[MBZ] Re ML 722.6 results

[ned kleinhenz via Mercedes]

Larry:
Sounds like the same problem I had a few years ago with my 06 E320CDI with
the same model transmission.
The conductor plate in the transmission was faulty.  It is located where it
can be replaced from underneath the car.  If you remove the transmission
oil pan and filter, the conductor plate is the assembly bolted to the
transmission from underneath by a half-dozen or so bolts.  When these
problems develop, the electrical connector plug to the transmission is
usually replaced too.  I decided to have an MB dealer make this repair
because they have the electronic programming equipment needed to make the
new parts function.

Ned
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I’ve seen it with some consistency at Publix and even WallyWorld. There’s not 
usually a lot of it and they limit you to one package, but it’s out there. If 
you go to the store first thing in the morning it’s more likely to be there.

-D

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 8:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Curt Raymond  writes:
> 
>> We managed to get a couple rolls of paper towels today but there was
>> no TP. Fortunately we have plenty for a few more weeks anyway.
> 
> Try the dollar stores. I've found they generally have it. It'll be some
> brand you never heard of but better than nothing.
> 
> Best I can figure is that the people who normally shop there don't
> generally have enough money to buy more than they really need. And the
> people with income to support hoarding TP at ridiculous levels don't
> normally shop at dollar stores so it doesn't occur to them to go there.
> 
> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Curt Raymond  writes:

> We managed to get a couple rolls of paper towels today but there was
> no TP. Fortunately we have plenty for a few more weeks anyway.

Try the dollar stores. I've found they generally have it. It'll be some
brand you never heard of but better than nothing.

Best I can figure is that the people who normally shop there don't
generally have enough money to buy more than they really need. And the
people with income to support hoarding TP at ridiculous levels don't
normally shop at dollar stores so it doesn't occur to them to go there.

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Clay via Mercedes]

Good to know.  The current economic climate is really going to put a damper on 
the sale of the SEA house.  As luck would have it, I have two Costco size packs 
of both TP and paper towels.  That will no doubt keep the purchase price in 
line with sales last summer.

I wonder if I get a price boost for including the two boxes of latex gloves (5 
and 7 mil) used to work on the car, along with the six pack of paper shop towel 
when the SL goes on the block?

clay

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 1:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Crazy times. I have a house I'm going to list and needed an appraisal. The
> day before the scheduled appraisal I TP'd the place with a case of toilet
> paper. Appraisal came in $300,000.00 over market... ;))
> 
> Just kidding folks.. but it's that crazy in this city..


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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Clay via Mercedes]

I had understood that the commercial grade, with slivers included, is being 
repurposed as PPE fabric mask liners.  The darn instructions seem to changed 
day by day, so SWMBA has stopped making them.  Still demands a person put one 
on to be seen in public spaces.  I much prefer to walk the dog in the stinking 
cold with mucus oozing from my drippy nose.  That creates the perfect 
opportunity for social distancing, as people cross the street or go down a cul 
de sac to avoid us.

clay

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Consumer-grade Toilet paper and paper towels are sold out because demand
> has gone up. This is because so many people are not using those products in
> the office. And it's not as if the manufacturers of office grade paper
> products can retool for the consumer Market.


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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

make your own.  You can either boil water or use the sun.


Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
April 9, 2020 at 6:52 PM
I opened my last 12pack right before this hit.
Oh, that's the end of the TP, better buy a couple more next time 
there's a good sale.

Then, within a week, empty shelves.
That pic I sent, showing 6 twelve packs of store brand imitations of 
my preferred xtra strong Charmin?

Yep, one of those six went home with me at full price.

So I'm set for 2-3 months now.
Next problem is distilled water.
Back in January I bought enough to feed the CPAP humidifier through 
tax season. Tonight I'm opening the last gallon. Haven't seen any 
distilled water on the store shelves in about 3 weeks.

Mitch.




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Re: [MBZ] TB vaccine may be effective

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Excellent analysis Clay!

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 5:52 PM Clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> We all have Schrodinger’s Virus now.
> Because we cannot get tested, we can’t know whether we have the virus or
> not
> We have to act as if we have the virus so that we don’t spread it to others
> We have to act as if we’ve never had the virus because if we didn’t have
> it, we’re not immune.
> Therefore, we both have and don’t have the virus.
> Thus, Schrodinger’s Virus
>
-- 
OK Don

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain

“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
Von Braun
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] OT a distraction

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Exactly! Something must be done to correct this injustice!

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> This cannot stand!  An Audi??  Floyd, you can probably beat this in your SL
> and restore MB as heir to the title.
> -
> Max
>
> --
OK Don

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain

“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
Von Braun
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[OK Don via Mercedes]

That does look like a good idea! I have one of these on the Cessna -
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safOilDrainValves_06-00637.php
which makes an oil change on it easy - push up and rotate and the oil comes
out. The oil in the Cessna gets changed more often than the truck, so even
at the inflated aircraft price it is worth it.
The truck with it's once a year oil change (~ 7,000 miles) is questionable
for spending money on replacing the drain plug, but I think you could find
the parts for even less.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 2:20 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> https://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/rra-18-7891?rrec=true=dom
>
> Mostly used on inboard or I/O boats but no reason why it could not be
> adapted to a car or truck.  Wouldn't need to buy the kit. Find some
> fittings or drill and tap the plug if it is big enough and suck the oil
> out from the drain plug using a connection to a hose that terminates
> higher in the engine compartment where you can get at it easily.
>
> RB
>

-- 
OK Don

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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

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Von Braun
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I opened my last 12pack right before this hit.
Oh, that's the end of the TP, better buy a couple more next time there's 
a good sale.

Then, within a week, empty shelves.
That pic I sent, showing 6 twelve packs of store brand imitations of my 
preferred xtra strong Charmin?

Yep, one of those six went home with me at full price.

So I'm set for 2-3 months now.
Next problem is distilled water.
Back in January I bought enough to feed the CPAP humidifier through tax 
season. Tonight I'm opening the last gallon. Haven't seen any distilled 
water on the store shelves in about 3 weeks.

Mitch.

On 2020-04-09 19:35, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

We managed to get a couple rolls of paper towels today but there was
no TP. Fortunately we have plenty for a few more weeks anyway.



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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Milk is the weird one around here. Apparently people have been buying 10 
gallons at a time. No idea why.
No eggs at the grocery store today either. Did a whole bunch of people suddenly 
discover they love eggs?
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 5:36:47 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 We have hurricane supplies, essentially a month’s worth of nearly everything 
except water, which we buy at the beginning of the season (June) and gradually 
drink through the end of the year before replenishing.

No need to get TP, food, etc.

I can sort of understand the TP, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand 
why people were loading up on bottled water. It’s not like the water supply is 
going to be compromised.

Strange times.

-D

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It's mostly hoarding. Even if you're using a little more at home now,
> it's only been a few weeks that most people have not been working. The
> TP disappeared weeks before that when the virus hysteria started.
> 
> Local Kroger had TP and paper towels overflowing the shelves
> yesterday. They don't let you buy more than two packages per purchase
> now, to stop the hoarders.
> 
> There have got to be large numbers of people around here with 12 months
> supply or more of TP at home, judging by the shortages here the past
> month.
> 
> Allan
> 
> Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> On 2020-04-09 14:28, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>>> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
>>> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
>> 
>> Because if you're home 24/7, you do more pooping at home than if you're 
>> at work 5 days a week. And commercial TP is not the same stuff as 
>> residential TP.
>> Therefore the business supply houses have plenty of TP, and the stores, 
>> fed by factories making exactly enough for normal times, have none.
>> 
>> So, what started as panic buying/hoarding is now a genuine ongoing 
>> shortage.
>> The shelves were empty by Friday the 20th in my area, but I found some 
>> for sale on the 25th.
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 We managed to get a couple rolls of paper towels today but there was no TP. 
Fortunately we have plenty for a few more weeks anyway.
Must be tough for folks that have a house full of women. Angie uses 4-6 times 
as much TP as I do...
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 5:20:48 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 It's mostly hoarding. Even if you're using a little more at home now,
it's only been a few weeks that most people have not been working. The
TP disappeared weeks before that when the virus hysteria started.

