Re: [MBZ] W163 stuck in park

[greg via Mercedes]

Mine won't shift out of park unless I have my foot on the brake pedal. I
assume it's a nanny device.

Greg

> So I move the 2003 ML350 to mow under it, and the brake pedal has no
> resistance.
> And there was a squirrel under the hood, so probably a chewed brake
> hose.
> Grrr.
>
> After mowing, I go to move the truck to concrete so I can look for drips
> and jack it up, and it refuses to come out of park. Is that a safety
> feature, you can't move the car to work on it if the brake failure lamp
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[greg via Mercedes]

Well, what do you expect at that steep discount ;-) ?

Greg


> "not rusted, corroded or cracked"
>
> w/ close-up photos of corroded carburetors
>
> On Tue, Jul 4, 2023, at 11:20, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> Used?  Original box?
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677719044178142
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday America!

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I hope there will be many more!
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Norway's near-total adoption of electric vehicles

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Doesn't Norway have a super abundant supply of geothermal energy producing
nearly free electricity? Quite a different situation here.

Greg


> Sorry to interrupt the ongoing reviews of over priced used Mercedes, but I
> found this interesting - not what I expected:
>
> "Norway is more than a decade ahead of the U.S. in its adoption of
> electric
> vehicles. If the Biden administration's goal of having 50 percent of new
> vehicles be electric by 2030 sounds ambitious
> ,
> Norway passed that mark in 2019, *The New York Times* reports
> .
> In 2022, 80 percent of Norway's new car sales were electric, and it plans
> to phase out gas-powered cars entirely in 2025. So far, "Norway's
> experience suggests that electric vehicles bring benefits without the dire
> consequences predicted by some critics
> ,"
> the *Times* reports.
>
> Oslo's air is noticeably cleaner — and much quieter — and its
> greenhouse
> gas emissions have dropped 30 percent since 2009 with no big uptick in
> unemployment at gas stations or auto mechanics, or significant strain on
> the electrical grid. Norway has put a lot of work into making the
> transition, starting with enacting policies to promote electric vehicles
> in
> the 1990s and, more recently, subsidizing the rollout of fast-charge
> stations throughout the country.
> The combination of tax breaks for EV owners and readily available charging
> stations "took away all the friction factors," Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan
> told the *Times*. But the U.S. and other countries can learn from Norway's
> challenges with electric cars, not just its successes. That includes
> figuring out the optimal number and locations for charging stations, and
> dealing with the frustrations of new EV drivers learning to plug in their
> cars. "Sometimes we have to give them a coffee to calm down," Marit
> Bergsland, who works at a Circle K north of Oslo with more charging
> stations than gas pumps, tells the *Times*. "
>
> --
> OK Don
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> are wearing."
>
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am
> doing.”  Werner
> Von Braun
>
> "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
> In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
> doing it."
> -- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. Making a Mistake, Voiding a Warranty

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Or, if he drained it into a CLEAN container, just pour it back in!


> If he drained it into a container, let it cool to ambient temperature,
> measure how much was drained out, and put that same amount back.
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

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One clue for quality is that the Taiwanese stuff is usually better IME.

Greg


> Yeah Harbor Freight is hit and miss. Some of their stuff is absolute junk,
> other items are quite good.
>
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Re: [MBZ] O.T.ish. Drill Bits

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I like the big sets of cheap bits. When they are worn or are not up to the
job I replace them with Latrobe (high Cobalt alloy). So my cheap bits
container has all the most used bits replaced with really good ones.

Greg

> I suppose I’ll see how they function. They got through the metal studs
> today with ease.
>
> Who makes good bits?
>
> AZBob
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Damn

[greg via Mercedes]

Otis Redding too, a great R&B artist.

Greg

> Harry Belefonte died recently. To be honest I didn't realize he was still
> alive...
>
> -Curt
>
> On Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11:15:50 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> All the old 60s and 70s dudes and dudettes are kicking or will be soon
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On May 1, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Gordon Lightfoot just kicked the bucket.  Time to listed to the
>> Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald in remembrance.
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT 5spd brick NO TITLE 1988 Volvo 240 Manual trans 5spd Rear wheel drive

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The "brick" appellation reminds me of a long-ago online community I used
to belong to called "swedishbricks" back in my Volvo days.


> Asking $2k might be worth $1k but my buddy who's into these says $500
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/743812540577577
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: I have never seen an old console stereo like this before

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> Is Marantz still the best name in tuners?
>

I believe they were bought out and their current stuff is not anything
special. My brother had a good friend who was an engineer for Marantz back
in the day. He picked out a tuner that tested nearly perfect which is now
in my brother's possession.

Greg


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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT driving while stupid

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I carried a Glock 19 daily for many years, and this is the first I'm
hearing of a self-firing one. The only "failure" I'm aware of is the
tendency to go full auto. That happened at the range once. But even then
it was easy to control.

If a trigger catches on any weapon it may fire. Even a pocket pistol
requires a holster to be safe.

Greg


> Semi-automatic.
>
> The bangers around here seem to favor 9mm or .45cal semi-automatic
> pistols, or whatever stolen firearms they can buy off the skreets.
> Commenters speculated this fine citizen had a Glock, which are prone to
> spontaneous discharge.
>
> In any case the gene 🧬 pool was cleansed though no indication that he
> was a doting father
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Parts cleaner

[greg via Mercedes]

Biodiesel (B99) is a better, safer solvent than diesel. I use that in my
passive dunk type bucket with a strainer inside. It works well.

Greg

> I was thinking that a small parts cleaner would be useful. I see this one
> and it seems to be basically a box with a tray and some sort of
> submersible pump to circulate cleaning solvent. Nothing exotic about that.
> A comment says the pump is akin to a HF pump.
>
> Parts Washer 3.5 Gallon Capacity Tank Cabinet Portable Automotive Parts
> Cleaner for Wheel Bearings, Gears, and carburetors (Blue)…
> https://a.co/iweKjdH
>
> Anyone ever put something like this together?  Plastic storage bin, pump,
> screen tray… not much engineering to that. Diesel fuel as cleaner
> solvent?  Or some proper solvent?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Eufy S40 SoloCam

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I can't imagine anything smoother or more reliable than my 50+ year-old
870, but I'll take your word for it!

Greg

> I'm partial to my Remington 31, the smoothest pump action shotgun ever
> made. They're very hard to find though. Mine is almost 100 years old and
> still busting birds. I blew it on a duck with it this year but last year
> it took 13 grouse, 2 pheasant and a wood duck.
> Curt
>
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>   On Mon, Nov 7, 2022 at 2:50 PM, Rick Knoble via
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> probably the best security system is a driveway lined with old rusty
> appliances, couches, etc.
>
> Remington 870.
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless Wind Turbines - wave of the future?

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That was my initial thought also.

I think gen IV reactors may produce more energy :-).

Let's get REAL. Wind nor solar will replace fossil fuel.

Greg


> On 2022-11-05 14:42, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>>
>> Though they are lighter and cheaper, they are less efficient at
>> capturing wind energy than traditional blade designs.
>
> That makes sense.
> The earlier link claiming 40% efficiency for turbines and 60% efficiency
> for phallic monuments didn't pass my initial smell test, but I was
> speaking from a point of total ignorance about the phallus design.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Flooded Tesla EVs From Hurricane Ian Exploding All Over Florida

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My Mercedes also has no chinese parts.

Greg

> The only EV pollution metrics that count are _lifetime_ numbers,
> that include what it costs to make the car, charge the car over
> its life, and the emissions when it inevitably catches fire and
> burns to the ground, seats, tires, and all.
>
> "My car is slavery free."
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Recon

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Glad to hear everyone's ok down there!

