Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> No more critical than they were before cell-phones ;) I can still walk, too. Doesn't mean I want to. > Supposedly digital is going to help coverage area. Right now the > digital signals (if your station co-broadcasts at the moment) are at a > small fraction of the analog signal's power becaus

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread Redghost
Wallyworld has to pay at least $8.07 here in Washington. Looks like there are enough bottom feeders to allow them to do that clay On 3 Jan 2008, at 09:11, John Robbins wrote: > Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >> Well back then it probably wasnt a whole lot more than min wage, >> but we did

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Redghost
AS long as you have a service provider that has a set top box, cable or satellite you are fine. The provider does the digital to analog conversion clay On 3 Jan 2008, at 07:39, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > So when the change happens next year, what sort of converter box > will a > pe

Re: [MBZ] 126 Left Front Turn Light

2008-01-03 Thread OK Don
That's what I thought it might be. I'll tape it in place for the trip in 8 hours. Thanks. On Jan 3, 2008 9:56 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > How is the turn signal/corner light assembly held in? > > Most of these are held in with those plastic thumbscrew > nuts. Probably the long p

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: > It's not about percentage of any sort of coverage, it's about how > critical non-communication is in the areas that are about to go dead. No more critical than they were before cell-phones ;) > After the change, I won't be able to, NOR WILL I BE ABLE TO REPLACE > IT WITH ANYTH

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Gary Hurst
obviously not On Jan 3, 2008 10:28 PM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Isn't that like saying that Bud makes the best piss-water beer on the > planet or that Kraft makes the best Cheese-whiz in a can? > My god people - this stuff is not good, and is not good for you. > Their coffee and m

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Gary Hurst
and it makes a huge difference. a lot of times i want the drink right and in those cases i can't go anywhere near most fast food places. even though i'd rather go to popeyes for chicken, mcdonald's is the only place i can be confident the drinks will be right. being a pepsi place is also an auto

Re: [MBZ] re. Stella Awards and McDonald's Coffee

2008-01-03 Thread dave walton
Don't confuse the issue with the facts - I was on a roll... :-) -Dave Walton On Jan 3, 2008 10:54 PM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I think they [McD] invented the drive thru only because... > > They didn't. In-and-Out burgers? > > -- Jim > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Inner city driving

2008-01-03 Thread RELNGSON
> < your pretty downtown, just make me pay for it.  Don't deny it outright...  > that > way I can still take something there once or twice a > month or something.  Certainly not enough to contribute to pollution, but > still giving me plenty of personal freedom.>> > This has been the case in Lo

Re: [MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

2008-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> working fine until I drove to Pbgh. for Christmas. The heat seemed to > function correctly at something less than the maximum heat setting for > 1/2-1 > hour and then the heat gradually disappeared. I had to swith the thumb > wheel past the click stop to max heat in order to get heat again. R

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> My Son works for Verizon & he has stated more than once that only > about 0.2% > of their cell phones are analog. Great! I won't even notice when I'm in that 0.2% of where/when I travel that I'm not in easy coat-less walking distance to another phone or a warm place to sit. What're the chance

Re: [MBZ] OnStar/TeleAid

2008-01-03 Thread RELNGSON
> < already in place.>> > My 2001 C320's TeleAid renewal date was in April 2007 and prior to that time I received a letter stating that the analog portion of the TeleAid unit could be converted to digital (because AT&T was shutting off analog cell service in January '08) for a price I cannot

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody sniping this?

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Windshield is cracked, needs a headlamp, dent in a rear quarter, needs paint, fog lights are opaque. I can supply a headlamp from my turbo if I decide not to put the '87 headlamps/wipers on my '86, but the turbo's windshield is busted. Sounds like a $2k car with the headlamp, dent and windshield

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

2008-01-03 Thread Rick Knoble
> You have to first select that you want to install windows. It then > looks for an existing installation and prompts you to repair it. > I've been warned that the Home Edition of XP does not let you run a > Repair, XP Pro does. I've not tried it with home, so I can't say for > sure. That is corre

Re: [MBZ] 126 Left Front Turn Light

2008-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> How is the turn signal/corner light assembly held in? Most of these are held in with those plastic thumbscrew nuts. Probably the long plastic shaft broke off when they hit whatever. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor

Re: [MBZ] re. Stella Awards and McDonald's Coffee

2008-01-03 Thread Jim Cathey
> I think they [McD] invented the drive thru only because... They didn't. In-and-Out burgers? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody sniping this?