Local Kroger had TP and paper towels overflowing the shelves
yesterday. They don't let you buy more than two packages per purchase
now, to stop the hoarders.

There have got to be large numbers of people around here with 12 months
supply or more of TP at home, judging by the shortages here the past
month.

Allan

Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:

> On 2020-04-09 14:28, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
>> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
>
> Because if you're home 24/7, you do more pooping at home than if you're 
> at work 5 days a week. And commercial TP is not the same stuff as 
> residential TP.
> Therefore the business supply houses have plenty of TP, and the stores, 
> fed by factories making exactly enough for normal times, have none.
>
> So, what started as panic buying/hoarding is now a genuine ongoing 
> shortage.
> The shelves were empty by Friday the 20th in my area, but I found some 
> for sale on the 25th.

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Re: [MBZ] TB vaccine may be effective

[Clay via Mercedes]

It is not a requirement in USA, as there is only imported TB available here.  
Folks who lived or did visits to nations rife with the disease probably got 
immunized and are now less induced to enhanced WRD reactions.

We all have Schrodinger’s Virus now.
Because we cannot get tested, we can’t know whether we have the virus or not
We have to act as if we have the virus so that we don’t spread it to others
We have to act as if we’ve never had the virus because if we didn’t have it, 
we’re not immune.
Therefore, we both have and don’t have the virus.
Thus, Schrodinger’s Virus


clay

> On Apr 8, 2020, at 5:19 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I was not aware that there was a TB vaccine..
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Crazy times. I have a house I'm going to list and needed an appraisal. The
day before the scheduled appraisal I TP'd the place with a case of toilet
paper. Appraisal came in $300,000.00 over market... ;))

Just kidding folks.. but it's that crazy in this city..

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> We have hurricane supplies, essentially a month’s worth of nearly
> everything except water, which we buy at the beginning of the season (June)
> and gradually drink through the end of the year before replenishing.
>
> No need to get TP, food, etc.
>
> I can sort of understand the TP, but for the life of me I couldn’t
> understand why people were loading up on bottled water. It’s not like the
> water supply is going to be compromised.
>
> Strange times.
>
> -D
>
> > On Apr 9, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > It's mostly hoarding. Even if you're using a little more at home now,
> > it's only been a few weeks that most people have not been working. The
> > TP disappeared weeks before that when the virus hysteria started.
> >
> > Local Kroger had TP and paper towels overflowing the shelves
> > yesterday. They don't let you buy more than two packages per purchase
> > now, to stop the hoarders.
> >
> > There have got to be large numbers of people around here with 12 months
> > supply or more of TP at home, judging by the shortages here the past
> > month.
> >
> > Allan
> >
> > Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:
> >
> >> On 2020-04-09 14:28, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
> >>> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
> >>
> >> Because if you're home 24/7, you do more pooping at home than if you're
> >> at work 5 days a week. And commercial TP is not the same stuff as
> >> residential TP.
> >> Therefore the business supply houses have plenty of TP, and the stores,
> >> fed by factories making exactly enough for normal times, have none.
> >>
> >> So, what started as panic buying/hoarding is now a genuine ongoing
> >> shortage.
> >> The shelves were empty by Friday the 20th in my area, but I found some
> >> for sale on the 25th.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

We have hurricane supplies, essentially a month’s worth of nearly everything 
except water, which we buy at the beginning of the season (June) and gradually 
drink through the end of the year before replenishing.

No need to get TP, food, etc.

I can sort of understand the TP, but for the life of me I couldn’t understand 
why people were loading up on bottled water. It’s not like the water supply is 
going to be compromised.

Strange times.

-D

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It's mostly hoarding. Even if you're using a little more at home now,
> it's only been a few weeks that most people have not been working. The
> TP disappeared weeks before that when the virus hysteria started.
> 
> Local Kroger had TP and paper towels overflowing the shelves
> yesterday. They don't let you buy more than two packages per purchase
> now, to stop the hoarders.
> 
> There have got to be large numbers of people around here with 12 months
> supply or more of TP at home, judging by the shortages here the past
> month.
> 
> Allan
> 
> Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> On 2020-04-09 14:28, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>>> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
>>> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
>> 
>> Because if you're home 24/7, you do more pooping at home than if you're 
>> at work 5 days a week. And commercial TP is not the same stuff as 
>> residential TP.
>> Therefore the business supply houses have plenty of TP, and the stores, 
>> fed by factories making exactly enough for normal times, have none.
>> 
>> So, what started as panic buying/hoarding is now a genuine ongoing 
>> shortage.
>> The shelves were empty by Friday the 20th in my area, but I found some 
>> for sale on the 25th.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

It's mostly hoarding. Even if you're using a little more at home now,
it's only been a few weeks that most people have not been working. The
TP disappeared weeks before that when the virus hysteria started.

Local Kroger had TP and paper towels overflowing the shelves
yesterday. They don't let you buy more than two packages per purchase
now, to stop the hoarders.

There have got to be large numbers of people around here with 12 months
supply or more of TP at home, judging by the shortages here the past
month.

Allan

Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:

> On 2020-04-09 14:28, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
>> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
>
> Because if you're home 24/7, you do more pooping at home than if you're 
> at work 5 days a week. And commercial TP is not the same stuff as 
> residential TP.
> Therefore the business supply houses have plenty of TP, and the stores, 
> fed by factories making exactly enough for normal times, have none.
>
> So, what started as panic buying/hoarding is now a genuine ongoing 
> shortage.
> The shelves were empty by Friday the 20th in my area, but I found some 
> for sale on the 25th.

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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 09/04/2020 2:28 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but 
why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?


LarryT

You need the paper products to soak up all the blood, guts, brains etc 
that are all over everything after you make use of the guns and ammo!


RB


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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Search for Kaleb's post announcing the creation of a new list - Okietalk -
for all things political not allowed on this list.

