Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: "Russ Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> . Gerry wrote: Hi Russ, Could you expand on your instructions for someone who is unfamiliar with Linux terminology? You wrote: Gerry, Try the following and see if that works. Let me know

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Linux is getting easier to use every day, there are various linux versions > and I would not use one that is more than a few months old. Ubuntu have > just > gone to version 7.10 which addresses a lot of issuessnip --

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. > Luther -- Thanks, Luther. If I can't get this one working, that's what I'll do. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
Thanks, Mitch. Well, if your cousin is open to the inquiry, I'd be interested in inquiring of him or her. I'm all about the sharing of info. Yes, the points you raise are potential pitfalls with these fences. Nothing's for sure with them and most of it depends on one's having a compliant, predict

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
Love it, Jim. Refreshing to see common sense dog training once in a while. I sometimes feel like saying what that butch-haired motivational weight loss lady said back in the 90's: "stop the insanity!". Some of these modern methods of appeasement-based dog training make me want to defecate. The kne

[MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
We purchased a Bosch wiper blade at Napa according to their look-up book. Just tried to install it. It's about 4 inches too short. Where do I get a correct one? And any tips on the replacement process? I hate replacing wipers - usually a bit confusing and tedious. 87 190D. Brian 87 190D 83 240D _

Re: [MBZ] 190 2.2 t-stat

2008-01-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hey, is the thermostat located in the same place on the 2.5 Five cylinder? Thanks Brian On Jan 8, 2008 4:17 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm about to replace the thermostat on my little buddy 190d 2.2 manny > "Billy" > won't warm up past 50c. I call him billy because he climbes like a goat, >

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread pm7088
I never cold keep any wipers on my car but those sold by Rusty. Even Bosch "OEM Replacements" fron Local NAPA would fail. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > We purchased a Bosch wiper blade at Napa according to their look-up book.

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance:

2008-01-14 Thread LarryT
I believe the biggest problem the military has is underpaid enisted men - especially those with families who find they need food stamps to get by. I know that's not a fraud, waste or abuse issue but it is a large problem IMO. It's interesting the only thing that runs reasonably well is the only

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
Everybody says that but my 1.5Mb through Verizon is MUCH better than the 1.5Mb I had through Comcast. I got the DSL when we moved into the house because Comcast wanted $100 to turn on the cable modem and demanded another $50 for the installer to look at my Linux box and shrug... Online speed t

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-14 Thread Rich Thomas
You put that fam in that thing and head off on a ramble, and your kids will be old enough to move out of the house by the time you get there and back. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-MERCEDES-309-DIESEL-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ160198491283QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6728QQ

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance:

2008-01-14 Thread dave walton
I agree 110% -Dave Walton On Jan 14, 2008 9:01 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I believe the biggest problem the military has is underpaid enisted men - > especially those with families who find they need food stamps to get by. I > know that's not a fraud, waste or abuse issue but it is

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
Just the blade or the whole arm? Did you install the existing arm? Never assume what a PO did is correct. I nearly always replace the whole arm, its so much easier and is only a couple more bucks. Keep the old one as an emergency spare. -Curt Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:55:39 -0800 From: "Zoltan

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance:

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
Does anybody else see the irony in how long this post got? Can we trim things please folks? My spacebar is gonna wear out. -Curt Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:08:58 -0500 From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID

Re: [MBZ] 190 2.2 t-stat

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
Gawd you aren't still running a bad t-stat are you? Replace it, then purge and italian tune up and you'll think you've got a brand new motor! -Curt Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:57:11 -0800 From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190 2.2 t-stat To: "Mercedes Discussion List" M

[MBZ] Smart Car vid/report

2008-01-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Front page of the NYTimes (I know, I know...) has a vid of the Smart Car http://www.nytimes.com/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
LOL, the 44 year old K161 in my Cub Cadet seems to have done all right The day my buddy blew a coolant hose on his '91 Thundercat but my '70 Ski-Doo kept thumping he was re-thinking liquid cooled... Of course he can go like 10x faster than my Ski-Doo but I look cooler. -Curt Date: Sun, 13

