Re: [MBZ] CL Add Inundating me with Spam

2011-01-02 Thread ernest breakfield
because CL is free. it's like what they say about CB Radio; any idiot can use it, and many do. but for something we don't pay for, how big a deal is it, anyway? it's not like we publish a *real* e-mail addy there anyway, so the spam ends as soon as the ad does. what should we expect for fr

[MBZ] W115 - OM617 Timing Victory

2011-01-02 Thread David Bruckmann
A few weeks ago I posted my suspicions re: the timing chain in my 300D. Both before and after I installed a new chain, the cam was running about 18 degrees (at the crank scale) late. This measurement happens to coincide with the length of one chain link. While it was most likely that the chain

Re: [MBZ] Conti

2011-01-02 Thread John Reames
Yes, they are cheaper than michelins, and don't last as long, and are tender-footed (a single pothole can make them slip a belt:.. The same potholes don't seem to bother the michelins...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 2, 2011, at 16:54, rel

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread John Reames
Just wait until the kids start sniffing the markers to get a high... Btw dry erase boards are NOT dust-free, and you need stronger things than a bucket of soapy water to clean 'em... I wonder how long it is before someone figures out the amount of VOCs that the markers and cleaners give off...

Re: [MBZ] low end tires

2011-01-02 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Well he seems to know more than the idiots in Stuttgart, complete > morons > for putting cheap crappy tires on Rogers car... > MB used Contis because their cost was lower. And H-rated (thus, the 130mph governor) because they are cheaper than V-rated. Nowadays, Michelin somethings or Pirell

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread John Reames
Mineral spirits works VERY well (as it should since it is high grade Kero...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 1, 2011, at 23:37, Dave Walton wrote: > Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no > sulphur and no

Re: [MBZ] Reverse discrimination takes a gender-specific turn

2011-01-02 Thread OK Don
Excellent! Thanks for sharing --- On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 8:05 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > WASHINGTON - I'm watching a TV commercial on YouTube. Three men from > Johannesburg, South Africa, are in a car. The driver declares himself "the > King of Reverse," and boasts that he could drive to Cape Town

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread OK Don
They don't do that in Norman On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 10:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > So I got to know, down there do they make it a requirement that the kids > bring dry erase markers as part of their required supplies every year? I > dont have a problem with the dry erase boards except

[MBZ] Reverse discrimination takes a gender-specific turn

2011-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
WASHINGTON - I'm watching a TV commercial on YouTube. Three men from Johannesburg, South Africa, are in a car. The driver declares himself "the King of Reverse," and boasts that he could drive to Cape Town, entirely in "R." A $50 wager is made, and they set off. Head over his shoulder, the King

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So I got to know, down there do they make it a requirement that the kids bring dry erase markers as part of their required supplies every year? I dont have a problem with the dry erase boards except for them making the kids supply the teachers. On 1/2/2011 9:07 PM, LWB250 wrote: I don't disa

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what it boils down to are the teachers dont like the chalk, they dont want to get their hands dirty like days of old so this is where we are. On 1/2/2011 7:57 PM, Craig wrote: On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 15:42:03 -0800 (PST) Lwb250 wrote: Blackboards/chalkboards are a no-no for a lot of reasons, the

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
There is no such thing as home heating oil around here or home heating oil delivery. Its electric or natural gas. On 1/2/2011 7:18 PM, Dave Walton wrote: You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser for important people

2011-01-02 Thread OK Don
Unless there is an opportunity -- On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Hendrik > who doesn't really talk like that -- > OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser for important people

2011-01-02 Thread Hendrik & Fay
One doesn't associate with the common riff raff that is to be found on THAT list. There are standards to be maintained, stiff upper lip and all that. Hendrik who doesn't really talk like that Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: Reminds me of this story I heard once about a fella from Okleh

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 19:07:19 -0800 (PST) LWB250 wrote: > I suspect there has to be something nasty in the chemicals - the smell > is probably a good indicator. > > Maybe the dry erase industry had a strong lobby? Now that's a possibility. Craig ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
If computers are around chalk will be a no-no as it makes dust that gets into the computer... Best thing I found with dry erase (I'm a corporate level instructor, I use dry erase a lot) is to erase with a paper towel. If you must use the eraser it wants to be cleaned occasionally. Spray it with

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser for important people

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik & Fay wrote: Reminds me of this story I heard once about a fella from Oklehoma by the name of Kaleb, story goes that this Kaleb critter flew down to Texas and bought one of dem fancy big German cars. Drove er back to Okieland and showed the missus, his missus said: "Kaleb, what ya all n

Re: [MBZ] Is it possible to do decent sheet metal work with a flux-core welder?

