Re: [MBZ] Oscilloscope

2009-09-13 Thread Jim Cathey
I am in Atlanta, how much you think it weighs? I found a local one for $75 but $40 is more my range these days. Old Tek tube scopes (for example) are excellent, for what they are, but nobody in their right mind would want to ship one! -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Weekend Car Maintenance

2009-09-13 Thread Hendrik Fay
I would be wary of using aggressive cleaners on things like interior trim and plastics. May well eat into them and damage them. I use a citrus based carpet cleaner for interior trim, leaves a nice and fruity smell. Then again it is a BMW, so you just tip acid on the whole thing and be done with

Re: [MBZ] Oscilloscope

2009-09-13 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
Ah its a tube scope I see. Jim Cathey wrote: I am in Atlanta, how much you think it weighs? I found a local one for $75 but $40 is more my range these days. Old Tek tube scopes (for example) are excellent, for what they are, but nobody in their right mind would want to ship one! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Oscilloscope

2009-09-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Ah its a tube scope I see. I don't know that! Just pointing out a fact about scopes. -- Jim ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Monkey-Masked Speeding Driver in PhoenixIgnoresTickets

2009-09-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Michael Esh wrote: I say let them speed..better than pulling me over for going 75. And when they do not speed, traffic piles up behind them and everyone takes off again when the police exit the hightway. You do have a point there. Nobody wants to pass a cop when the cop's doing the limit. A

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 mercedes wagon - $900 (fremont, nh)

2009-09-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Oscilloscope

2009-09-13 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rolf, Jim. This is, as described, an Olde Tek scope. It weighs probably 50# and sits on an angled cart that has openings for two extra plug-ins. That said, it works and has a calibrated sweep etc. Though the last time it was calibrated Pontious was a pilot! Fred Moir Lynn MA Dinosaur juice in

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
Maybe I've been lucky - but I've never had any problems with rebuilds - neither the ones I rebuilt or the ones bought rebuilt. I'm surprised so many have had problems (maybe not so many?). Anyway, a friend worked at a company that rebuilt starters, alternators and such - he said they could

[MBZ] Get Wet

2009-09-13 Thread LWB250
History of the Super Soaker. Interesting that a scientist from JPL invented it http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/09/history_of_the_super_soaker.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] passing

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
you said every lane on the Interstate is a passing lane. If they were not, the speed (or lack of same) of left lane traffic would block everyone Actually, that's what I was trying to avoid - when people get in the left lane (assume 2 lanes in each direction for this case) and drive at the same

[MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
I created a Free account last year and used it once in a while. Was trying to access it yesterday and was not allowed to enter. It said my UserName as not available for renewal. https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/ They * do* offer daily, weekly and yearly rates for access (yearly is $3k)

Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: I created a Free account last year and used it once in a while. Was trying to access it yesterday and was not allowed to enter. It said my UserName as not available for renewal. https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/ Has anyone else noticed this? Am I reading the situation

Re: [MBZ] Alive WAS Sunhil

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you are alive? Every so often ;) I **finally** got the wagon on the road last night!! It is much faster than I remembered it. Not CDI fast, but still very fast indeed. Much faster than my 2.5T. John ___

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Rick Knoble
-- From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com the consumer is now doing the exact same thing he did to destroy downtown america to destroy the downtown small town component that really made the internet so charming in earlier days. IMHO, the

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
We were at Goddard state park in Warwick RI. Full menu was: Coffee and dunkin donuts (required by law at any public event in NE) Homemade clam chowdah made with freshly dug quahogs Burgers and cheese burgers-beef, and turkey Hot dogs Italian Hot sausage Curt's special burger topping-maple

Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Don, Yes-if we know you are coming, we will make the chowdah without the customary fried Iowa bacon in the base. also we will have fish cakes or soy burgers. And we have had tons of fresh veggies each year. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K +

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Right on-I too am off to local farmers. Destruction of mom and pos was diabolical plot by evil W's and other big boxes. Conspiracy rant off. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Dwight wrote: And we have had tons of fresh veggies each year. Wonko - pick me up on the way east next year. I can share driving with ya. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] California fire pix

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Rolf wrote: Boston.com always has the most fantastic photos from any current event. Thanks for sharing. Those are all probably getty images. They are the fundamental image source for media, I believe. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Theres a limit. 15 years ago I needed a starter for my kids POS Ford Escort. $150 Rebuilt from local parts store, owed by a friend. Same friend had wanted to retire and sell me the store. I read the writing on the wall, had no interest. I pulled starter, it was cooked. Local MotorMart

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Dwight wrote: Right on-I too am off to local farmers. Destruction of mom and pos was diabolical plot by evil W's and other big boxes. Conspiracy rant off. The term we tried to invent 8 years ago (on banned) is wallyrigged. Maybe it can stick this time. mao

