Re: [MBZ] 61x starter replacement
Same here. On Sat, Jun 4, 2022 at 4:35 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IIRC I changed my 240D starter from above. > > On Sat, Jun 4, 2022, 5:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > At some point I am going to need to replace the starter on a 240D. It > > looks like there is enough room to do it from above. Is this correct or > am > > I better off getting it on the lift? What about a 617 turbo? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: Nissan maintenance and repairs
Good work! On Sat, Jun 4, 2022 at 1:32 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been working on the '04 Frontier the past three days. > > First project was replacing the fuel tank. It had rusted around the > perimeter seam and would seep fuel if it was more than half-full. Got a new > tank from RockAuto. Replacement was tiring as every bolt was rusted. The > joys of living in the salt belt. Lots of PB Blaster consumed. One bolt was > so bad that the original 17mm head had shrunk to about 13mm. Of course it > was the least accesible bolt also. Fortunately the tank was the most rusted > at that spot also, and just pulled free of the bolt. I later removed it > with one of my Harbor Freight bolt extractors. All bolts replaced with new > 10mm x 1.25 x 30mm from Lowes ($2.08 each!). > > Also had some struggles with the plastic "quick connect" high pressure > fuel lines. Don't know why those are used instead of regular threaded > compression fittings. I guess it must save a few seconds on the assembly > line. One of them came off OK but the other one came apart in pieces. > Managed to get it back together, though had to replace a torn o-ring with > one from my Harbor Freight Viton o-ring kit. No leaks, thankfully, as I > suspect a new line would have a good chance of being NLA from Nissan. > > Next project was replacing valve cover gaskets. The truck was leaking > quite a bit of oil and that looked like the likely suspect. The right-hand > cover is pretty easy to get to, just needed to unplug a few wiring > harneses. The left hand cover is buried under the intake manifold but the > oil leak was on the right-hand side so I just did that one for now. The > gasket was hard as a rock and there was about a 1/8" gap/crack on the lower > side. After an oil change and a test drive, the oil leak seems to be > resolved. Need to do the left hand cover at some point but going to let > that dog lie for now. > > Finally, an AC recharge. It has not held a charge and I suspected a bad > schrader valve on the low pressure service port, as I saw some bubbling > there last time I charged it. The system still had some pressure but not > enough to cool. I got one of those devices that can change the valve core > without losing pressure -- very slick and worked great. Didn't see any > bubbles at that port this time. Fingers crossed that it holds the charge. I > used R134A with "stop leak" in case there are other slow leaks in the > system. > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - Interesting DC-10 Article
I have a few brand new DC10 cabin windows that came with other stuff I won at an auction. On Fri, Jun 3, 2022 at 10:01 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://aeroxplorer.com/articles/dc-10-dangerous-or-misunderstood.php > > -D > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Just got home from my cruise
Allen's story sounds exactly like mine! On Mon, May 30, 2022 at 12:47 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think a lot of it is just your inborn nature. Growing up, my parents > never really had chores for me. I volunteered to cut the grass, then > started doing it for money around the neighborhood. Got a paper route on my > own. Got my first "real" job with a paycheck when I was 16. Bought a > clapped out VW beetle and rebuilt the engine from books. I have never been > unemployed for more than a few weeks since then. > > I still have trouble keeping my room clean though. > > > On Mon, May 30, 2022, at 1:19 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > "Where's my dinner?" > > > > "We find it is easier not to." > > > > There's always a handle. But if one of the parents is too squeamish > > to do their duty, well, the world needs parasites too! > > > > -- Jim > > > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: anyone using an under-counter water filter?
We used to use this https://www.lowes.com/pd/A-O-Smith-AO-MF-B-Single-Stage-GAC-Under-Sink-Water-Filtration-System/1000576419 under the kitchen sink for both cold and hot water (stainless steel canister for the hot) when we were drinking city water. It was great, you can choose what you want to filter for - particles, chlorine, etc. IIRC, we changed the filters once a year. We now have two 20 inch tall fitlers with graduated particle filters - down to 1 micron in the well house - so all of our water is filtered. Taste wasn't an issue here - the water is great. On Sun, May 29, 2022 at 4:03 PM greg via Mercedes wrote: > I just use the filter in the fridge for drinking water and for cooking. > Water for pasta cooking comes out of the tap. The tap water in Vancouver, > WA is pretty good, but the filtered water tastes better. When I cook > pasta, the last 1/3 of the cooking time is in the sauce, infusing the > pasta with the sauce flavor. > > Greg > > > > I've used a pitcher-type filter for a few years for drinking water and > > making coffee, etc. but thinking of installing an under-counter filter > > along the lines of this: > > > > > https://www.lowes.com/pd/A-O-Smith-Clean-Water-Filter-Dual-Stage-Carbon-Block-Under-Sink-Water-Filtration-System/1000562057 > > > > This would eliminate the pitchers sitting on the counter and seems more > > practical. A whole-house filter seems unnecessary, as nearly all the > water > > we use for drinking and cooking comes from the kitchen sink. > > > > Anyone using one you are happy with? Single stage? Double? Triple? > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 diesel education and advice
> >> > 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 > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 diesel education and advice
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 > > >> > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 diesel education and advice
Of course, so does a bicycle for those distances! On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 4:39 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 6-8 mile commutes are where an EV excels. Electric heat means the cabin is > warm quickly and you don't need to worry about range. > Curt > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 diesel education and advice
It doesn't matter which fuel an engine burns, if you don't get it up to temp, you deposit water and combustion byproducts in the oil, which starts to eat the insides of the engine. I use this stuff because we drive maybe once every other week: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/camguard.php?clickkey=4333 However, if Snook is still trading cars every six months, it's a non-issue for him. We intend to keep these cars for another ten years, if not till we die, so I try to take care of them. I'd go the extra mile looking for a turbo 606 - it's really hard to go back to an NA Diesel after driving a turbo Diesel for a while. On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 4:31 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It sounds like you'd be better served with a gas car. With the cost of > diesel recently and the fact that you're going to short drive it you'll > carbon up a 60x engine. Get a V8 and enjoy it. > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I have been out of the MB diesel game for > too long and can’t keep up on the nomenclature and which ones to avoid. > > If I was looking for a Mercedes diesel that would get 30+ mpg and is > pretty reliable which would I look for? > > I know the 124 diesel with the 2.5 (602?) is great. And the 603 is very > good too. (Right?) > > The 606 in the 124 and 210 is also good? > > Then, the CDI started and the Black Death is a big concern and the blue > tec is next. Someone mentioned the other day that bluetec has its own > issues — most notably it is not good for relatively short drives like a 10 > minute commute. It really needs to be driven for a while to get everything > heated up and working. > > My cars now get driven to work only 6-8 miles one way. Half of that is on > the highway - obviously not for long. Then relatively short trips on the > weekend. occasionally we drive long distances over a weekend 600 miles or > so maybe every few months. > > So, if I want a fuel efficient MB diesel that doesn’t have to be driven 30 > minutes at a time, should I be focused on 124 and 210 with the 602, 603, > and 606? > > What was the six cylinder non-turbo that was in the 124 and 210? I > remember hearing great things about those. > > Donald H. Snook > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Morris Minor on BAT
You have to start somewhere --
On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 9:49 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> [picking self off the floor] I would never have pegged Grant Mann as a
> Morris Minor type of guy.
>
> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 11:15 PM G Mann via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Well, that brings back a lot of memories.
> > Long ago, I started collecting a full set of Morris Minor cars. One of
> each
> > model and variant and restored them all to "as new". At the peak of this
> > OCD exercise I had 36. Sold them as a group and moved on to my next auto
> > adventure. [not a complicated car, so once your skill set was honed and
> you
> > had piles of spares {donor cars} a total rebuild did not take long.]
> > Likely the most complex build/restoration was the woody wagon version,
> that
> > required hand forming and fitting each wood piece. Very much on par with
> > doing a classic wood boat as for effort and time.
> > It looks like this convertible brought a handsome price.
> >
> > On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:57 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-morris-minor-6/
> > >
> > > I briefly owned a similar Morris Oxford sedan when I was in the Peace
> > Corps
> > > in the late 60s. These were quite common as Fiji was a British colony
> at
> > > the time. A very basic car, commensurate with my salary of $82/month.