2011-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
In fact when working with rusty metal I PREFER flux core wire. Yeah it leaves more slag, thats what the grinder is for. Somebody on here claims his welder didn't work well with gas and was much better with flux core. I can't comment on that as I've never used gas on mine. I can say my Lincoln Ha

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3, the peasant version

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik & Fay wrote: Pretty sure that you can get the 3.5 in 108 trim (coil spring suspension) and 109 trim (hydro suspension) M100 parts are very expensive(when you can get them), the 3.5 motor (m116) was used in the 116 and 107 chassis as well and parts are much more getable. Anybody need M

Re: [MBZ] Contis vs Bridgys

2011-01-02 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Well he seems to know more than the idiots in Stuttgart, complete morons for putting cheap crappy tires on Rogers car. Hendrik with budget tires on the bus Dieselhead wrote: Woger knows all, just ask 'im AKIC, if woger hates Continentals, that is a ringing endorsement. The 2011 Consumer

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser for important people

2011-01-02 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Reminds me of this story I heard once about a fella from Oklehoma by the name of Kaleb, story goes that this Kaleb critter flew down to Texas and bought one of dem fancy big German cars. Drove er back to Okieland and showed the missus, his missus said: "Kaleb, what ya all need a big car like th

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread LWB250
I don't disagree or agree with anyone on this topic - I'm just telling you what the "official" line is on it these days. Apparently something came down the pike about 8-10 years ago, as I know that's about the time they went around and ripped out all of the chalkboards and replaced them with dr

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3, the peasant version

2011-01-02 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Pretty sure that you can get the 3.5 in 108 trim (coil spring suspension) and 109 trim (hydro suspension) M100 parts are very expensive(when you can get them), the 3.5 motor (m116) was used in the 116 and 107 chassis as well and parts are much more getable. Hendrik who can't really afford to r

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this?

2011-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
I am in the process of attempting to DEconvert my wagon... On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 9:28 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > I have perhaps been a tad harsh, here are some threads about people who > have supposedly gotten conversions working well enough. > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.ph

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this?

2011-01-02 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I have perhaps been a tad harsh, here are some threads about people who have supposedly gotten conversions working well enough. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=136632&highlight=SLS+Conversion http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/showthread.php?tid=457&highlight=SLS+Conversion

Re: [MBZ] Super B

2011-01-02 Thread Mountain Man
Tim C wrote: > "automaotive mechatronics", you into that DanG? :) Oh, and... it doesn't have a clutch. My interest is not piqued. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] Super B

2011-01-02 Thread Mountain Man
Tim C wrote: > "automaotive mechatronics", you into that DanG? :) Eh... I don't need no stinkin' 6 second car - I just gotta get there and plan ahead. My need for speed is dead. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 15:42:03 -0800 (PST) Lwb250 wrote: > Blackboards/chalkboards are a no-no for a lot of reasons, the biggest > being the nasty dust that they create through use. > > Hence the reason for the gradual change to dry erase boards, which (I > am told) are far healthier. For those s

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 15:32:20 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > > Worked for me this morning, but I also get 404 now. > > 'cause I removed it after I thought it had been grabbed. > That's not its normal home, you see... Let me know if I > have to put a copy back up. Nope. I got it from Tim. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Super B

2011-01-02 Thread Tim C
"automaotive mechatronics", you into that DanG? :) -Tim Who makes plenty of typos but that was too good to ignore On Jan 2, 2011 7:21 PM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Dave Walton
You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until maybe 3-4 years ago, kerosene here was 1/2 the price of diesel. Now it's more. No idea why - especially when diesel has $0.50 more in tax per gallon. -Dave