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:55:39 -0800 "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We purchased a Bosch wiper blade at Napa according to their look-up > book. Just tried to install it. It's about 4 inches too short. > Where do I get a correct one? Have you tried Rusty? (800) 741-5252 > And any tips

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
"John Freer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Now that comment about air cooled engines has destroyed a life long > dream to own a older 911! Well don't let one contrary opinion spoil a dream! Air cooled engines have some unique cooling issues, but overall it works well and on the plus side you don

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Online speed tests consistantly report 2Mb with DSL but were more > ususally like 1.0Mb with Comast. It was Comcastic... My cable service is Insight, just acquired by Comcast. The advertised speed of the service is 10Mb, real-world I get about 6 at home

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, well, the raising prices thing is for sure On Jan 14, 2008 9:57 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Online speed tests consistantly report 2Mb with DSL but were more > > ususally like 1.0Mb with Comast. It was Comcastic... > > My cabl

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > > "John Freer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > Now that comment about air cooled engines has destroyed a life long > > dream to own a older 911! IIRC, the 911 isn't really air cooled. Oil cooled might be a better description. Don't most of them have oil capacaties greater

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > IIRC, the 911 isn't really air cooled. Oil cooled might be a better > description. Don't most of them have oil capacaties greater than the > water capacity of my 300SD, and large oil radiators? That might be -- I don't know much about Porches, but I'd be

Re: [MBZ] 300E 5 speed

2008-01-14 Thread Gary Hurst
plus it will need a valve job at those miles, no? On Jan 13, 2008 10:00 PM, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > About the 16" wheels on that car, did they make those mags in 16"? I got a > set like that on my 201 and they are 15". > > Hendrik > > - Original Message - > From: "Kal

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance:

2008-01-14 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: > > I believe the biggest problem the military has is underpaid enisted men - > especially those with families who find they need food stamps to get by. How about the guard and reserve troops who get deactivated one day short of earning military benefits for their full time service

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > I hope Comcast doesn't go raising prices > and cutting speeds I hope somebody sells me a AMG Hammer or a 500E for $1000. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
"Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > yeah, well, the raising prices thing is for sure I'm already ticked at Insight/Comcast for not carrying the Big Ten Network. Unfortunately DSL is not available where I live so my only other option right now would be to go back to dial-up. Allan -- 198

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> I just kept slamming their heads in the door until > they thought better of it. I should point out that in the beginning it took maybe 20+ swings of the door before I could get out with the dogs standing back. Maybe an extra minute or two. But I kept at it until they stood back, then I'd get o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> Even the VW bug engines had an oil cooler too, though, you're right. > I think that was more for keeping the oil temps under control than > actually cooling the engine though. You say to-may-toe, I say to-mah-toe. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 300E 5 speed

2008-01-14 Thread Zeitgeist
All of the forged rims like those that I've seen for sale have been 16" On Jan 13, 2008 7:00 PM, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > About the 16" wheels on that car, did they make those mags in 16"? I got a > set like that on my 201 and they are 15". > > Hendrik > > - Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
2 years ago Comcast was getting $49.95/mo for 1.5Mb... Speeds have really come up in the last year or two. Honestly though at least right now 1.5Mb is plenty for me. I've even considered going down to 768k to save $10/mo... I'm paying IIRC $29/mo for 1.5Mb. -Curt Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:57:3

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> Even the VW bug engines had an oil cooler too, though, you're right. >> I think that was more for keeping the oil temps under control than >> actually cooling the engine though. > > You say to-may-toe, I say to-mah-toe. Huh? > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> We purchased a Bosch wiper blade at Napa according to their look-up > book. > Just tried to install it. It's about 4 inches too short. > Where do I get a correct [87 190D] one? There are two types of wiper on a 201, the long monowiper and the earlier double-wiper style. No doubt the chart gave

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-14 Thread Bill
Brian - No experience with the good systems. I installed a cheap one that did a good enough job until the dog got excited, then she just yelped when she went through it. I might also add that it was used with a chain link fence, and she went through that also. Any time there was a thunderstorm [

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Gary Hurst
they won't carry espn deportes either here in atlanta. On Jan 14, 2008 10:23 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > yeah, well, the raising prices thing is for sure > > I'm already ticked at Insight/Comcast for not carrying the Big Ten > Netwo

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum elements in a 85 300SD (126 chassis) - any oneelse been here?

