Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: What about an 83 engine and an 85 transmission? What torque converter is needed? 81-84 I believe. 83 will certainly work. 85 converter won't bolt to the engine without machine work. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
I guess you have a TOUGH decision to make. which one would be the best driver? Do you swap parts onto the one with the good engine, or swap engines? At least the latter would allow you to change the necessary parts with the engine out of the car. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Urs

Re: [MBZ] POS SDL tranny now in KC

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
damn, I should have paid closer attention to that. NOt bad for a 350 car, has a heck of a nice engine in it. Christopher McCann wrote: Thanks for the tranny, Kaleb. AND the $350 SD made the trip without a problem. -Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone got an old hard drive for free/cheap

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
how many do you have? I might be interested. Loren Faeth wrote: I have boxes full of very low hour of use 10 and 20 gig drives. I would love to sell them for any reasonable offer. IBM 9.1 gig (very reliable) IBM 20 gig (these are less reliable) Seagate 20 gig (very reliable and worth a little

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
He said he was just replacing the trans, so Im not sure why the tach pickup issue was ever even brought up. As I said originally, its a non-issue. If he was dropping an 85 engine into an older body, its still a non-issue because the 85 engine still has the same pickup on the front of the engin

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone got an old hard drive for free/cheap

2009-01-11 Thread Loren Faeth
I have boxes full of very low hour of use 10 and 20 gig drives. I would love to sell them for any reasonable offer. IBM 9.1 gig (very reliable) IBM 20 gig (these are less reliable) Seagate 20 gig (very reliable and worth a little more money.) these are out of training computers and have spent m

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] POS SDL tranny now in KC

2009-01-11 Thread Christopher McCann
Thanks for the tranny, Kaleb. AND the $350 SD made the trip without a problem. -Chris ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Then doesn't that defeat the purpose of using the more modern transmission? If I can't use its superior '85 torque converter what's the advantage of switching, not to mention the issues with the tachometer pickup. Sounds like I should either rebuild mine or get a good u

Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

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Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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[MBZ] OT: anyone got an old hard drive for free/cheap

2009-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
Friend has an old computer with a dead hard drive. Would like to use it if possible but doesn't want to spend money on a new drive. I'm wondering if anyone has a known working ATA drive, 4GB or better, that they'd part with for free or cheap. Please let me know off-list... Thanks, Allan -- 19

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
nd that a monitor, keyboard, and external mouse can be >>> hooked up to? >>> Thanks, >>> Gerry >>> -- next part -- >>> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >>> URL: < >>> http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_ok

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] 87 2.5 turbo $1200

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
crap, now you are going to make me want to buy it also. Peter Frederick wrote: Man oh man, what a road rocket! Peter On Jan 11, 2009, at 8:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was going to buy this, but I guess I wont since Im buying that 140 1987 Mercedes 190 Turbo Deisel Reply to: sale-98442

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
"archer" writes: > Therefore, I'm thinking about a Mac. Can someone tell me where I can > find a used Mac laptop and desktop that will download Utube moderately > fast, do email, etc.; and that a monitor, keyboard, and external mouse > can be hooked up to? Any Mac powerbook G4 or better will do

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas writes: > So today I was out driving and saw the pea green Dino again, coming at > me over the Stono River bridge (what a glorious day today), it sounded > pretty sweet but the color looked nauseating. The car itself has very > nice lines. It was a targa too, which made me wonder if

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a 1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Secret Message for Jabba

2009-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] 87 2.5 turbo $1200

2009-01-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Man oh man, what a road rocket! Peter On Jan 11, 2009, at 8:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was going to buy this, but I guess I wont since Im buying that 140 1987 Mercedes 190 Turbo Deisel Reply to: sale-984422...@craigslist.org Date: 2009-01-07, 8:15PM 1987 Mercedes 190 Turbo Diesel 2.5.