Greg

> Looking at the radar it looks like all the rain has passed inland now and
> the “center” (there is no other rain besides what was on the north
> side) is now sitting right on the beach up the way a bit. Nothing much
> going on here, no rain no wind now. Folly Beach had some minor flooding
> and there are some trees down here and there, and some power outages but
> nothing catastrophic. The end of the pier on Pawleys Island went on a sea
> cruise so that’s gone. The tide was up a bit in the back yard but not
> real high so that’s all good. All in all the area seemed to get through
> it well. Moved through fairly quickly. I hope they did well up the coast a
> bit.
>
> —FT
>
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Sep 30, 2022, at 2:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Good news. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for you.
>>
>> -D
>>
>>> On Sep 30, 2022, at 2:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>>>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Took a little recon walk around the vast estate. Not much more than a
>>> regular storm, thankfully. Its cool though, in the 60s. It’s raining
>>> and there’s some wind but not bad. 3.5” rain so far, a few limbs
>>> down here and there but nothing else of significance. The fuse on the
>>> pole by the road blew but the lines are all ok so maybe someone will
>>> come by at some point. And no traffic on the road!  Makes me want to go
>>> somewhere!
>>>
>>> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

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I'm gonna guess waterfowl, maybe a Wood Duck. There's not much wild game
you want to eat bloody rare.

Greg

> Lets give the game one more day, I'm not surprised nobody has gotten this
> one yet.
>
> I'll give 2 hints, one is that I shot the critter here in MA. That rules
> out elk, moose, caribou, bison, etc.
> The second hint is that none of the guesses so far are even in the
> ballpark.
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11:28:16 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via
> Mercedes  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Elk.
>
> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 10:04 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> venison?
>>
>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 9:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> > To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we
>> had.
>> >
>> > https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDBS5AkCvr4cKUp19
>> >
>> > https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1dL7q6EbJQy7fhR9
>> >
>> > The first to guess what kind of critter the meat came from will get a
>> > couple Lantern Lab stickers.
>> >
>> > -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Poos

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I hope youse guys all stay safe!

Greg

reverting to his Brooklyn accent


> It looks like it will then head up to the vast estate late next week.
>
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
>
>> On Sep 23, 2022, at 11:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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>> It appears that Poos might get hit with a hurricane.  At least he has
>> another house if his southern estate gets blown away.
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[greg via Mercedes]

Canadian accent for sure. Lots of Canadians living in the US.

Greg

> Are you sure? He was talking about going to Philadelphia to buy another
> Bluetec. He would have a tough time getting it over the border.
>
> -D
>
> On Sep 20, 2022, at 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel
> mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> The guy lives in Ontario or Quebec apparently.  At least he sounds like a
> Canadian...
>
> On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 2:24 PM dan penoff.com via
> Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> Ouch. A perfect example of why I would not consider buying something at an
> auction unless I could inspect it.
>
> -D
>
>> On Sep 20, 2022, at 10:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>>
>> oops
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_9Z_vUb1i0
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Re: [MBZ] Tool Boxes

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I bought one from Costco. I was impressed with the ball bearings, but it
was missing a key. I negotiated a discount because of the key. The plus
was that the company (Gladiator?) was part of Whirlpool, so they sent me a
free key. The minus is that the thickness of the sheet metal is mostly
paint, so dings easily.

I also have an old Craftsman that I found cheap on CL. Good Stuff.

Greg

> I’m still on the hunt for a good quality metal cabinet for the Flagstaff
> garage with no success.
>
> Oldest son (who is out for some R&R) went with me on my weekly trip to
> NAU’s surplus shop in hopes they might have something. Lots of nice
> industrial strength metal shelving units, but no doors on them. They also
> had a lot of really heavy duty lateral file cabinets, the tall ones that
> are about 5’ 6” high, but that’s a less than ideal approach, even if
> they’re only $35/each.
>
> I had hoped that maybe Costco would have something, but their choices for
> garage storage are pretty pathetic. I guess the old rich white people that
> frequent Costco don’t have a need for such things. Sam’s has some, but
> they’re pretty pricey.
>
> I’ll just keep hunting…
>
> -D
>
>> On Sep 7, 2022, at 2:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Costco have on occasion some very nice stainless steel roll about
>> tool cabinets with butcher block tops. A bit pricey but appear to be
>> very high quality. One of these days…
>>
>> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Didn't Someone Among us Have One of These?

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Someone else mentioned it, but I also had one. I bought it cheap, it had a
head gasket leak. It was not one of my better deals.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood stove

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That being said, I have a traditional style "airtight" stove, IIRC it is
"Earth Stove" brand. It utilizes convection vents on either side, and is
fully lined with firebrick. My home is around 2,700 sq. ft. and has a heat
pump, but I run the stove to supplement the heat during sub-freezing
temps. One time I had forgotten to set the heat pump to heat only, and
when I ran the woodstove the A/C kicked on.

Yes, the glass darkens quickly.

Greg

> For efficiency, pellet stoves are a good bet. They are very popular here
> in the PNW. A typical setup here is a pellet stove backed up by resistance
> baseboard heat. They require less attention than a traditional woodstove
> and utilize waste products of lumbermills.
>
> Greg
>
>
>> For a variety of reasons I've been thinking about putting in a wood
>> stove.
>> I'd like something well made and efficient but also reasonably
>> attractive
>> to look at. Any recommendations?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood stove

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For efficiency, pellet stoves are a good bet. They are very popular here
in the PNW. A typical setup here is a pellet stove backed up by resistance
baseboard heat. They require less attention than a traditional woodstove
and utilize waste products of lumbermills.

Greg


> For a variety of reasons I've been thinking about putting in a wood stove.
> I'd like something well made and efficient but also reasonably attractive
> to look at. Any recommendations?
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[MBZ] Oil Filter Change?

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I put only a few K miles on between changes. IIRC back in the day the
advise was to change filters every other oil change.

Is it necessary to change an oil filter by time rather than mileage?

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Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

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I think if that were my dr. I would fire him.

My further thoughts: it's a localized supply/demand issue. I have a really
good internist and a super cardiologist. I am sure either one could earn
much more in NY or BOS. The internist's wife is also an MD and they each
work 3 days. The cardio is a triathlete and I'm guessing enjoys the
outdoor opportunities in the PNW. I never have trouble getting my
appointments or meds. My D-I-L on the coast has all sorts of trouble.
She's told her scrips are ready then they don't have any when she arrives.

WRT socialized medicine: I lived in BC for 5 years and paid for (heavily
subsidized) BC Med. It was fine because I retained my US health insurance
and could easily use US services if needed. BC med actually pays for
flights into the US for some emergency services not available there, and
many Canadians pay in the US so they don't have to wait many months for
some procedures. I doubt that anyone who lived under socialized medicine
would want it in the US.

Greg

> What do you think about doctors these days? Are they all idiots? The
> spouse has been sick for a week, to the point she went to the ER Sunday.
> Has a virus and very dehydrated. ER basically did nothing. Could not get
> an IV and just gave up. Today she had a “wellness” visit with our
> primary care doctor. She started to discuss the test results etc from the
> visit and the huge dehydration problem but he cut her off and said this
> visit was only to review certain things. Basically just going over the
> most basic items. So you are in a doctors office and they ignore a glaring
> illness and say you would need to make a sick visit rather than this
> wellness visit? It would seem to this recent issue should be addressed on
> any visit including a wellness visit. I use the same doctor and anytime I
> want to ask about my neck problems, or anything related to my blood
> thinners he doesn’t want to discuss it, only what is on his simpleton
> agenda for the day.
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Re: [MBZ] Comfort Level with Older Tires

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I would say that climate conditions are a critical factor. Heat and UV are
the primary enemies. I would think a truck stored outdoors in AZ would age
tires much faster than here in the PNW.