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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain
“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher
Von Braun
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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[MBZ] Mercedes-Benz thinks they can cut the crap
Perhaps they want to revive the brand after all? https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/avoidable-contact-150-mercedes-benz-thinks-they-can-cut-the-crap/ar-AAXFFaL?cvid=f11df3c836324be880cc5eab50a88bba -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Fuel Prices
Yes, 6.66 lb/gal for Jet A. 6 lb/gal for 100LL On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And they do it in pounds, not gallons… > > -D > > > On May 21, 2022, at 7:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Of course they don't always fill it to the brim. Part of the pre-flight > is a calculation of how much fuel they need for the trip, potential > diversions, and final reserve. > > > > On Sat, May 21, 2022, at 7:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > >> The 737 MAX holds 6878 gallons. > >> > >> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 6:01 PM OK Don wrote: > >> > >>> Over 5000 gallons. The longest runway at that airport is 4500 feet, I > >>> doubt that a 737 will be operating there. > >>> > >>> On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 5:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>>> And what does a typical 737 for example hold? > >>>> > >>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>> > >>>>> On May 21, 2022, at 5:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >>>> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Just read that someone on an aircraft list just paid $7.41/gallon > for > >>>>> 100LL, Jet A was $7.80/gallon at Shafter, CA. Other airports were > >>>> $5.50 to > >>>>> $6.00/gallon > >>>>> > >>>>> -- > >>>>> OK Don > >>>>> > >>>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time > to > >>>>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain > >>>>> > >>>>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > >>>> Wernher > >>>>> Von Braun > >>>>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg > >>>>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > >>>>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > >>>>> ___ > >>>>> 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 > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> OK Don > >>> > >>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > >>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain > >>> > >>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > >>> Von Braun > >>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg > >>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > >>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > >>> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> OK Don > >> > >> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain > >> > >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > >> Von Braun > >> 2013 F150, 18 mpg > >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > >> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Look at this interior! 300TD Euro
Only is the US - at least according to the technical Data books I have for '89-'93. Every combination was made for someone - depending on the market. Yes, turbos with manual trannies. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 6:06 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought it was typically turbo -> automatic, NA could also be paired > with an automatic but often was manual. > > Or so I recall Herr Booth saying. > > On Sat, May 21, 2022, at 6:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Didn't some countries in Europe tax cars based on HP? There were a lot > of > > Mercedes sold to the rest of the world either with or without turbos that > > we only got with turbos. > > > > On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 1:52 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> > And the 603 is a phenomenal engine, right? > >> > >> Yes. And by 91 it should have the new head and gasket designs. > >> Not sure why it wasn't turbo, though, as that had been well worked > >> out years before on the SDL's and the '87 TD in the US. > >> > >> -- Jim > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > >> > >> > > > > -- > > OK Don > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > > Von Braun > > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Spare Tire Source
I put an original spare from a 115 chassis on once - it looked like new, never been out of the trunk, and the sidewall popped as I let the car down - just from the weight. I take tire age very seriously now. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 6:03 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I get that it's old, but I'd probably use it as a spare if the rubber > still looked good. Not like it's been exposed to the sun and elements. > > A skinny temp service spare is only supposed to be used to get you to the > nearest tire shop, really. > > > On Sat, May 21, 2022, at 4:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > I know your penny-pinching is driving your thought process, Mitch, but > > I’m not putting a 2003 tire into service, even if it’s a spare. It’s a > > beautiful tire, too, doesn’t appear that it’s ever been used. > > > > -D > > > >> On May 21, 2022, at 4:19 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> On 2022-05-21 16:10, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >>> It won’t. The old valve stem is cracked at the base where it comes out > >>> of the tire. > >> > >> So you'd have to break the bead and reach in to insert a new stem. > >> Probably harder to do with a skinny spare than a real tire. > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Fuel Prices
The 737 MAX holds 6878 gallons. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 6:01 PM OK Don wrote: > Over 5000 gallons. The longest runway at that airport is 4500 feet, I > doubt that a 737 will be operating there. > > On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 5:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> And what does a typical 737 for example hold? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On May 21, 2022, at 5:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes >> wrote: >> > >> > Just read that someone on an aircraft list just paid $7.41/gallon for >> > 100LL, Jet A was $7.80/gallon at Shafter, CA. Other airports were >> $5.50 to >> > $6.00/gallon >> > >> > -- >> > OK Don >> > >> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to >> > pause and reflect." Mark Twain >> > >> > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” >> Wernher >> > Von Braun >> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg >> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg >> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! >> > ___ >> > 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 >> >> > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Fuel Prices
Over 5000 gallons. The longest runway at that airport is 4500 feet, I doubt that a 737 will be operating there. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 5:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And what does a typical 737 for example hold? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 21, 2022, at 5:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Just read that someone on an aircraft list just paid $7.41/gallon for > > 100LL, Jet A was $7.80/gallon at Shafter, CA. Other airports were $5.50 > to > > $6.00/gallon > > > > -- > > OK Don > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > > Von Braun > > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Fuel Prices
Just read that someone on an aircraft list just paid $7.41/gallon for 100LL, Jet A was $7.80/gallon at Shafter, CA. Other airports were $5.50 to $6.00/gallon -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Look at this interior! 300TD Euro
Didn't some countries in Europe tax cars based on HP? There were a lot of Mercedes sold to the rest of the world either with or without turbos that we only got with turbos. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 1:52 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > And the 603 is a phenomenal engine, right? > > Yes. And by 91 it should have the new head and gasket designs. > Not sure why it wasn't turbo, though, as that had been well worked > out years before on the SDL's and the '87 TD in the US. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Look at this interior! 300TD Euro
It does look nice! The turbo 603 in the SDL we had was a great engine, I don't know about the NA engine. On Sat, May 21, 2022 at 12:55 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think I love this! > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300td-euro/ > > And the 603 is a phenomenal engine, right? > > Donald H. Snook > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Car was driving well when it was garaged in 2000. 1959 Mercedes-Benz, $4, 500
This was posted three hours ago, which one of you bought it? On Thu, May 19, 2022 at 9:18 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a good “rolling restoration” sort of project. Martha it, get what > needs done to make it drivable, enjoy. > > -D > > > On May 19, 2022, at 10:15 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Yeah that was my thinking. probably would not take much to bring it > back to life and looking good too > > > > --FT > > > > On 5/19/22 10:06 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >> That’s actually a heck of a deal from the looks of the pictures. > >> > >> -D > >> > >> > >>> On May 19, 2022, at 9:57 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> This looks complete and no rust > >>> > >>> > >>> Seller's Description > >>> > >>> 1959 Mercedes 219 Car was acquired by the seller’s family in the > 1980s. New paint (in original moss green) and upholstery in the late 1990s. > Car was driving well when it was garaged in 2000. Odo shows 9678 and has > turned over at least once. Original Solex carburetor replaced with GM 2G 2 > Jet but original has been retained and is include in the sale along with > many spare parts, manuals, original tool set, and other items pictured. > Brakes are currently seized and buyer is responsible for pickup. > >>> > >>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5341608405860306 > >>> > >>> -- > >>> --FT > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archiveshttp://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 archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > -- > > --FT > > ___________ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Floating temptress
"Boat - a hole in the water you pour money into." On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 2:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Mon, May 16, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > > > The boat is just the beginning. Once you have the boat, you either need > > a boathouse to keep it in or a storage building at home to keep it in on > > the trailer. Storing it on the trailer is likely not recommended for a > > wooden boat as they need to soak up a bit of water or they will leak. > > You also need a tow vehicle and the name of a boat builder/restorer to > > call upon whenever it appears to need TLC. > > When it comes to owning one, BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand. > > Allan > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] OT: Electric Macaroon
Opps - Macaron: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/have-you-seen-this-little-green-electric-vehicle-in-okc-it-s-one-of-the-first-in-america/ar-AAXhNJG?ocid=hponeservicefeed&cvid=25ca482ef80f4414ab254d0bf6222dcc -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] New rubbers
The AWD vehicles I owned (320ML) had no freewheeling of any wheels at any time. Same with the current Subaru. The donut wheel/tire is for limited use - just enough to get you to a tire shop, and to be driven at a low speed. I don't know what the tire diameter difference tolerance is, but I can see the tire shops not replacing one tire for liability reasons - they don't want to be replacing differentials. On Fri, May 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A potential problem with 4WD/AWD vehicles is that some shops will refuse > to install less than 4 new tires. They claim that there's enough difference > in diameter on the old tires, either due to wear or because different > brands are slightly different. > > I'm 50:50 on whether it's a scam. I'd say replacing a fairly new tire with > one of the same brand and size should be OK. And AWD normally only engages > if the drive wheels are turning faster than the free wheels (i.e. > slipping), so as long as the new tires are on the drive wheels it should > generally be OK? 4WD should only be used on loose/slippery surfaces so it > should not be an issue either. > > And there's no way that the donut spare most cars come with is going to be > exactly the same diameter as the full-service tires but for some reason > that's not a problem? > > Allan > > > On Fri, May 13, 2022, at 1:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > It still drives/rides like a truck, I’ll bet. But good tires (weird > > size, limited offerings) do make a difference. > > > > My former ML had Kumhos or some Asian brand. Luckily, my tire guy could > > get them as I only needed one when I got it. > > > > I need to look at what’s on the 2003 ML350. They’re in good shape, but > > never noticed the brand. > > > > -D > > > >> On May 13, 2022, at 10:46 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> For the 05ML500 > >> > >> I ordered a set of Kumho Krugen tires from Amazon in the right size > (they are not real common) and got them installed today. The old ones were > like 8yo, Lizetti was the brand, cheap but seemed decent. LF started > shaking like crazy, I thought it had loosed a belt but turned out it had > thrown a weight and needed 6oz according to the tire shop. I asked them to > check it out. Anyway it was time to get new tires. Doubled my investment in > the vehicle! > >> > >> Driving home from the shop I can’t believe what a difference. Better > ride, handling and much quieter even on the beattohell interstate. I was > thinking on the way up there how rough this thing rides even accounting for > the imbalance. Transformed. Pretty amazing. > >> > >> --FT > >> Sent from iFōn > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: My turn to complain about USPS
Automation - got to love it. On Tue, May 10, 2022 at 1:53 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Angie sent a box to her aunt in RI the other day. Today it showed up back > at our house. > > I took it down to the post office, the girl there remembered it but was > baffled as to why it came back. She eventually decided that some PO sticker > had torn off the box and so it came back. The payment sticker was still on > the box, the TO and FROM were still on the box, the tracking was still on > the box, just some other sticker wasn't... > > She assured me it would go out again tonight. I have doubts... > > -Curt > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Another one bites the dust
We have a winner! On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 4:41 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > " May be some kind of natural reaction to *overpopulation*." > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Am I correct in my assumption about alternator?
