Re: [MBZ] fix one thing and sumthin' else breaks

Anyone have a good beginning point to start the trouble shooting? Didst thou check thy fuses? -- 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 chan

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

This is how my 300d survives on wvo...I run the crap out of it. It is to the floor and run to max rpm's in every gear every time it leaves a stop and room permits. I am running NA gears from my old CD so it is spinning some rpm's at anything over 60 but it is smooth as glass at 80 plus. Wish

Re: [MBZ] OT - another airplane video

On Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:13 -0500 OK Don wrote: > Fighters playing this time - > > http://player.vimeo.com/video/40935850 CONUS aerial combat training, I presume. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

Short history: the passenger door on my 300SD had a broken interior latch handle bracket. Pot metal cracked, unrepairable (I tried). OK, I read the first line when I sent the nomination. Somewhere I have 2 spare RF inside latches for 123. One will be yours whenever I dredge it up. If you

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

I nominate Alan for this month's Cathey award. So finally I put the W123 handle back in the bracket, and with the help of a blowtorch and a lot of fussy hammering and bending, got the rod bent the other way and shaped so it works. It's a VERY tight right angle bend where it fits into the han

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

K'leb should Which 123 handle do you need? I have extra RF inside handles. The LF, I had to buy one from Q ~10 years ago, when they still sold them for normal money. Great work, sorry I don't have a 123 handle... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

I'll check for 123's next time I'm at the yard. Walt On May 21, 2012 11:15 PM, "Max" wrote: > Great work, sorry I don't have a 123 handle... > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD > ___ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > F

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

Great work, sorry I don't have a 123 handle... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OMFG

I thkn there is some discrimination here: "You are not authorised to download this attachment." On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 8:22 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > http://ozbenz.net/download/**file.php?id=11037&mode=view > > While I am here, what if dog

[MBZ] OT - another airplane video

Fighters playing this time - http://player.vimeo.com/video/40935850 -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Cruise at 80 and pass at 90. On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 8:44 PM, Max wrote: > Dan, drive it like you stole it! This is part of what I call good engine > hygiene. Highway miles "at speed" will have the most complete combustion, > which means less carbon, less wear and overall better engine perfor

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Dan, drive it like you stole it! This is part of what I call good engine hygiene. Highway miles "at speed" will have the most complete combustion, which means less carbon, less wear and overall better engine performance. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

Elring is fine for all but 124. Sun Valley is very specific to ONLY use MANN on the 124. He knows his . I use elring on everything else. But for 124, it is MANN. There is not a big price difference. If you don't mind taking a chance of your 124 not shifting out of second on a rainy ni

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Cherokee question

That is hilarious! Good one! Only way to find out is to find a diagram or tear into it. THere probably is a cheep owners group online somewhere. On my old U110 bronco, the TC shift got impossible to shift. I soaked it in diesel/oil and eventually got it freed up. Do you know if the shift

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

That's strange,over here there are usually always 116's at the wreckers. Hendrik who likes visiting the wreckers On 22/05/12 10:52, Allan Streib wrote: Short history: the passenger door on my 300SD had a broken interior latch handle bracket. Pot metal cracked, unrepairable (I tried). Ordered

[MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

Short history: the passenger door on my 300SD had a broken interior latch handle bracket. Pot metal cracked, unrepairable (I tried). Ordered replacement from Rusty, apparently had to come from the Fatherland. Backordered forever. No visibility. Canceled order. Got in touch with several disman

[MBZ] OMFG

http://ozbenz.net/download/file.php?id=11037&mode=view While I am here, what if dogs could text? http://textfromdog.tumblr.com/ warning contains some naughty words Hendrik who just does not know what to say about that ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT -Oz helicopter

Nah mate, we gotta take responsibility for this crazy stuff. However it is an old video as there was still advertising for cigarettes Hendrik who used to smoke wingfield blues On 22/05/12 10:17, Dieselhead wrote: Good sized rodeo arena. I gather these were shot in Kanyada? http://www.youtub