2008-01-03 Thread Dave H...
I saw this on line last weekend and emailed the dealer, requesting close up pictures of the jack points, under body and exact description/photographs of rust. The reply was I will gladly take care of that on Monday. Today is Thursday still no reply. My interpretation no reply speaks volumes.

Re: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint

2008-01-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Tom, I agree, but the larger loss in this world today is lack of 'TRUST" for one another. For the kids, it's no more open doors, no keys in the ignition, no out for the afternoon with no cell phone just having fun w/buddies, etc., and they will look with apprehension on those who come int

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > She told me that Verizon told her the phone would go out of service > in February, but they'd give her a new phone for free and keep her at > $9.99 per month. She's happy, I'm stunned. I had figured Verizon > would find some way to make her pay through the nose for the > change

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread dave walton
Isn't that like saying that Bud makes the best piss-water beer on the planet or that Kraft makes the best Cheese-whiz in a can? My god people - this stuff is not good, and is not good for you. Their coffee and milkshakes are crap at any temperature. Maybe if they tried serving Coke at 180F it would

[MBZ] Is anybody sniping this?

2008-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140194208057&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:MOTORS:1123 Seems like the price is sitting mighty low... Wish I had time to run down and check it out before the auction closed. Still in the pics its in better shape than mine. If it could be had f

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John M McIntosh
On Jan 3, 2008, at 5:07 PM, John Freer wrote: > Again, I don't know how MB is handling their customers with contracts > already in place. I think buried on their site is a document that talks about it. For most of the cars you can convert from analog to digital for a fee.. How much you pay de

[MBZ] Aviation Legends/Bob Hoover

2008-01-03 Thread RELNGSON
http://www.airportjournals.com/legends/index.cfm?cr=IssueBanner&kw=Flash Watch the 2nd video when Chuck Yeager talks about the bear hunting trip with Hoover. ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Analog will no longer exist in February. Your multi-mode phone will work in digital mode only. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 9:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV John Robbins wrote: > > H

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
That's the upgrade that I mentioned in my previous email. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 9:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV Kevin wrote: > Is that true, or have they been forced there by

Re: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
The real loss is that they invaded your "personal space". Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 9:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint Hi, My house in Phoenix got burglarized last nig

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Per my Son, analog will go completely away - I just asked (he's shipping for me tonight). Instead of dropping to analog, your phone will search for a tower from an alternate carrier who they have a contract with. He does not know what the other carriers are doing but assumes they are doing somethin

Re: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint

2008-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
It's hard to describe how bad that feels. Be diligent, Chuck. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 7:35 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Only ONE Complaint Hi, My house

[MBZ] Only ONE Complaint

2008-01-03 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi, My house in Phoenix got burglarized last night while I'm visiting my kids Just want to know where I can call to register a complaint. Oh, I've called the police, insurance company and credit card companies, but it is frustrating. Shame I wasn't home so I could chamber a shotgun ro

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love Steak-n-Shake. I miss it so, When we go back east I eat there once a day every day. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 6:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Kevin wrote: > Is that true, or have they been forced there by vendors trying to cram > them onto smaller channels? I doubt everyone (like the number suggests) > willingly decided to upgrade to digital. I suspect most weren't given the > option. Most cell phone users willingly or eagerly replace t

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Robert Rentfro
McD has the best fountain coca-cola on the plant...and it's the same where ever you go. Mark of a good franchise. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 5:34 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subj

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: > I'm sure you are talking about analog only phones. There are millions > of analog capable phones in service, some work mainly in TDMA digital > modes, others in CDMA, but when the need arises, they can go analog > (and battery life goes to zero, but that's another story) Now t

