[MBZ] new engine swap out 70000 on new motor, needs transmission - $1, 200

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Some type of Mercedes, no pics, no details.

https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/gallatin-1998-mercedes-benz/7656354367.html
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Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I would agree with everyone on the battery side. I retired two Troy-Bilt weed 
whackers/whatever earlier this year because I have a lawn service. I don’t miss 
them at all. And I heartily agree that the latest battery technology for tools 
like this is pretty extraordinary. I have not experienced it with string 
trimmers, but I have with leaf blowers, and it’s amazing how powerful they are.

-D


On Aug 18, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

I have found these badger 4 stroke units on eBay and Amazon that are pretty 
reasonable that come with a metal attachment for brush. Thinking about checking 
those out.

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On Aug 18, 2023, at 4:19 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:

For just cutting grass around the yard I'd say electric. I've got a Makita 18v 
and it'll trim our small yard on one 4ah battery.

For real sticks and brush a gas unit with a metal blade is a must. Prepare to 
spend real money for a good one. Mine is a Husky from the mid 90s. I think it 
was around $500 back then.
Cheap 2 stroke weed eaters will make you pull your hair and gnash your teeth. 
Not worth it.

Curt

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On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
 wrote:

Recommendations for these? Stick with gas or go electric?


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[MBZ] 2005 ML350 - 243k miles - $4,200

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Seems high for nearly a quarter-million miles and boring colors. Might be nice 
but pics are too few and too small to really tell.

https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2005-ml350/7656296851.html
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Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

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I have found these badger 4 stroke units on eBay and Amazon that are pretty reasonable that come with a metal attachment for brush. Thinking about checking those out. Sent from my iPhoneOn Aug 18, 2023, at 4:19 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:For just cutting grass around the yard I'd say electric. I've got a Makita 18v and it'll trim our small yard on one 4ah battery.For real sticks and brush a gas unit with a metal blade is a must. Prepare to spend real money for a good one. Mine is a Husky from the mid 90s. I think it was around $500 back then.Cheap 2 stroke weed eaters will make you pull your hair and gnash your teeth. Not worth it.CurtSent from Yahoo Mail on AndroidOn Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:   Recommendations for these? Stick with gas or go electric? Sent from my iPhone___http://www.okiebenz.comTo search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com  ___
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Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I've just been thinking about this also.

I have an Echo 2-stroke weed eater that I paid a decent amount for. It's been 
endlessly troublesome, I think because I don't use it enough. I think if you 
are a lawn service and using them every day they are probably fine. I spend 20 
minutes getting it running and praying it will stay running every time I use 
it. I've had similar issues with my Lawn Boy 2-stroke push mower. I've had it.

I bought an Atlas (Harbor Freight) electric push mower in the spring, and been 
happy with it. I use it for mowing small areas that the riding mower doesn't 
reach.

Last week I bought an Atlas 18" chain saw (uses the same battery) and it made 
quick work of about 4 dead trees I've been meaning to cut. Not huge trees, but 
not saplings either. Probably about 4-6" diameter. Cut them like butter.

I'm convinced that with the latest generation of batteries, it finally is 
making sense for the homeowner to switch. I'm planning to buy the Atlas weed 
wacker next. It's nice that they all use the same battery. So far I only have 
one battery and it's been enough.

Note that I don't necessarily think this is good advice for commercial use, or 
very frequent use. Ultimately I think gas engines have more power and of course 
will run all day, and the build quality of pro-grade equipment is definitely 
higher than what you get at Harbor Freight.

But for me, who uses these a handful of times a year, it seems to make sense.

Allan


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> Recommendations for these? Stick with gas or go electric? 
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Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

For just cutting grass around the yard I'd say electric. I've got a Makita 18v 
and it'll trim our small yard on one 4ah battery.
For real sticks and brush a gas unit with a metal blade is a must. Prepare to 
spend real money for a good one. Mine is a Husky from the mid 90s. I think it 
was around $500 back then.Cheap 2 stroke weed eaters will make you pull your 
hair and gnash your teeth. Not worth it.
Curt
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  On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via 
Mercedes wrote:   
Recommendations for these? Stick with gas or go electric? 


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[MBZ] Weed eater

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Recommendations for these? Stick with gas or go electric? 


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Re: [MBZ] Now it's the AC fan

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On Fri, Aug 18, 2023, at 14:34, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:36:46 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
>> Ordered the controller from NAPA, got a 20% discount code, will report
>> how it goes.
>
> When I saw the link to NAPA, I was wondering if you would get the 20%
> discount their email to me yesterday mentioned.
>
> I wish you success in getting things working.