I would certainly inspect closely for signs of heat/sunlight damage.

Greg

> My ‘05 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins  has 60K mile Michelins on it
> that were made third week of 2016. Between my dad I there have been 40k
> miles put on them. They are wearing well.
> When do I need to get nervous about the straight up age of the tires?
> Citing that data should I be concerned taking off for a roadtrip to
> Colorado on those tires?
>
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[MBZ] Novavax COVID

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Hi:

This was just approved by FDA. Anyone have any thoughts on this
(allegedly) conventional protein vaccine?

I stopped with Pfizer's shots when I had a severe reaction (angina) 12
days after the second dose, but would like more real protection.

Can this be trusted?

Greg


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Re: [MBZ] 61x starter replacement

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Some years back I did a 240D starter from the top. Getting to the
fasteners was easier, but IIRC pulling the starter up through the
available space was tricky.

Greg


> 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?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone using an under-counter water filter?

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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?
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Unrestored 1966 AMC Rambler Ambassador 880 - $16,500

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Back in '69-'70 I sold cars at a VW dealer. We had some interesting used
cars come in during the time I was there: a couple of XKEs, some muscle
cars like a chevy 409, GTOs. I drove a Fleetwood Broughm for a while. But
the ONLY car I remember the used car manager getting excited about was a
Rambler Ambassador. I knew nothing about it, but remember being puzzled. I
think we lost money on the Jags, which needed brake work.

Greg

> Vacuum operated, which was standard on Nash/AMC up to 64 or so.
> Definitely our 1960 Rambler had vacuum operated wipers.
>
> I didn’t know the V8 was available in the ’66, that was the smaller
> body version.  After 1968 they got larger and the 327 was not only a
> strong engine, but very reliable too.
>
> Always got a kick out of the Ambassador, and the fact that it had far
> better seats, better handling, better peformace, and better brakes than a
> Caddy.  No one would buy them, even though they were probably the deal of
> the century.  Why not get 25 mpg and a second or two faster in the quarter
> mile?
>
> My dad drove the AMX (I think that’s what it was) for a rental once,
> said it was a real road rocked.  That 327 would blow the doors off a
> Firebird or Camaro with a 455.  More horsepower, more torque, and I
> believe a higher rev limit.
>
> Sadly no one bought them.
>
>> On May 25, 2022, at 9:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
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>> Electric wipers!  What's the alternative?
>>
>> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 6:14 PM mitch--- via Mercedes
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>>> Looked something like this:
>>>
>>> http://motorlandamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1969+AMC+Ambassador+Web+1-1387605968-O.jpg
>>>
>>> Then, after buying a travel trailer and putting air bags in the rear
>>> coil springs of the Ambassador, dad traded it in on this, which hardly
>>> noticed the trailer:
>>>
>>> http://old.superscoutspecialists.com/store/images/Product/swatch/2236.jpg
>>>
>>> Yeah, my taste for unusual cars is hereditary.
>>>
>>> There's a red Travelall parked in a driveway, unmoving, about 5 miles
>>> from me. I like the idea of owning one, but know better than to think I
>>> really want to own one.
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Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

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premium is $5.239 today at my Costco.

OTOH, they rebated me $246 for a pair of my 4 year-old Michelins on their
road hazard warranty. One tire damaged, had to replace 2.

Greg

> Funny, it’s $4.35/gallon for unleaded at Sam’s Club in Flagstaff.
> Premium is $4.65.
>
> -D
>
>> On May 24, 2022, at 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Shot up to $5.16 in Phoenix over the last two days. Diesel is $5.49.
>>
>> AZBob
>>
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>>> On May 24, 2022, at 1:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
>>>  wrote:
>>>
>>> For the most part, yes.
>>>
>>> I can’t imagine what it would be like if I was still commuting.
>>>
>>> -D
>>>
 On May 24, 2022, at 3:13 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
  wrote:

 You work from home most days though, correct?

 If you think it's painful now, just wait
 Summer driving season is around the corner.

 Rationing might be too.


 Rick

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 Subject: [MBZ] Gas Prices

 $4.75/gallon for premium at Costco in Tampa. Filling the ML550. This
 is gonna be painful.

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Re: [MBZ] Rotten tires

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My ML manual tells me not to drive more than 50 mi. on the spare. H.

Greg

> Folks
>
> I used a brand new 1984 300d spare …. It still had the nubs on it …
> brand new.
>
> This was about 2015 ….. it tore apart after maybe 50 miles
>
> Don’t use old tires is my advice … even if they are NOS
>
> My 2 cents
>
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[MBZ] W163 Spare Carrier

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Wow!

The carrier came down pretty easily, the safety latch was easily
discovered and released. The spring loaded device holding the tire in
place separated in two when I twisted it with a lever, but reassembled ok
with a light mallet blow.

Getting the carrier back up...NOT so easy! I t slid back easily enough,
pushing forward to get it back so I could drive... NOT. Mallet blows were
laughed off. I tried a ratchet strap, no go. Left the ratchet strap
tension on and grabbed a BFH.

That did the trick.

I had looked at a couple of vids, but the only knowledge I gained from
them was that my '02 ML has no rust underneath, and that is unusual.

If you drive a 163, you will need a BFH onboard if you expect to be able
to change a flat on the road.

Greg


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Re: [MBZ] New rubbers

[greg via Mercedes]

Funny enough with all the recent complaints about slow deliveries and
non-deliveries:

I ordered the tires yesterday afternoon, they showed up on my doorstep
this morning!

G

> That is the problem I'm facing now. I hit something that destroyed one
> tire on the '02 ML320. Michelin LTX from Costco. I called Costco about the
> warranty from 4 yrs. ago. The tire is NLA.
>
> According to the manual, the tires on each side must be the same, but
> front and rear axles may be different. So, Costco will give me pro-rata
> for TWO tires. I ordered a pair of well rated Yokohamas from Tire Rack,
> they should be here Tues.
>
> Greg
>
>
>> A potential problem with 4WD/AWD vehicles is that some shops will refuse
>> to install less than 4 new tires.
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Re: [MBZ] New rubbers

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That is the problem I'm facing now. I hit something that destroyed one
tire on the '02 ML320. Michelin LTX from Costco. I called Costco about the
warranty from 4 yrs. ago. The tire is NLA.

According to the manual, the tires on each side must be the same, but
front and rear axles may be different. So, Costco will give me pro-rata
for TWO tires. I ordered a pair of well rated Yokohamas from Tire Rack,
they should be here Tues.

Greg


> A potential problem with 4WD/AWD vehicles is that some shops will refuse
> to install less than 4 new tires.


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Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

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I think we have to start by building some mental hospitals and get the
dangerous crazies, thieves, and drug addicts off the streets. We will need
more prisons for a while also, while we figure out how to attack "the root
causes".

Greg

>
> The question is, what actions can we take?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

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My belief is that there is rampant mental illness among some segments of
society. A large part of this mental illness is caused by the severe
cognitive dissonance they experience when their propagandists repeat
falsities until they believe the false is true...but their lying eyes try
to tell them the opposite.

Just my opinion, but I do have a psych degree and several decades of
observation of human behavior under extreme stress.

Greg

> This incident, and others across the nation, beg the question "What
> brought
> this individual to the mindset to learn how to make molotov cocktails,
> actually make them, then travel to a police station and attack it, then
> attack the responding officers, with the molotov cocktails.
> Logical thinking says well grounded humans do not take such a course of
> action.
> Yet, across the country, similar acts have been done with frequency by
> individuals and groups who apparently would have no relationship.
> Is there some connection between them all that has not been found? Why
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Re: [MBZ] OT How far can a Nissan Murano go with no coolant?