Join - we've solved most of the world's problems, but you can still get in
on the fun.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 3:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Is Larry in a time warp, or has he been offline for a month?
>
> Just curious…
>
> Larry - if you’re catching up form 30 days +, please read through
> everything before responding.
>
> Thanks!
>
> -D
>
> > On Apr 9, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
> >
> > BTW, If considering an AR, think about this:  While 223's are less
> expensive that most other center fire rifle bullets, they still can't
> compete with 22LR's.   I also have a 22LR conversion kit for my AR which
> makes shooting it much more economical to shoot.
> >
> > LarryT
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > \
> >
> > On 3/13/2020 6:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> >>  My lantern-guy group text says that .45, 9mm and .223 are now in short
> supply.
> >>
> >> I've got lots of 12ga, lead and steel, several pounds of black powder
> and a bunch of .54 bullets...
> >> -Cut
> >>
> >> On Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:33:47 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via
> Mercedes  wrote:
> >>You'll have to prove your membership in the NRA, GOP, or Tea Party
> when you
> >> go to pick it up.
> >> -
> >> Max
> >> Charleston SC
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> *I guess I should order one of these to complete the kit
> >>> *
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-angryjoe-14-ar-14-stripped-lower-receiver-preorder-item-8-10-weeks-delivery.html
> >>>
> >>> *Fire Selector - Left Side:* "WUD HE SAY?" (Safe), "DOGFACED
> >>> PONYSOLDIER" (Fire), "FULLA SH!T" (Full-Auto)
> >>>
> >>> *Fire Selector - Right Side: *"MEMORY LOSS" (Safe), "DEMENTIA" (Fire),
> >>> "LIBERAL" (Full-Auto)
> >>>
> >>> --FT
> >>>
> >>> On 3/12/20 8:31 AM, Buggered Benzmail wrote:
>  But where’s the fun in that?  Better to build your own Scary Black
> >>> Assault Weapon.
>  --FT
>  Sent from iPhone
> 
> > On Mar 12, 2020, at 8:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > I was reading the comments, and saw that they have been cheaper in
> the
> >>> past.
> > Sure enough, watching a little TV last night and there's a PSA
> >>> commercial
> > for an assembled rifle with a magazine on sale for $479.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> >> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:48 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Good deal indeed.  I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still
> >>> requires
> >> lower receiver.
> >>
> >>> -Original Message-
> >>> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> >>> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM
> >>> To: Mercedes 
> >>> Cc: Meade Dillon 
> >>> Subject: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!
> >>>
> >>> This is tempting.  Just in case this wu flu virus turns into the
> >>> zombie
> >>> apocalypse.
> >>>
> >>> PSA 16" M4 Carbine kit for $310, marked down from $500, has
> blemishes
> >>> in
> >>> finish.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-m4-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-
> >>> nitride-freedom-rifle-kit-5076171.html
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -
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> >>> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT a distraction

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

This cannot stand!  An Audi??  Floyd, you can probably beat this in your SL
and restore MB as heir to the title.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 3:21 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I have no particular opinion about the issues raised, and it wouldn't
> matter to anything if I did, but I do admire their effort
>
>
> https://jalopnik.com/jerks-use-coronavirus-to-break-illegal-cross-country-ca-1842778691
>
>
> https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32092440/26-hour-38-minute-cannonball-record-coronavirus/
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Consumer-grade Toilet paper and paper towels are sold out because demand
has gone up. This is because so many people are not using those products in
the office. And it's not as if the manufacturers of office grade paper
products can retool for the consumer Market.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020, 3:29 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but
> why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
>
> BTW, If considering an AR, think about this:  While 223's are less
> expensive that most other center fire rifle bullets, they still can't
> compete with 22LR's.   I also have a 22LR conversion kit for my AR which
> makes shooting it much more economical to shoot.
>
> LarryT
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> \
>
> On 3/13/2020 6:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> >   My lantern-guy group text says that .45, 9mm and .223 are now in short
> supply.
> >
> > I've got lots of 12ga, lead and steel, several pounds of black powder
> and a bunch of .54 bullets...
> > -Cut
> >
> >  On Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:33:47 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via
> Mercedes  wrote:
> >
> >   You'll have to prove your membership in the NRA, GOP, or Tea Party
> when you
> > go to pick it up.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> *I guess I should order one of these to complete the kit
> >> *
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-angryjoe-14-ar-14-stripped-lower-receiver-preorder-item-8-10-weeks-delivery.html
> >>
> >> *Fire Selector - Left Side:* "WUD HE SAY?" (Safe), "DOGFACED
> >> PONYSOLDIER" (Fire), "FULLA SH!T" (Full-Auto)
> >>
> >> *Fire Selector - Right Side: *"MEMORY LOSS" (Safe), "DEMENTIA" (Fire),
> >> "LIBERAL" (Full-Auto)
> >>
> >> --FT
> >>
> >> On 3/12/20 8:31 AM, Buggered Benzmail wrote:
> >>> But where’s the fun in that?  Better to build your own Scary Black
> >> Assault Weapon.
> >>> --FT
> >>> Sent from iPhone
> >>>
>  On Mar 12, 2020, at 8:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>  I was reading the comments, and saw that they have been cheaper in
> the
> >> past.
>  Sure enough, watching a little TV last night and there's a PSA
> >> commercial
>  for an assembled rifle with a magazine on sale for $479.
>  -
>  Max
>  Charleston SC
> 
> 
> > On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:48 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Good deal indeed.  I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still
> >> requires
> > lower receiver.
> >
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> >> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM
> >> To: Mercedes 
> >> Cc: Meade Dillon 
> >> Subject: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!
> >>
> >> This is tempting.  Just in case this wu flu virus turns into the
> >> zombie
> >> apocalypse.
> >>
> >> PSA 16" M4 Carbine kit for $310, marked down from $500, has
> blemishes
> >> in
> >> finish.
> >>
> >>
> >> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-m4-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-
> >> nitride-freedom-rifle-kit-5076171.html
> >>
> >>
> >> -
> >> Max
> >> Charleston SC
> >> ___
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Is Larry in a time warp, or has he been offline for a month?

Just curious…

Larry - if you’re catching up form 30 days +, please read through everything 
before responding.

Thanks!

-D

> On Apr 9, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but why is 
> TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?
> 
> BTW, If considering an AR, think about this:  While 223's are less expensive 
> that most other center fire rifle bullets, they still can't compete with 
> 22LR's.   I also have a 22LR conversion kit for my AR which makes shooting it 
> much more economical to shoot.
> 
> LarryT
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> \
> 
> On 3/13/2020 6:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>>  My lantern-guy group text says that .45, 9mm and .223 are now in short 
>> supply.
>> 
>> I've got lots of 12ga, lead and steel, several pounds of black powder and a 
>> bunch of .54 bullets...
>> -Cut
>> 
>> On Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:33:47 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>>You'll have to prove your membership in the NRA, GOP, or Tea Party when 
>> you
>> go to pick it up.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> *I guess I should order one of these to complete the kit
>>> *
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-angryjoe-14-ar-14-stripped-lower-receiver-preorder-item-8-10-weeks-delivery.html
>>> 
>>> *Fire Selector - Left Side:* "WUD HE SAY?" (Safe), "DOGFACED
>>> PONYSOLDIER" (Fire), "FULLA SH!T" (Full-Auto)
>>> 
>>> *Fire Selector - Right Side: *"MEMORY LOSS" (Safe), "DEMENTIA" (Fire),
>>> "LIBERAL" (Full-Auto)
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> On 3/12/20 8:31 AM, Buggered Benzmail wrote:
 But where’s the fun in that?  Better to build your own Scary Black
>>> Assault Weapon.
 --FT
 Sent from iPhone
 
> On Mar 12, 2020, at 8:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I was reading the comments, and saw that they have been cheaper in the
>>> past.
> Sure enough, watching a little TV last night and there's a PSA
>>> commercial
> for an assembled rifle with a magazine on sale for $479.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:48 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Good deal indeed.  I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still
>>> requires
>> lower receiver.
>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
>>> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM
>>> To: Mercedes 
>>> Cc: Meade Dillon 
>>> Subject: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!
>>> 
>>> This is tempting.  Just in case this wu flu virus turns into the
>>> zombie
>>> apocalypse.
>>> 
>>> PSA 16" M4 Carbine kit for $310, marked down from $500, has blemishes
>>> in
>>> finish.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-m4-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-
>>> nitride-freedom-rifle-kit-5076171.html
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but 
why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town?


BTW, If considering an AR, think about this:  While 223's are less 
expensive that most other center fire rifle bullets, they still can't 
compete with 22LR's.   I also have a 22LR conversion kit for my AR which 
makes shooting it much more economical to shoot.


LarryT

















\

On 3/13/2020 6:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

  My lantern-guy group text says that .45, 9mm and .223 are now in short supply.