Re: [MBZ] ACC Buttons - back lights

2011-01-02 Thread Larry T
Hi Gang - Finally got around to replacing the dead bulb in the ACC panel The panel is similar but different t the W123 and W126 panels. And replacing the bulb uses a very interesting (IMO) method to R&R the bulb! Took e a while to browse through 30-40 pdf's before I found 83-635 - Removing t

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
For heating kero you need to talk to a bulk distributor. I've been buying at the hardware store to burn in my lanterns and the cheapest I've gone is $6/gal, for the amount I use thats fine, a gallon lasts a year or more. Call around to your heating fuel guys and see if they'll let you fill 5 gal

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't think it'll hurt anything but remember the Italian Tune up is not "a couple hard runs" its a lifestyle. Keep the RPMs up, put it under load, let it work like a diesel. When I bought Dwight's 240D it was all carboned to hell and gone, started hard, rattled, the engine shook, it idled fun

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
This was the owner of the biggest garage in our little town. From the look of their tow rigs and garage they're doing alright. That said I'm not going there anymore, I think they probably know 'Merican iron okay but the alignment they did on my 190D leaves something to be desired. I'd used them

[MBZ] Super B

2011-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/General_News/Junior-Merc-anics-build-a-sporty-B-20101231 ___ 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 optio

Re: [MBZ] OM606 Delivery Valve Write-up (was How to spend Christmas eve?)

2011-01-02 Thread John Reames
One thing I forgot to mention is that I use(d) clean oil, such as air tool oil for all of the reassembly; a few drops on top of the barrel (under the delivery valve seat), a few more on top of the seat, a few on top of the delivery valve and the copper washer, and a few in the spring. The highe

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
chalkboards were just fine for year and years and years and nobody died from them. If they want dry erase boards then fine, but dont make the kids provide your markers!! On 1/2/2011 5:42 PM, Lwb250 wrote: Blackboards/chalkboards are a no-no for a lot of reasons, the biggest being the nasty d

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Lwb250
Blackboards/chalkboards are a no-no for a lot of reasons, the biggest being the nasty dust that they create through use. Hence the reason for the gradual change to dry erase boards, which (I am told) are far healthier. I don't think I have seen a chalkboard in some years... Dan Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Worked for me this morning, but I also get 404 now. 'cause I removed it after I thought it had been grabbed. That's not its normal home, you see... Let me know if I have to put a copy back up. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] ACC Buttons - back lights W124

2011-01-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Anyone taken a W124 ACC module apart to replace bulbs? Yes, they _do_ come apart. Somehow. However, from my notes: "The light bulbs seem to be accessed behind two little patches of silver tape on the front." -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new an

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: A 202 401 16 02 7Jx15 H2 E137 So, they all are 7", but they apparently won't fit on my car. I presume what he read as E137 was actually ET37. So those ARE the rims from the Peachparts thread. Now all you need are some W202 front brakes, or maybe 1

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 16:35:01 -0500 Tim C wrote: > Worked for me this morning, but I also get 404 now. Full script > below, but to duplicate Philip's idea, for future reference, use @ > (at) sign for % in these two lines (three instances each): Thank you, Tim. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
Better yet, buy a fuel tank and have your local fuel delivery company bring you whatever flavor you need, probably at the same as average pump prices. I grew up in the country and we had a gasoline tank and natural gas tanks (Stove/oven) and monthly deliveries. I think you'll probably either need

Re: [MBZ] CL - $4500 Adenauer

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 22:54:16 -0800 David Bruckmann wrote: > This one actually looks like it could be worth saving... I'm not sure > why he's calling it a 300S... it's not... > > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2139378593.html If I had lots of money and nothing else to do ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 14:43:32 -0700 Craig wrote: > On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:44:28 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > > > > Those Craigslist wheels should be 202 401 16 02 which is 15x7 e37. > > > The 124 401 18 02 are 15x6.5 E44. Apparently they don't clear late > > > W124 front