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People have been trained to ignore the appearance of impending doom since
the fact-checkers keep telling us that "everything is awesome".

Greg

> Was driving this afternoon, there was NM in front of me, I smelled
> coolant then noticed it was spraying out from under the NM.  I caught up
> to the car (it was going 50 in a 35) and honked several times and was
> waving to pull over.  Did not do that, was still spewing some coolant at
> that point.  A coupla miles down the road we hit the backup at a light,
> no more coolant spewing, so I got out and went up to the guy and told
> him what I was seeing, his car was probably overheating and he should
> pull over and stop.  He looks at the temp gauge and it is stuck a the
> bottom on C, he says well it looks OK.  I say well I'm guessing you have
> no coolant so the sensor is not seeing coolant temperature, you need to
> pull over and shut off the car before you destroy the engine.  Light
> changes, he gets back in and takes off with a bit of steam blowing out
> the bottom of the radiator or a hose or something.
>
> Oh well, I tried...
>
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Re: [MBZ] Retired

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Congrats!

Greg

> As of 1730 March 18, 2022, my 37 year career of making ‘lectricity was
> done. It hasn’t sunk in yet, I still feel like I’m just taking time
> off.
> What few, basic plans that we made for what we wanted to do upon retiring
> have had the Kabash thrown on them for the time being now that we are in
> the throes of eldercare.
> I start my cancer treatments in two weeks. Six weeks of living in San
> Diego. It will be good to get this taken care of.
> Right now I feel like I have the fat kid plate at the Boo-fay. I’ll be
> glad when some of these things start coming off.
> What are my first tasks is trying to convince SWMBO that we need to make a
> circuit of the United States ensuring that we get to New England around
> September Chowder Q time.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Dexter watch offer

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Ugly, busy, hard to read. Alloy case? What alloy? Perhaps Zamak.

You should NOT.

Greg

> I own about a dozen retro self wind and other (mostly Wittnauer and
> Longines) wrist watches but am tempted to add this newfangled watch to my
> collection.   Should I?
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Aluminum Watch

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I have a nice titanium eco-drive chronograph that needs a new movement
that has been waiting for me to get it done. In the meantime, I have been
wearing a nice titanium Invicta quartz chrono. Unfortunately, the crown
pulled out completely during the time change, and I am unable to set the
time. Now I have 2 nice watches needing repair.

Also, apparently I am no longer active enough to keep a self-winder going.

So I needed a cheap beater watch to tide me over while these are sent out
for repair. I came across a Timex MK1 military style quartz chrono on
Amazon for $62. It has an aluminum case. I think there was a time when
aluminum was a fairly exotic material and some watch cases were aluminum,
but they tended to wear out quickly. I like the light weight.

It looked pretty nice for $62, but it was not "Prime". But I noticed there
was one "used" for $38, and that WAS prime. The description stated that
there was damage to the NATO band; but I have a few so was not concerned.

It arrived yesterday, and (as has happened several times before) I was
unable to locate the alleged damage. Pretty nice watch!

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[MBZ] WAY OT: "The Repair Shop"

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In a desperate attempt to avoid news media, I have been searching for more
emotionally neutral TV material. I stumbled across a British series that I
believe many of you will enjoy.

In a thatched barn in rural England a bunch of talented restorers have set
up shop to rebuild and restore peoples' old treasures and junk.

It's on Discovery. After watching a few episodes I'm hooked.

Greg


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Re: [MBZ] Was Oil, now Bread Machine

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<https://ia800604.us.archive.org/11/items/PanasonicBreadMakerSDYD250Manual/Panasonic%20Bread%20Maker%20SD-YD250%20Manual.pdf>



> Does this limit you to 2 lb. loaves or can it bake smaller sizes?
>
> On Thu, Mar 10, 2022 at 5:05 PM greg via Mercedes 
> wrote:
>
>> I did a bit of research many years back and found recommendations for a
>> Japanese made Panasonic SD-YD250. I sourced one cheap on CL; and it's
>> been
>> churning out loaves for years.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> > 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.
>> >
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Re: [MBZ] Was Oil, now Bread Machine

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I did a bit of research many years back and found recommendations for a
Japanese made Panasonic SD-YD250. I sourced one cheap on CL; and it's been
churning out loaves for years.

Greg

> 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
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Re: [MBZ] 5 Best Mercedes SUVs to buy and 5 to avoid

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>From the article:

<>

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


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Flour

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I mill my own flour with the Family Grain Mill attachment for my
commercial grade KitchenAid stand mixer. I just ordered a case of hard red
winter wheat from the LDS store, and a 25# bag of rye from Amazon. The
wheat is in cans with a 30 year shelf life. I vacuum seal the rye into
half-gallon mason jars with oxygen eater packets.

I've been doing this for many years and have found no pest problems.


>> Maybe I should get 50#...
>
> You can't keep a bag too long, else the weevils start to grow in it.
> So, bigger is not better, necessarily.
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Anyone have an opinion on Beck Arnley parts?

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They are not a manufacturer. They sell others' products, and their
selections are fairly ok.

Greg

> I want to replace the center bearing and support on the driveshaft in my
> car.
>
> Rock Auto has Beck Arnley. Is that going to be as good as any other?
>
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Re: [MBZ] WiFi extender

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Another difference is that a mesh router setup does not lose speed as
regular extenders do. Most extenders cut bandwidth in half.

Greg

> A mesh network is a series of routers and extenders that are easier to
> deploy - just do it.
>
> On Sun, Feb 20, 2022 at 8:08 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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>
>> Ahh, if there was only a world-wide resource you could use to find out
>> more...
>>
>> Start here:
>> https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+network&crid=2QMX7DV2LN0T4&sprefix=mesh+network%2Caps%2C212&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
>> Amazon.com
>> :
>> mesh network<
>> https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+network&crid=2QMX7DV2LN0T4&sprefix=mesh+network%2Caps%2C212&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
>> >
>> Amazon.com: mesh network
>> smile.amazon.com
>> A mesh network typically consists of a router that has several wifi
>> nodes
>> that are connected to it via wifi. The "backhaul" traffic, or the
>> traffic
>> between the nodes, is carried on frequencies that are allocated just for
>> handling the traffic, not the same as the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies
>> you're
>> using to surf/game/stream, whatever. The "mesh" is a combination of the
>> router and the multiple nodes that are also wifi access points spread
>> around the house.
>>
>> I use a mesh network to get wifi out to my garage and the casita in it
>> from my main (Asus) router. Some Asus models have mesh capabilities
>> built
>> into them. The nodes are just another Asus router, in my case, a lower
>> model with the same bandwidth capabilities but fewer features. The fancy
>> mesh systems like shown above are built to have everything you need. The
>> alternative was a Ubiquiti setup with an antenna beaming a signal to a
>> receiving antenna and all the related garbage that would go with it.
>> Total
>> overkill, but I did consider it...
>>
>> -D
>>
>> 
>> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Kaleb
>> Striplin via Mercedes 
>> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:59 PM
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com 
>> Cc: Kaleb Striplin 
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] WiFi extender
>>
>> I have no clue about mesh networks.
>>
>> On 2/20/2022 7:58 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>> > Router with a mesh network. Put a node at or near him and he'll have
>> Ethernet conectivity.
>> >
>> > -D
>> > 
>> > From: Mercedes  on behalf of Kaleb
>> Striplin via Mercedes 
>> > Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:42 PM
>> > To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>> > Cc: Kaleb Striplin 
>> > Subject: [MBZ] WiFi extender
>> >
>> > My office is on one end of the house and kids Xbox at other end. It
>> gets
>> signal back there but I guess it’s not good enough to run his games. I
>> put
>> a 2nd router connected to the first in the dining room to move a signal
>> closer, but it’s still not working that great.
>> >
>> > Aside from running a hard line thru the attic back there, what device
>> or
>> solution would solve this?
>> >
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Re: [MBZ] HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches, any good?