Hope so. I've had a wave of minor but annoying problems with cars this summer, 
I'm a little tired of a new problem every other week.

Meanwhile I added about 12oz of R134a to the Volvo XC90 and it's cooling well 
again.




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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:28:14 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
> If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
> rattlesnakes...

In another, longer reply to this, at the end of the quote from

https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/aircrafts/boeing-pt-17-stearman/

it says,

Its rugged, forgiving nature made it an excellent primary
trainer, providing a relatively safe introduction for pilot
trainees into military flight,

which seems in conflict with what you wrote above, Grant.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Now it's the AC fan

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On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:36:46 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Ordered the controller from NAPA, got a 20% discount code, will report
> how it goes.

When I saw the link to NAPA, I was wondering if you would get the 20%
discount their email to me yesterday mentioned.

I wish you success in getting things working.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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I transitioned from Cessnas with yokes (left hand) to a stick (right hand)
Citabria with no issues - it felt very natural.

On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 11:52 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I maybe held the stick for a few minutes, at best. I had never flown a
> “stick”, only aircraft with yokes, so it was an interesting experience.
>


-- 
OK Don

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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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Nowadays you are supposed to get a "tailwheel endorsement". I think I'm
grandfathered in since I've been flying them long before the
endorsement started.

On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 1:09 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Grant, is there a type rating for aircraft like this?
> Answer: No however, if you fly one,, or own one and fly it.. the
> insurance company will require you to get a course of instruction in how to
> fly a high performance tail wheel aircraft, and a requisite number of
> flight hours, with instruction and solo before selling you insurance..
> typically.
> Then, it is a pure case of "Come to the airport and bring money"...
> Aviation is a harsh mistress.
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 9:52 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I maybe held the stick for a few minutes, at best. I had never flown a
> > “stick”, only aircraft with yokes, so it was an interesting experience.
> My
> > co-worker had flown planes like the Stearman for some years, so he was
> > quite competent. Side note - I got to ride in another Stearman with him
> > when we were in San Diego on business. He had some Stearman friends that
> we
> > visited, and they were gracious enough to let him take one of theirs up.
> It
> > was the best of all my rides in an open-cockpit aircraft, as pretty much
> > any time of the year in WI when you’re at altitude it’s pretty darned
> cold.
> >
> > Grant, is there a type rating for aircraft like this?
> >
> > -D
> >
> > > On Aug 18, 2023, at 11:28 AM, G Mann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
> > > If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
> > > rattlesnakes...
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> It has an automatic transmission. How unusual is that?
> > >>
> > >> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Stearman.
> > >>>
> > >>> Guy I worked with at Kohler had one, restored it from the ground up.
> It
> > >>> was the more typical yellow and blue livery that was used for
> military
> > >>> trainers, as I recall. He flew it all over the place. I got to go up
> in
> > >> it
> > >>> several times. Not my cup of tea as far as flying, but a great
> > >> experience.
> > >>>
> > >>> -D
> > >>>
> >  On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > >>> wrote:
> > 
> >  That needs the hated Fakebook account to see. What is it?
> > 
> >  On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> >  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
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> > >
> > >
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> > 
> >  "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing
> > >> you
> >  are wearing."
> > 
> >  "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.”
> > >>> Werner
> >  Von Braun
> > 
> >  "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing
> it.
> >  In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not
> be
> >  doing it."
> >    -- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and
> Engineering
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> >  2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Now it's the AC fan

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

After a moment's thought, I don't think testing the blower voltage at the final 
stage is necessary, since I already verified the blower works. If it were 
getting adequate power, it would be blowing.

I checked the voltages on the 4-pin connector, they all look as expected. So 
with inputs good and no output, I'm diagnosing the "final stage" controller as 
the problem.

Ordered the controller from NAPA, got a 20% discount code, will report how it 
goes.