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Hurst
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[MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-13 Thread drcscruggs
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
another nickel. alas, most people don't. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090913/481a5d6c/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
and i figured i'd share :) -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090913/c3a2bd4a/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
Thanks John - That's what I did wrong. Sorry to have bothered you - I should have figured it out myself. Enjoy your Sunday - LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: John Robbins

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Sadly it only takes on lunatic to ruin the peace and quiet. We are very lucky, we have had good neighbors next door for many, many years. I guess that house attracts reasonable, stable people (plain colonial with lots of knotty pine panelling). Not a pretentious house. The current folks

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
jabba wrote: and you aren't even getting the nickel for the most part, but just getting confused on the bait and switch I like the text on the Florida's Natural co-op premium not-from-concentrate OJ we purchase. Speaks to the same issue. Other mega-national corporations put juice in the

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
jabba wrote: but, as i've said, they don't care as they think they got a free nickel, when they got nothing but reamed and made the world a vastly inferior place. annihilate the education system also, as they are the system that has indoctrinated all of us of the value of a nickel. there is

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
jabba wrote: i'd have to think about it for a while. what would you say was your original definition of the term? original definition? - exactly what you are speaking about. no nickel saved, no nickel earned, mere rape by mega-national corporation skrewing with every last one of their

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Ether isn't good. Ether in a glow plug engine is very bad. In order to start, you need fuel, compression, and heat. Let's start with heat. The simplest thing to do is to glow for 30 seconds instead of cranking as soon as the light goes out. You can unplug the glow plug harness from the glow

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
I'd also like to see congress take a few years off - I'd even be willing to pay for their vacation - they'd do far less damage like that than when they are creating all kinds of new laws that are un-necessary at best and socialist at worst. We'd never miss them and the country would likely be

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: For that matter, the federal laws passed in the last 40 years could be declared null and void with little or no consequence. We're off topic for this list, but I've always thought it should be 100 years. (until the 100th birthday of the Federal Reserve Act, then it should be

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
chowda and wicked burgers. Sounds good right now. Bob R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090913/7e6750d2/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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[MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 mercedes wagon - $900 (fremont, nh)

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] MB StarTec

2009-09-13 Thread John Robbins
LarryT wrote: Sorry to have bothered you Nonsense! You did no such thing. :-) 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

[MBZ] OT mimosa tree

2009-09-13 Thread Fmiser
I have enjoyed seeing friends mimosa trees, so I'm thinking of adding one or two to my yard. And since this list is the best place on the web for quality information on _any_ subject Are there hidden pains, secret tricks, problems etc. regarding having a mimosa tree? -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Curt What shock thing? I think it comes with stick shift cars to prevent surging. Cathey had fun cobbling one up on his 190D manny conversion. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Where is it? Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:49 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
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[MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:15:31 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I have a draft email in my Yahoo account for that purpose... It used to be that if I just clicked out of Rusty's site my purchases would remain, musta been a cookie or something. Was pretty handy although a

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: #1. Congressional layoffs. The money saved is not just in having too many legislators (which we do) but that each legislator has too much staff... Don't forget all the money put to decent use in the ekonomy - no lobbyists allowed, since they are all layed off. mao

Re: [MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:57:01 -0400 Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: Where is it? On a W123, it connects between the bellcrank on the side of the valve cover and the body of the injection pump. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:32:09 -0500 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: My '86 300E is blowing the #3 fuse. According to the fuse panel lid, #3 is in charge of parking / tail light right, headlamp cleaning unit, illumination: license plate, instrument, control elements [not sure that

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 6:33 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: In spite of a few showers, we had great gathering today. Being hardy New Englanders, the rain didn't bother us. We had homemade  chowdah, Curt's butt kicking burgers with bacon, onions, peppers and mushrooms, etc.  

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
LarryT wrote: If they introduce things that undermine this country (like leaving our borders open) bring them up on charges. I have followed this rationale for years, but am beginning to not like the borders element of borders, language, culture (Michael Savage). Very few of us are indigenous

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Craig wrote: So the fuse blows when you turn on the headlights, but not otherwise? Is there something that allows the headlight wipers to run only if the headlights are on? Yeah - eliminate systems, somehow. Narrow the culprit down to a handful of potential flaws. Disconnect the wiper see if

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
seemed to trust and confide in his chiefs more than his wardroom, but mustang officers had their own ways. -- Tom Clancy, Clear and Present Danger. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090913

[MBZ] It seems I am overrun by 190Ds

2009-09-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Picked up another one today, this one is a 84 5 speed manny. Drove it back home from the OKC area today, should have stopped by and saw OK Don but didnt have time. Boy there is sure a difference between the manny and auto 190D. For starters, going 75 on the highway results in I would say

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Wonko wrote: I've done that already, with the exception of the headlight wipers. Different chassis here (W123) - but we had similar issue that was at the dimmer switch. Do not touch the dimmer switch, and we had tail lights. Twiddle the dimmer switch? mao

