[MBZ] I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix
https://www.overdriveonline.com/truck-stops/article/15680392/i15-paveathon-i17-closure-in-the-offing-ta-plans-electric-truck-charging-station I-17 closure planned for this weekend in north Phoenix A stretch of southbound Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend (July 26-29) in north Phoenix for ongoing pavement improvement work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra time, consider traveling during non-peak morning or nighttime hours, and stay on the designated detour route with SB I-17 closed between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Traffic will detour on WB Loop 303 to SB Lake Pleasant Parkway and use EB Happy Valley Road to return to I-17. Crews are continuing a much-needed project to improve the ride on six miles of I-17 between Happy Valley Road and State Route 74. Additional I-17 closures or lane restrictions will be needed as the work proceeds. ADOT encourages drivers to sign up for project traffic alerts at https://www.azdot.gov/i-17HappyValleySR74 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:21:18 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > IIRC '89 would already have the Terminator broccoli injection system. > While not super efficient it was pretty reliable... Curt "Terminator broccoli injection system"?! What in the world is that? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT
On Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:11:05 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > But, if I had a 1989 Chevy, would I just throw a junkyard 350 in it, or > would I computerize it and upgrade to an LS something with a modern > transmission? > I'm thinking that even at 60% of the MPG the 350 is the economical > choice. With its 4.3 l V-6, it got about 15 mpg. What kind of fuel mileage would a 350 get? Is it a situation like the two Willys Utility wagons I owned in Colorado, where the one with the Ford 302 V-8 got much better mileage and had more power than the one with the Hurrican in-line 6? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:52:35 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for. > I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace and > called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits. > Same goes for Alpines. If not for the Tigers, Alpines would probably > sell like MGBs. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-ac-ace-2/ High BidUSD $260,000 (Reserve Not Met) > And Craig, nobody puts a SBC in anything anymore. > The phrase of the century is "LS Swap It" > http://jaguarspecialties.com/XJ6C-P1.asp Oh. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] SBCs
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:37:16 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Ohh Yee who are not faint of wallet, gaze herein for a crate chevy > engine. > https://www.amazon.com/s?k=crate+engines&adgrpid=1345802796424606&hvadid=84112913867128&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=78237&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=p&hvtargid=kwd-84113019181258%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=5706_13190836&msclkid=3788369bf2371ca1b80a503a83ba133a&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_3815tt9jw5_p Well, Amazon is not the place I would think of for a chevy crate engine. I did a web search and found a lot of places listing various types of engines from about $2200 to the top of the stratosphere, as mentioned above. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:17:11 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Good point, Mitch. It’s probably been that way for the last couple of > decades, I’m thinking. I’ve heard the term “LS swap” a lot of times in > the past, but since this is not something I would ever do, being a > purist, I’ve never paid that much attention to it. Well, I'm looking for something to put in my '89 Chevy van, which did come with V-8s from the factory. Craig > > On Jul 24, 2024, at 2:52 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Holy cow, look at what a lowly Ace sells for. > > I'm thinking that if Carrol Shelby never stuck a Ford V8 in an Ace > > and called it a Cobra, these things would not go for six digits. Same > > goes for Alpines. If not for the Tigers, Alpines would probably sell > > like MGBs. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-ac-ace-2/ > > > > And Craig, nobody puts a SBC in anything anymore. > > The phrase of the century is "LS Swap It" > > http://jaguarspecialties.com/XJ6C-P1.asp ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] SBCs
On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:24:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are common in these cars. > You could easily get twice the power and torque out of a SBC. Where does one get a small block chevy engine? How much should one expect to pay? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Deal of the day: Ingersoll Rand 231C Impact Wrench $99.99
On Tue, 23 Jul 2024 13:41:12 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > The mini 3/8" might not qualify for deal of the day, but it is a deal. > > https://www.jbtools.com/mighty-seven-nc-3612q-3-8-in-drive-quiet-mini-aluminum-impact-wrench/ $79.99 with $6.95 shipping. Max Torque: 350 ft lb 85dBa noise level Lightweight at 3.3 lbs Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice Heckflosse on BAT
On Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:09 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Why did everybody and their cousin own beige back then? Three out of > four of my 60s benzes were beige, because that was what I could > afford... We had a 1964 190Dc which was a dark shade of red (maroon?), which faded horribly. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Undercover - A car cover
On Sat, 13 Jul 2024 15:14:31 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 15:07, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > Coastal areas are also problematic. > > Yes, when we vacation near the beach I always find a layer of salt on > the cars in the morning, or maybe it's salt and sand but it tastes > salty. After spending a year in Panama City, Florida (at Tyndall AFB), I noticed my '72 220D/8 had rust around the mounting holes for the trim and other areas -- not due to driving on salted roads in winter. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:00:40 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > I had them in a number of cars over the years, and even installed a set > in my 1962 300SE as it didn’t come with any. The weldnuts were in the > pan but had covers or plugs. I bought a complete set of belts and I > think it took about 30 minutes to install them. > > A good part of the motivation was due to my youngest son, who, after > being given his first ride in the car, runs inside to tell his Mom, > “Mom, Dad’s new car is so old it doesn’t have seat belts!!” > > Oops. Thanks for the chuckle. I recall my father putting seat belts in a new car he bought in 1960, but it was a Ford Falcon, not a 300SE. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:14:04 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Looks like it’s got the old “Kangol” seat belts. I liked the way the Kangol seat belts in my '72 220D/8 worked. I suppose it was some safety-related thing which made them quit, but I would argue, though, the Kangol belts were much easier and quicker to buckle and unbuckle. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT That Sound
On Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:06:15 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > https://youtu.be/-PL8-_G8JVc?si=4_iFOFCTU3pKnYJB @nonyanks2510 4 days ago That sound alone would always put a smile on anyones face, when Nascar raced REAL cars ! @wegottafishdude 4 days ago Now that’s what a NASCAR car is supposed to sound like ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not sure what this is but interesting grapics
On Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:27:50 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Is it a cow or a dalmation? > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2018-mercedes-3500/7762941373.html Dalmatian. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Geez
On Wed, 3 Jul 2024 23:41:50 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Agreed. The off-white Bakelite steering wheel that was on the > W110/111/112 models was a thing of beauty. I don’t recall the same on > the W114/115, but there could very well have been the same on early > models, I guess? I am pretty sure my 250C had a Bakelite wheel (1970) > but it was black. Did not the W114/115 start in 1968? Our 1972 220D/8 W115 had a black steering wheel. Our 1964 190Dc Finny had a white (and cracked) steering wheel. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Rusty
On Mon, 1 Jul 2024 21:23:30 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Rusty just sent me a friend request on FB. > Where ever he is must have good wifi. Uh, yeah. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice looking e350 wagon - $7,000
On Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:06:05 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I sometimes wonder why wagons/estates are not more popular here. It's > > all SUVs and crossovers. > > Fads and fashion. I have no use for SUV's, I never have. (A suburban, > the original, is a UV, no S about it. Your basic enclosed pickup > truck. If you need it, you need it bad. I don't, but it should > exist.) I'd take a wagon any day. Smaller, lighter, better handling, > faster, cheaper. Probably holds more than the usual SUV, too. I have a 1989 Chevrolet G20 Beauville 3/4-ton, full-sized van. I can haul 4 or 5 4x8' sheets of plywood and many 2x4x8'. I have hauled a 24' extension ladder and a 2x12x12'. Unfortunately it has a blown head gasket ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High $$ 220SE
On Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:31:14 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > >> https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-1962-mercedes-220-se-w111/7760813745.html > > I should engage the seller and find out how long and where he got it > from because it looks exactly like the one my neighbor around the > corner had stashed in his garage. Did Mercedes have 6-digit odometers in 1962? Is license plate information public knowledge in Arizona? Can you look up 8BA 72L? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Step Aside, Caravan. Get Thee Hence, Astro Van. See Ya, Sienna.
On Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:58:56 + Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > For the uber fancy soccer mom. > > https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/atlanta-2020-mercedes-metris-maybach/7760485234.html Speak about over the top! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The MB Market auction listing Link
On Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:58:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Correction - condenser. No condenser included. Not sure how easy it > would be to source one of those. Glad you corrected that. When I saw the evaporator assembly, I groaned, knowing how much work that would be to install! Yes, sourcing the condenser would be hard. In addition, The kit is located in Beirut, Lebanon and worldwide shipping is offered by the seller. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] This is Sort of Cool
On Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:45:49 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > I do have some G scale Old West cars and loco (blown gears, not worth > fixing) awaiting his artistic touch, This will have to wait until I get > my amputated foot situation under control and out of rehab centers... :) As Bob Rentfro said, "Wait ….'amputated foot situation' …. that is a life changing occurrence. Are you doing well?" It is indeed a life-changing occurrence! How are you doing? Is there anything we can do to help? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:43:39 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Supposedly the hackers have demanded millions of dollars to release > their data. Somebody really screwed up and heads will roll. And even if they pay the demand, there is no guarantee their data will be recovered ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack
On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:12:49 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:58:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing > > I have had dealings with the dealer, but not recently and don't > expect to in the near future. More lines came in the email today: Remaining Vigilant of Impersonation Scams To all Inland customers, We've recently been made aware of bad actors trying to exploit the current situation with CDK. For example, our dealerships have received calls from individuals pretending to be from CDK and seeking system access. We want to remind you of the importance of verifying any changes or requests for information related to our business. If you receive any unusual communication or change request from us, please confirm its validity directly with your usual Inland AR Representative or Sales Representative through our existing communication channels. For more information on how to protect yourself from phishing scams, please refer to this Microsoft article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-yourself-from-phishing-0c7ea947-ba98-3bd9-7184-430e1f860a44 Sincerely, The Inland Team -- CDK Outage Recap This week, we experienced a temporary disruption in our services due to a cybersecurity incident affecting our primary business system, CDK. This incident has impacted CDK’s customers across North America. Despite this disruption, we remain _fully operational_ and have implemented our business continuity response plans to ensure your needs are met. Please note that it may take a bit longer to complete each transaction during this period. There is currently no estimated time for resolution, but rest assured, the continuity of our service remains our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we will continue to keep you informed of any updates. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing
On Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:58:43 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Well it has been discussed many times. Couldn’t tell you specifics > beyond people seem to pay way beyond reasonable prices for cars there. > It seems like a crack fueled bidding frenzy. I recall a comment referring to Pierre Hedary saying vehicles there looked nice but have a lot of deferred maintenance. The 300SD I bought there certainly fits that description and deceptive advertising with 121 pictures, but none of the rear axle and the half-shafts with split boots. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] BAT Bashing
I thought someone recently relayed comments critical about vehicles posted on Bring A Trailer, but I cannot find the email, even with searching in the archives. Am I remembering correctly? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack
On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:58:31 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Reading between the lines that doesn’t sound too convincing I have had dealings with the dealer, but not recently and don't expect to in the near future. Craig > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 20, 2024, at 7:38 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing > >> dealers in the area. It’s a big deal for sure but these dealers can > >> do a car deal the old fashioned way. Problem is many of the sales > >> people and managers now days have no idea how to do it with all the > >> software they are used to using. > > > > I just got an email from my local Kenworth dealer: > > > >Notice Regarding CDK Cybersecurity Incident > > > >To all Inland customers, > > > >We would like to inform you of a temporary disruption in our > >services due to a cybersecurity incident affecting our primary > >business system—CDK. This incident has impacted CDK’s dealer > >customers, both car and truck, across North America. > > > >We remain fully operational and have implemented our business > >continuity response plans for incidents like this. These plans > >ensure your needs are met, but it may take a little extra time to > >complete each transaction. > > > >There is currently no ETA for a resolution, but we want to assure > >you that the continuity of our service remains our top priority. > > > >We thank you for your understanding and patience, and we will > >keep you informed of updates as they become available. > > > >Sincerely, > > > >The Inland Team > > > > > > Craig > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > Craig -- Present: '80 300SD 190 kmi '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville 230 kmi (the Big Red Van, BRV) '00 Kenworth W900 Helmut 943 kmi Past: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi '90 E300D/2.5 Turbo 265 kmi RIP '07 Peterbilt 386 Bruno 885 kmi '95 E320 Sebastian 135 kmi RIP '94 E420 Oskar 127 kmi RIP '82 240D/3.0 Bluebell 286 kmi '87 Dodge Grand Caravan RIP '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '61 Willys Utility Wagon '59 Willys Utility Wagon '67 Volkswagen Fastback '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi '69 Lotus Europa '64 Alfa Romeo Turrisimo Internationale '59 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder Veloce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack
On Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:15:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Heck this was even a news story on the local news, interviewing dealers > in the area. It’s a big deal for sure but these dealers can do a car > deal the old fashioned way. Problem is many of the sales people and > managers now days have no idea how to do it with all the software they > are used to using. I just got an email from my local Kenworth dealer: Notice Regarding CDK Cybersecurity Incident To all Inland customers, We would like to inform you of a temporary disruption in our services due to a cybersecurity incident affecting our primary business system—CDK. This incident has impacted CDK’s dealer customers, both car and truck, across North America. We remain fully operational and have implemented our business continuity response plans for incidents like this. These plans ensure your needs are met, but it may take a little extra time to complete each transaction. There is currently no ETA for a resolution, but we want to assure you that the continuity of our service remains our top priority. We thank you for your understanding and patience, and we will keep you informed of updates as they become available. Sincerely, The Inland Team Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge
On Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:50:11 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint > around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Congratulations! I was going to suggest using a hose clamp to compress the ring to get things started and then taking it off to mate things further, but you got it done without that! > I have to replace a LCA on the right, the ball joint was completely > shot and rattling. Yes, that says you do need to replace it. How did it get so bad? Lack of lubrication? > Progress! Press on! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:03:06 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Yeah, the v4 engines were a big upgrade because they were 4 stroke... > > -Curt So, why in the world did the current seller take out the V4 engine and put the 3-inline engine back in ??? Craig > On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:57:53 + (UTC) Curt Raymond > wrote: > > > 2 stroke engine, no oil injection, premix. > > > > If you were coming down a hill in gear the engine would be above idle > > but would only be getting an idle level of oil fed to it. No crankcase > > oil... > > OH! I had not thought of that. > > No wonder they had a "coast at low throttle" option! > > Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:57:53 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > 2 stroke engine, no oil injection, premix. > > If you were coming down a hill in gear the engine would be above idle > but would only be getting an idle level of oil fed to it. No crankcase > oil... OH! I had not thought of that. No wonder they had a "coast at low throttle" option! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?
On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:13:13 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > ... but engine braking down a mountain with little to no fuel would > result in damage from oil starvation. That's weird. How would feeding it more throttle cause the oil to circulate more? Did they want you to coast down the mountain using only wheel brakes to keep your speed low? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I filled up the CL600 at Costco today
On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:34:42 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > It wasn’t fun going up on Friday, either. A high COG vehicle like an ML > being loaded and with winds blowing hard and high ambient temps made it > pretty darned exciting, especially in the turns. It was not > pleasurable, and my hands hurt from gripping the wheel after a while. > Thank goodness once you get up on the Mogollon Rim things flatten out > and give you a respite. In going from Phoenix to Los Alamos, I took I-17 one time and decided I did not want to do it again. The rest of the times we went through Payson and Heber-Overgaard. Unfortunately, you don't have that option when you are going to Flagstaff. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 23:12:50 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I have adult diplopia/strabismus - aka double vision ... I have Rxs > for lenses to correct the diplopia. I will try Costco. IIRC, Costco does not do prism (wedge) corrections. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)
On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 02:39:20 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Is “monovision” like when they do LASIK and one eye does close and the > other dies distance? Yes, one eye does close, one eye does distance. > That always seemed weird to me. It seems weird to me, too. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses (Costco content)
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:52:24 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Everybody I know says they wished they'd had their cataracts removed > years earlier than they did. Shirley had cataract surgery on both eyes. Her experience was no doubt complicated by her long-term Type 1 diabetes and by an irritated and uncooperative retinologist for her second eye. After the cataract surgery, the back sides of her lens capsules clouded and caused her to be unable to see well. She ended up having laser surgery where they made X cuts in the back sides of the lens capsules, which caused the points of the cut portions to curl back out of the way so she could see again. All that considered, the cataract surgery was helpful for her. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] A Mini Q
On Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:32:27 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Long enough when you consider the outside temperature was around 105F > atthe time. Ooo! It got up to 97.3F here yesterday, but only to 82.9F with some rain today. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Digest
On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:28:06 -0400 ned kleinhenz via Mercedes wrote: > I use the digest. Do you use the archives? That's what Kaleb changed the subject to ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Something for Floyd ...