If the connectors are the same as well as the pulley, yes. On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 12:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just pulled the alternator and I still can’t tell if it’s the pulley > moving on the shaft or the whole shaft moving. From what I can see I am > leaning toward the whole shaft moving. Also, when turning it in its > rotation it has some play that direction as well before it actually turns. > Going to order a replacement from Rock Auto. > > So 90 amp vs 115 amp. The alternator that was on the car is 90 amp. On > rock auto this is more expensive than the 115amp. In FCP they have the 90 > amp on clearing for less than rock auto has on the 115 amp (a little less). > Can the 115 be used in place of the 90? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 8, 2022, at 12:08 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Tensioner ran for some time without holding the load on alternator > > pulley within alignment spec.. thus damaged alternator bearings, and the > > alternator internals are no longer in alignment. > > Logical cause and effect. > > > > > >> On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 9:55 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> Just finished up this tensioner project on my dads e300. When running at > >> idle it had a strange intermittent metallic noise almost like timing > chain > >> slapping around. I noticed it. Before I started the job. I also noticed > >> with the belt loose it did not make the noise. I figured it was the > fubar > >> tensioner. Back together it’s still doing in. Scratching my head sounds > >> like it’s coming from the passenger side of the engine. Looking further > I > >> noticed the alternator pulley seems to be moving in and out just a > slight > >> amount. This must be the noise. I have had the bearings and pulleys go > out > >> on a couple of 606’s before requiring a tow. Am I correct this should > not > >> be moving like this? > >> > >> https://youtube.com/shorts/QIXnf5_ULDQ?feature=share > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] OT: largest aircraft makes it's fifth flight
Too cool! https://youtu.be/Y94leShOYcY https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/worlds-largest-plane-pulls-off-its-latest-flight-test/ar-AAWZS7i?li=BBnb7Kz -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)
It's more of an issue with aircraft engines where an overhaul can start at $25,000 and go up, and where it's quite likely that an engine has been sitting for too long. That having been said, I did see one airplane that had been sitting for 15-20 years be started and flown out on a "ferry permit" for it's annual inspection at an airport 150 miles away. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 3:35 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On 05/05/2022 2:59 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Unless the cam is sitting in the oil, I don't think the engine design > makes > > much difference. There is a lot of pressure on the cam from the > followers - > > when the rust comes off it leaves pits with possible sharp edges. These > > will spall the followers and the cam in time. How much time depends on > how > > deep the rust was. YMMV. > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 2:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> On 04/05/2022 6:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > >>> Starting a car that has been sitting and having its engine being "OK" > are > >>> two different things. One of the big killers is rust on the cam from > the > >>> oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding > metal > >>> into the engine. Yes, it's running, but for how long before it > >>> self-destructs? > >> > >> Is this something more relevant to an engine like the Mercedes with an > >> over head cam. > >> > >> My thought is that it wouldn't be as likely to pose a problem with > >> something like an old inline Chevy 6 cylinder engine. The cam and the > >> lifters are such that one would think any rust on the cam would wash > >> into the oilpan pretty quickly and a fresh oil change after running for > >> a few minutes ought to rid the engine of most of anything that was > >> rubbed off of the cam. > >> > >> Randy > >> > >> > Interesting. Something I have never considered. I guess, if you are > correct, in my example of the Chevy engine, it might be wise to pull > the side covers and some lifters to see what the cam looks like. > > Randy > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)
Unless the cam is sitting in the oil, I don't think the engine design makes much difference. There is a lot of pressure on the cam from the followers - when the rust comes off it leaves pits with possible sharp edges. These will spall the followers and the cam in time. How much time depends on how deep the rust was. YMMV. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 2:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 04/05/2022 6:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Starting a car that has been sitting and having its engine being "OK" are > > two different things. One of the big killers is rust on the cam from the > > oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding metal > > into the engine. Yes, it's running, but for how long before it > > self-destructs? > > > Is this something more relevant to an engine like the Mercedes with an > over head cam. > > My thought is that it wouldn't be as likely to pose a problem with > something like an old inline Chevy 6 cylinder engine. The cam and the > lifters are such that one would think any rust on the cam would wash > into the oilpan pretty quickly and a fresh oil change after running for > a few minutes ought to rid the engine of most of anything that was > rubbed off of the cam. > > Randy > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 got COVID and am unable to finish project. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD RUST FREE EURO SPEC CAR ENGINE OUT OF CAR - $3, 000
No manual turbo diesels in the US, but plenty of versions for the rest of the world according to the MB Tech Data books. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 10:07 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah it does look pretty good. > > Wheels look wrong. Not bad really, I just can't see anything other than > Bundts or the steel wheels with hubcaps on a W123. > > It was my understanding that MB never fitted a manual with a turbodiesel. > So a transmission swap, or turbo addition was done at some point? > > > > On Thu, May 5, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > Looks decent > > > > > https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/fayetteville-1985-mercedes-benz-300td/7479613942.html > > > > -- > > --FT > > > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)
Yes - "Camguard" - but you have to use it before the engine sits for a long time. I use it in our cars because we only drive them every other week or so. I also use it in the airplane because I never know when it might be down for more than a couple of weeks. On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > One of the big killers is rust on the cam from the > oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding metal > into the engine. Yes, it's running, but for how long before it > self-destructs? > > Isn't there some aircraft cam lube stuff to help prevent that? > > Rick > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)
Starting a car that has been sitting and having its engine being "OK" are two different things. One of the big killers is rust on the cam from the oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding metal into the engine. Yes, it's running, but for how long before it self-destructs? On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 12:13 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably not an issue. > Remember the 2 barn finds that Kaleb got recently. I believe he was able > to start both of them. > > Randy > > On 04/05/2022 11:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Color is nice but how long since it last ran? > > > > On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Buy grandpa's car that has been sitting for ages and pay us top dollar > >> > >> Exterior body in good shape with some minor rusting. Car has been keep > >> covered under protected carport for several years. > >> > >> > >> > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-1976-mercedes-benz-240d/7479026937.html > >> > >> -- > >> --FT > >> > >> > >> > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Walmart AGM battery
extended periods of non-use, and you wont need to worry about shortened battery life or loss of performance. -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 found a new toy for OK Don
When you need 800 to say 1500 feet at sea level, 8000 is a lot of runway, even at 7000 ft. I flew into Los Alamos once in a C172 - interesting airport - one way in, the other way out - the mountain was too high on the west side to climb over on departure. I was also surprised at all the 65 - 85 HP NA aircraft parked there - Cubs, Champs, and Ercoupe, etc. 6000 feet of runway seemed fine for those old low powered aircraft. On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 8:54 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I look at all the NA aircraft at the FBO here and wonder how many have a > tough time getting out in the summer. Of course, the runway is 8800 feet > which likely helps some. > > You know it’s an issue when there are lighted electronic signboards at the > taxiways to the runway with the current density altitude. > > Lots and lots of military operations here. Helicopters and fixed wing > aircraft, both doing touch and gos and working out of the field. > > -D > > > On May 2, 2022, at 5:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > That's what turbochargers are for! > > Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway. > > > >> On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!! > >> > >> --FT > >> > >>> On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >>> Not in Flagstaff. > >>> > >>> There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in > >> places like this, especially the warmer it gets. > >>> > >>> -D > >>> > >>> On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter. Should have no > >> trouble making it fly, or at least bounce. > >> > >> -- > >> --FT > >> ___ > >> 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 > >> > >> > > > > -- > > OK Don > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > > Von Braun > > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > ___________ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 found a new toy for OK Don
That's what turbochargers are for! Flagstaff is only 7000 ft - just takes a bit more runway. On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 1:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > YOU JUST NEED MO PAWAH!!! > > --FT > > On 5/2/22 2:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Not in Flagstaff. > > > > There’s a thing called “density altitude” that works against you in > places like this, especially the warmer it gets. > > > > -D > > > > On May 2, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > > > > Now that he's bigger you can buy him that helicopter. Should have no > trouble making it fly, or at least bounce. > > -- > --FT > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 found a new toy for OK Don
Yup - part 103 helicopter - no license or training required to earn a Darwin award. https://pilotteacher.com/do-you-need-a-pilots-license-to-fly/ On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > > > It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the > > fire suppressant puddle): > > I forgot the before picture. > In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2sONCU > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 found a new toy for OK Don
A lot of two place aircraft are in the weight range. Both of my experimental aircraft will weigh less than that empty. I don't have any interest in a helicopter - but it does sound like something that Kaleb needs! On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 4:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only weighs 975 lb empty? Wow. Must be made of styrofoam > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May 1, 2022, at 3:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > $10k in your pocket too: > > "Mistake on listing price. The correct price was supposed to be > $37,000.00 > > not $47,000.00" > > > >> On Sun, May 1, 2022 at 10:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/568604014455729/ > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Work proceeding on the 606 stripped tensioner bolt repair
Atta boy! On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 3:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is done, time sert installed and tensioner installed and torqued to > full spec. The hole is probably stronger now than from the factory. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 30, 2022, at 2:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Got car taken apart to allow plenty of room to drill out the hole and > install a time sert. I also removed the valve cover which gives me a good > view of the back side of the hole. I can get a lot magnetic tip screw > driver or one of those skinny magnetic pickup tools down to the hole to > help catch any shavings that the grease on the drill and tap does not > capture. Probably won’t do that until tomorrow. > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Oh wow I might have to have this
Hmm - when did the 240D in the W115 chassis come out? I thought they went with key start instead of the pull knob when the 240D replaced the 220D. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 2:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And it’s not too far off on the price either. Appears to have leather > which is quite rare on these. Need more photos and details though. > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3340342139582980/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Sunday Fedex delivery?