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Timing chain issues! Visited my buddy Hans (the supplier of choice for all things Mercedes, along with tool lending and expert advice!) and he was working (still) on the 560 that came in for a water pump replacement before Xmas. Because of family stuff, it sat for a few days before he got

Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread Peter Frederick
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Re: [MBZ] Secret Message for Jabba

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
"the loss of plaxico on this team is enormous." Quite an understatement. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

[MBZ] 87 2.5 turbo $1200

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was going to buy this, but I guess I wont since Im buying that 140 1987 Mercedes 190 Turbo Deisel Reply to: sale-984422...@craigslist.org Date: 2009-01-07, 8:15PM 1987 Mercedes 190 Turbo Diesel 2.5. 225,328 miles. Body and interior in very good condition. Needs work on turbo charger, new radi

Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes OK Don wrote: Is this the over voltage protection relay? http://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1992-MERCEDES-300d&yearid=1992%40%401992&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40X&modelid=6180%40%40300D&catid=241959@@Body+Electrical&subcatid=242003@@Overload+Relay&mode=PA -

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/8bc5c897/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okie

Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] 124 electrical weirdness

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
Is this the over voltage protection relay? http://www.buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1992-MERCEDES-300d&yearid=1992%40%401992&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES%40%40X&modelid=6180%40%40300D&catid=241959@@Body+Electrical&subcatid=242003@@Overload+Relay&mode=PA -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5N

Re: [MBZ] Secret Message for Jabba

2009-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, that wont work, you have to keep the 85 converter with the 85 engine and the 82 trans. Luther wrote: '82 converter on the back of the '85 engine. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D,

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
What!!?? $750 for a car? 'Thought your limit was $500. Good luck with it. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "mercedes Mailing List" ; Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update > Well, Chris mccann just left

Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, ya oughta build and enjoy using my $2 topsider - 'don't hafta get on the ground or under it any more. I can change mine wearing a tux and never get a drop on me - really. Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:12

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Redghost
ed up to? Thanks, Gerry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/b106d9aa/attachment.html > -- next part -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AV

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Luther
'82 converter on the back of the '85 engine. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If you change the converter it will fit. Did you do it using the 82 or 85 converter? Luther wrote: BZZTT, WRONG! I've tried to mount an '82 tranny onto the back of an '85 engine, and it won't fit. Plan on cha

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Redghost
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Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] 119 timing chain issues, update

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, Chris mccann just left after coming down from KC to pick up that SDL tranny off me. I then got on craigslist and what do I see listed in the KC area but a 93 500SEL. No title, no keys but has a good engine and trans. Hmmm, says I, just what I need to get my other car going. Call the gu

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If you change the converter it will fit. Did you do it using the 82 or 85 converter? Luther wrote: BZZTT, WRONG! I've tried to mount an '82 tranny onto the back of an '85 engine, and it won't fit. Plan on changing the torque converter either way. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrot

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983

2009-01-11 Thread Luther
BZZTT, WRONG! I've tried to mount an '82 tranny onto the back of an '85 engine, and it won't fit. Plan on changing the torque converter either way. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The issues you list are not the issues at all. The only issue is if the converter will fit it the

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Kaleb - 300E

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I replaced dist cap, rotor, shift bushings, put some new turn signal lenses in it, new neutral safety switch. Does seep a little oil at the timing cover (dont they all). Wont need anything in the near future that I know of at this time. Suspension is very tight, as is the tranny and engine,

Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:42:09 -0600 Donald Snook wrote: > I cannot imagine what it would be like to live there. Rather brutal and unforgiving, to say the least. > Did anyone ever read Jack London's "To Build a Fire" ? That is what this > reminds of. Where the fellow is out in the Alaskan wilde

[MBZ] Secret message to Kaleb - 300E

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
Tell me more about the 300E -- shape it's in, what you did to it, what it will need in the next year (that you know of), how many miles on it, what is the fuel mileage? -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used part

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows 7, was: who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
U7600 Core 2 Duo at 1.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 64 bit, 65GB disk - Windows 7 used about 12GB of disk, with Kaspersky and Firefox added. On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 5:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > what are the specs of the machine you are running it on>? > -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, unemployment

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is what the official website said Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:32:28 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: Found the info online, when you file in OK, they contact your last employer of 15 days or more. So, if you work somewhere less than that, it doesnt count I guess. If