Re: [MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Glenn Brown wrote: > The heat seemed to function correctly at something less than the maximum > heat setting for 1/2-1 hour and then the heat gradually disappeared. Perhaps the foam tube is gone, as Rob suggested. Then the heat would cut out when the air inside the dash is adequately warm. Mitc

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 08:14:37PM -0600, John Robbins wrote: > Kevin wrote: > > Right. Instead, blame the government for catering to special interests and > > not taking the general public into account. > > If only .2% of the public (or the public that subscribe to Verizon at > least, see refere

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Kevin wrote: > It's not reasonable for people who would otherwise not invest in the > technology > to be able to watch local news, and really don't care about the quality of > the picture enough to notice the difference between digital and analog > signals. Which is why the government is giving

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Kevin wrote: > Right. Instead, blame the government for catering to special interests and > not taking the general public into account. If only .2% of the public (or the public that subscribe to Verizon at least, see reference to Tom Hargrave's son) use analog phones, I think the general public

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread dave walton
Marshall said that Mercedes did not disclose everything they did while remanufacturing the engine. It was thus impossible for any aftermarket shop to do the same job. He also pointed out that Mercedes later reversed themselves and started sleeving the engines during remanufacture. -Dave Walton O

Re: [MBZ] Stinkers in Deutschland

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > This is acrually scary. I wonder how long before something like this > goes in effect in California & then in other major cities in this > country? To me, the scary part is the ban. If I want to drive my old car into your pretty downtown, just make me pay for it. Don't den

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: > > He did not say sales are .2% I'm pretty sure he meant analog phones > make up .2% of all the phones currently subscribed to Verizon. I'm sure you are talking about analog only phones. There are millions of analog capable phones in service, some work mainly in TDMA digital

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > Marshall stated that the factory rebuilt replacement engine solved the bent > rod issue. This does not keep an independent from purchasing the redesigned > rods & rebuilding an engine that will last just as long. It does if they can't bore or resleeve the cylinders. I don'

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Who is your service provider? Why are they not keeping up with technology? Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 8:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV On Jan 3, 2008 4:51 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EM

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's the same arguement that was made for B&W TV. The only difference was that color would play on a B&W TV. But back then, people were complaining about the fact B&W quality would suffer due to "made for color" TV shows. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Kevin <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 3, 2008 4:51 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, do we stop progress for the few who don't want to change? > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > Of course not. But at least give people an option! With the OnStar issue brought up, you have an option to keep it working (even if not a

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Kevin
That all depends. It's very reasonable for people who choose to upgrade the technology to hi def, or for people who choose to give lots of money away to cable or satellite companies, as they'll all be taken care of. It's not reasonable for people who would otherwise not invest in the technology to

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
The process is called brixing and the cup is a brix cup. You remove the mix head & hold the cup under the dispenser & dispense some soda. The cup is split in 2 chambers, sized for a 20/80 mix (20% syrup, 80% water). Syrup dispenses in one while carbonated water dispenses in the other. If the tw

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Kevin
Right. Instead, blame the government for catering to special interests and not taking the general public into account. On Thu, Jan 03, 2008 at 07:32:26PM -0600, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Don't blame the government for GM not wanting to impact short term > sales... > > This is one of several reaso

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Don't blame the government for GM not wanting to impact short term sales... This is one of several reasons why Toyota is now the 2nd largest car company in the USA. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 8:08 PM To: Mercedes Di

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
And this is 1 year & 1 month away & very reasonable. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 8:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV This is what that Gov site stated: "At midnight on February 17, 20

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
There's been one in Huntsville, AL for years. - Original Message - From: LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 8:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight There's a Harbor Freight retail store about to open near my house. I didn't know they were goi

[MBZ] tonight's bcs game

2008-01-03 Thread Gary Hurst
is actually interesting. a kansas team that hasn't beaten a good team all season up against a virginia tech team that is the most overrated team in the nation this side of oklahoma. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Harry Watkins
This is what that Gov site stated: "At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will f