I've got lots of 12ga, lead and steel, several pounds of black powder and a 
bunch of .54 bullets...
-Cut

 On Friday, March 13, 2020, 5:33:47 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
 wrote:
  
  You'll have to prove your membership in the NRA, GOP, or Tea Party when you

go to pick it up.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


*I guess I should order one of these to complete the kit
*


https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-angryjoe-14-ar-14-stripped-lower-receiver-preorder-item-8-10-weeks-delivery.html

*Fire Selector - Left Side:* "WUD HE SAY?" (Safe), "DOGFACED
PONYSOLDIER" (Fire), "FULLA SH!T" (Full-Auto)

*Fire Selector - Right Side: *"MEMORY LOSS" (Safe), "DEMENTIA" (Fire),
"LIBERAL" (Full-Auto)

--FT

On 3/12/20 8:31 AM, Buggered Benzmail wrote:

But where’s the fun in that?  Better to build your own Scary Black

Assault Weapon.

--FT
Sent from iPhone


On Mar 12, 2020, at 8:20 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <

mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

I was reading the comments, and saw that they have been cheaper in the

past.

Sure enough, watching a little TV last night and there's a PSA

commercial

for an assembled rifle with a magazine on sale for $479.
-
Max
Charleston SC



On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:48 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Good deal indeed.  I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still

requires

lower receiver.


-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM
To: Mercedes 
Cc: Meade Dillon 
Subject: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

This is tempting.  Just in case this wu flu virus turns into the

zombie

apocalypse.

PSA 16" M4 Carbine kit for $310, marked down from $500, has blemishes

in

finish.



https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-m4-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-

nitride-freedom-rifle-kit-5076171.html


-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] OT a distraction

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 09/04/2020 2:20 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
I have no particular opinion about the issues raised, and it wouldn't 
matter to anything if I did, but I do admire their effort


https://jalopnik.com/jerks-use-coronavirus-to-break-illegal-cross-country-ca-1842778691 



https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32092440/26-hour-38-minute-cannonball-record-coronavirus/ 




Probably safer to do it now when there are fewer vehicles on the road.

RB


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[MBZ] OT a distraction

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I have no particular opinion about the issues raised, and it wouldn't 
matter to anything if I did, but I do admire their effort


https://jalopnik.com/jerks-use-coronavirus-to-break-illegal-cross-country-ca-1842778691

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a32092440/26-hour-38-minute-cannonball-record-coronavirus/

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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

https://www.summitracing.com/dom/parts/rra-18-7891?rrec=true=dom

Mostly used on inboard or I/O boats but no reason why it could not be 
adapted to a car or truck.  Wouldn't need to buy the kit. Find some 
fittings or drill and tap the plug if it is big enough and suck the oil 
out from the drain plug using a connection to a hose that terminates 
higher in the engine compartment where you can get at it easily.


RB


On 09/04/2020 2:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

Same with my 2013 F150 - the tube is too small for another tube to be
inserted to suck the oil out. Had to pull the plug ...

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:53 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Some dipsticks are uselessly tiny.  The one on my Cummins, for example,
would not work at all.  Long, skinny, and curved.

-- Jim






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Re: [MBZ] OT = On topic 124/OM602 overheating

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Hey Larry hope your doing well. I talked with Wilton the other day, he and his 
wife are doing well.

I think Curly finally replaced the t-stat as well as some other stuff, he 
should update us again.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


Apr 9, 2020 2:24:11 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes :

> Hello All -
> Back when I had the car, I replaced the Rad when the upper nozzle broke. At 
> that time I cleaned between the rad & the condensor so that should still be 
> clean.
> 
> One thing about the T'Stat - 1st one I bought was right catalog # but it was 
> too small (or vice versa) so I got the right one and all was well. That 
> doesn't mean it didn't fail soon after I started using it. I also put a new 
> Fan Clutch on. But at one point, I had cooling issues and I replaced 
> everything assoc w/the cooling - at least the front of engine components.
> 
> I also noticed the Aux fans only seemed to run when the AC was on - I thought 
> that might be the way it was supposed to run. IAC, as Curley found, when AC 
> is on the Aux fans work and Temp is not a problem.
> 
> Hopefully, by now Curley has found / fixed the problem.
> 
> I hope everyone is staying healthy in these times...
> 
> LarryT
> '06 E350 (which may a new the Conductor Plate)
> 
> On 3/14/2020 8:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> 
> > Curley, I've got three of these cars, '87 with OM603 and two '95's with
> > OM606NA. None of them need the aux fan running in the summer heat, unless
> > the AC is running or I'm carrying a big load or running fast on the highway
> > up hill and then suddenly slow down.
> > 
> > Just driving around town at 75 deg F, with no AC running, the car should
> > not need the aux fans running.
> > 
> > I disagree, you've got evidence that the t-stat is failed. They can fail
> > right out of the box!
> > 
> > In your place, I would remove the front bumper and the fan shroud and clean
> > out the leaves and bugs between shroud and condenser, pull the radiator and
> > clean between radiator and condenser, spray your garden hose through both
> > while you have it all apart, and then pull the t-stat and check it for
> > function.
> > 
> > Here are the specs from MB:
> > 
> > OM601, 602.91, 603.91: begin opening @ 85 +/-2 deg C, minimum stroke 8mm @
> > 94 deg C
> > 
> > If the AC refrigerant has leaked down, then only the high speed function of
> > the aux fans will work.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> > 
> > 
> > On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 11:38 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > > because the problem is not the thermostat. On this one, the radiator is
> > > blocked by a shroud, except for where the 2 fans are. I'm guessing that
> > > is to keep bugs out of the radiator. So without the fans running, it
> > > runs too hot. when the fans run it is fine. Larry put a new
> > > thermostat in it not that long ago. If I had evidence of a thermostat
> > > problem I would change it. so far it is quite clear: Fans running, no
> > > overheat. Fans not running, overheating. With the sensor on top of
> > > the engine plugged in, the fans never run. THat is a problem. When
> > > that sensor is unplugged, the fans are intermittent.
> > > 
> > > If the R134a has leaked out, would the low pressure switch cause the
> > > fans not to run? Seems to me that the fans should be independent of
> > > the a/c, but obviously they are linked at the drier. Fans should run
> > > when the A/c is off.
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Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Dan -
Sounds like I need to find a SDS somewhere around here.  Are they dealer 
only?
I am having shifter problem than is a little different m than the one 
described. My 06 E350 will some days be fine (for a while) then stop 
shifting out of 1st or 2nd  (which ever one it start in).  The 
Comfort/Sport indicator also goes blank.
When it does this it cannot be shifted into R or P.  To turn the car off 
we turn the key to off, then put it in P.  Then when we re-start, it 
will work for a while.


    I assume the SDS is a little more than $29.95?

Thanks,
LarryT
06 E350




On 6/26/2019 6:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
The SDS would not only show you the codes, you could see the WIS as it 
relates to the parts that are faulting along with "actual values” to see 
exactly what and when the faults are occurring. You can also run 
diagnostics on some systems, such as turning a particular component on 
and off manually to see what’s happening.

I’ve never had to do a conductor plate myself, but it sure sounds like yours is 
toast based on what you describe.

-D



On Jun 26, 2019, at 6:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
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So I got the connector back in and cleaned that all up.  Pulled the TCM and 
cleaned the contacts, there might have been a bit of tranny oil in one of the 
connectors but I couldn't be sure. Anyway got it all buttoned up and took it 
out for a spin.  Was running a bit rough but I had disconnected the battery so 
maybe that was the issue.

Transmission seemed stuck in 2nd or maybe 3rd, would not shift, would not 
accelerate very well.  Engine was running fine though. I pulled the OBD codes 
again and got the same ones plus a couple showing cylinder misfires, not sure 
what that was about.