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows 7, was: who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what are the specs of the machine you are running it on>? OK Don wrote: I have Windows 7 x64 beta 1 running on an HP2710p - so far it's looking pretty slick. First I tried upgrading Vista, running on a SafeBoot encrypted drive. That failed at the first re-boot - no OS to be found anywhere. Next

Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
I think a topsider should be in your future --- On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM, E M wrote: > Not that bad here, but it is about -10C and I just finished up an oil > change. Not much fun rolling around in the snow, and having the wrench > stick to your bare hand. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu

[MBZ] This will keep you busy

2009-01-11 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
RL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/9ee9309b/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:23:53 -0600 Donald Snook wrote: > Here's an interesting blog about a woman who lives in Tok, Alaska. > Where it just recently got to -78 F. > > http://livingintok.wordpress.com./ > > I bet they don;t start many diesels at that temp. And the article comments about your b

Re: [MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread E M
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[MBZ] OT: living in -80 temps

2009-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: It could also be a case simliar to mine, where I got a black 300D 2.5T from Kaleb, because it was what was available, and what I wanted other than the color. That's not a bad reason to buy a used black car. Some people just won't do it, Chuck had to drive to Indiana I believe for

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
Sounds like a fine car! I liked my dad's '03 Jetta wagon with the 2.0L 4 banger and 5spd manual. I think it was rated at 33mpg, so your '09 with the 5th cylinder and automatic is pretty efficient with 55 more hp. I think it's slightly larger as well. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Rick Knoble
Southern Indiana We need an Indiana Q this spring/summer. Rick Knoble Portage, IN 46368 rickkno...@hotmail.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] Secret Message for Jabba

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Eli looked like a mere mortal today. I think I'll see if I can get tickets. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/e51aed4d/attachm

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
In line 5, 2.5 liter, 170 hp, 177 lbs-ft torque, three years free scheduled maintenance, 6 speed tiptronic auto (girl feature), 16" alloys, sweet rubber mats and a trunk line that Curt should have. Rated 20/29 mpg and, oddly, they base annual fuel cost on gas being $4.10. Bob R -Original Mes

Re: [MBZ] OT, unemployment

2009-01-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:32:28 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > Found the info online, when you file in OK, they contact your last > employer of 15 days or more. So, if you work somewhere less than that, > it doesnt count I guess. If you want to make sure it's an option, it would be best to a

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
It's kind of like that. They had black and white available in the base model. Those were my choices. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 1:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
An idiot like me. I know...my girls will learn. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 1:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta Robert Rentfr

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Kevin Kraly
'09 Jetta S, gasser. What engine does it have, displacement, number of cylinders? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will take it back, no problem. OK Don wrote: I think he answered that when he said " the girls talked me into". It could also be a case simliar to mine, where I got a black 300D 2.5T from Kaleb, because it was what was available, and what I wanted other than the color. I've got to ask: What

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
I think he answered that when he said " the girls talked me into". It could also be a case simliar to mine, where I got a black 300D 2.5T from Kaleb, because it was what was available, and what I wanted other than the color. > I've got to ask: > What kind of idiot buys a new black car in Arizona?

[MBZ] OT: Windows 7, was: who is my...@netscape.net

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
I have Windows 7 x64 beta 1 running on an HP2710p - so far it's looking pretty slick. First I tried upgrading Vista, running on a SafeBoot encrypted drive. That failed at the first re-boot - no OS to be found anywhere. Next I did a (proper) clean installation - very simple and smooth - not like an

Re: [MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Robert Rentfro wrote: Well the girls talked me into getting an '09 Jetta S, gasser. Nice, tight, comfortable, basic car. First black car. I'm sure I'll be posting to Mercedes Martha on tips for keeping the black car looking good. I've got to ask: What kind of idiot buys a new black car in Ariz

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread LWB250
Peter, Where are you in southern Indiana? I ask because I have to go down to Huntingburg on Thursday - thought I might be close by. Let me know... Dan --- On Sun, 1/11/09, Peter Frederick wrote: > From: Peter Frederick > Subject: Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales > To: "Me

[MBZ] O.T. '09 Jetta

2009-01-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
hoenix CL. Bob R '09 Jetta 100 miles '05 E320 64K miles '77 300D 199K miles -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/29990783/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] OT: What the greenies would rather you drive