Re: [MBZ] E200 4-speed Plaistow, NH

That thing will eat a 300D let alone a 240D, 300D(non turbo) = 80hp, 200 = 109hp http://wiki.mercedes-benz-classic.com/index.php/W123-200M102-Getriebe/en However to get the best out of it you will need to rev the guts out of it and has very little bottom end power. Hendrik who used to own a 20

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: > One. You need the mann transmission filter for your 124. Not elring, > no FLAPS junk. > > Order the Mann and a gasket from Mr. Rusty! Last Elring kit I used for my W116 the gasket didn't fit the pan very well. Just a tiny bit too small, kept popping o

Re: [MBZ] OT - helicopter

Good sized rodeo arena. I gather these were shot in Kanyada? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4e0BdUy_Q Ya gotta know where you are to be this good. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] E200 4-speed Plaistow, NH

Good for the metro-urban dwellers who don't use the interstate system. M102 is a nice engine. It is probably running over 4000 RPM at 65 or 70. pretty similar to a 240D. The 230E/TE is surprisingly sprightly... especially to 'merkuns who think a 327 is small to normal. Someone from Bahsto

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Cherokee question

They referred me to the Nazi diesel owners group. On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Anyone ever deal with a transfer case shifter rattle? I haven't gotten >> underneath to see if there are shifter bushing like on a Merecedes. >> > > > Didn't the Cheep st

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

One. You need the mann transmission filter for your 124. Not elring, no FLAPS junk. Order the Mann and a gasket from Mr. Rusty! THis is per Sun Vally, the MB transmission gurus. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] OT - helicopter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4e0BdUy_Q Ya gotta know where you are to be this good. 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 change delivery opt

[MBZ] E200 4-speed Plaistow, NH

Someone from Bahston found this. Looks nice, even if slow. http://www.eurocargarage.com/vehicle/3578309/1984-mercedes-e200-5-speed-euro-plaistow-new-hampshire-03865 mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

My first thought, too, but couldn't find it visually 'til I began to get ready for some Mightyvac work; suddenly there it was right in front of me. BTW, how many filters in an '87 300D tranny and TC? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes D

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

Coolant pump on a M103 engine. Hendrik who can probably do it in 3-4 hours now On 22/05/12 08:20, Craig wrote: On Mon, 21 May 2012 18:32:27 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: That makes sense. Hopefully i will never have to do it. Dan Peter Frederick wrote: You have to take off the belt tensioner,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Dan wrote: > To grasp this, the Cray-2 required about 200kW of power to operate. IIRC, > there were bus bars in the logic modules that provided 5VDC at around 2,000 > amps! > I got a tour inside the SDI facility at Schriever AFB when it was named Falcon Air Force Station. Originally the inside

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Cherokee question

Anyone ever deal with a transfer case shifter rattle? I haven't gotten underneath to see if there are shifter bushing like on a Merecedes. Didn't the Cheep stealer tell you that rattling is normal for a Cheep? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used p

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

ATTABOY! Sounded like a vacuum problem to me. 'Found the vacuum problem a few minutes ago; red/blue line to turbo had come apart at a coupling nearly hidden directly above right side of fan by corner of radiator. Replaced it with injector return line. Tranny shift is normal. Getting trann

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Cherokee question

Ask either Elizabeth Warren or the President...they are both part Cherokee. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of brian.tosc...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 3:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] O

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

On Mon, 21 May 2012 18:32:27 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > That makes sense. Hopefully i will never have to do it. > > Dan > > Peter Frederick wrote: > > >You have to take off the belt tensioner, the PS pump and bracket, and > >get the damned bottom rear screw out, which is a socket head and

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

That makes sense. Hopefully i will never have to do it. Dan Peter Frederick wrote: >You have to take off the belt tensioner, the PS pump and bracket, and >get the damned bottom rear screw out, which is a socket head and >requires a swivel and a huge amount of swearing. > >Took me exactly si

[MBZ] OT: Another Cherokee question

Anyone ever deal with a transfer case shifter rattle? I haven't gotten underneath to see if there are shifter bushing like on a Merecedes. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