That sort of thing builds brand loyalty, and word of mouth advertising that is hard to equal any other way. They are doing just fine. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 2:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Chewy did the same for our cat food that wasn't tasty: gave a full credit > and told us to donate to a shelter. I don't expect them to stay in > business much longer. > > On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I found my pkg that was delivered at 11:09AM, it was sitting back down a > > gravel driveway next to a container the guy uses to store his 4wheeler > > that he drives out the bridge to the island where his house is, there is > > no house anywhere nearby, and the houses that he passed have quite > > different addresses than mine. Chewy says I can keep it, or donate it, > > or whatever, they don't want to fool with it. So now I have 4 bags of > > dog food, the poodles will be happy and I guess some other dogs too. > > > > This delivery was ordered up yesterday, so next day (sorta) delivery as > > opposed to the first one that took 3-6 days for me to get my hands on it. > > > > --FT > > > > On 4/30/22 1:51 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > > Yup, they deliver on Sundays. So does the USPS. I’ve gotten stuff from > > the Island of Large Wimmen from both on Sundays. > > > > > > -D > > > > > >> On Apr 30, 2022, at 1:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes< > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> I ordered an HP all in one printer that is being shipped by Fedex. > > >> Supposedly will deliver tomorrow (Sunday) by the end of the day. > > Really? > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> > > >> To search list archiveshttp://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 archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > -- > > --FT > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Walmart AGM battery
High internal resistance? On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 7:35 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What would cause a battery to discharge after a week or 2 of sitting on > the shelf but tests good? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 29, 2022, at 6:16 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > > > Run it flat, then hook up a dumb charger in reverse? > > > > -- Jim > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Walmart AGM battery
That's my guess --- On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 6:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So stick it in a car and leave the lights on for days, several times in a > row? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 29, 2022, at 6:11 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > A couple of very deep discharges/charges? > > > >> On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> Baking soda in the cells? > >> > >> -D > >> > >> On Apr 29, 2022, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >> > >> So they put in on their charger and said it charged up, after 30 > minutes. > >> Yet it discharged just sitting there. I will take it back home and put > it > >> back on the charger but as soon as removed I’m sure it will be > discharged > >> within a couple of week. What is the quickest way I can ruin this > battery > >> so it tests bad and they exchange it? > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>> > >>> So no charge? > >>> > >>> --FT > >>> Sent from iFōn > >>> > >>>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> It’s currently on their charger. Will come back in about an hour > >>>> > >>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>> > >>>>>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Will they charge you for it? > >>>>> > >>>>> --FT > >>>>> Sent from iFōn > >>>>> > >>>>>>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> You all might remember the battery I have that will never reach > full > >> charge but tests good with the electronic tester. With it removed from > >> charger, after about 2 weeks volts drop to about 12 volts or do. Right > now > >> it’s at 11.8, that’s sitting on shelf after about 3-4 weeks. Took it to > >> Walmart. Their machine tests it good so they have it on charger now. I > >> doubt it ever gets to complete charge there either. Will go back up > there > >> in about an hour. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ___ > >>>>>> http://www.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<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<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<http://www.okiebenz.com/> > >>> > >>> To search list archives http:/
Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery
A couple of very deep discharges/charges? On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 6:06 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Baking soda in the cells? > > -D > > On Apr 29, 2022, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > So they put in on their charger and said it charged up, after 30 minutes. > Yet it discharged just sitting there. I will take it back home and put it > back on the charger but as soon as removed I’m sure it will be discharged > within a couple of week. What is the quickest way I can ruin this battery > so it tests bad and they exchange it? > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:28 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > > > So no charge? > > > > --FT > > Sent from iFōn > > > >> On Apr 29, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >> > >> It’s currently on their charger. Will come back in about an hour > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Will they charge you for it? > >>> > >>> --FT > >>> Sent from iFōn > >>> > >>>>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 5:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> You all might remember the battery I have that will never reach full > charge but tests good with the electronic tester. With it removed from > charger, after about 2 weeks volts drop to about 12 volts or do. Right now > it’s at 11.8, that’s sitting on shelf after about 3-4 weeks. Took it to > Walmart. Their machine tests it good so they have it on charger now. I > doubt it ever gets to complete charge there either. Will go back up there > in about an hour. > >>>> > >>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>> > >>>> ___ > >>>> http://www.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<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<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<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<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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Missing engine cover
Or search the salvage yards for a used one at a more reasonable price if you don't want to drive it without one. On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 2:51 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So, then cough up the extra money and put a new cover on it. Get on with > life. > > Randy > > > On 29/04/2022 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Thanks. > > > > To answer Randy, I like the color but there are other E250s available at > > higher cost that are complete. I would definitely get a PPI before > pulling > > the trigger. > > > > Does it just snap into place or are there fasteners? > > > > On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 3:35 PM mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > wrote: > > > >> On 2022-04-29 15:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > >>> While it could have some effect on the airflow, these engines are water > >>> cooled! I believe the cover is solely cosmetic. > >> It has to come off the M112 to check the steering fluid. > >> Which reminds me, I can put the engine cover on my ML350 now that I have > >> a new steering reservoir installed. > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Missing engine cover
The one on our ML320 just snapped in place. On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 2:43 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks. > > To answer Randy, I like the color but there are other E250s available at > higher cost that are complete. I would definitely get a PPI before pulling > the trigger. > > Does it just snap into place or are there fasteners? > > On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 3:35 PM mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > On 2022-04-29 15:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > > While it could have some effect on the airflow, these engines are water > > > cooled! I believe the cover is solely cosmetic. > > > > It has to come off the M112 to check the steering fluid. > > Which reminds me, I can put the engine cover on my ML350 now that I have > > a new steering reservoir installed. > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Missing engine cover
While it could have some effect on the airflow, these engines are water cooled! I believe the cover is solely cosmetic. On Fri, Apr 29, 2022 at 2:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I truly doubt that. It looks as though it would do the exact opposite. > > > > On 29/04/2022 8:41 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > I am at my MB indies now. he said cover is important for air flow cooling > > > > On Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 9:39 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> And when I hear stupid claims like this I just think, “So why would the > >> engineers that designed this bother if it wasn’t necessary?” Sort of > like > >> when people leave the bottom engine compartment covers off… > >> > >> -D > >> > >>> On Apr 29, 2022, at 9:35 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> It’s been Scotty Kilmerized. He also things engine covers are stupid. > >>> Kevin in Lexington, NC > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> > >>>> On Apr 28, 2022, at 11:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>> I'm potentially interested in a 2014 E250 Bluetec sedan at a small > >>>> dealership. For SWMBO. Very nice car, has the features that we want > and > >>>> it's a pretty color, but it's missing its engine cover. I looked at > the > >>>> carfax report and it was last serviced at a Florida dealership. They > >> claim > >>>> not to have it. The selling dealer is not willing to purchase a new > >> cover > >>>> for $300. > >>>> > >>>> My question is, under what circumstances should this car be considered > >> for > >>>> purchase? In other respects it looks presentable and has decent > service > >>>> history. But how do you lose an engine cover? And what is the harm > done > >>>> driving around without one? > >>>> ___ > >>>> 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 > >> > >> > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 adventure worthy of watching
Well, that led to a big time suck - but it is a very interesting story! On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 6:32 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFFResBE3O0 > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Brake dust woes
Make that Extreme Simple Green - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Green-5-Gal-Extreme-Aircraft-and-Precision-Cleaner-010113405/301277024 It's OK for aircraft, shouldn't hurt your wheels. I use it with one of the air powered siphon sprayer guns and hot/warm water. It takes the exhaust residue right off the belly of the airplane. On Mon, Apr 25, 2022 at 10:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Simple Green and a toothbrush? > > > On Mon, Apr 25, 2022, at 8:49 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > > I’m trying to clean my recently professionally repainted 15 hole alloys > > on the 300D 2.5Turbo. As most everyone knows, these wheels are a > > challenge to keep clean. The brake dust adheres pretty well in the > > corners of the recesses. I’ve tried spray on brake dust cleaner- the > > type that sprays on blue and fades to white when it’s ready to wipe and > > rinse off but have had limited success. Paint cleaning clay actually > > does work but I can’t work it effectively in the recesses. Is there any > > other Martha advice anyone has to offer? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 Simply Don't Know What to Say...
The downforce from the wing is keeping the trunk lid down --- doesn't look like it latches. On Sat, Apr 23, 2022 at 8:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's the special high-performance autobahn cruiser variant, good for > 65mph and the wing keeps it planted firmly > > --FT > > On 4/23/22 9:36 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > You’ll understand when you see the pictures. > > > > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/casselberry-1967-mercedes-200d-diesel/7465296705.html > > > > -D > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > --FT > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: 1953 MG
There's nothing wrong with an MG that 200+ HP won't cure! On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 7:47 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A newer one > > > https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-1977-mg/7474286563.html > > > On Thu, Apr 21, 2022, at 3:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Sent that to my brother in Indianapolis. He’s into pre-1960s MGs big > > time. He owned a few in the past, I’m sure he would love to have > > another… > > > > -D > > > >> On Apr 21, 2022, at 3:35 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> I don’t think you can be over 4’8” and still be able to drive it > >> > >> --FT > >> Sent from iFōn > >> > >>> On Apr 21, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> Looks solid and complete, though only 2 photos. Probably not an > unreasonable price. > >>> > >>> > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-1953-mgtd/7474155882.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 > >>> > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Truth On Repairability
The other factor is that software is usually considered to be rented or leased, not owned by the user who pays for it - even old installed applications like Office IIRC. So why should the software running the car be any different? On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 2:33 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I own it, it’s mine, the manufacturer should not be able to change > things after the fact. > > You are becoming a Luddite, Dan. > > Sadly, most manufacturers are going to a "subscription" model, not only > for software (I.E. QuickBooks, Office 365), but for enabling options on > automobiles. Want heated seats? That will be $59.95 for the year. > > > https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-industry/why-you-might-need-to-subscribe-to-get-certain-features-on-your-next-car-a6575794430/#:~:text=At%20least%20five%20automakers%E2%80%94%20Audi%2C%20BMW%2C%20Cadillac%2C%20Porsche%2C,those%20features%20are%20already%20built%20into%20the%20car > . > > "You will own nothing, and you will be happy." > Klaus Schwab > > > Rick > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Truth On Repairability
They are still in the infancy stage - take another look in 20 years or so. On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 1:57 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like a silly system, I see wanting to write but the base > configuration should be on non-volitile storage with the drive relatively > easy and inexpensive to replace... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 2:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: IIRC they were doing a lot of writing of > data to solid-state storage and wearing it out. Yes, like a spinning hard > drive, solid-state drives can wear out. They will take a limited number of > writes before they start throwing errors. You get what you pay for here > too, like most things. > > On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, at 1:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > Had some dealers tell me that but otherwise no. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Apr 18, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >> > >> Do you have a source for that? I see that Tesla has issued a big > recall for screens, they're blaming it on the hard drive that runs the > thing. > >> > >> Sounds a bit like computer guys designing cars didn't consider how long > people keep cars... > >> > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Truth On Repairability
We have a Kenmore fridge, top french doors, bottom freezer. THe ice maker died and was replaced twice under warranty. THe next time it "died", the warranty was expired, so I messed with it and figured out that the switch that keeps it from dumping when you open the bottom door - with a bit of jiggling things it was working again. Hasn't been a problem since (looking for wood) - 8 years now. On Mon, Apr 18, 2022 at 1:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a Sammy fridge too. First the bottom ice machine crapped out, was > still nerf warranty (I might have an extended I don’t recall) so a guy came > a fixed it with a plastic “fill tube” about 6” long that froze and broke. > Duh, a plastic tube filled with water in a freezer. Who knew. So that one > worked awhile but now it only works intermittently so I guess it’s not > broken but on strike for some reason. > > It has an upper ice machine too that has basically frosted up. I keep > forgetting to get a heat gun after it to get it working again. > > The machine is about 10yr old now and otherwise does it’s cooling and > freezing thing so I guess that’s a win. > > I’ve been through 3 undercounter wine coolers now. Each has lasted 2-3 > years I got the first one replaced for free. The second I think I paid > shipping for a new one. This last one they wanted about half of a new one > which would have been $600 or so, wholesale price I guess. The price on > these things has doubled in say 10yr. I took the first two apart and the > thin aluminum condensers both corroded and released the majick fluid. > Outside these are really nice machines but the cooling systems are total > cheepcheep chinesium. I talked to the vendor about them and they were very > noncommittal, I guess if they can keep selling replacements no worries to > them. > > I do like my 40+yo and 30+yo and 15+yo Benzes though. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 18, 2022, at 1:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > New Samsung refrigerator looked great with nice features but the ice > maker for the door ice continues to freeze up and get jammed. Gave you and > simple don’t use it anymore. > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - Planespotting
My Cessna is worth 67% more now than it was pre-Covid. I need to get the experimentals flying before the market crashes so I can cash out the Cessna. Of course, the cost of materials for the experiments is increasing as well. On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 11:52 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You would think buying a jet makes you less rich, but that has not been > true for the last 20 years or so. You buy and the plane goes up in price, > so you sell and use the profit to leverage the purchase of a larger > aircraft, which then appreciates and generates even more equity. Seems > weird, but covid drove demand quite a lot and some of these things nearly > doubled in value. Add 8% inflation to that and moving your dollars into > durable capital equipment starts to look pretty smart. > > Far from making their owners less rich, it is another case of the rich > getting even richer. That is what I mean by a glimpse into another world. > The world where people with a lot of money compete with each other for big > ticket capital equipment items. Because they all got a lot richer through > gains in the financial world during covid, so the price of a jet just keeps > climbing.Maybe they will come down again at some point, but it isnt > happening yet. > > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2022, 11:27 AM Jim Cathey wrote: > > > > ...about the rich getting richer during covid is 100% true. Prices > > > of private jets are out of sight. If people have the means to fly > private > > > they do, and there are a lot of people with the means. > > > > Buying a jet in order to avoid riding in plague-tubes makes you less > > rich, no matter how you slice it. Immaterial, though, if peoples' > > reactions > > to covid increases your business enough to pay for it. (Amazon, Netflix, > > etc.) > > > > But it's good for Honest Omar's Flying Carpets, and private pilots, > and... > > > > -- Jim > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Why is diesel $1 more than unleaded?
