
>air
>> handler, or ???
>>
>> Your ideas and diagnosis steps are appreciated.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
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[MBZ] Finnie Fun

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Got some stuff done today. Fun!

http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/19_Overriding_Fun.html

-D


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[MBZ] Gulf Stream’s Energy (Was: OT)

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

Project Looks to Tap Gulf Stream’s Energy

05/03/2017 by Kip Tabb

First of two parts

WANCHESE – As the Gulf Stream passes Cape Hatteras, the movement of water is 
some 45 times greater than the flow of every river on earth. That amount of 
moving water represents an extraordinary amount of potential energy, enough 
energy, according to the Coastal Studies Institute, that harnessing just 0.1 
percent of the available power would yield the equivalent of 150 nuclear power 
plants. That’s 300 gigawatts of power.

The Coastal Studies Institute and the University of Georgia’s Skidaway 
Institute of Oceanography are studying the potential for power generation from 
the Gulf Stream off Cape Hatteras. Image: Coastal Studies Institute

Cape Hatteras is the point at which the Gulf Stream passes closest to the 
continental United States – about 12 miles offshore. It is also the point at 
which the stream is most restricted, and therefore, most accessible. This 
two-part special report will explore the methods researchers are using to 
better understand the Gulf Stream’s power...snip
https://www.coastalreview.org/2017/05/project-looks-tap-gulf-streams-energy/
...
Floyd Thursby wrote:
> Those wind kites/wings ideas are ages old, I guess it has come time for 
> someone to actually put up some $$ to try to make it work.  I suppose it 
> makes sense for this particular application, would be interesting to see 
> the cost justification of the kites v. diesel generators on the rigs.
> 
> It would be better to get them up into the jet stream, it is blowing 
> like 250mph right now, some jet just made 801mph ground speed with the 
> tailwind!  i think that was actually one of the earlier concepts, the 
> winds lower down are too variable and subject to storms and such.
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 2/19/19 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > A 'moonshot' wind technology
> >
> > The other development of last week has less impact on Shell's bottom line
> > but suggested where it may be headed in offshore energy.
> >
> > Last Tuesday, an energy project little known outside Silicon Valley
> > announced a partnership with Shell to deploy a robotic kitelike device in
> > the deep ocean off Norway.
> >
> > The device is a wind generator developed by a startup called Makani.
> > Essentially, it is a wing with propeller blades that generates electricity
> > as it circles in the air in the presence of strong winds. It is attached to
> > the ground by a tether that doubles as an electric cable.
> >
> > "Adapting Makani's energy kite technology to offshore environments is an
> > exciting technical challenge, and we'll be drawing on Shell's extensive
> > engineering and operational expertise with floating structures to make this
> > transition," wrote Fort Felker, Makani's CEO, in a blog post
> > .
> > "We plan to kick off testing of this new floating offshore system with
> > demonstrations in Norway later this year, and we're developing additional
> > partnerships to help us bring Makani's commercial system to life."
> >
> > Makani proposes that embodying a wind generator in the form of a kite,
> > rather than a tower, saves on materials and construction costs. It is also
> > more light and portable, and could be deployed in the deep ocean via a
> > tether anchored on the seafloor.
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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap white 99 ML

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

MB has gone to shite

On 2/19/2019 10:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
It astounds me that they can sell millions of cars and not have a 
simple thing like keys available for them.  I don't get it.


--FT

On 2/19/19 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently 
NLA from Mercedes).


-D


On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html 



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Re: [MBZ] Relative cheap with 99 ML

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

you be fubar

On 2/19/2019 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

So what happens if you lose your last key - is there an aftermarket hot
wiring kit?

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Looks pretty nice. A bonus for having both keys (keys are currently NLA
from Mercedes).

-D



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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:



https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-ml320-4x/6822901815.html

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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I am offended by the term green weanie

On 2/19/2019 4:05 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:

Green weanies will march with torches and pitchforks to defend the super 
wonderful tidal flow scenic environments.  The Salish Sea has a few strong 
resources, but opposition would not give a flaming tossed toast about the New 
Green dealeo.


clay monroe


I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm 
looking for didn't fall out.




On Feb 19, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
wrote:

I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could be done 
on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of Fundy, where 
there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable. Better yet, 
while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them are at night, 
which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes to renewable energy.

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

[G Mann via Mercedes]

If the other side is in as good condition as the one in the picture, it
will buff out with a buffing wheel on a bench buffer and the proper
sequence of buffing compound... I have done several that were worse to
start with and to very good success.

Chrome is usually pretty thick on the older cars and you don't remove more
than perhaps .002 to buff down to solid chrome that will shine like new.

On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 6:36 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Got some stuff done today. Fun!
>
> http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/19_Overriding_Fun.html
>
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT How much heat could a heat pump pump...

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:44:12 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes
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> Nearly a free fix. I cleaned up some contacts in the thermostat with
> De-Ox-It, put it back together, and restored the system to normal
> operation.

Attaboy!


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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[G Mann via Mercedes]

If you have the dreaded "greenie weenie" will Penicillin cure that?
[sarcasm folks]

Kite wind gennies, anchored off shore in the open sea... A little question
comes to mind...

How do you get the generated power back to land and into the grid to be
useful, cheaply?


On Tue, Feb 19, 2019 at 7:03 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I am offended by the term green weanie
>
> On 2/19/2019 4:05 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
> > Green weanies will march with torches and pitchforks to defend the super
> wonderful tidal flow scenic environments.  The Salish Sea has a few strong
> resources, but opposition would not give a flaming tossed toast about the
> New Green dealeo.
> >
> >
> > clay monroe
> >
> >> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for
> what I'm looking for didn't fall out.
> >
> >
> >> On Feb 19, 2019, at 11:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I always thought that tidal energy was a pretty good idea if it could
> be done on a practical basis.  Look at places in the world like the Bay of
> Fundy, where there are huge tidal flows daily and they’re very predictable.
> Better yet, while the flows do change on a daily basis, a portion of them
> are at night, which gives this approach a leg up over solar when it comes
> to renewable energy.
> >>
> >> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT(non Conan)

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Killjoy!   Reality seems to be kryptonite to all the SUPER clean genny 
ideas.


Penicillin IS green. (Mold)

G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 2/19/19 9:40 PM:

If you have the dreaded "greenie weenie" will Penicillin cure that?
[sarcasm folks]

Kite wind gennies, anchored off shore in the open sea... A little question
comes to mind...

How do you get the generated power back to land and into the grid to be
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