I tried the digest mode with a standard email account when I first subscribed, and found it painful. I have been using a dedicated gmial account since, and find the threaded organisation to be very nice. All the list email is in one place. On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > C

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

You have to take off the belt tensioner, the PS pump and bracket, and get the damned bottom rear screw out, which is a socket head and requires a swivel and a huge amount of swearing. Took me exactly six hours. Without PS or AC it's probably a 30 min job. Peter On May 21, 2012, at 11:58 A

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Was the line (power) conditioner checked? Were there storms in the area? When that many units go down close together it makes one wonder about surges, etc. We have similar problems down here in the "lightning capital of the world". When I dealt with such problems 15+ years ago there was no way

Re: [MBZ] Fw: $800.00 Happy Derby

You're probably right. The "cables" going to it had me fooled. They are probably part of the rack that supports the hat. From: "Michael Canfield" Looks like a very expensive hat to me. Mike On May 21, 2012 11:35 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: This is 'way off topic, but curiosity has gotten t

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

On Mon, 21 May 2012 15:42:11 -0600 Brian Toscano wrote: > LOL more fun with the word Allen. Indeed. > Now if I had said 6mm socket driver would that have been clearer? Actually, I would have described the tool required as a socket-drive 6mm Allen bit. The picture that was attached to your ea

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

LOL more fun with the word Allen. Now if I had said 6mm socket driver would that have been clearer? On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 12:15 PM, Craig wrote: > On Mon, 7 May 2012 06:59:14 -0600 Brian Toscano > wrote: > > > Why wouldn't a 6mm allen socket work? > > > > Too short? > > No, the bolt you are

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

On Mon, 21 May 2012 13:55:05 -0500 Rick Knoble wrote: > What's a TOC? Table of Contents > Rick > Sent from my iPhone. > > On May 21, 2012, at 10:35 AM, "G. M. Brown" > wrote: > > > Since I've been receiving the okiebenz digests since before Easter > > 2012 with the TOCs as attachments, whi

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

'Found the vacuum problem a few minutes ago; red/blue line to turbo had come apart at a coupling nearly hidden directly above right side of fan by corner of radiator. Replaced it with injector return line. Tranny shift is normal. Getting tranny fluid/filter changed tomorrow. Thanks. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

What's a TOC? Rick Sent from my iPhone. On May 21, 2012, at 10:35 AM, "G. M. Brown" wrote: > Since I've been receiving the okiebenz digests since before Easter 2012 with > the TOCs as attachments, which are a royal pain to deal with ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

For what it's worth, I get all my email through fastmail.fm and never have any issues with the list email. But I don't subscribe in digest mode, either. I never liked that format, personally. Allan On Mon, May 21, 2012, at 02:24 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > I know hotmail isn't really as standa

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

I know hotmail isn't really as standards compliant as it should be, so that may be part of the issue. I say get another separate email account just for the list, as Allan suggested. Walt On May 21, 2012 1:35 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > Consider opening up a gmail account and subscribing to the

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

On Mon, 7 May 2012 06:59:14 -0600 Brian Toscano wrote: > Why wouldn't a 6mm allen socket work? > > Too short? No, the bolt you are trying to remove to replace the engine mount is an Allen-Head Cap Screw with a 6 mm Allen recess. You NEED a 6 mm Allen wrench on the end of a socket to be able to

Re: [MBZ] Cray (was OT: Computer Hard Drives)

Not if you don't want to melt it! Dan On May 21, 2012, at 1:15 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On May 21, 2012 10:03 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: >> >> there were bus bars in the logic >> modules that provided 5VDC at >> around 2,000 amps! >> > > So, not the best place to be poking around with a s

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

> > Dan Elliott wrote: > > > > I do a lot of freeway driving and I am wondering if I am > > being hard on my car by driving it at 80mph? It doesn't knock > > or sound bad. Just thinking it might be more prudent somehow > > to go slower. > Frederick Moir wrote: > > Only 80? It's not even breathing

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

if it's safe to ASSuME that *everything* about the car is in proper order, there's probably nothing harmful about running it at a mere 80MPH. (remember; these things were born in the land of the Autobahn.) ours sees that pretty much on every commute day on its way to occasional triple-digi