I should add that I bought 65 gallons of regular UL today (sans ethanol) - cost $250! However, it beats the airport price of 100LL at $6.50/gallon! On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 5:20 PM OK Don wrote: > Supply and demand - keep raising the price until demand drops, then adjust > the price back one notch. Free market at work. > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 4:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Excuse of heating oil should be over. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> ___ >> 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 >> >> > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Why is diesel $1 more than unleaded?
Supply and demand - keep raising the price until demand drops, then adjust the price back one notch. Free market at work. On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 4:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Excuse of heating oil should be over. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Unimog truck with Case 580C mounted on it 2005 Mercedes Unimog 419 see tractor, $22, 000
Why is it still listed for sale then??? Get on it! On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 1:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I need this really bad > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/737627663932446 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] 16CLS63AMG - 39k miles - $33,500
You're missing the point of it. It has nothing to do with the longevity of the car, nor your pocket book in any way. It is meant to reduce the amount of gasoline burnt that isn't propelling the car. Simply lowering the total amount of gas burned, not reducing your gas bill or total operating costs for the car. On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 10:36 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Engineering properly would dictate that the starter would be somewhat > overdesigned to accommodate for the additional wear and use, but that’s > hard to say. > > I would like to see something in the way of research that proves it > provides a savings in the long run over the life of the car. I’m just not > convinced that it does. > > -D > > > On Apr 14, 2022, at 11:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Saves $10 in fuel for $200 in wear on the starter. > > > > > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2022, at 11:21 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >> I hate that "shutoff the engine at stops" stuff. I don’t honestly > >> believe it saves anything in the long run. > >> > >> -D > >> > >>> On Apr 14, 2022, at 11:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> That’s nice. I think the start stop can be overridden with the fancy > computer > >>> > >>> --FT > >>> Sent from iFōn > >>> > >>>> On Apr 14, 2022, at 11:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> No doubt would be a fun car. Good colors too. > >>>> > >>>> > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2016-mercedes-benz-cls-63-amg/7471047284.html > >>>> > >>>> "Fuel-saving stop-start technology" > >>>> > >>>> Yeah, I'm sure that will make a big difference > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ___ > >>>> 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 > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] More ethanol!
The only reason Exx is cheaper than straight gas is the government subsidy to use ethanol. It's a shell game that works because voters are so stupid. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-13 17:51, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > >> Why is gasoline still so expensive if oil prices have dropped? > > > > Unleaded 87 is back down to $3.99 here. > > 4.29 made sense when oil was $130. > 3.79 or 3.99 is excessive when oil is $95-105. > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Leather seat restoration
What? You didn't use Leatherique I thought that was the ONLY thing this MB group used on leather. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 1:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These results are pretty amazing. He spent a lot of time undoing > previous "restoration" so starting from new would probably take a lot > less time. > > Two different products. The black stuff looked pretty easy, that would > probably do some good touchup on the SL600 that has a bit of wear on the > seats and door coverings. I've seen this Colourlock stuff before, the > results look really good. They make it in colors to match Benz codes > too so you can get a good match. I'm going to get some for the steering > wheels on the S550 and E500. > > Discount codes for the Clyde stuff > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFn_cPBu-2Q > > -- > --FT > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond
If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, the vibration will tear the engine off the front of the plane and the massive imbalance will prevent a graceful descent. Same end result as in the copter. On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 11:29 PM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, there's at least a chance of a > deadstick landing. With a copter, it's put your head between your legs > and kiss your ass goodbye... > > On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 7:30 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > At least in a helicopter you can autorotate. > > > > -D > > > > > On Apr 11, 2022, at 7:53 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > I'm beginning to give fly-by-wire the same high regard I give to > > > helicopters, i.e. I want no part of either. > > > > > > -MMM- > > > > > >> On Mon, Apr 11, 2022 at 9:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> oops > > >> > > >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avVvgYQtDiI > > >> > > >> > > >> -- > > >> --FT > > >> ___ > > >> 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 > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Nothing trippier than passing someone with this very comfortable & very fast supercharged Jaguar.
Look at the trunk lid - it's magic mushrooms, not LSD. Why did they leave the interior stock? On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 10:43 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When LSD has taken up permanent residence > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1820322878170875 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - RaspberryPI
It's even cooler when you're in the middle of that traffic! On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 7:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He got it working. I think it was just a matter of “whitespaces” in the > configuration file and the need to use quotes. > > The antenna is just a little ground plane magnetic base thing, so we’re to > seeing a lot of traffic just yet. I wanted to have him get it going first, > then once we had it working get a better antenna for installation outside. > > It’s pretty cool getting to see the air traffic passing over in real time. > > -D > > > On Apr 8, 2022, at 3:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > So is he trying to receive ADS-B to feed FlightAware? It should be a > > standard Linux WiFi setup - IIRC you have to edit a txt file with your > WiFi > > SSID, p/w, etc. It depends on how the OS is configured. I use one to > > receive ADS-B in the airplane and feed the info to a navigation tablet. > In > > this case it is the source of the WiFi and the tablets connect to it. ( > > https://www.reddit.com/r/stratux/) > > Mine has been hands off for so long that I don't remember much about how > to > > use it. > > > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 3:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Anyone here proficient with these? I ask because my youngest has an ADSB > >> setup with one he got from FlightAware and we’re having some issues > getting > >> it to connect to wifi. > >> > >> Thanks! > >> > >> -D > >> ___ > >> 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 > >> > >> > > > > -- > > OK Don > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > > Von Braun > > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - RaspberryPI
So is he trying to receive ADS-B to feed FlightAware? It should be a standard Linux WiFi setup - IIRC you have to edit a txt file with your WiFi SSID, p/w, etc. It depends on how the OS is configured. I use one to receive ADS-B in the airplane and feed the info to a navigation tablet. In this case it is the source of the WiFi and the tablets connect to it. ( https://www.reddit.com/r/stratux/) Mine has been hands off for so long that I don't remember much about how to use it. On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 3:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone here proficient with these? I ask because my youngest has an ADSB > setup with one he got from FlightAware and we’re having some issues getting > it to connect to wifi. > > Thanks! > > -D > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Perhaps somebody needs this? No idea if crack or not but maybe OK Don would know.