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If you're happy with the results of your beam-type, you can use it to
"calibrate" your HF wrenches. I have a couple of the HFs, they seem ok.

Greg


> I have a 1/2" beam-type torque wrench. I like the simplicity of it but it
> can be hard to use when the wrench position has the scale facing away from
> me. I have been wanting to get a 1/2" and 3/8" click-type for convenience.
> HF has their Pittsburgh brand wrenches on sale right now, wondering if
> anyone has experience with them? I have some other Pittsburgh hand tools
> and have found them entirely adeqate, at least as good as modern Craftsman
> tools.
>
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[MBZ] HELP! Coolant Leak ML320

[greg via Mercedes]

Leak seems to be coming from a little gizmo on the front of the engine. I
have a vid showing the leak.

Can anyone help with a diagnosis?

TIA





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Re: [MBZ] ML350 hits a tree

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How could that happen to a W163? Wouldn't the frame hold the front and
back together?

Greg

> and splits in half, killing 4
>
> https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/4-people-dead-after-terrible-single-vehicle-accident-splits-car-in-half/ar-AAMhL2Y?li=BBnb7Kz
>
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Re: [MBZ] Master cylinder

[greg via Mercedes]

FWIW I bought a Dorman manifold crossover for my '95 Crown Vic a while
back. It was good quality. Things change over time.

Greg


> The brake master cylinder seems to be failing on my old toada sienna
> family
> truckster.  This vehicle is too old to justify the price of an OE one, so
> I’m considering a rebuilt or aftermarket cylinder.
>
>
>
> Most parts places and web sites seem to carry the same brands of
> aftermarket cylinders like - Centric, Dorman, Cardone, Raybestos.  Can
> anybody offer experience/advice about selecting among these brands?  Why
> would you buy a rebuilt one when a new one costs ~$10 more?
>
>
>
> Thanks
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Re: [MBZ] Okie shop flooded

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My house in the PNW has "French Drains" which prevent my garage from
flooding. What you are describing sounds like basically the same thing.



> Yeah dig a trench around the perimeter of the building, put in some
> gravel then a drain pipe with gravel over, then connect it to a drain
> going out to your retention pond or ditch or whatever.  Kind of a
> reverse septic field.  You want to get the water from around the
> building.
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Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

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Those look like good recommendations...Thanks!

Greg

> What is the issue with FF? I use it, but I have several ad-ons that help
> to insure a bit of privacy.
>
> See the attached screenshot for details.
>
> That is my mobile browser. My laptop is setup very similar. It is amazing
> how many scripts run on an average web page.
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Physics Was: OT - Ammo

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But the lighter bullet will use a faster burning powder than the heavy
bullet, and I wouldn't be surprised if most of the energy in the powder is
lost to inefficiency.

Greg


> Energy in the bullet comes from whatever the charge has minus any losses.
> Not sure how a smaller bullet could gain more energy. More velocity maybe
> (M lower, V^2 higher) but energy is the same for a same powder load  in
> both rounds E1==E2== .5*M1*V1^2 == .5*M2*V2^2. M2 V2>V1
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
>> On Jun 30, 2021, at 7:10 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> Energy is 1/2 MV*V (V squared) where M is the bullet mass and V is
>> bullet velocity.  Momentum is MV which also is also equal to the impulse
>> (force * time)  needed to create the momentum.  So for a given impulse
>> (recoil) the lighter bullet will always have more energy (less M, more
>> V).   But with similar aerodynamic forces. A lighter bullet will lose
>> energy (velocity) faster (same force, less mass).
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 6:37 PM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>> Cc: Allan Streib 
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Ammo
>>
>> I know little about firearms but have seen the Ruger 57 showing up in my
>> YouTube recommendations, etc. Any thoughts? Shoots 5.7x28mm, a lighter
>> round but faster and with similar energy as 9mm. Supposedly less recoil
>> (though if energy is similar I'm not sure that makes sense) and more
>> accurate.
>>
>> It's apparently a more expensive round also, at least for now.
>>
>> Allan
>>
>>> On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, at 6:22 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Looks like stuff is starting to trickle back into stock. I’ve been
>>> able to get some decent quality 9mm lately, despite having to pay
>>> $0.50/round. Ouch. Noticed there were tons of .38 special a few weeks
>>> ago, but that seemed to evaporate. I wanted to stock back up for my
>>> Ruger Blackhawk .357. Far more enjoyable shooting .38 special in it
>>> than .357. More shots with less wrist soreness.
>>>
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] OT proud papa

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Congrats! Parenting success is the BEST kind!

Greg

> The boy child graduated his pulmonary critical care fellowship at Stanford
> yesterday as Chief Fellow. Off to DC area for “real” job in a few
> weeks. If you’re ever in Fairfax VA and find yourself dying, look him
> up!
>
> Somehow I guess I managed to raise him fairly good.
>
> Oh, and he drove his 84 300SD for a few years...
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

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Um...this is the first I've heard of this. Apparently this directive was
issued in '04, and I retired in '08 after 32 years in DOJ and DHS.

>From what I see on the 'netz, the order is about consistency of
credentials; so to be able to confirm identity from looking at
credentials.

I'm not sure how this could be done by phone.

When I was "on the job" I would sometimes ask for their boss's name, then
call the publicly available number and ask to speak to that person.

One time a manager asked me to help a female Interpol agent. My spidey
senses were tingling a little, so I told her I had never seen Interpol
creds and was curious. She was a phony!

Greg


> I just ask them for their HSPD-12 ID information.
>
> U.S. Government employees, such as with the IRS or other agencies are
> provided an HSPD-12 upon employment for verification of their employment.
> On the HSPD-12 is a number you can call to give the information on the
> HSPD-12 to and get a confirmation that the person is a real U.S.
> Government employee.
>
> They typically don’t have any idea of what I’m talking about so they
> hang up.
>
> -D
>
>> On Jun 15, 2021, at 3:24 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> So I just got a robocall from the Federal Reserve, there has been some
>> illegal activity on my accounts, press 1 to speak to a Federal Reserve
>> Officer.
>>
>> OK, this could be FUN! I press 1...
>>
>> And they drop the call.  Darn!  I was all ready with "Special Agent
>> Kellog
>> here, FBI Charleston, what seems to be the problem?"
>> -
>> Max
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Who would have guessed?

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<<...dogs were once bred to cook, according to *Popular Science’s*
podcast...>>

I used to read the Asian news for intel. I came across an item once about
a Korean woman who was killed while chasing a dog across traffic. It made
me wonder whether it was a pet or...

Greg


> *necessity is the mother of invention…*Businesses have been finding
> innovative solutions to labor issues forever. For example, dogs were once
> bred to cook, according to *Popular Science’s* podcast, *The Weirdest
> Thing
> I Learned This Week*.7
>
> When people relied on fire to roast meat, the spit was an invaluable tool.
> However, turning a spit for hours wasn’t a popular job, so dogs were
> bred
> and trained to turn spits. “The first mention of the turnspit dog…was
> in
> 1576…The long story short here is that people bred terrier-like dogs
> to…fit
> easily into these treadmills that powered various kitchen aids, but
> primarily the roasting spit.”7
>
> By some accounts, the poor working conditions of turnspit dogs in New York
> hotels contributed to the founding of the American Society for the
> Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).7
>
> 7 https://www.popsci.com/science/turnspit-dog-breed-cooking/
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[MBZ] OT: Truck Wheel-Well Replacement Parts?