https://www.mercedespartscenter.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-rebuilt-engine-amg-12-cylinder-275010700080 Rebuilt Engine Amg 12 Cylinder - Mercedes-Benz (275-010-70-00-80) Fits MSRP: $49,570.00 Discount: $1,984.46 Sale Price: $47,585.54 Core Charge:$9,572.00 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:31:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > >> asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > >> torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. > > I had not noticed that. Thanks. > > Yes, there was a substantial dip there that they were fighting. > Clearly the dip won! "I see your patch and raise you... THIS!" I wonder if they had any inkling of what was going on to cause the dip and if they thought the whole slope would give away ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:05:30 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. I had not noticed that. Thanks. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Marshall's Wisdom [was: Re: Digest]
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:46:09 + OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: > Is that where all of Marshall's wisdom is now? Marshall's wisdom is probably scattered through the archives (which is what Kaleb changed the subject to), but I have a list of Marshall's emails in a directory which contains 39 megabytes of 3837 emails. I do not recall where I got it, but it was posted somewhere, so I grabbed it. I can zip it and sent it to whomever wants it. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Digest
On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:24:07 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I’m sorry, I guess digest is not what I meant, I meant the archives. > Still no value? I have used them very occasionally. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff
On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:59:35 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > The '05 Golf ate the miles up yesterday, we did Peterborough, NH to > Waterville, ME in one 200+ mile run. I *think* the speedo reads 5mph > slow which might explain the 45mpg. I got into the habit of using a GPS receiver as a speedometer -- makes it easy to see the speedometer and odometer errors. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 11:11:58 -0400 Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... Not much chance of that! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 03:01:57 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I can second all of those choices. All the tires. Thanks, Rick. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 20:34:44 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The Altimax is a great tire and they have sizes to fix just about all > vintage of Mercedes. Thanks, Kaleb. I think that's what I will go with. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 01:24:09 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Tomorrow I'm going to take it to the great northern estate. The car > smokes more on startup than I'd like, a 450 mile highway run ought to > clean the cobwebs out of it. Have a safe trip! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550
On Sun, 9 Jun 2024 02:29:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Family reunion for Mrs. Dan. Liberty, “Yosemite” (pronounced > phonetically, not like the national park) and Danville, KY. Great > place, great people. Sounds like fun! Enjoy yourself! Craig P.S. If you're driving I-40 to Flagstaff, let me know. I'm about 1 mile south of it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 19:36:30 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185R14 are a great choice for a 300SD, and > it’s the original size. > > 195 70 14 works, but the choices are getting worse and worse. Except > you can now get Pirelli CN36s in that size. > > I just put a set of Michelin MXV 185R14s on my 300SD… pricey but super > cool. I put them on a lot of customer cars so I wanted to experience > them myself. Thank you, Jaime. The Vredestein Sprint Classic website is https://www.vredestein.com/classic-tires/products/990-SPRINT-CLASSIC/ Classic look combined with contemporary performance The Sprint Classic completes the image for classic cars and is specially developed for enthusiasts with an eye for detail and design I found both the Vredesteins and Michelins on Tire Rack, https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoYear=1980&autoModel=300SD&autoModClar=&width=185%2F&ratio=0&diameter=14&sortCode=34200&skipOver=true&minSpeedRating=T&minLoadRating=S&performance=ALL VREDESTEIN SPRINT CLASSIC Grand Touring Summer $176.77 Per Tire In Stock Delivery by Thursday, 06/13 to 87035 Size: 185HR14 90H Style: Blackwall Serv. Desc: 90H 1323 lb, 130 MPH UTQG: 220 A B Revs. Per Mile: 811 Free Road Hazard Protection $68.48 value. Two-year coverage. Free Shipping MICHELIN MXV Grand Touring Summer $331.31 Per Tire Out of Stock Delivery by Friday, 07/05 to 87035 Size: 185R14 90H Style: Standard White Stripe, .5-1.0 Serv. Desc: 90H 1323 lb, 130 MPH UTQG: None Revs. Per Mile: --- Free Road Hazard Protection $128.36 value. Two-year coverage. Free Shipping or if one wants what my car has now, VREDESTEIN SPRINT CLASSIC Grand Touring Summer $308.77 Per Tire In Stock Delivery by Wednesday, 06/12 to 87035 Size: 205/70VR14 95V Style: Blackwall Alternate Design Serv. Desc: 95V 1521 lb, 149 MPH UTQG: 220 A B Free Road Hazard Protection $119.64 value. Two-year coverage. But from Discount Tire locally, I can get: GENERAL ALTIMAX RT45 $118.00 Per Tire Size: 205/70R14 98T XL BSW Style: Black Sidewall Serv. Desc: 98T 1653 lb, 118 MPH UTQG: 600 A B Revs. Per Mile: --- 5% Military Discount for active duty, veterans, and reserves. Free services included in the price: FREE Airchecks / Flat Tire Repair / Tire Rotation Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 16:29:24 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > General Alimax, Hankook, I have also had good luck with GT Radial Thank you, Kaleb. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550
On Sat, 8 Jun 2024 23:41:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Strong work! Yes, indeed! 🏋️♂️ I wish you success in completing the rest. > -D from the depths of southern KY/Appalachia What in the world are you doing there?! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Samstag
On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever > encountered. Ever. Thank you for pointing them out. What tools did you order? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] [Okietalk] Fuel prices
I was surprised recently to see diesel LESS than gasoline! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, what is this?