That's a reasonable price in today's market. Aircraft prices went up at least as much as used cars, if not more so. That engine might go another 2000 hrs before it needs an overhaul, if it's flown regularly. On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 4:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1380404545798525/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 Machines
Like Allen said, money is time - give them the money to fix it, and spend your time doing something you really want to do instead of messing with that machine. On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 8:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If it were me and I trusted the shop I would probably pay the $180 for the > diagnostic. Once you know what's wrong, you can decide whether to have them > repair it, do it yourself, or replace it. > > Otherwise it's a careful, deliberate process of testing and elimination to > figure out what is wrong and repair it. What is your time worth? > > > On Tue, Apr 5, 2022, at 9:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > I have a Robinair 34788 fully automatic machine that I have had for > > about 4 or so years now. Nearest I can tell it is probably 10-15 years > > old, not sure. Per the menu look like it has has around 2600 lbs ran > > thru it. Not sure if that is a lot or not for these machines. Anyway, > > last year it got to where it was throwing a low pressure error when you > > turn it on, then gives an oil drain error when doing a recovery. > > Several times it has ended up venting all of its stored R134 thru the > > vacuum vent line into the oil drain bottle. I also suspect the ball > > valves on top of the internal tank are leaking. I am betting the low > > pressure error is the low pressure transducer. I also tested the > > solenoids and they all appear to work so I am thinking the oil drain > > error could be the circuit board. When it is supposed to be doing an oil > > drain it never even opens the solenoid. > > > > Called a local service place for these and if they come here its $250 > > for the drive plus $180 for the diagnostic, or I can take it to Tulsa > > and just pay the $180, then pay whatever labor for the repairs plus > > parts. Assuming it needs all 3 ball valves those are around $60 each. > > The transducer is around $150 to $180 depending on the website. Circuit > > board is about $350. So if it actually needs all this I would probably > > be looking at a grand to fix this machine. That does not factor in any > > additional labor. > > > > I would always just order the transducer and see if that fixes the rest > > of the problems (which I am not hopeful of), or pay the $180 to see what > > is wrong and what it would cost to fix it. I am however considering > > just buying a newer machine. There is one exactly like mine but appears > > to have been used a lot less and includes a 30lb cylinder: > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5143233472435476/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Adc0e9849-915e-40a4-b3d5-28817f9adfa7 > > > > Also looking at these: > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/965256667454473?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Adc0e9849-915e-40a4-b3d5-28817f9adfa7 > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274691608128011?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Adc0e9849-915e-40a4-b3d5-28817f9adfa7 > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/698606498164730/?ref=saved&referral_code=null > > > > I know these are a lot of money but I actually do quite a bit of AC work > > for my own fleet of cars and projects. Anybody have any thoughts on > > fixing mine or spending the money on a newer one? > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Stealerships
Umm, isn't "air" 79% nitrogen? On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 1:32 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > And don't forget the nitrogen fill in the new tires. > > I do that, but I'm not too rigorous. I figure if it's at > least 3/4 nitrogen I'm doing good. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Dead battery
I thought that was the optimum charging voltage - it is for my airplane's flooded lead acid battery anyway. On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 2:56 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ok, so I’m guessing then that the voltage regulator is the culprit > considering the overcharging condition? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 4, 2022, at 3:49 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > > > > >> > >> amp draw between ground and the negative terminal of the battery and I > only got about 3.4 mA. It is my understanding that 50 mA is the cut off for > a excessive parasitic draw so I’m not sure why my battery is discharging > by just sitting idle for a few days. > > > > Not all loads are steady. Could be time- or light-driven, for example. > > > > -- Jim > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: "Special" video
I see that Coleman iron in the background! On Fri, Apr 1, 2022 at 11:40 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I gave mine to you. > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2022, 12:36 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > > > You're just jealous that you don't have one. ;) > > > > -Curt > > > > > > On Friday, April 1, 2022, 12:25:35 PM EDT, Dwight Giles < > > dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > April Fool. BS on making fuel > > > > On Fri, Apr 1, 2022, 11:07 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I don't normally spam you guys with my videos but this one is > "special". > > > > > > https://youtu.be/rlVRzhJ5d_A > > > > > > Note the date. > > > > > > -Curt > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Could have been disaster
BTDT, but in a small vehicle. The owners manual for the F150 says to replace all five tires every 7 years regardless of tread wear or condition. Being cheap, and not seeing any cracks in the sidewall, and since they live in a garage most of the time, I'll wait until next year (10 yrs since new) to replace them. I just replaced the 9 yr old original battery today as preventative maintenance. On Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 8:06 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks > > Tuesday, I was hauling a 6700 lb forklift on my rollback isuzu from Tybee > to Denmark SC. I thought I had checked everything .. I aired up the 19.5 > inch tires and inspected. Right after I reached Ft Pulaski … about a mile > on the marsh causeway to Savannah, I heard a POW and flap flap … right > front tire blew…. I made a turn in the used to be 3 lane road, now 2 lanes > with truck and trailer and slowly limped back to Tybee on the rim ….I > dumped the truck Ar a friends place which was closer. Yesterday I used my > groovy torque multiplier gizmo and loosened the 41 mm lug nuts that were I > am sure, over torqued. The factory spec is 350# and I say why so high? > > Anyway, I think my tires have aged out …. I bought some Walmart $190 > delivered tires that were $140 about 14 months ago or less. Still waiting > on a delivery …. I got another supposedly coming from local Mavis at the > same price as Walmart. Their’s was supposed to come today but I paid no > money down to order it > > So despite good tread, over and over I am taught that tires age out … I > have not looked for date codes but I guess I should > > Have any of you tried these? > > > https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WRVBSC9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 > > I read pros and cons > > My tires are 225/70R19.5 and the charts say I should use about 6 Oz of > beads per tire > > Anyway, I guess I am broke down in paradise, on tybee island > > Instagram printerrickthe if you want to see the tire > > Peace > > Xx Rick > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 to make a shim
https://www.amazon.com/SWAG-Road-V4-0-Portaband-Table/dp/B00LBFQNHM?th=1 Not cheap, but small and great to use for smaller projects, plus you can take the saw off the stand easily. On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 7:57 PM OK Don wrote: > I always start with my scrap metal pile (never through a piece of metal > away), then look at HD, Lowes, Tractor Supply, then go to a metal supply > company.. > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 7:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I do not have a metal band saw. Any idea on where I might find a piece >> of metal around the right size? >> >> On 3/30/2022 7:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> > Take an appropriate sized plate, drill the right diameter hole for the >> end >> > of the slot, then saw from the edge to the sides of the hole. A metal >> > bandsaw makes it easy. >> > >> > On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> >> This is a shim that is used on Coats center post tire machines when >> >> working on larger rims. It is supposed to keep the bottom bead breaker >> >> from hitting the wheel. This part does not appear to be available >> >> anywhere but looks like it might be semi easy to make. If i found a >> >> piece of metal that would work I am not sure if I have anything that >> >> would cut it to shape. Maybe I could find a larger size old brake pad >> >> and cut a notch in the center? Trying to mount new tires on the 19" GL >> >> wheels and they are too big without using this shim. Really need to >> >> upgrade to a rim clamp machine. Any ideas on fabbing something up like >> >> this? >> >> >> >> >> >> >> https://www.shopequipmentparts.com/shim-lower-bead-breaker-coats-center-post-models-8102927/?fbshop=1&fbclid=IwAR1jtE2WpIxg0HPpA-ppeJFMk31000nwMtUE-X8l_90i067WtnaOoZptxwM >> >> >> >> ___ >> >> 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 >> >> > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher > Von Braun > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 to make a shim
I always start with my scrap metal pile (never through a piece of metal away), then look at HD, Lowes, Tractor Supply, then go to a metal supply company.. On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 7:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I do not have a metal band saw. Any idea on where I might find a piece > of metal around the right size? > > On 3/30/2022 7:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Take an appropriate sized plate, drill the right diameter hole for the > end > > of the slot, then saw from the edge to the sides of the hole. A metal > > bandsaw makes it easy. > > > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> This is a shim that is used on Coats center post tire machines when > >> working on larger rims. It is supposed to keep the bottom bead breaker > >> from hitting the wheel. This part does not appear to be available > >> anywhere but looks like it might be semi easy to make. If i found a > >> piece of metal that would work I am not sure if I have anything that > >> would cut it to shape. Maybe I could find a larger size old brake pad > >> and cut a notch in the center? Trying to mount new tires on the 19" GL > >> wheels and they are too big without using this shim. Really need to > >> upgrade to a rim clamp machine. Any ideas on fabbing something up like > >> this? > >> > >> > >> > https://www.shopequipmentparts.com/shim-lower-bead-breaker-coats-center-post-models-8102927/?fbshop=1&fbclid=IwAR1jtE2WpIxg0HPpA-ppeJFMk31000nwMtUE-X8l_90i067WtnaOoZptxwM > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 to make a shim
Take an appropriate sized plate, drill the right diameter hole for the end of the slot, then saw from the edge to the sides of the hole. A metal bandsaw makes it easy. On Wed, Mar 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a shim that is used on Coats center post tire machines when > working on larger rims. It is supposed to keep the bottom bead breaker > from hitting the wheel. This part does not appear to be available > anywhere but looks like it might be semi easy to make. If i found a > piece of metal that would work I am not sure if I have anything that > would cut it to shape. Maybe I could find a larger size old brake pad > and cut a notch in the center? Trying to mount new tires on the 19" GL > wheels and they are too big without using this shim. Really need to > upgrade to a rim clamp machine. Any ideas on fabbing something up like > this? > > > https://www.shopequipmentparts.com/shim-lower-bead-breaker-coats-center-post-models-8102927/?fbshop=1&fbclid=IwAR1jtE2WpIxg0HPpA-ppeJFMk31000nwMtUE-X8l_90i067WtnaOoZptxwM > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Diamond plate
I bought some in the Aviation aisle at Home Depot - made rudder pedals from it, will make floor boards later. On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 5:07 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Suggest you drill out the rivets on the remaining plate, use it as a > pattern to make a mirror image piece to match the missing part. Raw > material to match should be found at your local metal supply,, and they > might be induced [bribed] to shear the diamond plate aluminum to your > pattern. > Shape to fit [if it has bends or rolled edges], use the existing rivet > holes to drill the new piece, pop in some rivets, "Bobs yer Unkle" > > On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 2:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > Y’all remember the disappearing diamond plate side step on my trailer. > > Looked it and it was riveted in place not glued. The other side had some > > missing and loose rivets so I am guessing it worked itself loose and flew > > off. I replaced several rivets around the trailer. Need to find a > replaced > > diamond plate. Anybody know where this could be had? Assume I would need > to > > find a small rectangular piece and cut it to shape. > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Oh my
OUCH! That should have come with a warning! On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 9:40 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/738303637154530/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Regina’s Nuts….