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

2008-01-03 Thread dave walton
You have to first select that you want to install windows. It then looks for an existing installation and prompts you to repair it. I've been warned that the Home Edition of XP does not let you run a Repair, XP Pro does. I've not tried it with home, so I can't say for sure. I've run the Repair opt

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
There was an article in the WSJ a month or so ago about this, mainly talking about how GM knew about the change some time ago, but did nothing to change or re-engineer the OnStar systems they were selling. They also mentioned the poor, nearly non-existent notice provided to their subscribers. Dan

Re: [MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

2008-01-03 Thread Aleph93
[MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT) I replaced the missing (previously rotted out) foam tube from the dashtop temp sensor, after I noticed the thumbwheel only worked at MAX. The thumbwheel now is quite sensitive to movement, and quickly changes the ACC or heat. For the tube, I used a custom

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
There's a Harbor Freight retail store about to open near my house. I didn't know they were going retail - I'll check it out when they open and report back. Dan --- Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So HF had these little mini lathes on sale a couple > weeks ago for $370 > and a 15% off

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Freer
No, no I'm not saying that. It's just that this change came forward without any consumer warning. According to the AP article, the only notice that GM gave it's customers was buried on the back pages of their website. I don't know how MB is handling this but there will be thousands of customers wit

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
Steak N Shake does the same thing. You calibrate the fountain heads daily, using a little kit that Coke supplies to check the "throw" of each beverage mix. If it's off, you have to adjust it until it's right, then the offending head has to be checked again at the next shift change to make sure it

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
That's exactly what I said - 0.2% of all phones in the Verizon system are analog. Also, my Son is working for me tonight & he verified the number. He also stated that Verizon no longer sells a all analog cell phone. He does not know about the other carriers. Once the new regulations kick in, no-one

Re: [MBZ] Stinkers in Deutschland

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
This is acrually scary. I wonder how long before something like this goes in effect in California & then in other major cities in this country? California already offers rewards for motorists who call in cars that smoke. A friend of mine used to drive his 220D to work every day & he'd get a call f

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
So, do we stop progress for the few who don't want to change? Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: 1/3/08 7:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV Ananlog phones are just a drop in the bucket. Also affected

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
If they are following their PM schedule they recalibrate each dispenser head weekly, IIRC. Allan On Jan 3, 2008, at 7:33 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > that's another area where mcdonald's excels. those drink machines > are darn > sensitive and mcdonald's are one of the few outfits that tends to

Re: [MBZ] re. Stella Awards and McDonald's Coffee

2008-01-03 Thread archer
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I will just sue my employer, the coffee maker, the coffee pot company, and > you for making me want a cup. I will also sue Rusty because he is > associated with you. ... ROFL!!! About 70+ years ago during the

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-03 Thread archer
> Here is an attorneys defense > of such cases from another list, and then a physicians explanation of the > MacDonalds case: -- > "The fact that these cases are conceivable to people may simply be a > reflection that people have been fed a nonstop pr

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Freer
Ananlog phones are just a drop in the bucket. Also affected un Feb will be OnStar type communications, including MB, and home security systems. John On 1/3/08, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My Son works for Verizon & he has stated more than once that only about 0.2% > of their cell ph

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread LarryT
Oh yeah! Have you tried to buy something *not* made in China! Every freakin thing I bring home seems to have China as the point of origin - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS!

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Gary Hurst
that's another area where mcdonald's excels. those drink machines are darn sensitive and mcdonald's are one of the few outfits that tends to get it right most of the time On Jan 3, 2008 7:23 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of things smelling bad - RA Bennell wrote < bad > too>>

[MBZ] Stinkers in Deutschland

2008-01-03 Thread RELNGSON
GERMANY: Cities gear up for bans on high polluting cars 3 January 2008 A number of German cities are planning to limit cars in their centres to reduce smog levels, in accordance with a law on particulate emissions and smog build-up passed in Germany in March 2007 (Feinstaubverordnung). Many