2008-01-14 Thread George Larribeau
Well I got the Element out, I guess my OCD got the best of me. The instructions were confusing at best, I guess I'm just a Dumb A** Oh well the pride might recover . I got it out by going through the center vent (leavening the frame installed, hopefully I will never need to remove the frame, hav

Re: [MBZ] DSL

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < is not available,>> > Qwest says DSL limits are 14 cable miles from the C.O. but other factors can make it unavailable. Such as in my neighborhood. So I signed up with Comcast several years ago with a cable modem from Fry's and all is swell. RLE ** Start the year off right.

Re: [MBZ] which six

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < better but if I was gonna have a motor that I have to maintain and fix > myself then I would choose a 103, also whilst the 104 has more power it does > not have that much more torque than the 103.>> > My '89 2.6 M103 with 158hp (or thereabouts) had a distributor, points, CIS, and an exposed

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > I'm already ticked at Insight/Comcast for not carrying the Big Ten > Network. I'd be ticked at the Big Ten Network for demanding: 1) that cable companies pay them over $1 per month per subscriber. and 2) that cable companies not put BTN in an optional premium price packa

[MBZ] Big Ten greed (was: Re: OT: New Apple operating software)

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I'd be ticked at the Big Ten Network for demanding: > > 1) that cable companies pay them over $1 per month per subscriber. > > and > > 2) that cable companies not put BTN in an optional premium price >package. > > $1 a month for every cable subscriber

Re: [MBZ] air und oel

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < description. Don't most of them have oil capacaties greater than > the water capacity of my 300SD, and large oil radiators?>> > That is a valid theory but try removing the fanbelt and see what happens. RLE/ Five aircooled and one watercooled Porsche. And four VWs. > > ** St

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum elements in a 85 300SD (126 chassis) - any oneelse been here?

2008-01-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 1/14/08, George Larribeau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Leaving just enough to get to the cover screws on the heater box. > They must be 5.5mm don't have one of those but a 7/32 ¼ drive worked fine. > Congrats on the successful job. I realize it's too late to help, but FWIW Harbor Freight s

Re: [MBZ] wipers

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < double-wiper style.> > Nope. The '84 and '85 (before 2/85) had a non-extending single arm/blade and after that the extending arm appeared. That's also when many mecahnical changes were made plus 15" wheels were installed. I had an '85, as reliable as a five-dollar atomic bomb. And the AC w

[MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread John Robbins
I have a two car carport (open on 3 sides), and dew/frost have never formed on anything parked under there. I also have cars parked on the side of the house and they get covered in it (very annoying this time of year). Anybody have an idea? Thanks! John _

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread PM7088
Buy an Ice Scrapper? I moved 6" of wet snow off my car and out the driveway this morning. What did you say was anoying? Pete -- Original message -- From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I have a two car carport (open on 3 sides), and dew/frost have never > formed

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Gary Hurst
plus they are an embarrassment in the world of athletic competition. i'd suggest that they drop a division in footballs, but we've already seen this year that they can't win there either. On Jan 14, 2008 1:26 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Allan Streib wrote: > > I'm already tick

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Harry Watkins
Its gravity making the sky fall and it stops on the roof. Harry On Jan 14, 2008 1:41 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Buy an Ice Scrapper? > > > > I moved 6" of wet snow off my car and out the driveway this morning. > > > > What did you say was anoying?

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread John Robbins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Buy an Ice Scrapper? > > I moved 6" of wet snow off my car and out the driveway this morning. > > What did you say was anoying? So I'm a wimp I'm still curious as to why it happens though. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] air und oel

2008-01-14 Thread Tom Hargrave
You'll find out in a hurry that they are air cooled. Thanks, Tom 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "mercedes@okiebenz.com" Sent: 1/14/08 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] air und oel > < description. Don't most of them have oil capacaties greater than > the water cap

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread OK Don
"Black Body Radiation" (or absorption in this case) from the sky - that big black void up there, sucking all the heat out of what ever can see it. Therefore, the car in the open has colder glass (frost/dew) vs. the car under the cover (no frost/dew). > > So I'm a wimp I'm still curious as to

[MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread jgiels
Alright I d/l'd the Linux ISO now what? I have the chksum part too! I will be looking in google for something while I await replies. thanks Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
Burn it to CD -- and be sure to burn an ISO, not just copy the data file to CD. Then configure BIOS (as needed) to boot off of the CD, reboot computer, boot off of the CD, and enjoy the experience. ... You didn download a live-CD distro, didn't you? On Jan 14, 2008 3:21 PM, jgiels <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Yes, clearly the oil has to be cooled. However given the size of the oil cooler and the rate of flow of the oil and the size of the oil galleys etc. I don't think it would have much of a cooling effect on the engine itself. Some, but not much. I was specifically saying "Huh?" to the to-may-toe,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread LWB250
Uh, maybe because the oil was part of the means for cooling the engine? Absolutely. If the oil wasn't cooled, it would turn into a watery sludge in a matter of minutes - that is, if the engine didn't fail first from the tremendous heat load in the various components. Dan --- Allan Streib <[

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread John Robbins
Might I suggest "burnatonce" as a good windows program to burn an ISO file. Wonko the Sane wrote: > Burn it to CD -- and be sure to burn an ISO, not just copy the data file to > CD. Then configure BIOS (as needed) to boot off of the CD, reboot computer, > boot off of the CD, and enjoy the experie

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: > "Black Body Radiation" (or absorption in this case) from the sky - > that big black void up there, sucking all the heat out of what ever > can see it. Therefore, the car in the open has colder glass > (frost/dew) vs. the car under the cover (no frost/dew). Makes perfect sense! Tha

[MBZ] OT: Now I have a Linux Iso

2008-01-14 Thread jgiels
I think it was Simply Mepis 7.1 32 something. I am going to put it on a 20 gig hard drive. So is it live I don't know it was 677Megs Thanks.. Douglas. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

[MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread jgiels
I got it to run on the CD though I do not really see what to click on to install it on the Hard drive. Do I need to format the hard drive first? Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Why dont you post this in the Linux list? http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 4:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linu

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 14, 2008 3:10 PM, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm a fan of replacing the whole blade assembly as someone else pointed > out. > The tension goes out of them over time and they don't work as well. For a > few bucks it's a great safety item. For the same reason, change out t

[MBZ] Cut and polish and it will be good as new

2008-01-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/190-SL-MERCEDES_W0QQitemZ300190451310QQihZ020QQcategoryZ101895QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem At least the steering wheel is on the correct side for the US et al ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: h

Re: [MBZ] Where to Find Wiper for 190 replacement

2008-01-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
I'm a fan of replacing the whole blade assembly as someone else pointed out. The tension goes out of them over time and they don't work as well. For a few bucks it's a great safety item. Nothing worse than driving with smears all over the window. Also put a bit of windshield wiper detergent into

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Robert Rentfro
If I went to that list it would be like being punted back in time sitting next to Jesus as he spoke Aramaic to his peeps. I would understand nearly nada. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Monday, January

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have a Linux Iso

2008-01-14 Thread Mitch Haley
jgiels wrote: > > I think it was Simply Mepis 7.1 32 something. I am going to put it on a 20 > gig hard drive. I'm wondering about copying a Linux boot CD to a 2gb usb flashdrive and setting the computer to boot off USB. I used to have a Zenith Minisport laptop that had DOS on a ROM chip inside

Re: [MBZ] 190 2.2 t-stat

2008-01-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Same place on all the 60x engines. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have a Linux Iso

2008-01-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 14, 2008 3:27 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I used to have a Zenith Minisport laptop that > had DOS on a ROM chip inside it. That computer would boot in 15 seconds or > less, > and it was only a NEC V70 CPU, I think it was 8 mhz. Worked fine for word > processing and minor sp

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread Redghost
Price may rise, but so will speeds if your town is getting FIOS or a close by town is. Seattle is boosting cable modem speeds by a factor of ten to compete with FiOS coming to Redmond and other suburban towns. PDX is also upgrading speeds because Verizon is offering FIOS to suburban cities,