True --- On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:22 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > “Regina’s Bolts” wasn’t as funny. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 21, 2022, at 5:57 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > First, they are bolts, not nuts. > > Second, if you would drill and safety wire them, it would be obvious at a > > glance that they were loose from the lack of twisted safety wire. Darn - > > now I might have to do that to my cars - like I need yet another thing to > > do. > > > >> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 6:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> Yep. My previous way for decades I do one wheel, it hits the ground and > >> tightened fully before even moving to the next one. I have up to this > >> point need to get in the habit of checking them all once it hits the > >> ground. There have been plenty of times I have done it but have > >> forgotten 3 times. 2 times the vehicles left the driveway. Just the > >> other day I pulled the E300 back over to the driveway and when I got out > >> it dawned I me I forgot it and caught myself. > >> > >>> On 3/21/2022 6:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > >>> You gotta work like an A&P guy or you’ll kill someone. > >>> > >>> If you’re doing tire/wheel work, the last thing you do when the car > gets > >> put back on the floor is to go around and torque every lug bolt. Period. > >> It’s a pattern you never deviate from. No exceptions. > >>> > >>> -D > >>> > >>>> On Mar 21, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> That lift is going to kill somebody. Since I have had it, it has > >> totally changed my method of dealing with tires. Previously I would > have a > >> wheel off one at a time, and tighten it then move on to the next one. > With > >> the lift, I have multiple wheels off then am supposed to torque them > down > >> when I lower it. Problem is, I have forgotten to torque them down after > >> lowering the car because I have done it the old way for decades. I had > >> some loose nuts on my car, and now her car. Guess I am going to have to > >> put a note on the steering wheel before I start a job. Fortunately both > >> times were not really big problems. For me, I noticed it right away > when I > >> started driving and tightened them. She pays no attention to anything > and > >> got several miles down the road. It HAD to have been obvious from the > get > >> go. Guess not everyone pays attention to what is happening with their > >> vehicle. > >>>> > >>>> On 3/21/2022 6:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > >>>>> Kaleb has some ‘splaining to do. > >>>>> > >>>>> AZBob > >>>>> > >>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>>> > >>>>> ___ > >>>>> 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 > >>> > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> 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] plate readers
I don't understand the point that you can get caught breaking the law (speeding), but they can't do anything about it. Just seems wrong. On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 7:57 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The basic principle is that anything happening in public (I.e., not your > home/property that is not visible) is fair game for observation, monitoring > , or whatever, unless there is a law to stop it. In SC speed cameras are > not allowed to be used to issue speeding tickets, but I can use a radar gun > to measure speeds of cars. First amendment rights allow me to do that as > well as take photos etc. > > Intercepting cell phone conversations requires a warrant I believe. > > --FT > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Regina’s Nuts….
First, they are bolts, not nuts. Second, if you would drill and safety wire them, it would be obvious at a glance that they were loose from the lack of twisted safety wire. Darn - now I might have to do that to my cars - like I need yet another thing to do. On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 6:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep. My previous way for decades I do one wheel, it hits the ground and > tightened fully before even moving to the next one. I have up to this > point need to get in the habit of checking them all once it hits the > ground. There have been plenty of times I have done it but have > forgotten 3 times. 2 times the vehicles left the driveway. Just the > other day I pulled the E300 back over to the driveway and when I got out > it dawned I me I forgot it and caught myself. > > On 3/21/2022 6:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > You gotta work like an A&P guy or you’ll kill someone. > > > > If you’re doing tire/wheel work, the last thing you do when the car gets > put back on the floor is to go around and torque every lug bolt. Period. > It’s a pattern you never deviate from. No exceptions. > > > > -D > > > >> On Mar 21, 2022, at 7:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> That lift is going to kill somebody. Since I have had it, it has > totally changed my method of dealing with tires. Previously I would have a > wheel off one at a time, and tighten it then move on to the next one. With > the lift, I have multiple wheels off then am supposed to torque them down > when I lower it. Problem is, I have forgotten to torque them down after > lowering the car because I have done it the old way for decades. I had > some loose nuts on my car, and now her car. Guess I am going to have to > put a note on the steering wheel before I start a job. Fortunately both > times were not really big problems. For me, I noticed it right away when I > started driving and tightened them. She pays no attention to anything and > got several miles down the road. It HAD to have been obvious from the get > go. Guess not everyone pays attention to what is happening with their > vehicle. > >> > >> On 3/21/2022 6:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > >>> Kaleb has some ‘splaining to do. > >>> > >>> AZBob > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPhone > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> 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 > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] plate readers
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin Of course, it doesn't mean what is looks like: https://www.npr.org/2015/03/02/390245038/ben-franklins-famous-liberty-safety-quote-lost-its-context-in-21st-century -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] $6K Repair or Different Vehicle
It's a car - so it's "well traveled". On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 9:20 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's not old it's Experienced. > > On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 6:13 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > And I’ll give you $550 for that crappy old W123 wagon. > > > > > > > > -D > > > > > > > On Mar 19, 2022, at 5:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > I'll give you $501 for your 250SE. > > > > > > On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 4:57 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >> To put a tidy little bow on this string of emails, we were offered > $4500 > > >> in trade value for the Jetta on the purchase of a 2021 Outback. The > > girls > > >> fell in love with it after they drove it. > > >> I told the dealership GM that in 1983 I bought a 1983 Subaru GL Wagon > > off > > >> of the showroom floor from Evan Mecham himself (ring a bell anyone > > familiar > > >> with AZ history) from his Glendale Subaru. Yesterday, 39 years later, > I > > >> bought another Subaru off of the showroom floor. No one seemed to be > as > > >> excited as I was about that, and no one in the building ever heard of > Ev > > >> Mecham. > > >> This Subaru seems very nice. The tech is overwhelming. The owners > manual > > >> is 600 pages. Hell, the “Quick Start Guide” is 200 pages. The young > > >> salesboy, in a very polite way, told me he realizes geezers like me > like > > >> reading the manuals when they get a new vehicle but most everyone else > > >> watch’s YouTube videos that have supplanted manuals. > > >> My ‘83 GL Wagon lasted a good long time. SWMBO loved it. When it his > > 250K > > >> miles (many trips between IL and AZ) traded it in on a ‘93 Eddie Bauer > > >> Edition Ford Exploder She drove that wagon around while I went through > > four > > >> cars: > > >> ‘68 250SE > > >> ‘63 Ford Falcon > > >> ‘78 Rabbit > > >> ‘68 Bug > > >> > > >> AZBob > > >> > > >> Sent from my iPhone > > >> > > >>> On Mar 18, 2022, at 6:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>> > > >>>> We’ve had the car since new. No deep-seated emotional attachment to > > it. > > >>> > > >>> Something to be said for following the "severe duty" maintenance > cycle. > > >> I'm guilty of that at times too. > > >>> > > >>> > > >>>> Get it fixed or sneakily trade it in on something else? > > >>> > > >>> I'd sell it outright, or to CarMax. > > >>> Private party, I'd be honest about it's faults. > > >>> CarMax? > > >>> Caveat emptor. > > >>> I'd take the cash and buy something with a proven track record for > > >> reliability. Which probably means a soulless econo-box. I would most > > >> definitely NOT be taking on a payment. > > >>> > > >>> Or if I was retired and wanted a project, I would fix it myself. > > >>> > > >>> Rick > > >>> ___ > > >>> 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 > > > > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 battery factory in AL
Yes - and they haven't figured out how to recycle Li batteries very well yet. On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 11:00 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > All that lead? > > On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 11:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis > wrote: > > > They are actually way more green than EV batteries because they can be > > easily recycled. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On Mar 16, 2022, at 10:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > No one claims that Exide batteries are "green" > > > > > >> On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 9:59 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > >> but they are green. > > >> > > >> On Wed, Mar 16, 2022, 9:50 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >> > > >>> There was an article in the local rag about an Exide battery factory > in > > >> SC > > >>> that closed down and rundoff leaving a huge contaminated mess > > >>> > > >>> --FT > > >>> Sent from iFōn > > >>> > > >>>> On Mar 16, 2022, at 9:30 PM, OK Don via Mercedes < > > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > >>> wrote: > > >>>> > > >>>> Coming to a backyard near you --- > > >>>> > > >>>> > > >>> > > >> > > > https://www.autoweek.com/news/a39453978/mercedes-benz-battery-factory-alabama/ > > >>>> > > >>>> -- > > >>>> OK Don > > >>>> > > >>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time > to > > >>>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > >>>> > > >>>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am > doing.” > > >>> Wernher > > >>>> Von Braun > > >>>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > >>>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > >>>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > >>>> ___ > > >>>> 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 > > >> > > >> > > > ___ > > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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: For True Computer Nerds
Excellent! Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 7:16 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://youtu.be/xCGu5Z_vaps > > > Rick > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] MB battery factory in AL
Coming to a backyard near you --- https://www.autoweek.com/news/a39453978/mercedes-benz-battery-factory-alabama/ -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Rare customized Euro 280SL C on BAT
It went for $15,555. On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 12:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > AZ car with manual shift, velour seats, rear deck lid spoiler, AMG badge, > after market radio and wheels, rear crank windows, and non period third > brake light. A Thinking Man's car for sure. I predict over $20k. > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-mercedes-benz-280slc-3/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2022-03-16 > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Renault Dauphine Deluxe 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$6,500
IIRC, the cylinders were replaceable iron sleeves in the block, held in place by the head. They would crack resulting in no compression. It wouldn't run on only three cylinders. We overhauled it twice, then he bought a new 1968 Mustang fastback, which he still has. On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 1:56 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I was a youngster our neighbor had one. He was called Jack Dancer and > there were 2 kids a bit older than I and they had a pet raccoon. He had a > clapped-out light blue Dauphine he was always working on. I remember once > he worked like 3 nights in a row to overhaul the engine from underneath, > pulled the crank and pistons and all. My dad would check on him > occasionally and they would smoke cigarettes. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Mar 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > A friend had one when we were in high school. The engine would not blow > up > > if you kept it under 50MPH, go over and it was major overhaul time - > again. > > > >> On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 10:34 AM G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >> wrote: > >> > >> If I recall correctly, the local dealer sold them for $1,400 out the > door > >> with a full tank of gas. > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Heh. My sister had one of these courtesy of my Dad and his program car > >>> stuff through GM. Hers had the funky pushbutton transmission, which as > a > >>> young boy with hard core mechanical desires fascinated the heck out of > >> me. > >>> It was a cool little car and something different from the constant flow > >> of > >>> VW Beetles that came through the household. > >>> > >>> -D > >>> > >>>> On Mar 15, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> The rare 1962 collaboration between the French and the Germans wherein > >>> the French immediately surrendered > >>>> > >>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2309105309237479 > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> --FT > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> ___ > >>>> 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 > >> > >> > > > > -- > > OK Don > > > > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to > > pause and reflect." Mark Twain > > > > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” > Wernher > > Von Braun > > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Renault Dauphine Deluxe 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$6,500
A friend had one when we were in high school. The engine would not blow up if you kept it under 50MPH, go over and it was major overhaul time - again. On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 10:34 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > If I recall correctly, the local dealer sold them for $1,400 out the door > with a full tank of gas. > > > On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Heh. My sister had one of these courtesy of my Dad and his program car > > stuff through GM. Hers had the funky pushbutton transmission, which as a > > young boy with hard core mechanical desires fascinated the heck out of > me. > > It was a cool little car and something different from the constant flow > of > > VW Beetles that came through the household. > > > > -D > > > > > On Mar 15, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > The rare 1962 collaboration between the French and the Germans wherein > > the French immediately surrendered > > > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2309105309237479 > > > > > > -- > > > --FT > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Out for Delivery?