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] It seems I am overrun by 190Ds

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Kaleb wrote: Im going to have to get rid of some of these things. The manny-tranny? Let me know if/when. mao ___ 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

[MBZ] Scary diesel ponton project

2009-09-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1370945509.html This ought to keep someone busy for a while. (Not me!) At least the price is reasonable. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] It seems I am overrun by 190Ds

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] Battery Warmer

2009-09-13 Thread Mountain Man
Cold will be approaching soon. I cannot imagine a battery tray warmer should be only made in china, but I cannot fathom where I might find a USA made one. Also, this cannot be a huge design problem - can it? Maybe someone here has the intuition and design ideas to make one, here in USA? or give

[MBZ] Did somebody need a 123 wagon hatch?

2009-09-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Andrew maybe? This is just down the road from me---I'd be happy to go take a look if someone on the list is interested (although shipping might be more hassle than it's worth). Being that this is the salt-free Pacific Northwest, you can probably believe the seller's claim of no rust.

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The headlight wipers will not come on unless you have the headlights on at the same time you are doing the windshield washers. In any case, you do not have to cut the wire to the headlight wiper motors, there are connectors, just follow the wire from the headlight back a little bit and you

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread LarryT
How reliable are the AWD 2001 300E wagons? Especially the AWD system. Never really wanted one but this one is $10K w/89K mi - seems reasonable altho I;m not in the market right now. Do the AWD systems require a lot of maintenence?http://richmond.craigslist.org/ctd/1365741780.html

[MBZ] OT: 747 Pilot Comments About Carrying the Shuttle

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
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[MBZ] OT: Canadian and U.S. governments

2009-09-13 Thread archer
(From another list:) Most Canadians think of themselves living in a democracy like USians, which is wrong (in both cases). In reality Canada, like the US is a democratic republic. The difference being that Canada evolved gradually into a democratic republic and US was designed to be a

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah fest report

2009-09-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread archer
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Re: [MBZ] OT mimosa tree

2009-09-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Don't do it. --R Fmiser wrote: I have enjoyed seeing friends mimosa trees, so I'm thinking of adding one or two to my yard. And since this list is the best place on the web for quality information on _any_ subject Are there hidden pains, secret tricks, problems etc. regarding having a

Re: [MBZ] Battery Warmer

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:22:26 -0400 LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: How reliable are the AWD 2001 300E wagons? Especially the AWD system. Never really wanted one but this one is $10K w/89K mi - seems reasonable altho I;m not in the market right now. Do the AWD systems require a lot of

Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] brake job nightmare

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:43:45 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I know but cookies can be tracked. If you were in the tinfoil hat set you'd be worried about that... Or you delete all your cookies either at browser close or with a manual effort. And you clean out your

Re: [MBZ] OT: 747 Pilot Comments About Carrying the Shuttle

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:56:19 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I can't verify this, but it sounds legitimate. From searching legitimate sites about the ferrying of the Shuttle back to KSC, it's close. But I say no cigars: I said is that a skunk I smell? and the veterans of shuttle

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

2009-09-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:03:19 -0500 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 7:56 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.netwrote: Is there something that allows the headlight wipers to run only if the headlights are on? I doubt it -- which is why I don't think

Re: [MBZ] Parts exchange

2009-09-13 Thread Loren Faeth
Sounds like a plan. However, my supply of new and used parts just got drastically smaller. At 07:10 AM 9/11/2009, you wrote: If you want a easy to access place to list used parts, Yahoo Groups is pretty easy to set up - I can create a group for OkieBenz if needed - the only downside is

Re: [MBZ] 240D sticky throttle

2009-09-13 Thread Jim Cathey
I think it comes with stick shift cars to prevent surging. They're all supposed to have them. (The mannys.) They tend to buck without them. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 mercedes wagon - $900 (fremont, nh)

2009-09-13 Thread Loren Faeth
I will sell mine for $900 this week. Would not have sold it for $900 last week. In fleabay parlance: needs some buffing At 09:48 PM 9/11/2009, you wrote: Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:32:44 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com Subject: 1987 mercedes wagon - $900 (fremont, nh)

Re: [MBZ] Linux webserver botnet pushes malware

2009-09-13 Thread Loren Faeth
Uh, Wonko, what was that about no virus on linux. We all know it is invincible because it is open source... RIGHT! WHO IS THIS REALLY? (Noah) At 03:23 PM 9/12/2009, you wrote: Attack of the open source zombies ... A security researcher has

Re: [MBZ] Battery Warmer

2009-09-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 8:14 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Slap some Peltier chips to the sides of your battery --- But they were probably made in China. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT mimosa tree

2009-09-13 Thread harry watkins
They are great trees and I love them, however, we had a problem with them. I think it was the mid eighties when a disease hit in the area and wiped them out. I don't think I could find one even though its been about thirty years. Something I'll ask around about. Harry Mississippi -