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Hi:

I just had a request from my B-I-L for a source for rivet-on wheel well
replacement parts for a Chevy pickup.

He is out in Eastern LI NY.

Anybody know a good source for these parts?

TIA

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Re: [MBZ] Well this is unique -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D, $650

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So did the first seller leave the date blank on the signature line so it
would appear you just bought it from him? (Otherwise they could see months
had passed.)

Greg

> In Florida, an “open title” is a title held by the seller in the
> previous owner’s name. In other words, I buy a car from you but I never
> sign the title and register the car. Theoretically, it’s illegal, as
> most states (like Florida) require you to title and register a car within
> 30 days of purchase. They won’t come after you, as they have no idea
> you’ve done it since there’s no record of the sale, but when/if you go
> to title/register the car if your name would come up as the buyer you
> would get dinged.
>
> The 99 E320 4Matic had an open title. The guy I bought it from had bought
> it several months before from the original owner. He never registered it
> or insured it (I assume) as he hadn’t been driving it. When I titled it
> the DMV “saw” that it was a purchase from the original owner to me.
> The flipper I bought it from never played into the transaction. As far as
> the state knows I bought it from the first owner and was titling it
> immediately following the purchase.
>
> -D
>
>> On Apr 4, 2021, at 7:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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>>
>> What's an "open title"?
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>>> interesting color choice
>>>
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[MBZ] Blutec Class Action

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Just received a fat mailing to apply for a settlement of $$$.

Anybody know about this? It applies to OM642 engines.

Greg


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Re: [MBZ] Fumoto Drain Plugs

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I'm a Topsider (actually MityVac) guy, but have used the Fumoto on
vehicles in the past and think they are great. Very nice quality.

I put a neoprene hose onto the nipple to drain directly into recycling
milk jugs for the county to pick up.

Greg


> We have undoubtedly had conversations about these in the past, but I
> can’t remember what the consensus is. Chip just said the other day that
> the one in his Jeep is starting to leak. All the Cummins boys say that I
> should have one of these in my oil pan.
> Additionally, I realize the answer “Topsider” but sucking oil instead
> of draining oil, for whatever reason, is a real big step for me.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT - COVID Vaccine

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It looks to me like the dam has burst. After chasing appointments for
weeks unsuccessfully, I received TWO opportunities within 10 minutes
yesterday. I found an appointment at a county site in an inconvenient
location, signed up of course. Within 10 minutes I had an email from my
local clinic offering a shot. I took it, then cancelled the county site
appointment.

I get my first dose on Tues.

Greg

> Our worthless governor decided to take a day off from helping his cronies
> and lowered the age for vaccinations to 60. I was registered along with
> Mrs. Dan in the state system, so last night about 7:00 pm we got
> notifications that we were eligible.
>
> I signed us both up and we could have gotten in as early as Saturday, but
> we’re in Indiana at the northern ranch right now, returning to Floriduh
> on Sunday.
>
> So I made appointments for us on Monday morning. We’re up for our first
> dose with the Pfizer vaccine at 9:00.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT home carbonator

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I like it, but my cardiologist told me to avoid carbonated water. I keep
an insulated bottle of filtered icewater by my side when at home. I drink
a beer or soda (NOT Coke!) on rare occasion.

Greg

> Anybody rig up a home carbonation setup that does not involve installing a
> whole soda fountain? They sell little countertop ones on Amazon but they
> look sort of crappy. We don't drink any soda but we drink a lot of soda
> water.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

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My suspicion is that the "plan" is to use solar/wind in lieu of fossil
backup, but that the fossil backup could not come online because of the
freeze. If the fossil fuel plants had been running, they would not have
frozen.

My guess is that the media and the Js are probably lying that the fossil
fuel was mainly to blame for the TX power outages. Guessing they are lying
is the safest bet, based on their past performance.

Greg

> So the reporting now is that pipes moving gas have frozen up, meters and
> sensors and such have frozen up, and all that mitigates against
> producing electrons at nukes and fossil PPs. None of that makes sense to
> me.  I can see where not having interconnections (which was the issue
> like 10yr ago when the wind died on NYDay and all the wind machines in
> West Texas shut down in a few minutes) limit pulling in power but I
> don't get how cold weather (and not "winterizing") cuts down on base
> load and peaking plants not working.  Makes no sense to me.
>
> Wind at 20% is quite a bit, esp on really cold days when the demand is
> as high as in hot days in the summer.  I don't know if there was a
> problem spinning up plants, or lack of fuel supply, or what, but the
> cold being a factor in delivering fuel or operating fossil or nuke
> plants is kinda strange.
>
> --FT
>
> On 2/17/21 4:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> I checked with a buddy in the industry this morning, and he said that
>> Texan’s power woes are of their own doing, and have little to nothing
>> to do with wind turbines, which he said consist of less than 20% of
>> their total grid output on a windy day.
>>
>> He said that Texas has been a bit “uppity” about being able to
>> produce large amounts of power for their own consumption, and as a
>> result have done little to improve or increase their interconnectivity
>> with the national grid. As a result, their ability to import power is
>> severely limited, resulting in the current (no pun intended) situation.
>> Their generating capacity has been hobbled by the weather, and they
>> don’t have big enough pipes to bring enough additional power in to
>> offset the loss in generating capacity.
>>
>> While he didn’t say it, the implication was that there are going to be
>> a lot of people in the business playing the “I told you so” card
>> with them in the future…
>>
>> -D
>>
>>> On Feb 17, 2021, at 3:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>>>  wrote:
>>>
 They pretend to listen during the election >campaign but so soon as
 they are elected they do >whatever they think they want to without any
 real >consideration of what we want.
>>> Close. The politicians do whatever they are paid to do by their true
>>> constituents, the lobbiests.
>>>
>>>
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Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

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We've had more snow than I can remember for here, about 12" accumulation.
There are lots of power outages just south of here, freezing rain has
taken down trees. I'm lucky power has not been interrupted here, I should
have an emergency supply of wood for the stove.

Greg in the PNW

> Blizzard is proceeding, temp is 7 outside with wind chill is -10, snow
> blowing outside. Heat pump pretty much runs non stop. Over the last 30
> minutes the power has been going out off and on. No good. I may end up
> having to haul in some firewood and firing up the fireplace/insert. It
> would
> Most definitely cut down on the heat pump useable but by the time you pay
> for firewood I don’t think it would be any cheaper. I keep firewood
> around for use in the case of emergency.
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Re: [MBZ] Who is Near Good MB PnP?

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Even I can do it in under 5 min. And I have nowhere near Dan's skills!

Greg


> The rear bumper cover takes about 10 minutes to R&R. I think there are
> four bolts and it slides right off (I’ve done it, just don’t recall
> the details.)
>
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Kirkland Oil, now Cooking Oil

[greg via Mercedes]

Funny that you mention cooking oil! The most recent EVOO I got from Costco
is Italian Olive Oil that has a DOP certification. The quality and flavor
is noticeably better than their previous oils. It has a distinctly
fresher, fruity, peppery flavor. I also notice that the Vinaigrette
dressing I make with it stays liquid in the fridge.

Highly recommended!

Greg

> Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco?
> Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original
> post, I'm only guessing.
> Fill me in on some details please.
> [btw, welcome back from the great tech purge]
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> During the mysterious time when Zuckerberg signed everybody off of
>> Facebook the other day, it seems that my Gmail crashed as well and I
>> never
>> did see any response to the questions on the Kirkland oil. Who makes it,
>> is
>> it good, do we have any empirical data on this brew?
>>
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[MBZ] OT: More Aviation

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I recently watched a PBS 3-part mini series documentary on the history of
Pan Am. I highly recommend it! Lots of stuff about Lindbergh and Sikorsky,
the men and the aircraft.