P0753 Shift Solenoid A Electrical Circuit Malfunction

P0758 Shift Solenoid B Electrical Circuit Malfunction

P0763 Shift Solenoid C Electrical Circuit Malfunction

P0743 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical Circuit Malfunction

I'm guessing this might now be related to the conductor plate or maybe the 
solenoids are bad though I don't think they would all gakk at once.  I guess 
I'll order a new conductor plate, or at least pull the one that is in there and 
see if anything looks wonky.  Or might it be the TCM is fried?  Would the Fancy 
Computer be able to see more detail about what is going on?  Something 
electrical clearly, and same codes as before I fooled with the connector.


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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Same with my 2013 F150 - the tube is too small for another tube to be
inserted to suck the oil out. Had to pull the plug ...

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:53 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
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> Some dipsticks are uselessly tiny.  The one on my Cummins, for example,
> would not work at all.  Long, skinny, and curved.
>
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] 210 windshield squirters

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Give me a part number or a VIN and let me look.

-D


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> $55 apiece for these things!
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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Perhaps with the caliper still in/near the car, the brake line is still
attached, thus blocking that hole and allowing the bleeder hole connection
to build the pressure.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:08 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I mean, if you're pumping grease into the bleed fitting, don't you need
> to have the hydraulic line fitting blocked also? Otherwise I'd think the
> grease/fluid will take the path of least resistance and come out there
> rather than pushing out the piston.
>
> Allan
>
> Curt Raymond  writes:
>
> > Shouldn't have to. Assuming the caliper is full of fluid you'd be
> > introducing a fairly small amount of grease.
> >
> > A year or two ago I used the grease gun to pop a dent out of a Coleman
> > lantern fount. I filled the fount with ATF first. I found there was a
> > little grease in the adapter I made but none in the fount itself.
> >
> > -Curt
> >
> > On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 11:02:46 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> > I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?
> >
> > Allan
> >
> > Larry Turner via Mercedes  writes:
> >
> >> Hey Curley,
> >> I had a similar problem. I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis
> >> grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole. I found it screwed in
> >> easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly
> >> walked out. I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained
> >> but it was less trouble than I thought it would be.
> >>
> >> Hydraulic action is a powerful force!
> >>
> >> Let me know how this works for you, I used it on 2 or 3 calipers.
> >>
> >> Stay Safe,
> >> LarryT
> >> 06 E350
> >>
> >> On 2/14/2020 1:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Has anyone come up with a way to free up stuck calipers so they can
> >>> be rebuilt? I have 3 of them that need to be freed up. I've tried
> >>> soaking in solvent and mechanical. I can get the pucks to turn a
> >>> little, but not to come out. They are all 124 rears.
> >>>
> >>> Vinegar soak?
> >>> coca cola soak?
> >>> sulferic acid soak?
> >>>
> >>> Anyone BTDT?
> >>>
> >>> A could throw them out, but if I can fix em, I can use em some day.
> >>>
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Home Standby Generator

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

That should be something you could retrofit to it.

RB who is replying to an old email


On 03/04/2020 8:20 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

  I wish my Harbor Freight unit did. If its cold out at all, like under 50F it 
won't start unless I empty the tank.Still, considering how little I paid for 
it...
-Curt

 On Friday, April 3, 2020, 9:12:46 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
 wrote:
  
  Air compressors generally have an unloader to discharge air pressure between the compressor output and pressure tank check valve.  This way the compressor doesn't have to start against the pressure load.





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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

Some dipsticks are uselessly tiny.  The one on my Cummins, for example,
would not work at all.  Long, skinny, and curved.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 09/04/2020 1:37 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other 
cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down 
on the ground to do that.


Thoughts?

LarryT 



Suggest you try it. On the first go round, suck oil out from the 
dipstick. Then pull the plug to see how much is left to drain out. If it 
is minimal, then that should mean it is workable. Any idea if the 
dipstick points into the deepest sump on the pan?


RB


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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Honda Goldwing, ... a new flat 4 watercooled Harley.

I thought wings were sixes?

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hmm.. thx for that..
LarryT

On 4/9/2020 2:40 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Its always possible, is it as good as using the drain plug is the 
question. I know a lot of VW guys do it. The main difference is you 
have to use a dip tube because the dipstick tubes don't always go all 
the way to the bottom of the pan.


-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 2:38:21 PM EDT, Larry Turner via Mercedes 
 wrote:



Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other
cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down on
the ground to do that.

Thoughts?

LarryT
06 Explorer
06 E350

On 3/7/2020 3:06 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:
>
>     See ARCHIVES for description of my "topsider" that I built with 
items

> I'd already owned for many years, 'cept piece of plastic hose/tube.
>
>     Yes, I tested on my 123, 124 & 126 and found that sucking the 
oil via

> dipstick tube removed more than draining. 'Have not used it on the
> 211.
>
>     Wilt
>
>     -From: "Curley McLain via
> Mercedes"
> To: "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes"
> Cc: "Curley McLain"
> Sent: Saturday March 7 2020 12:51:06PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor
>
> Depends on if you want to spend $80 up or $10. (allowing 2x
>  inflation
>  for Wilton's $5 oil extractor.)
>
>  I went in between, with a $10 fire SS Soda water extinguisher and a
>  $10
>  HF vacuum device.
>
>  For big bucks, the topsider is it.
>
>  > Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>  > March 7, 2020 at 11:28 AM
>  > Here is something I haven’t seen us discuss in a hot minute: oil
>  > extractors.
>  >
>  > Which is the best? Seem to remember that Topsiders were lauded at
>  some
>  > point in the past.
>  >
>  > Bob R
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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Its always possible, is it as good as using the drain plug is the question. I 
know a lot of VW guys do it. The main difference is you have to use a dip tube 
because the dipstick tubes don't always go all the way to the bottom of the pan.
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 2:38:21 PM EDT, Larry Turner via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other 
cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down on 
the ground to do that.

Thoughts?

LarryT
06 Explorer
06 E350

On 3/7/2020 3:06 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:
>
>     See ARCHIVES for description of my "topsider" that I built with items
> I'd already owned for many years, 'cept piece of plastic hose/tube.
>
>     Yes, I tested on my 123, 124 & 126 and found that sucking the oil via
> dipstick tube removed more than draining. 'Have not used it on the
> 211.
>
>     Wilt
>
>     -From: "Curley McLain via
> Mercedes"
> To: "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes"
> Cc: "Curley McLain"
> Sent: Saturday March 7 2020 12:51:06PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor
>
> Depends on if you want to spend $80 up or $10. (allowing 2x
>  inflation
>  for Wilton's $5 oil extractor.)
>
>  I went in between, with a $10 fire SS Soda water extinguisher and a
>  $10
>  HF vacuum device.
>
>  For big bucks, the topsider is it.
>
>  > Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>  > March 7, 2020 at 11:28 AM
>  > Here is something I haven’t seen us discuss in a hot minute: oil
>  > extractors.
>  >
>  > Which is the best? Seem to remember that Topsiders were lauded at
>  some
>  > point in the past.
>  >
>  > Bob R
>  >
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Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other 
cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down on 
the ground to do that.


Thoughts?

LarryT
06 Explorer
06 E350

On 3/7/2020 3:06 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:


See ARCHIVES for description of my "topsider" that I built with items
I'd already owned for many years, 'cept piece of plastic hose/tube.

Yes, I tested on my 123, 124 & 126 and found that sucking the oil via
dipstick tube removed more than draining. 'Have not used it on the
211.

Wilt

-From: "Curley McLain via
Mercedes"
To: "Bob Rentfro via Mercedes"
Cc: "Curley McLain"
Sent: Saturday March 7 2020 12:51:06PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

Depends on if you want to spend $80 up or $10. (allowing 2x
  inflation
  for Wilton's $5 oil extractor.)

  I went in between, with a $10 fire SS Soda water extinguisher and a
  $10
  HF vacuum device.