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Your fuel economy will be a bit down, but its really excellent for the engine... keep it up! I do the same in my 300D. Jaime On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Dan Elliott wrote: > Hello All, > > I do a lot of freeway driving and I am wondering if I am being hard on my > car by driving it at 80

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

Consider opening up a gmail account and subscribing to the list that way. I'm guessing hotmail is rendering the TOC as an attachment when it really should be inline. Allan On Wed, May 16, 2012, at 04:26 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: > > Since I've been receiving the okiebenz digests since before Ea

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

IIRC there a short pipe on top with a short piece of cooling hose that makes it a challenge. Some mechanics simply cut the pipe to make it easier On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I am curious about this as well. The pump looks readily accessible. Why > would it take si

Re: [MBZ] Cray (was OT: Computer Hard Drives)

On May 21, 2012 10:03 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > > there were bus bars in the logic > modules that provided 5VDC at > around 2,000 amps! > So, not the best place to be poking around with a screwdriver, then? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

The Cray-2 was. This was the source for a lot of jokes, one of which was to refer to the machine as "Bubbles". To grasp this, the Cray-2 required about 200kW of power to operate. IIRC, there were bus bars in the logic modules that provided 5VDC at around 2,000 amps! Dan On May 21, 2012, at 11:

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

I am curious about this as well. The pump looks readily accessible. Why would it take six hours to R&R? Dan On May 14, 2012, at 11:20 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > What special tools? Yeah it will take six hours the first time but if you got > a nice metric 3/8 drive socket set it helps a lot. >

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Yeah, it wants to run flat out. You are making it unhappy. --R On 5/11/12 12:39 PM, Dan Elliott wrote: Hello All, I do a lot of freeway driving and I am wondering if I am being hard on my car by driving it at 80mph? It doesn't knock or sound bad. Just thinking it might be more prudent somehow

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Dan. Only 80? It's not even breathing hard yet!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dan Elliott >To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >Sent: Friday, May 11, 2012 12:39 PM >Subject: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph > >Hello All, > >I do a lot of fr

Re: [MBZ] Fw: $800.00 Happy Derby

Looks like a very expensive hat to me. Mike On May 21, 2012 11:35 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > This is 'way off topic, but curiosity has gotten the better of me. > Received this email from a relative: > > Subject: "$800.00 Happy Derby (and attachment.) > > What is this thing? > > (Relative lives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

John Reames writes: > IIRC, Seymour Cray (allegedly) stated that he wasn't a better computer > designer, but that he was a better plumber. Literally... Crays were liquid-cooled, no? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

[MBZ] Good-bye folks

Since I've been receiving the okiebenz digests since before Easter 2012 with the TOCs as attachments, which are a royal pain to deal with so I've just been deleting all of them, and neither Kaleb nor a local compu-repair guy seem to know what the problem is and I'm certainly not expecting any r

[MBZ] Fw: $800.00 Happy Derby

This is 'way off topic, but curiosity has gotten the better of me. Received this email from a relative: Subject: "$800.00 Happy Derby (and attachment.) What is this thing? (Relative lives near Louisville, Ky (home of Kentucky Derby) Gerry -- next part -- A non-text atta

[MBZ] OT - B-52 is 60!

60 years of flight The eight turbojet engine, swept-wing, long-range strike B-52 bomber on April 15 celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first flight. This milestone was honored during the annual air show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., home of the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command. Ac

[MBZ] 190Dt Rear End Work

Alles Replaced the lower control arm rubber and steel bushing bits-n-bobs plus the brake backing plates yesterday and today. Thanks Rusty! I'm a little bummed that my 250Kmi+ rear wheel bearings had to be destroyed to put on the brake backing plates. Upon inspection they were perfect until forc

[MBZ] OT: DS211J Correction

Some time ago I said the file transfer speeds to my Synology DS211K were 8-10 Mb/sec; I need to correct that. Those numbers were actually for to transfers to portable USB drives that are connected to the 200J. Also I routinely see similar transfers (also to USB drive) ran 15-20 MB/sec, latel