Allan



On Fri, Aug 18, 2023, at 13:02, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> I removed the covers under the dash and tested the blower motor by 
> applying 12V to the leads. It works.
>
> I don't have the connectors handy to make up test leads for the "final 
> stage" controller as illustrated here:
>
> https://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing/images_large/pic09.jpg
>
> Wondering if it's fairly safe to assume that this is my problem, since 
> the blower motor works, and the control panel behaves normally?
>
> NAPA carries them, https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHBR469
>
> As does RockAuto, 
> https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2062614&cc=1426429&pt=6557&jsn=884
>
> NAPA costs more but would be an easier return if it turns out that's 
> not the problem.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 19:11, Allan Streib wrote:
>> Fuse #77 on the passenger floorboard "pre-fuse" block is good, as I 
>> expected. It did look a little oxidized so I cleaned it up, but that 
>> didn't change anything, still no blower.
>>
>> Found a post at Pelican Parts about checking various things, will dig 
>> into it a bit more tomorrow, it's starting to get dark and I hate 
>> working in dim light, and I'm hungry.
>>
>> https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing.htm
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 15:18, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>> So the "blower motor" fuse is listed as #77 (a 40A fuse) in the "Front 
>>> Pre-Fuse Box"
>>>
>>> I would think that with a 40A rating and being called a "pre-fuse," if 
>>> that fuse were blown that more than just the blower would be out. All 
>>> the climate control display and buttons appear to be working normally, 
>>> just no fan. No noise or other indication that the fan motor was going 
>>> out prior to this.
>>>
>>> Again, this all happened while the boy had the car. He went back to 
>>> school yesterday. I asked him when the blower had stopped working, he 
>>> said he didn't know.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 16:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
 https://fuse-box.info/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-e-class-w211-2003-2009-fuses-and-relay

 Hit a junkyard for parts. A new blower motor and fan aren’t too much 
 new. I replaced one in my 05E320 wagon. Not too hard but you’ll get 
 your car yoga exercise. 


 --FT
 Sent from iFōn

> On Aug 17, 2023, at 2:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Not encouraging that FCP Euro shows the blower motor resistor, blower 
> motor relay, and blower motor control module all as Discontinued and NLA 
> (though from the photos, these all appear to be different names for the 
> same part).
> 
> MB Parts Source lists the "HVAC Blower Motor Control Module - 
> Mercedes-Benz (230-821-64-51)" for $276.
> 
> Hoping it's just a fuse. The control panel is behaving normally, just no 
> air blowing.
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 13:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> Fan not working in the 2004 E500 today. Fortunately the weather is 
>> pretty nice but going to be hot this weekend.
>> 
>> Anyone know where the fuse is for this? Some sources say it's under the 
>> passenger side floor mat but others say different things for different 
>> years.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Grant, is there a type rating for aircraft like this?
Answer: No however, if you fly one,, or own one and fly it.. the
insurance company will require you to get a course of instruction in how to
fly a high performance tail wheel aircraft, and a requisite number of
flight hours, with instruction and solo before selling you insurance..
typically.
Then, it is a pure case of "Come to the airport and bring money"...
Aviation is a harsh mistress.


On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 9:52 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I maybe held the stick for a few minutes, at best. I had never flown a
> “stick”, only aircraft with yokes, so it was an interesting experience. My
> co-worker had flown planes like the Stearman for some years, so he was
> quite competent. Side note - I got to ride in another Stearman with him
> when we were in San Diego on business. He had some Stearman friends that we
> visited, and they were gracious enough to let him take one of theirs up. It
> was the best of all my rides in an open-cockpit aircraft, as pretty much
> any time of the year in WI when you’re at altitude it’s pretty darned cold.
>
> Grant, is there a type rating for aircraft like this?
>
> -D
>
> > On Aug 18, 2023, at 11:28 AM, G Mann via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
> > If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
> > rattlesnakes...
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> It has an automatic transmission. How unusual is that?
> >>
> >> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Stearman.
> >>>
> >>> Guy I worked with at Kohler had one, restored it from the ground up. It
> >>> was the more typical yellow and blue livery that was used for military
> >>> trainers, as I recall. He flew it all over the place. I got to go up in
> >> it
> >>> several times. Not my cup of tea as far as flying, but a great
> >> experience.
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
>  On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> >>> wrote:
> 
>  That needs the hated Fakebook account to see. What is it?
> 
>  On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> >>>
> >>
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> >
> >
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> 
>  "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing
> >> you
>  are wearing."
> 
>  "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.”
> >>> Werner
>  Von Braun
> 
>  "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
>  In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
>  doing it."
>    -- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
>  2013 F150, 18 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Now it's the AC fan

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I removed the covers under the dash and tested the blower motor by applying 12V 
to the leads. It works.

I don't have the connectors handy to make up test leads for the "final stage" 
controller as illustrated here:

https://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing/images_large/pic09.jpg

Wondering if it's fairly safe to assume that this is my problem, since the 
blower motor works, and the control panel behaves normally?

NAPA carries them, https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHBR469

As does RockAuto, 
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2062614&cc=1426429&pt=6557&jsn=884

NAPA costs more but would be an easier return if it turns out that's not the 
problem.