  For big bucks, the topsider is it.

  > Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
  > March 7, 2020 at 11:28 AM
  > Here is something I haven’t seen us discuss in a hot minute: oil
  > extractors.
  >
  > Which is the best? Seem to remember that Topsiders were lauded at
  some
  > point in the past.
  >
  > Bob R
  >

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[MBZ] 210 windshield squirters

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

$55 apiece for these things!

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Re: [MBZ] OT = On topic 124/OM602 overheating

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hello All -
Back when I had the car, I replaced the Rad when the upper nozzle 
broke.  At that time I cleaned between the rad & the condensor so that 
should still be clean.


One thing about the T'Stat - 1st one I bought was right catalog # but it 
was too small (or vice versa) so I got the right one and all was well.  
That doesn't mean it didn't fail soon after I started using it.  I also 
put a new Fan Clutch on.  But at one point, I had cooling issues and I 
replaced everything assoc w/the cooling - at least the front of engine 
components.


I also noticed the Aux fans only seemed to run when the AC was on - I 
thought that might be the way it was supposed to run. IAC, as Curley 
found, when AC  is on the Aux fans work and Temp is not a problem.


Hopefully, by now Curley has found / fixed the problem.

I hope everyone is staying healthy in these times...

LarryT
'06 E350 (which may a new the Conductor Plate)

On 3/14/2020 8:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Curley, I've got three of these cars, '87 with OM603 and two '95's with
OM606NA.  None of them need the aux fan running in the summer heat, unless
the AC is running or I'm carrying a big load or running fast on the highway
up hill and then suddenly slow down.

Just driving around town at 75 deg F, with no AC running, the car should
not need the aux fans running.

I disagree, you've got evidence that the t-stat is failed.  They can fail
right out of the box!

In your place, I would remove the front bumper and the fan shroud and clean
out the leaves and bugs between shroud and condenser, pull the radiator and
clean between radiator and condenser, spray your garden hose through both
while you have it all apart, and then pull the t-stat and check it for
function.

Here are the specs from MB:

OM601, 602.91, 603.91: begin opening @ 85 +/-2 deg C, minimum stroke 8mm @
94 deg C

If the AC refrigerant has leaked down, then only the high speed function of
the aux fans will work.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 11:38 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


because the problem is not the thermostat.  On this one, the radiator is
blocked by a shroud, except for where the 2 fans are.  I'm guessing that
is to keep bugs out of the radiator.   So without the fans running, it
runs too hot.  when the fans run it is fine.   Larry put a new
thermostat in it not that long ago.   If I had evidence of a thermostat
problem I would change it.  so far it is quite clear:  Fans running, no
overheat.  Fans not running, overheating.   With the sensor on top of
the engine plugged in, the fans never run.   THat is a problem.   When
that sensor is unplugged, the fans are intermittent.

If the R134a has leaked out, would the low pressure switch cause the
fans not to run?   Seems to me that the fans should be independent of
the a/c, but obviously they are linked at the drier.  Fans should run
when the A/c is off.



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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I mean, if you're pumping grease into the bleed fitting, don't you need
to have the hydraulic line fitting blocked also? Otherwise I'd think the
grease/fluid will take the path of least resistance and come out there
rather than pushing out the piston.

Allan

Curt Raymond  writes:

> Shouldn't have to. Assuming the caliper is full of fluid you'd be
> introducing a fairly small amount of grease.
>
> A year or two ago I used the grease gun to pop a dent out of a Coleman
> lantern fount. I filled the fount with ATF first. I found there was a
> little grease in the adapter I made but none in the fount itself.
>
> -Curt
>
> On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 11:02:46 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?
>
> Allan
>
> Larry Turner via Mercedes  writes:
>
>> Hey Curley,
>> I had a similar problem. I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis
>> grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole. I found it screwed in
>> easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly
>> walked out. I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained
>> but it was less trouble than I thought it would be.
>>
>> Hydraulic action is a powerful force!
>>
>> Let me know how this works for you, I used it on 2 or 3 calipers.
>>
>> Stay Safe,
>> LarryT
>> 06 E350
>>
>> On 2/14/2020 1:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Has anyone come up with a way to free up stuck calipers so they can
>>> be rebuilt? I have 3 of them that need to be freed up. I've tried
>>> soaking in solvent and mechanical. I can get the pucks to turn a
>>> little, but not to come out. They are all 124 rears.
>>>
>>> Vinegar soak?
>>> coca cola soak?
>>> sulferic acid soak?
>>>
>>> Anyone BTDT?
>>>
>>> A could throw them out, but if I can fix em, I can use em some day.
>>>
>

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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Hmm, I hadn't thought of that. Clamp the line? Is that going to damage the 
line?
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 2:04:07 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 > > Allan wrote: 
> > I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?

> Curt wrote:

>  Shouldn't have to. 

But how will it build any pressure if the line fitting is open and
the grease gun is connected to the bleeder screw?

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Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Amazon now offers shipping for other than their own sales? I didn't know
that.

A couple of weeks ago I was going to order something from Amazon, they
were projecting nearly 30 days for delivery because virus.

Ordered the same thing from walmart.com and had it in a few days.

I canceled Prime a while ago because they often failed to meet their
"guaranteed" free 2-day deliveries, and all I ever got was a "sorry,
it's on the way." Interesting use of the word "guarantee", I guess it
must apply to "free" and not to "2-day".

Allan


Mitch Haley via Mercedes  writes:

> I bought Agri-Mectin from an eBay vendor Sunday, guaranteed delivery by 
> Thursday, ships from Springfield IL. They used Amazon for shipping. So 
> instead of coming from their store stock in Illinois, it came from 
> Amazon's combined stocks in FT Worth.
> After meandering about in the Texas heat for a couple of days, it was in 
> Georgia this AM. Not here as "guaranteed". And internet stock has 
> disappeared, so I can't just refuse delivery and order from somebody 
> else.
>
> Fortunately it's not very heat sensitive, but I keep it for 3 years and 
> throw 90% of it away and I don't want to give up a year or two of shelf 
> life (or worse yet have it go ineffective while I'm using it and have my 
> dog get heartworm again) due to it possibly sitting in a parking lot in 
> 95 degree Texas weather.
>
> I have a call in to Agri Labs to find out how much heat the stuff can 
> withstand.
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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> > Allan wrote: 
> > I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?

> Curt wrote:

>  Shouldn't have to. 

But how will it build any pressure if the line fitting is open and
the grease gun is connected to the bleeder screw?

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Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I bought Agri-Mectin from an eBay vendor Sunday, guaranteed delivery by 
Thursday, ships from Springfield IL. They used Amazon for shipping. So 
instead of coming from their store stock in Illinois, it came from 
Amazon's combined stocks in FT Worth.
After meandering about in the Texas heat for a couple of days, it was in 
Georgia this AM. Not here as "guaranteed". And internet stock has 
disappeared, so I can't just refuse delivery and order from somebody 
else.


Fortunately it's not very heat sensitive, but I keep it for 3 years and 
throw 90% of it away and I don't want to give up a year or two of shelf 
life (or worse yet have it go ineffective while I'm using it and have my 
dog get heartworm again) due to it possibly sitting in a parking lot in 
95 degree Texas weather.


I have a call in to Agri Labs to find out how much heat the stuff can 
withstand.


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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Angie had a Kawasaki LTD 454 that was regularly mistaken for a Harley 
Sportster even by "motorcycle guys". Usually they'd realize their mistake when 
I pointed out the radiator and transverse twin, some guys still didn't get it...
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 12:30:00 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 
Back when I had my Honda Goldwing, I was tempted to put Harley logos on 
it just because most people are so clueless they wouldn't know the 
difference. I would have told anyone who asked that it was a new flat 4 
watercooled Harley. (however, I was somewhat concerned that some big 
tough Harley fanatic might not appreciate or understand my intentions so 
I never did it.)