Re: [MBZ] Conti

2011-01-02 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Woger knows all, just ask 'im > AKIC, if woger hates Continentals, that is a ringing endorsement > > I'm sure for your type of driving in the vehicles YOU have experience in, Contis are, well, adequate. And cheap which is what really matters, I guess. RLE ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Tim C
We get our dry erase markers at the Dollar Tree. $0.25 each, plus tax, but you have to buy four. I personally hate chalkboards, have ever since elementary school - dry erase was a big step up for me, in the way of disposable writing. Before my company moved I'd scavenged three of the 4x6 (? give

Re: [MBZ] mixed up

2011-01-02 Thread RELNGSON
> ...I looked in the EPC and that car should have 7" offset all around, > so I suspect those are aftermarket wheels... > 7" is the rim width which is unrelated to offset. RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] ACC Buttons - back lights W124

2011-01-02 Thread Larry T
Hi Dan - Finally got around to trying to changing the burnt bub in my ACC module but the W124 is somewhat different. I have the module out (easy) but cannot disassembly it - there's a panel on the bottom which comes off but there's a circuit board inde it - I guess I'll take the buttons out - e

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:44:28 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Those Craigslist wheels should be 202 401 16 02 which is 15x7 e37. > > The 124 401 18 02 are 15x6.5 E44. Apparently they don't clear late > > W124 front brakes though. > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthr

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Tim C
Worked for me this morning, but I also get 404 now. Full script below, but to duplicate Philip's idea, for future reference, use @ (at) sign for % in these two lines (three instances each): find . -name \*.pdf -print | sed -e s%./%% >$TMP -e "\$to =~ s%/%%g;" \ And many thanks again

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:39:45 -0500 "Max Dillon" wrote: > Repeat same pattern for years 4 and 5, with the "mistake" in the IRS > favor getting bigger and bigger each year, and they finally got the > hint and left him alone. He was a little sad - very competitive fellow > and really enjoyed the "ba

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Craig
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 21:55:36 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > >> be available as: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/fixlinks > > Not Found > > Try now. I still get the same thing, "Not Found." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I tell you another thing that gets me with these teachers, at least around here, is they are too good to use good old fashioned blackboards anymore. They all want to use the dry erase boards. Thats great except the have every kid bring a pack of those expensive dry erase markers as part of th

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
Opposite here in Chucktown; Local stores are more expensive, have less selection. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 10:40 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Tim C
I use Mint, on recommendation of a friend. So far nothing awful has happened, they have a nice widget for my Android so that I always see how much money I have / owe on the frequently-used accounts. Advantage is that after a few months you basically see what you are spending, areas of the budget t

Re: [MBZ] Is it possible to do decent sheet metal work with a flux-core welder?

2011-01-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm needing cut out some rust and weld in a few patches on my 300D. Should I even attempt this with flux-core? With good wire, sure. Perhaps not the stuff that comes from HF. Gas-shielded is easier, but you must avoid wind. I won't weld inside, so sometimes it's difficult. If not, what's the

[MBZ] Is it possible to do decent sheet metal work with a flux-core welder?

2011-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
I have a cheap HF welder that came with flux core wire. It has a hose fitting on the back for gas, but no regulator or anything else included. I'm needing cut out some rust and weld in a few patches on my 300D. Should I even attempt this with flux-core? I've done some work on stuff where aest

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Don't the H&R preparers just plug everything into TurboTax? H&R bought Kiplinger's TaxCut. Taxcut may be about the same as H&R's office software by now, I don't really know for sure. There's quite a difference between various H&R franchisees. I thnik some of them still d

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this?

2011-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Nope - holds level and steady although there is a limit on what I can haul in the hatch area. I haven't reached that limit yet... On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 12:47 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> 1985 300TD PO installed regular Bilsteins after removing the >> hydropneumatic >>

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread LWB250
we used to have an accountant do it for a number of years, but that was when we had some offshore investments and the tax aspect of this was sort of sketchy. Once we dumped these I saw no reason other than the comfort level to pay someone else to do them. I just keep a box where everything goes

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread LWB250
Based on the schools I am responsible for (two high schools, two middle schools, and about 14 elementaries, or around 11,000-12,000 students) the typical classroom has about 3-4 computers in it, and this is usually in the elementary schools, with the middle and high schools having fewer. There