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

2008-01-03 Thread LarryT
Hi Kaleb, It's been a while since I tried it, but IIRC, when the XP Install window opens, you get a choice of Installing, Repairing or Uninstalling. It's been a while. You're probaby just not seeing it. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber P

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > I don't see that that's relevant. They may not make or sell many > analog-capable phones. I still for one seek them out, and I can't be the > only person. For most people who never venture out of the big city, analog > coverage is a nonissue. For the few people to whom

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread LarryT
Speaking of things smelling bad - RA Bennell wrote <> I add - While I love Krispy Kreme donuts I never buy softdrinks there! Why? They always taste like glazed donuts! I assume the sugar in the air gets mixed with the soft drinks - Yuck! Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight

2008-01-03 Thread Rich Thomas
So HF had these little mini lathes on sale a couple weeks ago for $370 and a 15% off coupon in a flyer I got in the mail, so the whole deal was like $300 or so. I had been looking at them and doing a bit of research on these things and mini-mills. Turns out all these things from different ven

[MBZ] ACC acting up again ('84 300DT)

2008-01-03 Thread Glenn Brown
I had Stip-Eze'd and resoldered the ACC PBU PCB some years back and it was working fine until I drove to Pbgh. for Christmas. The heat seemed to function correctly at something less than the maximum heat setting for 1/2-1 hour and then the heat gradually disappeared. I had to swith the thumb whee

Re: [MBZ] OM617 cold start procedure

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 2, 2008 7:24 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm pretty sure most of them have a start linkage in the IP's governor > that you set by flooring and releasing the pedal at zero rpm. > That's how I thought it worked, too---just like setting the choke on a pre-computer carbureted

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 3, 2008 3:52 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My Son works for Verizon & he has stated more than once that only about > 0.2% > of their cell phones are analog. > I don't see that that's relevant. They may not make or sell many analog-capable phones. I still for one seek the

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread OK Don
A quote from 12/3/05 on the subject--- "Mercedes has demonstrated how to do it. YOU REBUILD THE ENGINE - make it meet new specks using the revised rods. ALL of their rebuilds no longer have the problem (and some rebuilds have more than 10 years and 400kmi on them). They replaced all the rods, rebo

Re: [MBZ] correct tire size for '83 300D?

2008-01-03 Thread Anthony Galioto
According to the owners manual for the 300 D and 300 CD the rims and tires are as follows: Forged light alloy rims ...6J x 14 H2 Summer tires -Radial Ply . 195/70 SR 14 Winter tires - Radial Ply 195/70 SR 14 M+S Tire pressure for up to 100MPH (cold tires) front 28

Re: [MBZ] OT booting from a floppy

2008-01-03 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:10:26 -0500, Allan wrote: > If the D: partition is NTFS, DOS does not understand that. > You need to boot into something that understands NTFS, perhaps > Knoppix? Or boot off an XP install CD and see if there's some > way to "repair" or get into a command prom

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
My Son works for Verizon & he has stated more than once that only about 0.2% of their cell phones are analog. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, January 03,

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: > The Government has been meddling with the airwaves since radio began. They > have been carving out & licensing all along & this is one of the few areas > where they actually do good. They license every band and AM, FM and all of > VHF & UHF TV channels are just a short list. W

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
Marshall stated that the factory rebuilt replacement engine solved the bent rod issue. This does not keep an independent from purchasing the redesigned rods & rebuilding an engine that will last just as long. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMA

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 3, 2008 12:13 PM, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh yes - and they should rename Harbor Freight to "The Chinese Prison > Labor Outlet Store". > I rationalize shopping at Harbor Freight by the fact that most of the kinds of things they sell are made in China no matter where you bu

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 3, 2008 3:13 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Their coffee smells bad too. Always smells like they burned it. > That's because they do! Amazingly, they pitch this as an asset! ("Our unique roasting process extracts flavor from the beans that other coffee makers don't," etc.--

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:25:54 -0600, Rich wrote: > Well, you have a point there, for some viewers and viewing > experiences a plain old TV is just fine. But NTSC is going > away next year with the conversion to digital, technology > marches forward. Almost. Broadcast NTSC is going

Re: [MBZ] OU stinking up the tostitos again!