RB


On 09/04/2020 10:56 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
> Good eye. I just assumed that was a 4MATIC badge and didn't pay any 
> attention to it.
>
> Somebody has a sense of humor, sort of like the guy who badged my 
> Cruze SS. (hey, it's got the $1495 factory S package, so it sort of 
> fits, and it's tuned so it's quicker than any stock Cruze ever made)
>
>
> SS = Sun and Sound = Sunroof and Bose audio.
>
> Mitch.
>
> On 2020-04-09 10:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> AMG diesel?
>>
>> --FT
>>
>> On 4/9/20 11:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
>>> How about a R320 instead?
>>> I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
>>> https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480


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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Shouldn't have to. Assuming the caliper is full of fluid you'd be introducing 
a fairly small amount of grease.
A year or two ago I used the grease gun to pop a dent out of a Coleman lantern 
fount. I filled the fount with ATF first. I found there was a little grease in 
the adapter I made but none in the fount itself.
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 11:02:46 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?

Allan

Larry Turner via Mercedes  writes:

> Hey Curley,
> I had a similar problem. I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis
> grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole. I found it screwed in
> easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly
> walked out. I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained
> but it was less trouble than I thought it would be.
>
> Hydraulic action is a powerful force!
>
> Let me know how this works for you, I used it on 2 or 3 calipers.
>
> Stay Safe,
> LarryT
> 06 E350
>
> On 2/14/2020 1:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>> Has anyone come up with a way to free up stuck calipers so they can
>> be rebuilt? I have 3 of them that need to be freed up. I've tried
>> soaking in solvent and mechanical. I can get the pucks to turn a
>> little, but not to come out. They are all 124 rears.
>>
>> Vinegar soak?
>> coca cola soak?
>> sulferic acid soak?
>>
>> Anyone BTDT?
>>
>> A could throw them out, but if I can fix em, I can use em some day.
>>

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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On 2020-04-09 11:29, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:

Back when I had my Honda Goldwing, I was tempted to put Harley logos
on it just because most people are so clueless they wouldn't know the
difference. I would have told anyone who asked that it was a new flat
4 watercooled Harley. (however, I was somewhat concerned that some big
tough Harley fanatic might not appreciate or understand my intentions
so I never did it.)


Where I live, if it has mufflers, it's not a Harley.

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Re: [MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Haha! Many have tried, few have succeeded.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 12:26 PM Randy Bennell  wrote:

> Well, Andrew, we all do try to keep you on the "straight and narrow".
>
> RB
>
> On 09/04/2020 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> Thanks.  You should be my life coach.
>
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:52 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> But, Andrew, all the ad was suggesting was that you look at BAT for a
>> photo to see what that model of car looked like.
>>
>>
>> On 09/04/2020 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> > Sold for $21k on BAT
>> >
>> > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Use your imagination!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> --FT
>> >>
>> >>
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Back when I had my Honda Goldwing, I was tempted to put Harley logos on 
it just because most people are so clueless they wouldn't know the 
difference. I would have told anyone who asked that it was a new flat 4 
watercooled Harley. (however, I was somewhat concerned that some big 
tough Harley fanatic might not appreciate or understand my intentions so 
I never did it.)


RB


On 09/04/2020 10:56 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Good eye. I just assumed that was a 4MATIC badge and didn't pay any 
attention to it.


Somebody has a sense of humor, sort of like the guy who badged my 
Cruze SS. (hey, it's got the $1495 factory S package, so it sort of 
fits, and it's tuned so it's quicker than any stock Cruze ever made)



SS = Sun and Sound = Sunroof and Bose audio.

Mitch.

On 2020-04-09 10:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

AMG diesel?

--FT

On 4/9/20 11:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

How about a R320 instead?
I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480



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Re: [MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Well, Andrew, we all do try to keep you on the "straight and narrow".

RB

On 09/04/2020 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Thanks.  You should be my life coach.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:52 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


But, Andrew, all the ad was suggesting was that you look at BAT for a
photo to see what that model of car looked like.


On 09/04/2020 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Sold for $21k on BAT
>
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
>
>> Use your imagination!
>>
>>
>>

https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html
>>
>> --
>> --FT
>>
>>


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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Good eye. I just assumed that was a 4MATIC badge and didn't pay any 
attention to it.


Somebody has a sense of humor, sort of like the guy who badged my Cruze 
SS. (hey, it's got the $1495 factory S package, so it sort of fits, 
and it's tuned so it's quicker than any stock Cruze ever made)



SS = Sun and Sound = Sunroof and Bose audio.

Mitch.

On 2020-04-09 10:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

AMG diesel?

--FT

On 4/9/20 11:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

How about a R320 instead?
I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480


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Re: [MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Thanks.  You should be my life coach.

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:52 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> But, Andrew, all the ad was suggesting was that you look at BAT for a
> photo to see what that model of car looked like.
>
>
> On 09/04/2020 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Sold for $21k on BAT
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Use your imagination!
> >>
> >>
> >>
> https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html
> >>
> >> --
> >> --FT
> >>
> >>
>
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Re: [MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

But, Andrew, all the ad was suggesting was that you look at BAT for a 
photo to see what that model of car looked like.



On 09/04/2020 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Sold for $21k on BAT

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Use your imagination!


https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html

--
--FT





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Re: [MBZ] crack and meth are still widely available in the Bluffton area

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Nasty!

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Extra 3 or 0 in the price
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/652521622253578
>
> 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Cabriolet 2D
> $3,900
> Vehicles 
> Listed 21 hours ago in Bluffton, SC
> 
>
>
>   About This Vehicle…
>
> Driven 181,000 miles
> Automatic transmission
> Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Beige
> Fuel type: Gasoline
> 16.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
> Fair condition 
>
>
>   Typical Features…
>
>   *
> Alloy Wheels
>   *
> 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter
>   *
> ABS (4-Wheel)
>   *
> AM/FM Stereo
>   *
>
>
>   Seller's description…
>
> Very rare 1995 E320 Cabriolet convertible. Only approximately 1700
> imported to the US over three years. Last of the “true hand built
> Mercedes”. Car was $81000 new in 1995, (have original window sticker)
> which with inflation would cost about $14 today. Interior is poor
> and was mid restoration when it was hit on the drivers front side while
> parked by waste management. No frame damage, just cosmetic. Runs and top
> works, an expensive fix. Car was insured for $15000. Would keep it
> myself but don’t have the time to work on it. Low mileage examples can
> run around $30,000. A great fixer upper project for a car that will
> surely be a timeless classic and should rise in value over time.
>
> --
> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

AMG diesel?

--FT

On 4/9/20 11:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

How about a R320 instead?
I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480


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Re: [MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Sold for $21k on BAT

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Use your imagination!
>
>
> https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html
>
> --
> --FT
>
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[MBZ] crack and meth are still widely available in the Bluffton area

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Extra 3 or 0 in the price

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/652521622253578

1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Cabriolet 2D
$3,900
Vehicles 
Listed 21 hours ago in Bluffton, SC 




 About This Vehicle…

Driven 181,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Beige
Fuel type: Gasoline
16.0 MPG city · 22.0 MPG highway · 18.0 MPG combined
Fair condition 


 Typical Features…

 *
   Alloy Wheels
 *
   6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter
 *
   ABS (4-Wheel)
 *
   AM/FM Stereo
 *


 Seller's description…

Very rare 1995 E320 Cabriolet convertible. Only approximately 1700 
imported to the US over three years. Last of the “true hand built 
Mercedes”. Car was $81000 new in 1995, (have original window sticker) 
which with inflation would cost about $14 today. Interior is poor 
and was mid restoration when it was hit on the drivers front side while 
parked by waste management. No frame damage, just cosmetic. Runs and top 
works, an expensive fix. Car was insured for $15000. Would keep it 
myself but don’t have the time to work on it. Low mileage examples can 
run around $30,000. A great fixer upper project for a car that will 
surely be a timeless classic and should rise in value over time.