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Not sure, never thought to ask how she does ours. I know she's been doing it for a long time though (since before I can remember at least), and we've never had an issue. It's the "warm fuzzy feeling" of having someone you trust do it that counts for me. ;) Walt On Jan 2, 2011 1:23 PM, "Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
Walt Zarnoch writes: > $125 for peace of mind is a lot better than $40 for software and lingering > doubts imho. > > For taxes, my aunt works for H&R, so we do it all through her, helps her > numbers and we get that warm fuzzy feeling, so win-win! Don't the H&R preparers just plug everything int

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Kerosene sold pre-packaged for heaters is expensive. Around here some of the gas stations sell bulk kerosene out of a pump. I haven't ever looked at what the price is, though I would guess it's cheaper than diesel because there's no road tax on it. Then again maybe not...

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: MB injection pumps are lubricated by engine oil anyway, right? Partially. The delivery valves, for instance, see zero oil. The injectors are lubricated by fuel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > Thats about how much it is here as well. For the record I bought a 5 > gal can of kero at the farm store and it was something like 32.99 or > there abouts. I would be real interested in blending in some regular > #2 to cut that cost down. Kerosene sold pre-package

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Allan Streib
MB injection pumps are lubricated by engine oil anyway, right? Allan "Max Dillon" writes: > I don't buy the sulfur/lubricity argument, nor the cetane-improving claims. > #2 ULSD is supposed to meet minimum lubricity standards, and if you read > Chevron's diesel fuel tutorial it points out that

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this?

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: 1985 300TD PO installed regular Bilsteins after removing the hydropneumatic struts - didn''t change the springs as far as I can tell. So it sags like a S123 with a blown SLS control valve? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this?

2011-01-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
1985 300TD PO installed regular Bilsteins after removing the hydropneumatic struts - didn''t change the springs as far as I can tell. On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:21 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Andrew has. > > > > Fix your saggy rear-end: >> >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Walt Zarnoch
$125 for peace of mind is a lot better than $40 for software and lingering doubts imho. For taxes, my aunt works for H&R, so we do it all through her, helps her numbers and we get that warm fuzzy feeling, so win-win! Walt On Jan 2, 2011 11:42 AM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote: > I have had an accountant f

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Those Craigslist wheels should be 202 401 16 02 which is 15x7 e37. The 124 401 18 02 are 15x6.5 E44. Apparently they don't clear late W124 front brakes though. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=166929 That didn't sound right. The 15x7 W202 8-holes are th

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
I have had an accountant for the last 28 years And that's a holdover from me having my own business. My taxes are stupid easy every year But you can't beat that warm fuzzy you get Knowing that someone who knows what they're doing Did them. Every year he tells me I should get turbo tax And do them m

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Walt Zarnoch
We've done it 5, 10 years without issue? Nothing clogs, you just have to keep it clean like usual. IE, no biosludge/dirt/goop. Walt On Jan 2, 2011 9:44 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > You have burned #2 in one of these heaters? How long have you > done it? I have also heard that it will work for

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: they almost look chrome plated which is starting to come off. I thought they looked polished, so I was hoping they were 124 401 18 02 - 15x6.5" Now that I compare the pics, they're the wrong offset for a W124. 124 401 18 02: http://www.adsitco.com/catalog/images/produ

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
I use the Turbo-Tax products, and find them to be fairly decent. My Wife is self-employed, so a Schedule C is required; the only iffy-part was when we switched from Tax Cut to Turbo-Tax and the depreciation for her equipment required some extra study to make sure it was right, and I still think we

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
I wonder if that is due to the energy content? #2 has more BTU than kerosene (and #1), perhaps it will melt from the heat or explode. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, January

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
I don't buy the sulfur/lubricity argument, nor the cetane-improving claims. #2 ULSD is supposed to meet minimum lubricity standards, and if you read Chevron's diesel fuel tutorial it points out that very few chemicals will improve the cetane and all are much more expensive than #2 diesel, so you ar

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Max Dillon
In that case I recommend that you get a bottle of "Diesel 911" and keep it with the car, so that you have a good additive option readily available if/when the same problem develops. I found D911 on clearance at Wallyworld, marked down from ~$9 to $4, so I picked up a couple and have one in each di

Re: [MBZ] Nokian vs.....