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:27:35 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It’s the golden driller. > > > Golden Driller > wikipedia.org Thank you! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC fun today
On Thu, 6 Jun 2024 19:47:20 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > The AC in the 2012GL450 was blowing no cool air. It hasn't been too > hot here up until just recently so when I have driven it I had the > windows down which was not unpleasant. It has started to get warm now, > in the 80-90s and with the windows down it is noisy. I took a look at > it this afternoon. It was 85F ambient temp at the vast estate. > > Hooked up the DAS and it was showing 0psi in the system and compressor > was cut off. So basically it had leaked completely down. The AC was > working OK when I got it and last summer it was OK but clearly getting > weaker. When I tried it here recently I was getting nothing. > > > > I know very little (well, probably more than that, but it is still a > bit of a mystery) about AC but I guess I am learning, so if anyone has > any thoughts let me know. I wonder, if it completely leaked down, did any moisture or air get into the system? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China
On Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:53:44 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2024-06-06 15:30, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html > > 5gW is 200,000 acres? 312 square miles? That's more than 17 miles > squared. That's smaller than the county I live in, but it's still > pretty big. 5e9 W25,000 W 0.57392 W 6.1776 W = -- = --- = -- 200,000 acre acre ft^2 m^2 1000 W Considering the AM1 solar flux is slghtly more than , m^2 that is not very efficient. But then maybe they are counting the average amount of power the array will put out considering night and weather. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix
For all you Arizonans, https://www.overdriveonline.com/equipment/article/15676844/drivers-death-prompts-incab-carbon-monoxide-warning-new-paccar-mx13 I-17 NB closed this weekend near Phoenix NB Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed this weekend, June 7-10, between Happy Valley Road and Loop 303 in north Phoenix for pavement improvement work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra time, consider traveling during non-peak morning or nighttime hours and stay on the designated detour route, ADOT said. The closure will last from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. On-ramps at Deer Valley and Pinnacle Peak roads also will be closed. The posted detour follows WB Happy Valley Road to NB Lake Pleasant Parkway and EB Loop 303 back to I-17. The reverse of this route moved traffic efficiently throughout last weekend’s SB I-17 closure between Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road, ADOT noted. The department also said truck drivers can consider using I-10 in the West Valley to NB Loop 303 as an alternate detour route. ADOT said crews are continuing a much-needed project to improve the ride on 6 miles of I-17 between Happy Valley Road and State Route 74. This is the last of an initial series of four weekend closures so crews can safely and effectively remove the surface asphalt and clear as much dust and debris as possible before the freeway reopens. Additional I-17 closures or lane restrictions will be needed as the work proceeds. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport
On Sun, 2 Jun 2024 18:37:53 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Reminds me of when I was fresh out of school. A buddy of mine and I > had apartments at a place that had a fair number of young singles, and > we were in the sauna talking. Not about work, just general > conversation. A cute girl and her friend came in and sat down during > our conversation. One turns to the other rolls her eyes, and says > "Engineers" in a rather dismissive tone. > > I don't think that these Rhodes scholars had yet figured out that > Engineers are actually decent catches. Probably just as well! But, > our tender wittle feewings were hurt, nonetheless. I'm sure you have gotten over it by now and have found a lady who does appreciate engineers. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport
On Sun, 2 Jun 2024 22:41:57 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
wrote:
> Coming to Jim's comments, this game actually had a “soundtrack” in the
> sense that there was an 8-track tape player with a very short tape in
> it that played different sounds or sayings at the appropriate times.
When I was an undergrad at Caltech, we had in the fall an activity called
the Interhouse Dance, which, contrary to its name, had very little
dancing. Each of the seven student Houses would build a more-or-less
elaborate carnival display through which the vistors would travel.
My freshman year ('67) my student House (Blacker) had the theme of Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs and was especially elaborate. It included a
paper mache mountain 25' high over an area of perhaps 1800 ft^2 held up
by telephone poles and many 2x4s, complete with a flooded courtyard with
small bridges and paths through the insides of the mountain which had
several stops, not unlike Disneyland.
One of the "exhibits" I helped with was a wishing well into which people
would toss coins (or small rocks :-) ). Down the well and out of sight
was a small piece of thin plywood which was connected to a microswitch
such that when the plywood was hit it would actuate the microswitch
before the coin fell off.
This was connected to some relays and a stereo tape recorder playing a
tape loop. One channel of the tape loop was a splash sound and the other
were two tone bursts:
- One just before the splash sound of a pitch interpreted by
some electronics and relay to connect a loudspeaker to the
tape recorder's amplifier, and,
- The other after the splash sound of a pitch to disconnect
the loudspeaker.
So, when someone tossed in a coin, one would later hear a splash. The
time delay between tossing the coin and hearing the sound, of course,
would depend upon exactly where in its looping the tape loop was when
the microswitch was actuated.
Showing the audience, when we took the display apart late that the night,
we found someone had computed the mean and standard deviation and written
them on the sign.
Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT - Ultrasonic Cleaners
On Tue, 28 May 2024 21:41:22 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Keep an eye on govdeals.com for university surplus. I don’t see any at > the moment but would guess they are available from time to time. Try asking Jamie, too. We had a discussion about ultrasonic cleaners in the past. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S550 etc. Benzing over the weekend
On Tue, 28 May 2024 16:05:09 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I changed the rear brake pads on the 09S550 on Saturday > > Yesterday I went at the fronts and after finally getting them off the > small floor jack again, I found that they looked pretty much new very > little wear so that was a win > > Next last thing to do is the front drive axles (4 matic) which is > somewhat time consuming > > Sunday I went a picked up a staggered set of W220 S55 AMG wheels that > will fit the CLs > > I found some S63 AMG wheels that look pretty nice and will fit the S550 > too ... > > I have not done an interior detail on the S550 yet so heading out to > have at it > > Have fun y'all! Sounds like you certainly are! Now if I could just get my work to be as successful ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] IM SURE SOMEONE HAS THE TIME AND PATIENCE TOO BRING THIS BABY BACK TO LIFE
On Mon, 27 May 2024 19:59:32 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Totaled, The ask is far too high. Without doubt, there is frame damage > that must be repaired, then I conservatively estimate replacement cost > for all the deployed air bags would run in excess of $12,000.00. > Call a Pic and Pull yard, sell it for what they will give you and be > done with it.. "It's dead Jim"... ... Starts and moves on it own. 96,000 miles. Call Sam if interested. I'm not. Craig > On Mon, May 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I got the car into my garage then realized the scope of the project > > and am now trying get out from under it. > > > > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-wrecked-2013-ml63-amg/7751164112.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I picked up the 95k mile 1 owner e300
On Sat, 25 May 2024 18:21:03 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Car is nice, will clean up. Currently the throttle linkage is sticky > from sitting and has no brakes. How much did you pay for it? > Original owner was Michael Doucet, supposedly a famous musician. I have > never heard of him. Anyway, if he really is a big deal, just was at his > house today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Doucet Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 300D - $14,500 (SAINT SIMONS ISLAND)
On Sat, 25 May 2024 08:43:34 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I had an old money friend who lives in Atlanta suggest I retire in SSI. > He has a flawed mental model of my financial situation. Prices for lots there start at just under $100,000/acre and go up to $595,555.56/acre. The least expensive house there is https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1700-Demere-Rd-Saint-Simons-Island-GA-31522/2068484136_zpid/ a manufactured house for $189,000, the posting for which says, Own your home, you must pay a 500.00 monthly lot payment, included is the water and sewer for each month! Any person who Buyes the home must submit to a background Check before signing the lot Lease. Strange. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tornadoes possible near Claremore, Oklahoma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKgC-cUO_IQ Max Velocity - Severe Weather Center Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Great, All Original
On Wed, 15 May 2024 15:13:21 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah roughly the same size as a W123, nearly identical in length and > width but the W110 had a shorter wheelbase compared to a W123 Saloon. > The W110 roof was a bit higher and more rounded I think, resulting in > more interior headroom. Great visibility too. It seems amazing car design has progressed over the years to reduce visibility! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CHANGE YOUR FUSES!!!