2008-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: "Hey Donald, you aren't an OK booster by any chance? If so I bet you are gonna try REAL hard to have Stoops canned after that dismal performance last night!" Absolutely not. I am an alum of the University of Missouri. I am TIGER. I hate OU. I bleed black and gold. Go TIGE

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 3, 2008 2:55 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > > > Along these lines, a more serious issue for many people that is getting > a > > lot less press is the coming (next month!) shutoff of the analog > cellular > > network. Large portions of the West stil

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread OK Don
Yes, he did. You need that car - go for it! > > Didn't Marshall always say that even if these cars were rebuilt by > anyone but the factory 80% of them would fail again? > > > > Donald H. Snook -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benja

[MBZ] 99 E430 window

2008-01-03 Thread wilton strickland
'Found the E430 rear window regulator info on mercedesshop.com. Evidently, it's quite different from 123's and 126's and even less reliable, maybe, even a POS. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.

Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

2008-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: "Donald, Did I write OK? What I meant was West Virginia. Sorry for any misunderstanding... It's amazing what a Fiesta can do to knock some sense into people..." Ha Ha. That made me laugh. As a Mizzou fan, I was secretly wishing OU would get their butts handed to

Re: [MBZ] James Brown's 190E for auction

2008-01-03 Thread Hendrik & Fay
This might have been his incognito car for driving to the shops :-) Also James Brown wasn't your average type of spend money like crazy type of muso but came from a poor background and knew the value of money. He was also a perfectionist when it came to his performances and this might have carri

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Tom Hargrave
John, The Government has been meddling with the airwaves since radio began. They have been carving out & licensing all along & this is one of the few areas where they actually do good. They license every band and AM, FM and all of VHF & UHF TV channels are just a short list. Without these regulati

Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much?

2008-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: "Meanwhile that 350SD with the new motor sits below $4K..." http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2601984253 55 If I had an extra 5K (and if I could confirm that it really is a FACTORY rebuild) I would snatch that car up. Didn't Marshall alway

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew S. wrote: "They add nothing to the neighborhood in terms of character or individuality. And amazingly, the coffee tastes vile." I like the coffee, but its too hot for me. I have to add a cube of ice to cool it down. :-) Donald H. Snook _

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread Gary Hurst
y'know, i don't even drink coffee anymore. On Jan 3, 2008 6:13 PM, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Their coffee smells bad too. Always smells like they burned it. I drink > mine straight black though so maybe if one > adds enough cream and sugar it is capable of being swallowed. > > Rand

Re: [MBZ] OU stinking up the tostitos again!

2008-01-03 Thread OK Don
I live in Norman - son goes to OU - and we always hope for a poor coach and losing season - so there's less traffic in town. On Jan 3, 2008 4:45 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Donald, you aren't an OK booster by any chance? If so I bet you are > gonna try REAL hard to have

Re: [MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-03 Thread Kevin
Link doesn't work, don't know if you have a backup of that site or not, but here's the message: Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 11:43:28 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Diesel List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Su

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread R A Bennell
Their coffee smells bad too. Always smells like they burned it. I drink mine straight black though so maybe if one adds enough cream and sugar it is capable of being swallowed. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Th

Re: [MBZ] Hot Pizza (was: Stella Awards and McDonald's Coffee)

2008-01-03 Thread R A Bennell
How about a bit of warm Pepsi? Cold could be a problem too. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 4:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Hot Pizza (was: Stella Awards and McDonald's C

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > Along these lines, a more serious issue for many people that is getting a > lot less press is the coming (next month!) shutoff of the analog cellular > network. Large portions of the West still have no digital cell service I always assumed that digital TDMA coverage w

Re: [MBZ] 123 mpg was Re: 2.5 turbo

2008-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yep. I just looked hard and I couldnt find it. Im sure if somebody has mail back that far its there. Would be from me, something about 300td suspension test or something like that. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Kevin" <[

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