2011-01-02 Thread Dieselhead
Woger knows all, just ask 'im AKIC, if woger hates Continentals, that is a ringing endorsement. The 2011 Consumer Report Annual rates the Nokian WR-G2 #1 also. From Finland, not Norway BTW. I bought a set from a Michigan tire discounter in late 2007 for my C300, mounting them on my OEM whe

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-02 Thread Dieselhead
Last tires I bought were noname from the junkyard for the van. They seem to be ok. Don't know who made them. Before that I bought mostly Bridgerock/Firerock including blizzaks and Continental. Take your best online deal (add in the shipping+mounting+stems+balancing) to the local guy and ask

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I looked in the EPC and that car should have 7" offset all around, so I suspect those are aftermarket wheels. On 1/1/2011 11:32 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Craig wrote: On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:17:22 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... http://a

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You have burned #2 in one of these heaters? How long have you done it? I have also heard that it will work for a while but after a while it will start clogging up the machine. On 1/1/2011 10:49 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: #2 and Home Heating work wonderfully, smells like an MB when first fired u

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ponca city still has refineries, we still have ours over there as well. Next time I am down south I will have to see how much the pump price of that kerosene is. I remember when we used to use it in our torpedo heater in the back at autotrader it was a lot cheaper than buying it in the cans,

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea I dont think those will work on your car. On 1/1/2011 10:07 PM, Craig wrote: On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:17:22 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/2114108232.html I called the fellow. They are off a 200

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what sort of tires/brands are you buying? On 1/1/2011 9:40 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Since Eurotire went away, I've found I can buy tires at local dealers and get them installed for less than any online price + shipping + mounting+stems+balancing. Yea, next time I buy tires I am going to order

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have NEVER seen #1 for sale around here ever. There is one place I know of in way way south tulsa that has a kero pump. I dont know about ponca city though, never stopped there long enough to see but its quite a drive from me. On 1/1/2011 9:36 PM, Dieselhead wrote: It is gonna smoke more, a

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It seems like they spent a lot of time taking the others, but the underbody ones were taken when work was being done and they might not have been as concerned with the quality. Maybe he was not thinking about selling the car then and was just taking the photos to document the work. Just a gues

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats about how much it is here as well. For the record I bought a 5 gal can of kero at the farm store and it was something like 32.99 or there abouts. I would be real interested in blending in some regular #2 to cut that cost down. On 1/1/2011 9:11 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Wow around my parts

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I am going to fly down and buy that. On 1/1/2011 8:36 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/213815.html Makes that 6.3 look like a wreck. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they almost look chrome plated which is starting to come off. On 1/1/2011 8:17 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/2114108232.html http://www.tirebuyer.com/tirebuyerwicket/home/tab/Buy%20Tires/subtab/Shop%2

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think they did not know that it was a work in progress. I would not have known it either except a lot of that stuff would prevent the car from being driven I believe. The guy should have made it clear in the auctions the pictures were taken while work was being done. On 1/1/2011 7:59 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Speaking of diesel kleen, when I get the 140 SD back on the road, should I run some of this stuff thru there for a while? This engine was burning a LOT of oil for a long time and the head is all carboned up. I cleaned it up a bit before I put the head back on but I should have done a more com

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Around here the schools whine about how they do not have any money, yet when you go there every class seems to have all of these computers, they have TV's in every class, all the teachers seem to have teaching assistants, the assistants have aids and it goes on and on. Seems they need to be cu

Re: [MBZ] leaking turbo return line

2011-01-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea I seem to recall me trying to straighten that piece out and I couldnt, all I ended up doing was bending the end of it a little bit. I also seem to recall I have a completely disassembled 3.5 but I did not see that piece I needed. I will need to look again I suppose. I cant even think of h

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-02 Thread Tim C
Thank you, Jim et al! And welcome home. :) -Tim On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 12:55 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >>> be available as: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/fixlinks >> >> Not Found > > Try now. > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and

Re: [MBZ] 76 240D Finally got to look

2011-01-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
yes...thanks for reminding me. I'm going to call that guy next week and see if he still has it. My $900 my look good. Bob R On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > Remember that AC-equipped 114/115 have TWO blowers. > One for AC, one for heat. It's the heat blower that > is the P