On Wed, 15 May 2024 17:26:09 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Ok so again I am a dumbass. I bought this 09S550, girl said AC needed > to be recharged. When I test drove it the AC was working fine then > wasn’t. A scan said the regulator was bad. It worked another time or > two as well. > I guess $110 for these parts and $550 for brake pads, new front axles, > and a headlight bulb (which requires removal of wheel and fender liner > to get at!!!) I’m at about $3160 now on the car. It’s in great shape > and runs well. I’ll get the axles and brakes done this weekend I hope. > And need to do a bit of interior detail but it’s actually fairly clean > after I vacuumed out the dog hair. Do an oil change soon too. > > Another lesson learned! Congratulations on your eventual success! It looks nice, though black isn't something I would choose. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap folding solar
On Thu, 09 May 2024 14:05:36 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > 50 cents / Watt > > It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's > available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk > price tag and x.97 pricing on discontinued merchandise) So how does one find where it is available? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oklahoma Tornadoes: Kaleb are you OK?
I just heard a news report saying there were tornadoes north of Tulsa last night. How are you doing, Kaleb? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: 4-way switch troubleshooting
On Sat, 4 May 2024 18:29:38 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I am thinking switch 3 is the bad one, does that sound right? > > The one that behaves abby-normally is the first suspect. > Murphy's law suggests that the most expensive one could be it. > (That's the 4-way switch.) My thought was the 4-way switch, too, but I had no rationale for that judgement at the time. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Green '95 NA diesel sold for original sticker price.
On Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:04:45 -0500 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Jeez-o-flip. We need to be more like Dean. I wonder how much work he did on it to make it spotless for the BaT sale. Craig > > On Apr 26, 2024, at 2:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I am not sure if I posted it here, but about 3 weeks ago that car > > was listed on Fakebook a few hours from me for $10k. Dean apparently > > bought it and here we go. > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Apr 26, 2024, at 1:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > >> wrote: > >> > >> Dean does it again. > >> > >> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-mercedes-benz-e300-5/26 > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > Craig -- Present: '80 300SD 180 kmi '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville 230 kmi (the Big Red Van, BRV) '00 Kenworth W900 Helmut 943 kmi Past: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi '90 E300D/2.5 Turbo 265 kmi RIP '07 Peterbilt 386 Bruno 885 kmi '95 E320 Sebastian 135 kmi RIP '94 E420 Oskar 127 kmi RIP '82 240D/3.0 Bluebell 286 kmi '87 Dodge Grand Caravan RIP '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '61 Willys Utility Wagon '59 Willys Utility Wagon '67 Volkswagen Fastback '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi '69 Lotus Europa '64 Alfa Romeo Turrisimo Internationale '59 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spyder Veloce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Scam? -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $29,000
On Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:09:08 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Price seems very low > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-beach-1958-mercedes-benz/7738997145.html It's beautiful. I'll bet if you did a Google picture search you'd find it on BaT. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT bamboo
On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:02:15 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It would need to be tall. It also sounds like it needs to be clumping. > I guess the clumps clump up and don’t spread all over the place. We had volunteer bamboo in the back yard of the house we rented while I was in grad school. I wanted to plant a fig tree where it was, so I went to that corner of the yard frequently and cut off anything green poking above the ground. I eventually won, but it took a while. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The HF fancy oil extractor
On Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:07:33 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I already have one but could not pass up a brand new one for $100, and > they even met me in a parking lot on my way home so didn’t even have to > travel for it. Another choice (and JB Tools has free shipping for orders $99.00 and up) is: https://www.jbtools.com/mityvac-mv7201-fluid-evacuator-plus-for-efficient-fluid-change-mv7201/ Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus for Efficient Fluid Change (MV7201) $129.99 The Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus is a highly efficient tool designed for quick and clean fluid changes in automotive and industrial settings. This unit offers the convenience of evacuating or dispensing fluids at the push of a button, combined with the robustness of a manual pump operation. Features and Benefits: * Dual-Function Convenience: Switches between vacuum and pressure modes for evacuating or dispensing fluids, enhancing its versatility for different maintenance tasks. * Easy-to-Use Manual Pump: Facilitates operation without the need for compressed air or electricity, making it ideal for on-the-go and remote applications. * Large Capacity Reservoir: Comes with an integrated 2.3-gallon reservoir, reducing the need for frequent emptying and allowing for larger fluid changes. * Stable and Robust Design: Features a large base with foot stabilizer and is constructed from durable, chemical-resistant polyethylene, ensuring long-term reliability and stability during use. * Efficient and Clean Operation: Designed with a quick drain pour spout and automatic overflow prevention, it guarantees a mess-free and efficient fluid change process. The Mityvac MV7201 stands out for its ability to drain tanks or reservoirs and then pump the used fluid back out for easy disposal, making it an excellent choice for automotive garages, industrial workshops, and maintenance facilities. Its accessory kit, which includes options for draining engine oil or transmission fluid through dipstick tubes, adds to its efficiency and convenience, establishing it as a must-have tool for thorough and effective fluid management. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)
On Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:27:18 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > That’s a possible choice as well, besides the chassis number listed in > the subject. What years were the 124.133 vehicles made? The only vehicles which come to mind as a 300D x.133 are W123.133s. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ISO: W124 300D Turbo (124.133?)