--
--FT

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[MBZ] Anyone want to sell their W109 300SE L 6.3?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

1970 sticker price was $15k.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-300sel-6-3-12/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-04-08
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[MBZ] word pictures, opium dreams

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Use your imagination!

https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/okatie-mercedez-benz-e320-convertible/7105493465.html

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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Built in AL?  I thought all diesels were built *auf Deustschland.*

On Thu, Apr 9, 2020 at 11:01 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> How about a R320 instead?
> I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
> https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480
>
> This one's a little closer to Kleb.
> Needs airbag, grille, and probably a radiator or two:
> https://www.copart.com/lot/31407040
>
> Low miles and might be fixable:
> https://www.copart.com/lot/59309779
>
> What's wrong with the roof?
> https://www.copart.com/lot/51294269
>
> On 2020-04-08 12:36, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > Just like my 2007 E320 "Blutec" hail damage insurance buyback buddy
> > who’s been spamming the local CL almost daily and is still “FIRM” on
> > his price:
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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

I used to hit the hydraulic line fitting with a rubber tipped air nozzle 
after stuffing shop rags in front of the piston.

But with multi piston calipers that only gets the easiest piston out.
Sometimes I'd get the easy piston done, put it back together, put a 
clamp on it and try to blow the stuck piston out but half the time it 
would be stuck too firmly to remove with air.


Mitch

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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I assume you also need to plug the brake line fitting?

Allan

Larry Turner via Mercedes  writes:

> Hey Curley,
> I had a similar problem. I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis
> grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole. I found it screwed in
> easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly
> walked out. I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained
> but it was less trouble than I thought it would be.
>
> Hydraulic action is a powerful force!
>
> Let me know how this works for you, I used it on 2 or 3 calipers.
>
> Stay Safe,
> LarryT
> 06 E350
>
> On 2/14/2020 1:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
>> Has anyone come up with a way to free up stuck calipers so they can
>> be rebuilt? I have 3 of them that need to be freed up. I've tried
>> soaking in solvent and mechanical. I can get the pucks to turn a
>> little, but not to come out. They are all 124 rears.
>>
>> Vinegar soak?
>> coca cola soak?
>> sulferic acid soak?
>>
>> Anyone BTDT?
>>
>> A could throw them out, but if I can fix em, I can use em some day.
>>

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Re: [MBZ] Another crackhead -- My price is FIRM. It's not a must sell.

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

How about a R320 instead?
I could imagine myself dumping both my 4matics and buying this:
https://www.copart.com/lot/33950480

This one's a little closer to Kleb.
Needs airbag, grille, and probably a radiator or two:
https://www.copart.com/lot/31407040

Low miles and might be fixable:
https://www.copart.com/lot/59309779

What's wrong with the roof?
https://www.copart.com/lot/51294269

On 2020-04-08 12:36, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Just like my 2007 E320 "Blutec" hail damage insurance buyback buddy
who’s been spamming the local CL almost daily and is still “FIRM” on
his price:


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Re: [MBZ] Parasitic Draw

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Just to complicate things, some cars like the 06 E350 MB I have been 
struggling with, have an auxiliary battery - I removed the primary 
battery for 6 weeks or more and the radio stations were remembered.


When doing a parasitic draw test, should I also disconnect the Aux 
Battery?  I put a test light in series with the neg cable/post and 
pulled all fuses 1 by 1 and the light never even flickered.


Thx,
LarryT
06 E350

On 3/29/2020 9:41 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

  I'd say this is normal. The clock, for one, always draws power. As others 
have noted the computer(s) will draw some current when first connected. That 
draw will decrease as the computer powers up and gets its act together. It 
probably sits in some kind of standby mode until activated by turning the key 
on.
Your mention that it doesn't kill the battery reinforces my thought that its 
normal. It probably will kill the battery eventually but it'd probably be hard 
to tell that from the battery just going flat as it would anyway if you left it 
alone long enough...
-Curt

 On Sunday, March 29, 2020, 9:26:28 PM EDT, Jerry Herrman via Mercedes 
 wrote:
May I thicken the plot? I was so enthusiastic about this new-found
knowledge, I decided to apply it to a second car, a 91 Volvo (also)240,
because whenever I apply the negative cable to the battery post on that car
I also get a small spark. That has never resulted in a dead or weak battery,
although that car sometimes sits unused for periods of time. Sure enough,
the 12 v test light bulb went on. However, it faded out after about one
second. By repeated tests, I learned that after removing the test light, it
takes about 10 or so seconds for it to recover. If I re-connect the test
light right away, the bulb will not light up. Does this provide some clue as
to what the electricity stealing culprit might be?

  


Minor issue - I did not know that pictures could be attached to these
submissions. Is there a set of instructions to follow to submit a photo?

Jerry Herrman

1982 240D

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Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

[Larry Turner via Mercedes]

Hey Curley,
I had a similar problem.  I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis 
grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole.   I found it screwed in 
easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly 
walked out.  I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained but 
it was less trouble than I thought it would be.


Hydraulic action is a powerful force!

Let me know how this works for you, I used it on 2 or 3 calipers.

Stay Safe,
LarryT
06 E350

On 2/14/2020 1:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
Has anyone come up with a way to free up stuck calipers so they can be 
rebuilt?   I have 3 of them  that need to be freed up.    I've tried 
soaking in solvent and mechanical.  I can get the pucks to turn a 
little, but not to come out. They are all 124 rears.


Vinegar soak?
coca cola soak?
sulferic acid soak?

Anyone BTDT?

A could throw them out, but if I can fix em, I can use em some day.

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Re: [MBZ] Standard Beetle on BAT

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 This was in northern Maine. Thinking ahead is not a strong suit.
I started going on hunting trips up there with my dad when I was 13, so about 
30 years ago. The first year I went there was a house where they built a 
garage. That first year they put up the outside of the garage and put the roof 
on. On our return from camp we joked because they had already filled the garage 
but never put the siding on.
When we went up last fall we guffawed because 30 years later the garage is 
still full of crap and still has no siding...
-Curt

On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 9:00:31 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 We did that one too. Worked well.

-D

> On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:45 PM, fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
>> Curt wrote:
> 
>> When my parents got married my mother had a VW Type 3 fastback.
>> Dad said it was difficult to start in the northern Maine winter.
> 
>> I asked him why he didn't just put a block heater on it, he
>> said it never occurred to him... 
> 
> A heat lamp on the floor under the oil pan worked will on the '68
> bus.  It was mounted to a board and just sat on the garage floor.
> When the car was parked it was in place.  Not even a cord to
> remember to unplug and plug in.
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Re: [MBZ] Standard Beetle on BAT

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

We did that one too. Worked well.

-D

> On Apr 8, 2020, at 8:45 PM, fmiser via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
>> Curt wrote:
> 
>> When my parents got married my mother had a VW Type 3 fastback.
>> Dad said it was difficult to start in the northern Maine winter.
> 
>> I asked him why he didn't just put a block heater on it, he
>> said it never occurred to him... 
> 
> A heat lamp on the floor under the oil pan worked will on the '68
> bus.  It was mounted to a board and just sat on the garage floor.
> When the car was parked it was in place.  Not even a cord to
> remember to unplug and plug in.
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