Greg


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Re: [MBZ] OT Happy Holidays

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I'll accept your Christmas wish even though I'm a Mercedes bungler more
than expert!
And back at y'all!
As a 75+ vulnerable guy, I get
to enjoy Christmas dinner alone, but can't complain. One son stopped by
surprising me with an outdoor hangout on a mild day. He brought the
groceries for a feast:
American Kobe NY cut steak, some excellent
brie, Thai Plum pepper jelly, potato, sour cream, fresh chives, and
cake.
I spent much of the day chatting with far-flung
family.
My best to ALL of you!
Greg

 
>

> Merry Christmas all you expert Mercedes Restorers.
>
Happy New Year too.
> Gerry.
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Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

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It is not ad hominem to point to a track record of dishonesty
and bias. While it is not proof of a lie, it is evidence that the NYT
should not be trusted.
Greg
> I take my news where I find it. Are you disputing the facts in the
> article?
> Seems like direct quotes from the people
involved should be pretty
> reliable.
> 
> They
are called logicall fallacies for a reason - they are fallacies. In
> other words, it does not follow that because some things in the NYT
are
> not
> true, that all things in the NYT are not true.
This one is known as the ad
> hominem attack, where instead of
refuting any facts, someone tries to
> discredit an article
because a certain person wrote it, or it was
> published
>
in a certain periodical.
> 
>
https://kreativcopywriting.com/10-logical-fallacies-know-spot/
>

> On Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 7:04 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> Really,
you trust the New York Times?  Same paper that swore up and down
>> the Hunter Biden laptop was fake, not a thing, ignore this and
move on,
>> and
>> now after the election "oh
yeah, the FBI and DOJ are investigating that
>> laptop.  Sorry,
our bad."  This is just one of many examples of their
>>
bias.  "Russian Collusion" anyone?
>>
>>
No, sorry, NY Times has proven itself to have no credibility at all. 
>> They
>> will print anything and everything to rake
in the eyeballs and money.
>> -
>>
Max
>> Charleston SC
>>
>>
>>
On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 8:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>
> Finally got scheduled for the first dose. Tomorrow at 0930.
>> >
>> > Here's an article about a couple of
Trump appointees who were at the
>> CDC
>> >
during the whole outbreak. It was obvious to me that the people most
>> > qualified to set the policy were in fact not being allowed
to set it.
>> But
>> > this article gives some
detail on how that actually transpired:
>> >
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/us/politics/cdc-trump.html
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
On Wed, Dec 16, 2020, 11:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>>
> > Thanks for what you’ve been doing, along with your peers. It
is
>> > > appreciated!
>> > >
>> > > Dan
>> > >
>> > >
> On Dec 16, 2020, at 2:17 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>> > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
> >
>> > > > We got a shipment yesterday and we
are all prioritized now by
>> personal
>> > >
and
>> > > > occupational risk factors. So the ICU
people doing
>> aerosol-generating
>> > > >
procedures and those employees with underlying health and age risk
>> > > factors
>> > > > will get the
vaccine first, then anyone working with covid
>> patients,
>> > etc.
>> > > > Maybe by Friday.
>> > > >
>> > > > On Wed, Dec 16,
2020, 4:46 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> > >
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> Got my second shot Monday in the AZ trial,
feeling a bit off last
>> > night
>> > >
>> and now. Cheated and got an antibody test a coupla weeks ago,
>> negative
>> > > >> although I had a rxn
then too. Will go get another test next week
>> to
>> > > see if
>> > > >> I got the
real deal or placebo. 2/3 chance for the real deal in
>>
this
>> > > trial.
>> > > >> If I
got the placebo at some point soon I’ll get the real vax
>>
from
>> > them.
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >> COVID-19
vaccine trial participants across SC describe their
>> >
experiences
>> > > >>
>> > >
>>
>> > >
>> >
>>
https://www.postandcourier.com/features/covid-19-vaccine-trial-participants-across-sc-describe-their-experiences/article_08542a32-399e-11eb-bb58-e757d49d81f1.html
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
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Re: [MBZ] Taps, Dies, and Allen Wrenches

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I have some cheap sets whose cutters get replaced with decent ones if
they get used. Alternatively, I bet there are STLs for 3D printing for
storage, if you have a friend close by with a 3D printer. I have one for a
set of collets I made.
Greg

> I have a good
assortment of taps, handles and a few dies, along with an
>
unknown number of duplicates, mostly SAE. However, they are just lying
in
> a
> drawer. When I need one, I have to search through
the collection. Is there
> a
> system for organizing the
taps similar to a drill index which allows the
> user to go right
to the one needed? I am not inclined to spend money on a
>
container. Looking for an idea someone might have come up with to sort
> them
> in an inexpensive way that doesn't take up much
room. Come to think of it,
> I'm looking for something similar for
the numerous disorganized Allen
> wrenches.
> 
>

> 
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> 
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Re: [MBZ] A Not So Good Stealership Service Experience With Der DoodleWagen

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Bitte, name-and-shame the culprit for us. So we can be
forwarned!
Greg

> Hello Benzers. Yesterday was
Lutgart’s turn to get her yearly oil change
> and address the
three recalls. This also included the A service which
> comprised
oel/filter, fuel filter change, inspection and tire pressure
>
check. Today, after waiting well over an hour for pickup, we headed
home.
> As we were slowly trekking down the freeway in the rain at
40MPH, I
> consulted her for a fuel economy check revealing only
9.8MPG! WOW! Since
> the fuel filter was changed, I knew that the
low mileage was due to a leak
> that must be pretty severe since
that is well less than half the normal
> fuel economy. Arriving
home, there was a strong Diesel smell around the
> front of the
van. Also, the real time display showed that the right front
>
tire pressure was low and showing a hotter tire temp than the others.
This
> is after PROFESSIONALS serviced my van! If I knew the
location and
> procedure for replacing the fuel filter, I would
have been servicing my
> own vehicle! As the saying goes, the
only way to fix it right is to
> FIX IT YOURSELF! I’m going to
try to not only get the service for free,
> but also have them top
off my fuel tank as well.
> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
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Sprinter van 12 passenger 144WB 1717 miles, Low Mileage Lutgart
>
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Re: [MBZ] Cars kill fish

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IMO there are many factors impacting salmon runs. Logging roads were
placed adjacent to creeks in order to take advantage of the relatively
level runs, multiplying the silting and polluting of the creeks. Loss of
creekside vegetation causes warming of the water, which along with the
silt and pollution decreases the O2 levels.
The defeat of the
Canadian gold mining initiative in Alaska is one bright spot in the fight
to save the salmon.
Greg, who lives near Salmon Creek.