On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:08:28 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Oldest son wants another 300D diesel, but it must be a turbo. I know > they’re not terribly common, but if you come across a decent one, > please drop me a note. Would this be a 300D/2.5 Turbo of early '90s fame with an OM602.962 (a 124.128)? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAUER 5.7 Amp, 6 in. Short-Throw Random Orbit DA Polisher/Sander for $39.99
On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:14:33 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, I have a corded model made by Fein (maybe the original maker of > the type?) and they are great for flush cuts and fine trim work, not > sure I'd think of reaching for it if I needed to cut openings in 3/4" > subfloor but it would probably get the job done. A friend of mine used my HF oscillatory tool to square up the end of a particle board/formica countertop with a backsplash, something a circular saw could not do very well. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300D Manny
On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:50:09 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Always wanted a manual in my 300D. Settled for shifting between "S" and > "D" as needed. > > Turbo is a bit slow to spool up on these, so you'd need to learn to not > let the RPMs fall too much during shifts. My 240D/3.0 (which is now at Okie Acres) had a OM617.912 naturally aspirated engine. It got up and went acceptably, though not like my current W116 300SD ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] O.T. Outlook
On Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:12:00 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Apple are doing their best to destroy > email. They want you using their proprietary messaging instead. I have a gmail address and have it forwarded to one of my domain's addresses. I access my email with Sylpheed 3.6.0 on Linux, but Sylpheed is also available for M$ Windows. https://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/ https://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/download.html https://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/sylpheed/win32/sylpheed-3.7-win32.zip Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?
On Wed, 10 Apr 2024 23:19:07 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those are good deals. Nice catch, Craig! Thanks for sharing! You are welcome. I have purchased tools from JB Tools and have found them a good vendor with low prices. For example, if you find a Milton tool on JB Tools' website, it will be less to much less expensive than on the Milton website. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Need a vacuum pump for A/C work?
JB Tools is currently having a sale on FJC products. https://www.jbtools.com/fjc-6905-1-5-cfm-vacuum-pump/ FJC 6905 1.5 CFM Vacuum Pump 5.0 star rating 1 Review $98.99 https://www.jbtools.com/fjc-6909-3-0-cfm-vacuum-pump/ FJC 6909 3.0 CFM Vacuum Pump 5.0 star rating 2 Reviews $107.99 https://www.jbtools.com/fjc-6912-5-0-cfm-vacuum-pump/ FJC 6912 5.0 CFM Vacuum Pump 4.7 star rating 3 Reviews $107.99 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The eclipse
On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 20:05:01 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > Which is why I limited myself to brief glances. I know the rules. :) Great! For last year's partial eclipse, we had a fellow come to my church who brought his special eclipse telescope/camera and eclipse glasses for all of us there. I saved the pair I was given and used them again today. Even the fellow from the telephone company who came to fix my telephone appreciated being able to see the eclipse. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The eclipse
On Mon, 8 Apr 2024 17:33:40 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > 98 percent in NWA. Used my welders goggles to take the occasional > glance. :) Welder's goggles are not quite dark enough ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar
On Tue, 2 Apr 2024 22:32:42 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Got a chance to get some used panels that are a couple years old that > are “take-outs” from a commercial installation where the roof space got > removed for a remodel. > > Owner has tested them and has specs for each panel. I can get them > cheap, like $160/each. $160.00 --- = $ 0.32 / Watt, which is really cheap. 500 W In the table attached to your email, all of the panels have Voc (open circuit voltage with no current) and Isc (short circuit current with zero voltage) above spec. This is good and bodes well for their longevity. The Calculated Watts is obtained by multiplying the panel's Voc by its Isc (except for #9 whose Calc.Watts should be 521, not 513). This is not how solar panels work. The maximum power from a panel will be at a point (not coincidentally called the Maximum Power Point, MPP) where the voltage out is less than the Voc and at a current that is less than the Isc. My understanding is - The MPP changes with illumination and distribution of panel shading - This has to be measured for each panel and cannot be calculated from Voc and Isc, though I could be wrong. PV panels are operated at their MPP by using an electronic circuit called a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT). If you are charging batteries where the voltage to first order will be constant, you can substitute a maximum current tracking circuit, which is much simpler. Sunpower is a decent brand. I bought some solar panels in the mid- to late-1980s I think were made by Sunpower, but I cannot find the pictures of them right now to verify. https://us.sunpower.com/company says they have been headquartered in Silicon Valley since 1985. "And with nearly 40 years of dedicated solar experience, we're the only U.S.-based solar company that's been around longer than our 25-year warranty." https://us.sunpower.com/home-solar/states/arizona talks about solar energy in Arizona. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts
On Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:58:55 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks for the help. You are welcome. > I think I found the correct belt. It’s a Continental brand # 15411 > 40.5” x 7/16” width.Ended up ordering through Walmart for about $12 > each. Should arrive on Monday. Walmart? Who would have thought it. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dual pulley alternator belts
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:42:50 -0500 Michael Esh via Mercedes
wrote:
> One of the belts was destroyed and I pulled the other one off to
> measure it. There are no numbers or manufacturers name on the belt. It
> measures 40.25” when measuring out side of the belt from mark to mark.
> Width of belt is 3/16”
3/16" (4,8 mm) is too narrow.
My information on belts:
|Belt Function | Quantity | Size |
|---|--|-|
| Power Steering|1 | 13A1145 |
| Air Conditioning |1 | 13A0925 |
| Alternator/Water Pump |2 | 11A1030 | *
|---|--|-|
* My 1980 300SD came with two 11A1030 alternator belts. There are
two sizes of belts available on a Euro parts website: 10A1025 and
10A1035 (I don't recall which website). Since the 10 mm belt
available will ride lower in the pulley than the 11 mm belt the
car came with, the shorter belt is the correct one.