On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 19:11, Allan Streib wrote:
> Fuse #77 on the passenger floorboard "pre-fuse" block is good, as I 
> expected. It did look a little oxidized so I cleaned it up, but that 
> didn't change anything, still no blower.
>
> Found a post at Pelican Parts about checking various things, will dig 
> into it a bit more tomorrow, it's starting to get dark and I hate 
> working in dim light, and I'm hungry.
>
> https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-W211/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing/103-ELEC-Blower_Motor_Testing.htm
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 15:18, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> So the "blower motor" fuse is listed as #77 (a 40A fuse) in the "Front 
>> Pre-Fuse Box"
>>
>> I would think that with a 40A rating and being called a "pre-fuse," if 
>> that fuse were blown that more than just the blower would be out. All 
>> the climate control display and buttons appear to be working normally, 
>> just no fan. No noise or other indication that the fan motor was going 
>> out prior to this.
>>
>> Again, this all happened while the boy had the car. He went back to 
>> school yesterday. I asked him when the blower had stopped working, he 
>> said he didn't know.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 16:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
>>> https://fuse-box.info/mercedes-benz/mercedes-benz-e-class-w211-2003-2009-fuses-and-relay
>>>
>>> Hit a junkyard for parts. A new blower motor and fan aren’t too much 
>>> new. I replaced one in my 05E320 wagon. Not too hard but you’ll get 
>>> your car yoga exercise. 
>>>
>>>
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iFōn
>>>
 On Aug 17, 2023, at 2:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Not encouraging that FCP Euro shows the blower motor resistor, blower 
 motor relay, and blower motor control module all as Discontinued and NLA 
 (though from the photos, these all appear to be different names for the 
 same part).
 
 MB Parts Source lists the "HVAC Blower Motor Control Module - 
 Mercedes-Benz (230-821-64-51)" for $276.
 
 Hoping it's just a fuse. The control panel is behaving normally, just no 
 air blowing.
 
 
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, at 13:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> Fan not working in the 2004 E500 today. Fortunately the weather is 
> pretty nice but going to be hot this weekend.
> 
> Anyone know where the fuse is for this? Some sources say it's under the 
> passenger side floor mat but others say different things for different 
> years.
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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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On Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:28:14 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
> If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
> rattlesnakes...

I looked it up and found it's called the Boeing PT17 Stearman.

On the website
https://www.americanheritagemuseum.org/aircrafts/boeing-pt-17-stearman/
it says,

Defined as one of the most recognizable WWII trainers ever built,
the PT-17 Stearman "Kaydet" flies on into the 21st Century.

The PT-17 traces its roots to the Stearman Model 70, built as a
private venture to meet a 1934 U.S. Army Air Corps request for a
new trainer to replace its aging primary trainer fleet.
Re-engined with a Wright J-5 Whirlwind, the design was first
ordered by the U.S. Navy in 1935 as the NS-1. Using a Lycoming
R-680-5 radial engine and known as the Model 75, the Air Corps
ordered the type into production as the PT-13 in 1936. With a
variety of engines and designations, the Model 75 went on to
become one of the most widely produced and used primary trainers
in U.S. military service.

The Model 75 biplane featured a fabric-covered, welded steel tube
fuselage and spruce wing construction, and enjoyed a reputation
as a simple, cost effective design. Student pilots occupied the
front cockpit, while the instructor sat in a rear cockpit with
identical controls. Its rugged, forgiving nature made it an
excellent primary trainer, providing a relatively safe
introduction for pilot trainees into military flight.

Wingspan32 feet, 2 inches
Length  24 feet, 9 inches
Empty Weight2,635 pounds
Powerplant  1 220 hp Continental R-670-5 radial engine
Crew2
Max Speed   135 mph
ServiceCeiling  13,200 feet
Range   505 miles

I presume the power plant listing is "One 220 hp ..."


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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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I maybe held the stick for a few minutes, at best. I had never flown a “stick”, 
only aircraft with yokes, so it was an interesting experience. My co-worker had 
flown planes like the Stearman for some years, so he was quite competent. Side 
note - I got to ride in another Stearman with him when we were in San Diego on 
business. He had some Stearman friends that we visited, and they were gracious 
enough to let him take one of theirs up. It was the best of all my rides in an 
open-cockpit aircraft, as pretty much any time of the year in WI when you’re at 
altitude it’s pretty darned cold.

Grant, is there a type rating for aircraft like this?

-D

> On Aug 18, 2023, at 11:28 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
> If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
> rattlesnakes...
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> It has an automatic transmission. How unusual is that?
>> 
>> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Stearman.
>>> 
>>> Guy I worked with at Kohler had one, restored it from the ground up. It
>>> was the more typical yellow and blue livery that was used for military
>>> trainers, as I recall. He flew it all over the place. I got to go up in
>> it
>>> several times. Not my cup of tea as far as flying, but a great
>> experience.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
>>> wrote:
 
 That needs the hated Fakebook account to see. What is it?
 