> Yes we all thought we knew the answers. But none of them really
seemed
> controllable until this one. E.g. the logging clearcut
runoff, or Japanese
> purse seiners.
> 
> On Sun,
Dec 6, 2020, 1:15 AM Clay Monroe via Mercedes
>

> wrote:
> 
>>
NOAA finally did a study to learn why the salmon seemed to have crashed
>> and if all the Columbia river and Snake dams were the cause. 
Same
>> theory
>> with the Rouge river as well.
>>
>> Turned out that the populations were declining
because there were too
>> many
>> wild salmon
getting caught commercially and the response (normal for
>>
intense predation) was for more smaller and younger fish reproducing,
>> creating more small fish, that were easier for sea lions to
catch.
>>
>> Clay
>>
>>
>> inter urinas et faeces nascimur
>>
>>
> On Dec 5, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > I used to catch them with my mom's dad in Oregon, until
the population
>> > crashed and they shut the sport fishery
down. So we have been
>> speculating
>> > about
why that happened in my family for 30 years or so.
>> >
>> > If this is true, it is fantastic news for fishermen.
>> >
>> > Now if only we can figure out what
random chemical is killing all the
>> > bees...
>> >
>> > On Sat, Dec 5, 2020, 5:01 PM Dwight
Giles via Mercedes <
>> > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
>> >
>> >> Yes the right question to
ask
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
Dwight Giles Jr.
>> >> Wickford RI
>>
>>
>> >> On Sat, Dec 5, 2020, 7:32 PM OK Don via
Mercedes
>> > >
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>>
>>> How is poisonous tire residue liberal? Non-sequitur.  They
just need
>> to
>> >>> either find a
different chemical to delay the inevitable hardening
>> of
>> the
>> >>> rubber or let the tires dry rot
sooner - that is if you want to have
>> >> salmon
>> >>> to eat (as I do). Or, you could cover all the
roads to keep the rain
>> off
>> >>>
them.
>> >>>
>> >>> On Sat, Dec 5,
2020 at 4:12 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
>> >>>
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>>
>>

>> 
>>
>>>
>> >>
>>
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/tire-dust-is-killing-salmon/
>>  <
>> 
>> >>>
>> >>
>>
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/tire-dust-is-killing-salmon/
>> >
>> 
>>  Liberal hysteria runs rampant.  Now being in a
car is implicated in
>> >> mass
>>
 anadromous murder.  So, we will not be allowed to drive a
car or
>> have
>>  trucks ship our
products.  Bikes will be on the chopping block
>> next.
>> >>> When
>>  we are down to
shanks mare and shoe leather, maybe fishies can eat
>> >>
sole.
>>  Not chinese rubber bottom shoes, but
real dead cows.
>> 
>>
 Maybe the fisheries people will mandate masks for
salmon?
>> 
>> 
>>  Clay
>> 
>> 
>>  inter urinas et
faeces nascimur
>> 
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>> >>> "Whenever
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>>
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>> >>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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>> >>> “Basic research is
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>> doing.”
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Re: [MBZ] OT anyone need a deuce-and-a-half?

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In my late teens I had a buddy whose dad was in some sort of vehicle
business, in which this truck was to play a role. One night we borrowed it
for a joyride. I recall him coasting it out of the driveway so we wouldn't
wake anyone.

Being a city kid at the time, I had zero driving experience on any sort of
vehicle, but that was fun.

Greg


> Oddly BaT-like prose in the description.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT new laptops

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On my ThinkPads, I just set the preference for "longest battery life" and
leave them plugged in most of the time. The batteries seem to last forever
showing 95-100% charge unless I'm using it somewhere without an outlet. I
get a couple of hours on my W530.

Greg

> On 2020-12-01 11:43, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>> On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 10:37 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  I wish I knew a way to
>>> tell it to charge the battery 70% and stop.
>>>
>>
>> Time how long it takes to get to 70%, then plug it into a lamp timer
>> that
>> will only power it that long.
>
> At which point the battery runs down to 30% and the machine goes into
> hibernation.
> I want it to stop charging and stay at an ideal state of charge while
> the machine is in use.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: T-Mobile home wireless

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I use T-Mobile. I bought my own modem and router to save the rental.

Greg

> Well, I finally got T-Mo's service locator to work, and they offered to
> sell me $50 internet, apparently from the tower 5 miles due north of me.
>
> For Kaleb or anybody else with this setup, how much range do you get
> from T-Mo's hotspot/router?
> Can you get wifi outdoors on the back 40?
>
> I'm thinking about putting the hotspot outdoors on the north side of the
> house to get a reliable signal, and maybe share the connection in
> multiple buildings.
> Mitch.
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT beware of no-name or store-brand networking gear

[greg via Mercedes]

IME ASUS are good build quality.

Greg


> I’ve used Asus for a number of years and been very happy with them.
> Avoid D-Link at all costs, as they’re cheaply built and do a lousy job
> of keeping things up to date. I bought one of their routers some years
> back and within four months of my purchase they had stopped maintaining
> the firmware, and it wasn’t even an end of life product yet.
>
> -D
>
>> On Nov 24, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
>> TP Link isn't a no name brand. I've had one for a few years...
>> Curt
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>>
>>  On Tue, Nov 24, 2020 at 7:50 AM, Mitch Haley via
>> Mercedes wrote:
>> What if I buy Toilet Paper Links instead of no-name, is that safe?
>>
>> https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Link-Archer-AX1800-4-Stream-Dual-Band-Wi-Fi-6-Wireless-Router-up-to-1-8-Gbps-Speeds-1-5-GHz-Quad-Core-CPU/210201077
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Re: [MBZ] OT Saab high-miler $300

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My model 99 EMS had constant problems with that switch. That, along with
the rear shock towers rusting out were awful problems with that otherwise
wonderful car.

Greg

> That would be an awesome beater, you should snag it
>
> I had this girlfriend for awhile who had some kind of old Saab, it was
> pretty clapped out.  I was with her somewhere in it, we got in the car
> and she went to start it and the ignition switch (which was mounted down
> on the console behind the shifter, or somewhere in there, falls out of
> its hole taking the key with it.  The whole area was pretty rusted out
> so it just let go.  I crawled down under the car and managed to push it
> back up through the hole and she tied something onto it to hold it up
> there.  You had to use both hands to hold it and turn the key but the
> switch still worked.  It stayed that way until she unloaded it to some
> fool in Cambridge.  Totally stoopit idea putting that switch there where
> all kinds of crap fell into it from the top and road crap hit it from
> below.
>
> --FT
>
>
> On 11/18/20 2:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1990-saab-turbo-convertible/7233010569.html
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Looks like I get to spend several days in the hospital

[greg via Mercedes]

The state legislatures have not yet determined that the elections were so
messed up that they need to vote themselves.

Greg

> I have not watched the news lately so can somebody tell me if Trump won or
> lost?
>
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>> On Nov 13, 2020, at 11:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>
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>>
>>> On Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 9:16 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Take care, glad you have it diagnosed!  Update us when you can,
>>> hospital
>>> stay is no fun.  Pro-tip: don't watch the news, watch car stuff
>>> instead.
>>> Or maybe funny cat videos.
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>>
>>> Nov 12, 2020 4:41:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>>> >>> :
>>>
 Been having shortness of breath after just walking. Last night got
 much
>>> worse and had to cut a business trip short and go through ER.
>>> Apparently I
>>> have “lots” of blood clots in the lungs. They are going to put in 2
>>> caths
>>> and run them up to my lungs to remove the clots.

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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Looks like I get to spend several days in the hospital

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Get well soon!

Greg

> Been having shortness of breath after just walking. Last night got much
> worse and had to cut a business trip short and go through ER. Apparently I
> have “lots” of blood clots in the lungs. They are going to put in 2
> caths and run them up to my lungs to remove the clots.
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[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Wifi rebroadcasting

[greg via Mercedes]

2.4 GHz has a longer range fyi.

Greg


> I have an 802.11n signal in building 1.
> I want to distribute that signal in building 2, 350' away.
>
> I have a couple of old laptops I could spare.
> I'm thinking the easiest/cheapest thing I can do is put a long range USB
> dongle on a laptop, plug a decent 5GHz router (Tp-Link AX1800)? into the
> ethernet port on the laptop, and use the laptop to share the internet,
> maybe with Pi Hole software added.
> https://www.walmart.com/ip/210201077
>
> If so, what dongle should I get, something like this?
> https://www.amazon.com/KuWFi-Outdoor-Adapter-Antenna-Wireless/dp/B07BWC1CS1/
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