From an earlier inquiry to Gates:
Specifications for the Gates Automotive Aftermarket belts you inquired
about:
9395 - Outside Circumference - 39 7/8" (1012mm), top width 1/2"
(12.5/13mm)
9405 - " "- 40 7/8" (1038mm), " " 1/2"
(12.5/13mm)
7405 - " "- 41 1/8" (1045mm), " " 3/8"
(9.5/10mm)
Have a look at
https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog?v=1193789&c=4&s=8900&page=1
It shows
Continental ContiTech V Belt/Drive Belt; Alternator | 10X1035 OEM
2 per engine.
If you don't need it immediately, go to one of the Internet's Mercedes
parts providers:AutohausAZ
RMEuropean
FCPEuropean
or even RockAuto
(I'm sure others can list more on-line sources.)
Craig
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Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:34:18 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Take a hell of a bollard to stop a 100,000 tonne hammer moving at 8 > knots. Let's call it 850 MJ, or over 200 lbs of TNT in bomb form. units says it's 1693.7798 megaJ and 809.64615 lb tnt -- quite a lot of energy to dissipate. Given the cost of the bridge and the impact its loss is having / will have on commerce, constructing a bollard sufficient for that is quite justified, as well as changes to policies (such as not requiring tugs or other helps before getting past the bridge). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:36:24 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > They have bollards/barriers around the supports for the Sunshine Skyway > bridge that spans the opening of Tampa Bay into the Gulf. Previous > bridge suffered the same fate as this one some years ago. In 1980. This is the greatest failure since then. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:51:20 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39w6aQFKSQ Thanks for the link. Looking at the suggested videos on the right side of the screen, I could spend hours (days?) looking at YouTube videos! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT y’all seeing this bridge collapse?
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:22:54 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Wow. Incredible. > > Moment Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by ship > https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68663488 The captain of the ship is in a whole lot of trouble! Lawyers are going to have a field day with this one for years ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tamara airbag recall
On Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:39:35 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Did anyone else get a call about an airbag recall? I had one the other > day but it didn’t say which car was involved. Just saw a FB ad from > MBUSA to book an appt. I guess I should call and find out which car is > on the list. So what is it with these Takata air bags? This is what, the third round of recalls of them? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?
On Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:19:56 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Depends on the color. > > -D Paint Code: 623H Light Ivory Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fiat vs Tesla
On Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:25:45 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Especially if he had a few kanelsnegls or frøsnappers with his > breakfast! Just don’t touch anything else when you’re done until you > can wash your hands! https://skandibaking.com/kanelsnegle-danish-cinnamon-buns/ Kanelsnegle (Danish Cinnamon Buns) Kanelsnegle, also called onsdagssnegle or "Wednesday snails," are a staple in Denmark. This recipe lets you bake them to your own preference, whether you like them American-style (aka super gooey) or crispy. https://skandibaking.com/frosnapper-danish-pastry-twists/ Frøsnapper (Danish Pastry Twists) A twisted, crispy, flaky, and sweet pastry, sprinkled with sesame and poppy seeds. What could be better? These are delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up! You need to wash your hands, not because of ugly smells like I first thought, but because of stick frosting (a much better reason). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Single-stage or clear coat?
Any idea what type of paint my 1980 W116 300SD has? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Computer security issues
On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:07:52 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Not really. I mean, yes, it’s an issue, but to be honest, this is a > fairly common “man-in-the-middle” type of cert caching scheme, and is > nothing new, unique, or uncommon. Since we're on the topic of the “man-in-the-middle” attack, I have been told to never access financial websites while on guest WIFI at a hotel. I do not understand, however, how the mitm attack would overcome the encrypted connection from my browser to the (bank's) website any more than someone listening in in other manners. What am I missing? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Dorman v OEM
On Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:10:27 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Citric acid > > Seems like we did that all the time back in the day. Yup. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Blue Benz antifreeze at El Mercado de Wal
On Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:43:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Easy. Your WiFi is constantly “pinging”, looking for available WiFi > connections. WalMart, using a standard WiFi access point, “sees” your > phone, grabs the MAC address and then “follows” you through the store. I have a flip phone and leave it turned off ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tree work
On Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:10:16 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I managed to get the tree cut up into manageable chunks about 4ft long > and moved them out of the way with the loader on the tractor even > though it was struggling too. Big chunks and very wet and heavy. Water > was oozing out of the cuts. I got the driveway cleared so I can get > out now, looks like more sawing and splitting is in my near future > before it gets too hot. Firewood for years! As others have said, "Strong work!" Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I went to A Thing Sunday evening
On Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:20:20 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > And this was in the parking lot The music teacher at my high school had a 1964 230SL in dark green. It caught my teenage eye every time I walked from the bus stop into school. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bring an excavator 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220S
On Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:08:09 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Those same moisture-laden winds are also coming in from the Pacific > Ocean all along the coast, which is nice and chilly. When they climb > the slopes of those mountains/hills, the uplift causes water to > precipitate out and get dumped on the land below. Shirley and I lived in Los Osos, CA, for three years in the mid-70s. It's right on the coast and a few miles south of Morro Bay, which has (had?) a commercial fishing fleet. > Notice how foggy it is? That’s the glass guy in the dark > jacket. If one went up the hill to the south to Montano de Oro where one was above the clouds, in the summertime one could see a bank of fog starting a couple of miles or so off the coast, funneling in between the mountains as it came inland, getting thicker all the while, until a couple of miles inland where it would disappear because the warmer inlands would raise its temperature above the dew point. In that region, the valley near Fresno gets hot, the air there rises and air from the Los Osos/Morrow Bay area gets sucked in to replace it. One always wears a jacket there. I planted Subartic Plenty tomatoes, the fastest ripening tomato*, against a white house wall shielded from the winds and barely got anything to harvest because of the cold and lack of sun. The fresh fish from Morro Bay was a compensation. Craig * https://greenpacks.org/what-is-the-fastest-ripening-tomato/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