Re: [MBZ] which six

2008-01-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
So if one of the motronic computers goes south it'll be cheap to replace? Did the wiring harne$$ go bad on you or the next owner. I think just about everyone on this list would prefer the maintenance/repair cost of a CIS/E M103 over the motronic M104. A lot of indies are capable of fixing a KE bu

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Peter Frederick
They don't cool of by radiation faster than the air cools, which is why dew and frost form on things. The cover traps the heat and reflects it down, so the cars cool off more slowly that the air. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see officia

Re: [MBZ] air und oel

2008-01-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Technically the oil in every motor (except small two stroke) helps to disapate the heat or in other words take the heat from a hot spot and spread it around a bit. Think oil jets under the pistons of turboed MB Diesels. Some air cooled motors do not have a fan to blow air around the fins ie. sma

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
or CDBurnerXP. Freeware. http://cdburnerxp.se/ Now you need to join the Linux list. http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:30:19 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Might I suggest "burnatonce" as a good windows program to burn an I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Haha, we speak common language there. Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:20:58 -0600, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If I went to that list it would be like being punted back in time sitting > next to Jesus as he spoke Aramaic to his peeps. I would understand nearly > nada. > > Bob R. >

Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

2008-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
Oxymoron? On Jan 14, 2008 3:30 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > a good windows program > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___

[MBZ] 911 flat six temp control

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
<> Absolutely.  If the oil wasn't cooled, it would turn into a watery sludge in a matter of minutes - that is, if the engine didn't fail first from the tremendous heat load in the various components. .Dan > > < cooler and the rate of flow of the oil and the size of the oil galleys etc. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded. Saying "I downloaded Linux, now what" is like saying "I bought a car and wonder ..." Helps to at least know the model. And yes, come on over to the Linux list. Much more help there. On Jan 14, 2008 4:51 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Luther
Pay attention old fart. He sent it a few emails back. Mepis 7.1 Luther On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:50:43 -0600, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded. > > Saying "I downloaded Linux, now what" is like saying "I bought a

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
P 14" here in central MA... I got about 10 miles into my 55 mile commute before I said "screw it". -Curt Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:28:50 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports? To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAI

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> I have a two car carport (open on 3 sides), and dew/frost have never > formed on anything parked under there. I also have cars parked on the > side of the house and they get covered in it (very annoying this time > of > year). Anybody have an idea? Black body radiation indeed. The temperatur

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik never gives up

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < > > > There is one DME unit and in my experience is very reliable. Used ones should be all over the place. BMW and Porsche introduced Motronic in 1983 in the US market and the unit in my 24+ year old 944 has never failed. Even the infamous DME/fuel pump relay is original. I carry a spare.

Re: [MBZ] 911 flat six temp control - Jacob R755

2008-01-14 Thread OK Don
The round 7 air cooled engine in My Dad's Cessna 195 came with an oil cooler mounted between cylinders 5 and 6. It wasn't enough to keep the temps in operating range in the OK summers, and had to be blocked off completely to get the oil temp up into operating range in the winters (flying to MN). So

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Peter Frederick
We only got about half an inch last night, but it was 31 degrees this morning with heavy cloud, just the right temp for it to turn to ice when driven on. Took my brother more than a hour to go 10 miles to take the kids to school. Took me an extra half hour or more to get to work, everythi

[MBZ] OT: Air cooling

2008-01-14 Thread Curt Raymond
So I stuck up for aircooling this morning, then after lunch the wife and I took a snowmobile ride. My '81 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000 is whats known as a "free air" engine which means theres no fan, its cooled by outside air passing over the fins by the sled moving. Lots of '70s and early '80s perf

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Jim Cathey
> I was specifically saying "Huh?" to the to-may-toe, to-mah-toe. I did > not understand what that meant in this context. I meant that the heat in the oil had to come from somewhere, and its disappearance indicated that the engine was (at least partially) oil-cooled. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Cooling the pistons

2008-01-14 Thread RELNGSON
> < disapate the heat or in other words take the heat from a hot spot and spread > it > around a bit. Think oil jets under the pistons of turboed MB Diesels.>> > In 1978. The 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo had cast in cross passages in the piston crowns which the oil jets below squirted oil through.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-14 Thread LWB250
Right now we're in the heat of battle between Verizon (FIOS) and BrightHouse (TimeWarner) for phone/cable/Internet. BH cranked up speeds as soon as FIOS started to come out, but they didn't do anything price-wise, nor will they haggle if you threaten to bail. Their big thing is making everyone a