 On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> 
>>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/784850683322073/?mibextid=6ojiHh
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Re: [MBZ] Does Ok Don or somebody need a Boeing?

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Stearman a real "Mans Airplane"... you fly it... or it flys you...
If you don't pay attention, it's like having a pocket full of angry
rattlesnakes...


On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> It has an automatic transmission. How unusual is that?
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2023, 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Stearman.
> >
> > Guy I worked with at Kohler had one, restored it from the ground up. It
> > was the more typical yellow and blue livery that was used for military
> > trainers, as I recall. He flew it all over the place. I got to go up in
> it
> > several times. Not my cup of tea as far as flying, but a great
> experience.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > > On Aug 17, 2023, at 7:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > That needs the hated Fakebook account to see. What is it?
> > >
> > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 6:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >>
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> you
> > > are wearing."
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> > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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> > Werner
> > > Von Braun
> > >
> > > "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
> > > In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
> > > doing it."
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Hot out!

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Attaboy!!

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> On Aug 17, 2023, at 2:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> A couple weeks ago I bought a Haier HPN10XCM roll-around 10,000 BTU air 
> conditioner at a yard sale, for $25. (This was approximately a $4–500 unit 
> when it was new.) It was claimed to be working, but noisy. (I had intended it 
> for my son's room, which gets very hot due to the afternoon sun and the fact 
> that his computer, a MacPro 2,1 running Windows 10, can't go to sleep and 
> wake up again, so it's usually always on—24×7. However, he showed absolutely 
> no interest in using it to tame the heat in his room.)
> Yesterday it was very hot, the third or fourth 100+ degree day in a row, so I 
> fired it up in the living room where the swamp cooler just can't reach 
> effectively. Yes, it's noisy indeed! But it cooled well. Very smoky (stale) 
> smelling, though, it could use a thorough cleaning.
> 
> I opened it up. The plastic squirrel-cage blower on the condensor was 
> severely out of balance, and had numerous blades that had broken loose from 
> the free end's ring. It wobbled fiercely, enough to have developed a crack in 
> the housing where the fan motor attached, exacerbating the noise and 
> vibration problem. I used Shoe Goo to glue back 20+ fan blades to the ring, 
> and to pot over the housing cracks. I also noticed that the fan always 
> settled at the same point when spun by hand, rocking backwards if necessary, 
> so the static balance was clearly off. I deposited Shoe Goo in layers on the 
> light side of the fan's free-end ring, until the fan, when spun, would stop 
> and stay stopped at random positions, indicating that the static balance was 
> now pretty close to optimal. Once it had dried some I fired it up again, 
> briefly, and noted that the noise and vibration were much reduced. Success? 
> I'm going to let it cure thoroughly overnight.
> 
> The condenser was also heavily coated with dust bunnies and pet hair, which I 
> removed. I straightened some bent fins on the evaporator.
> 
> After the glue had all dried thoroughly I ran the unit.  Much quieter!  So 
> far it's holding the (now-sequestered) living room at 71 degrees.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice, But Optimistic

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I’m sure they are fun but the build quality is junk. 

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> On Aug 18, 2023, at 6:56 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Never driven one, have you? They are wicked awesome to drive.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Aug 18, 2023, at 7:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Those things are horrible piles of crap 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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 On Aug 18, 2023, at 6:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Not bad for a CLK500, but the miles are a bit much for the price, methinks.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [01616_fVgPA3AjyLT_0CI0lq_600x450.jpg]
>>> 2005 Mercedes-Benz - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice, But Optimistic

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Never driven one, have you? They are wicked awesome to drive.

-D

> On Aug 18, 2023, at 7:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> Those things are horrible piles of crap 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug 18, 2023, at 6:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Not bad for a CLK500, but the miles are a bit much for the price, methinks.
>> 
>> 
>> [01616_fVgPA3AjyLT_0CI0lq_600x450.jpg]
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Re: [MBZ] Nice, But Optimistic

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Those things are horrible piles of crap 

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> On Aug 18, 2023, at 6:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Not bad for a CLK500, but the miles are a bit much for the price, methinks.
> 
> 
> [01616_fVgPA3AjyLT_0CI0lq_600x450.jpg]
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[MBZ] Nice, But Optimistic

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Not bad for a CLK500, but the miles are a bit much for the price, methinks.


[01616_fVgPA3AjyLT_0CI0lq_600x450.jpg]
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