Re: [MBZ] 300E 2.6 Belt Tensions

What special tools? Yeah it will take six hours the first time but if you got a nice metric 3/8 drive socket set it helps a lot. Hendrik who has BTDT On 15/05/12 12:40, Peter Frederick wrote: The pump works fine, but the o-ring leaks and its a six hour job to replace it. Takes special tools,

[MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

Hello All, I do a lot of freeway driving and I am wondering if I am being hard on my car by driving it at 80mph? It doesn't knock or sound bad. Just thinking it might be more prudent somehow to go slower. thanks, Dan Elliott 82 300DT 129kmi ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] 124 harsh shift

Well maybe it's time to trade http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hope-island/other-stuff-for-sale/golf-buggy-mercedes-benz/1001781437 Hendrik who doesn't golf On 20/05/12 12:04, WILTON wrote: Planning to get the fluid and filter changed next week; unable to "fast it forward;" gotta wait for world

Re: [MBZ] A Cathey-esque weekend

Why wouldn't a 6mm allen socket work? Too short? On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:43 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Although I never seem to get anything done before breakfast... > > Anyway going whale watching last weekend (err, 2 weekends ago since its > Monday) my '84 190D dropped its muffler. We were r

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Maybe Cray was, but those vector processors were pretty bad a$$. On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:24 AM, John Reames wrote: > A large part of durability is thermal management. Some companies are > better than others at dealing with heat. > > I know that one manufacturer, if you filled one of their rac

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

A large part of durability is thermal management. Some companies are better than others at dealing with heat. I know that one manufacturer, if you filled one of their racks with their blade servers, would exceed 100% failure rate within 180 days. (and that was in a cage at a co-lo data center,

Re: [MBZ] fix one thing and sumthin' else breaks

The fact that they both poofed on you at the same time would certainly point at a ground, since they each get their respective signals from different sources. Dan On May 21, 2012, at 11:09 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Pull the cluster and loosen and retorque the ground connecti

Re: [MBZ] fix one thing and sumthin' else breaks

Pull the cluster and loosen and retorque the ground connection behind the cluster. Well I spent yesterday rebuilding the injectors on my '81 300SD. The existing cracking pressures were within 10 BAR and the spray patterns weren't too bad, at least they were spraying, no threads. I did have one

[MBZ] fix one thing and sumthin' else breaks

Well I spent yesterday rebuilding the injectors on my '81 300SD. The existing cracking pressures were within 10 BAR and the spray patterns weren't too bad, at least they were spraying, no threads. I did have one that wasn't closing completely and would pee a stream before and after it cracked. I u

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

I would have to believe these were consumer grade drives, as I can't imagine an enterprise grade drive failing in that manner. If that were the case we would all be in major trouble. Dan On May 21, 2012, at 10:32 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > Where I saw it happen it was a small array. Probably

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Where I saw it happen it was a small array. Probably built on the cheap (true to "I" in RAID), may not have been using "enterprise" grade drives. We had enough drives fail (something like 5 of 10) in the span of 24 hours that it exceeded the "R" part of RAID, and the array failed. They were al

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Could be a bad lot of drives go into the RAID arrays. The comparison isn't exactly right. Race engines are expected to be rebuilt all the time. Hard drive arrays are supposed to be reliable. Most of the time that reliability means extra redundancy is built into the system in the form of extra d

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Dunno about that, but to follow up, my SANs are set up with 168 drives between two controllers each to fill a standard 48U server rack, to give you an idea of how many drives we're talking about. And that is just one rack. Haven't had but one failure in the last six months. Dan On May 21, 2012

[MBZ] Happy Day, Vicki!

Happy Victoria Day to our friends in the Great White North! (eh) Dan ___ 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://mail

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Hard Drives eqevesyd

Could it be that doing physics on drives is far more intense than less complex applications? A comparison might be race cars near their limits (physics) versus ordinary cars being driven far less intensely. From: "OK Don" I haven't seen that either, and we must have thousands of drives by