Re: [MBZ] Cooling the pistons

2008-01-14 Thread LWB250
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo had cast in cross > passages in the piston crowns > which the oil jets below squirted oil through. > > RLE Not unlike the oil jets in a lot of diesels that spray on the bottom of the pistons for cooling. Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik never gives up, which is learnt from Roger

2008-01-14 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Well I think there is plenty of info to say the original question has been answered. Far as the you beaut MB V6 goes, the new Toyota quad cam V6 is much the same. 200kw/268hp 10L/100K's or 23.5mpg although it is a 3.5 litre and the MB V6 3.5 also puts out 200kw but uses a little bit less fuel. A

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
you don't have a water pump to fail, hoses to burst, radiators to clog and/or leak, etc. As in the case of the Corvair, KEEP THAT FAN TURNIN'! We drove that car on the hottest of days (well over 100F) with no problem. An old air-cooled 911 would be quite fun too. A friend of mine had a '75, n

Re: [MBZ] 190 2.2 t-stat

2008-01-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yeah, procrastination is a strong suit of mine. Especially when I'm not certain how to proceed. Brian On Jan 14, 2008 6:19 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gawd you aren't still running a bad t-stat are you? > > Replace it, then purge and italian tune up and you'll think you've got

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
your kids will be old enough to move out of the house by the time you get there and back. That's how it would be with a Sprinter towing a 21' boat across the country. When not towing a boat, it's the best choice for a people mover since it WILL get at least 22mpg average when fully loaded. Kev

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread LWB250
I had a retired teacher that lived next door to me, and she had a beautiful early model Corvair. People were always trying to buy it off of her (and this was in the late 70s.) I was always amazed by the right angle belt drive Dan --- Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > you don't have

[MBZ] FiOS? [was: Re: OT: New Apple operating software]

2008-01-14 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:53:05 -0800 Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Price may rise, but so will speeds if your town is getting FIOS or a > close by town is. Seattle is boosting cable modem speeds by a factor > of ten to compete with FiOS coming to Redmond and other suburban towns. > > P

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum elements in a 85 300SD (126 chassis) - any oneelsebeen here?

2008-01-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
Harbor Freight sells a set of T-handle metric hex drivers that includes a 5.5 mm one for $10 or so. I have a similar set of standard hex drivers, but I would love to find a metric set. I would be like a kid in a candy store in HF! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] FiOS? [was: Re: OT: New Apple operating software]

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
I've never heard of it either. I'd guess fiber optics? On Jan 14, 2008, at 10:56 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:53:05 -0800 Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Price may rise, but so will speeds if your town is getting FIOS or a >> close by town is. Seattle is boos

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread jgiels
I am sorry my mind is pretty much a blur right now! Its Mepis.. Douglas -- Original message -- From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded. > > Saying "I downloaded Linux, now what" is like

[MBZ] This is a pretty car

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170185622242 Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] FiOS? [was: Re: OT: New Apple operating software]

2008-01-14 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:01:49 -0500 Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never heard of it either. I'd guess fiber optics? FTTH is Fiber To The Home. I don't know what FiOS is. Sounds like a new operating system. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
Yeah no argument. I guess I was taken aback by the assertion earlier in the thread that the 911 engine was primarily oil cooled, I thought that the majority of the heat would be removed by the airflow over the cylinder and head fins. Certainly don't have much knowledge of air cooled desig

[MBZ] Brooklyn rodbender

2008-01-14 Thread Allan Streib
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TURBO-DIESEL-LOW-MILES-EXTRA-CLEAN-1- OWNER-126-MUST- SEE_W0QQitemZ260199800027QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem A/C is ice cold (mentioned TWICE) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see officia

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

2008-01-14 Thread Wonko the Sane
There should be an "install" icon on the desktop. If not, go to the home folder, CD to Desktop,and it will be there. During the install, you will be offered the opportunity to resize your drive. It will warn you to back up your data first. Take their advice (if you want to dual-boot or save what y

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