2009-01-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM, Kris Gilmore wrote: > These machines are advertised locally as street legal (as a motorcycle) > and in stock new for $6,997.00. A pickup model costs $1,000 less. > > http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/high_performance/not_sold_in_the_u_s/wildfire_w

Re: [MBZ] OT: What the greenies would rather you drive

2009-01-11 Thread OK Don
I think one is far more practical to drive, though the engineering and manufacturing costs have to be much higher. They estimate it will be available later this year somewhere between $25k and $40k. http://www.aptera.com/ On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Another city vehi

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
That's what I though - others were going off on a tangent, blaming your ISP for a local software problem. Your ISP is almost never the issue with email delivery problems although they can help if provided the right info. From your initial report, you were dealing with an inexperienced tech. BTW -

Re: [MBZ] PSA of the day

2009-01-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
We already know that. :) Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 12:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PSA of t

Re: [MBZ] OT: ISP doesn't support Linux

2009-01-11 Thread Archer
Understood. Thanks, Gerry P.S. The problem with email last night was corrupted software on Outlook Express. I restored everything to Friday and now it works well. --- - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Sent: Sunday,

[MBZ] PSA of the day

2009-01-11 Thread John Robbins
I am not a vegetarian. That is all. John ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > So today I was out driving and saw the pea green Dino again, coming at me > over the Stono River bridge (what a glorious day today), it sounded pretty > sweet but the color looked nauseating. The car itself has very nice lines. > It was a tar

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, that was the only year there was a turbo in a 123. Never thought about it before but I suppose that makes sense to use the 126 tranny in there. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No, the 81 turbo wagon (the only year) had electronic speedo, after that its cable just like all th

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No, the 81 turbo wagon (the only year) had electronic speedo, after that its cable just like all the other 123's 1981 was the year that the wagon was the only 123 with turbo. Did they save money by using the 300SD tranny and electronic speedo instead of making a speci

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a 1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
diesel (or have it rebuilt locally for approx. $2300? Andrew 1985 300TD 320K miles -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090111/ea368024/attachment.html>

[MBZ] OT -- DIY Plasma Cutter

2009-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Hm. This could be fun. http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE_PLASMA_CUTTER/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Tom Hargrave wrote: The two balance each other out. The higher stall speed makes up for the differential gearing. Exactly, so if you use the old converter, it will be the same as before. Which brings up another issue no-one discussed. The speedometer gear in the 85 transmission will be mat

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Southern Indiana peter On Jan 11, 2009, at 10:45 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Where is "around here"? --R Peter Frederick wrote: Same thing around here -- officially there are no black panthers, but what did I see one night crossing the road in front of me? Big, obviously a cat, moving FAST,

Re: [MBZ] My green day, and other colorful tales

2009-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Where is "around here"? --R Peter Frederick wrote: Same thing around here -- officially there are no black panthers, but what did I see one night crossing the road in front of me? Big, obviously a cat, moving FAST, and black. With a tail, NOT a Bobcat (which we do have, no dispute). I foun

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
nsmissione from an 83 >> turbodiesel (or have it rebuilt locally for approx. $2300? >> >> Andrew >> 1985 300TD 320K miles >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_ok

Re: [MBZ] Happy to hear it

2009-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] OT, unemployment

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Found the info online, when you file in OK, they contact your last employer of 15 days or more. So, if you work somewhere less than that, it doesnt count I guess. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:16:20 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: This is what I have been told before but t

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983 300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] OT: What the greenies would rather you drive

2009-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: I thought the 85 speedo was unique. I believe it's unique in that it's made to go with the '85 diff gearing. K'leb can tell you which speedos are electronic vs mechanical, but I'm pretty sure a lot of wagons were electronic when sedans were mechanical. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Feasibility of trasnplanting 1985 transmission into a1983300TD

2009-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, the 81 turbo wagon (the only year) had electronic speedo, after that its cable just like all the other 123's Mitch Haley wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: The nose of the 85 input shaft is a different size. Input shaft or the centering nub on the front of the torque converter? 1985 had a higher

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