Our Amazon drivers seem to be the best of the bunch around here - they always leave the package where I specified - on the shelf beside the front door. UPS and Fedex are all over the place, including once leaving my box at the intersection between our street and the joining one - 400 feet from our driveway. Amazon and USPS do the best, most consistent job here in the sticks. On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Amazon drivers tend towards the sketchier end of the spectrum, somewhere > near pizza drivers. > > Anyway, before there were such a thing as Amazon drivers, I pulled the > mower into the garage to find an Amazon box on the floor. Turned out to > be addressed to the neighbor. > Their mailbox doesn't say 519 on it, but mine was very clearly marked > 515. > She'd already applied for a refund, after searching her garage, porch, > everywhere the package that was 'delivered to garage' could possibly be > hiding. I'm guessing it was Fedex Ground that did that. > > On 2022-03-13 16:05, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah, that’s been a thing for some of the security automation for a > > while. I’ve got a system (“MyQ”) I can monitor and control all of my > > garage doors both in Florida and Flagstaff with and it has the ability > > to give Amazon and others a one-time code to get in and drop off > > packages. I could see it being of value if you had something large or > > if you had issues with porch pirates, but I’ve never felt the need to > > use it at this point. > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Out for Delivery?
I ordered some tools, checked the delivery status on Tuesday evening at 6:45PM, and it said "delivered to front porch at 8:10PM" - amazing ability to predict the future, however, the package never arrived. This was DHL. Got a refund and ordered from another vendor. On Sun, Mar 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Amazon drivers tend towards the sketchier end of the spectrum, somewhere > near pizza drivers. > > Anyway, before there were such a thing as Amazon drivers, I pulled the > mower into the garage to find an Amazon box on the floor. Turned out to > be addressed to the neighbor. > Their mailbox doesn't say 519 on it, but mine was very clearly marked > 515. > She'd already applied for a refund, after searching her garage, porch, > everywhere the package that was 'delivered to garage' could possibly be > hiding. I'm guessing it was Fedex Ground that did that. > > On 2022-03-13 16:05, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah, that’s been a thing for some of the security automation for a > > while. I’ve got a system (“MyQ”) I can monitor and control all of my > > garage doors both in Florida and Flagstaff with and it has the ability > > to give Amazon and others a one-time code to get in and drop off > > packages. I could see it being of value if you had something large or > > if you had issues with porch pirates, but I’ve never felt the need to > > use it at this point. > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Corn based ethanol
As we already knew, it's a stupid idea, probably driven by big agriculture. https://youtu.be/F-yDKeya4SU -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] 540K replica running on Chevy small block v8. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, $30, 000
Amen! Exactly what I was thinking. On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 3:06 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I would like to see one done that used a Mercedes V12 engine, with a metal > body. > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - new fangled vehicles and battery replacement
Great, thanks. On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 11:14 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I assume that you are referring to the key fob part of the keys? I had > no problem with them. Don't think I had to do any reprogramming. > > > > > On 09/03/2022 10:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > That's good to know - the wireless locking key still worked? > > > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 9:07 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> I have had the battery disconnected in my 2013 F150 several times and > >> never worried about keeping power on. You will need to reset the clock > >> etc but I cannot recall any adverse issues. I suppose the computer has > >> to relearn some things but that may not be a bad thing. > >> > >> Randy > >> > >> On 3/9/2022 8:38 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > >>> I'm thinking it's time to replace the original battery in our 2013 > F150, > >>> just in case it dies when I'm away from home. The question is, do I > need > >> to > >>> maintain 12v to the car while changing batteries? If so, how - via the > >>> lighter socket or juggling wires with another battery as I change them? > >>> I guess I could try to RTFM, but it's easier to ask here --- > >>> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] 5 Best Mercedes SUVs to buy and 5 to avoid
Both? On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 10:50 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *Merde* as to the quality of the cars critiqued or the editorial content? > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 11:16 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I think both articles had considerable merde presented > > > > --FT > > Sent from iFōn > > > > > On Mar 9, 2022, at 6:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Yeah, I read that, too. The 320 and 350 were both the bulletproof > M112. > > That’s why I rarely put a lot of credence behind these “best of” reviews. > > Granted, they did call out the M272 and it’s issues, but that was a major > > recall anyone can find with min8mal effort. > > > > > > -D > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > >> On Mar 9, 2022, at 6:06 PM, greg via Mercedes > > wrote: > > >> > > >> From the article: > > >> > > >> < > >> problems. Despite there being some improvements to the overall ride > and > > >> the handling, the car still came with its engine problems as it had > done > > >> in the ML320 generation prior.>> > > >> > > >> I am not aware that the engine in the ML 320 is any sort of a problem. > > >> People smarter than me say it's "bulletproof". > > >> > > >> Greg > > >> > > >> > > >>> > > > https://www.hotcars.com/5-best-mercedes-benz-suvs-you-can-buy-used-5-to-avoid-at-all-costs/ > > >>> ___ > > >>> 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 > > > > > > > ___ > > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 - new fangled vehicles and battery replacement
That's good to know - the wireless locking key still worked? On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 9:07 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have had the battery disconnected in my 2013 F150 several times and > never worried about keeping power on. You will need to reset the clock > etc but I cannot recall any adverse issues. I suppose the computer has > to relearn some things but that may not be a bad thing. > > Randy > > On 3/9/2022 8:38 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > I'm thinking it's time to replace the original battery in our 2013 F150, > > just in case it dies when I'm away from home. The question is, do I need > to > > maintain 12v to the car while changing batteries? If so, how - via the > > lighter socket or juggling wires with another battery as I change them? > > I guess I could try to RTFM, but it's easier to ask here --- > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] OT - new fangled vehicles and battery replacement
I'm thinking it's time to replace the original battery in our 2013 F150, just in case it dies when I'm away from home. The question is, do I need to maintain 12v to the car while changing batteries? If so, how - via the lighter socket or juggling wires with another battery as I change them? I guess I could try to RTFM, but it's easier to ask here --- -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] 10 Mercedes to never buy used
Hmmm - they are dinging the cars for recalls - which if executed, should have resolved the issues by now, making the cars "bullet-proof" Mercedes. Of course, the rest of the issues might not have surfaced yet. On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 4:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting list. I never considered any of these. > https://www.hotcars.com/10-mercedes-benz-models-you-should-never-buy-used/ > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] $168
What else did he buy while he was there, a new battery? On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s actually $4.99, so he blew it out of proportion. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 9, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I believe it is $8 per gallon in some parts of California. Where does > he live? > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Mar 9, 2022, at 7:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> > >> If it had a 21 gallon tank and was bone dry, that would be $8.00 a > gallon. I call BS. > >> > >> Rick > >> > >> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > >> Sent: March 9, 2022 4:52 PM > >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com > >> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > >> Cc: ka...@striplin.net > >> Subject: [MBZ] $168 > >> > >> That’s how much it cost my dad to fill up his 98 e300 today. > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >> ___ > >> 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 > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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 story AZ bob and other might find interesting
Why bother? That's what USP and Fedex are for --- On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 4:44 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Will my TSA Pre status let me bring it through security? > > -D > > > On Mar 9, 2022, at 4:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > The industry's Working On A Suitcase reactor. Totally safe and very > > modular. I believe it when I see it. > > > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2022, 4:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Maybe we should find someone who has invested in uranium mines who could > >> help us out > >> > >> --FT > >> > >> On 3/9/22 3:50 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >>>> uranium fell back to $8/lb. > >>> So, a pound of uranium would run my house for how long? > >>> At about 20,000 kWH/lb I could run my house at full feed load, > >>> electric furnace turned to '11', doors left open, my wife in charge > >>> of the lights, and everything else turned on too, for 16 days. > >>> > >>> Should be able to stretch it to a month, easy, under normal > >>> use patterns. (Perhaps three.) I'd be OK with an $8/month > >>> power bill. With any reasonable co-generation implementation, > >>> the waste heat would be used in the home, and that $8 could > >>> perhaps easily stretch to a year. > >>> > >>> Of course, uranium has gone up, apparently rather a lot recently. > >>> (It was $11/lb in 2003, and $100/lb in 2007.) Even so, still sounds > >>> pretty affordable. > >>> > >>> Now, if only there was a "Mr. Fission" desktop reactor... > >>> > >>> The US Govt is sitting on some billion (!) pounds of > >>> uranium, in the form of depleted UF6. Only needs Mr. Fission > >>> and some slight enrichment in order to be ready to go! > >>> > >>> -- Jim > >>> > >>> > >>> ___ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >> -- > >> --FT > >> ___ > >> 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Oil
We have an old KitchenAide mixer with the dough hook, my wife does the rest. We also make a lot of our pasta from scratch - using that Italian roller thing. On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 3:29 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 09/03/2022 12:40 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > > > The flour goes mostly to pizzas, our bread machine makes good pizza > dough. This year I've stepped up my biscuit game too, finally realized > keeping the butter cold really does make a difference. > > > > -Curt > > > What sort of bread maker do you have? My wife has just worn out her 3rd > one. The last 2 were Breville. We don't plan to buy another of those. > > Randy > > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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’m not sure if I heard this correctly
Classic supply and demand - what's to be surprised about? On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 10:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > News just now said something about if we cut off import of oil from Russia > prices will go up even further. So these prices now are WITH Russian oil? > And if we cut it off it will obviously go up more? Or did I miss hear > this? They also said lots of grain comes from Russian and the price of > grain and flour will soon skyrocket? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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] Craig
No, it wasn't posted here - thanks for letting us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig - it's going to be rough for him. On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 5:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am not sure if this was posted here or not. If it was I did not see it. > Anyway, it was posted on the Okie talk list that Craig and Shirley were in > the hospital with Covid. For some reason Shirley got moved somewhere else. > They did not properly treat her diabetes and sounded like she got moved to > a 2nd location but then passed away. Craig is still on the hospital in > unknown condition. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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 > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.” Wernher Von Braun 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ 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
