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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Tim C
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 8:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
On Nov 2, 2012 5:33 PM, Mitch Haley mlh
On that note, I have a related question:
I try to hook up a 30A/240V generator to my service panel trough a 2-pole
breaker with fail safe main breaker lock-out (one has to be off before the
other can be switched on).
Manual calls for a 10-4 load cable and separate grounding of the gen.
I can only
Hans Neureiter wrote:
On that note, I have a related question:
I try to hook up a 30A/240V generator to my service panel trough a 2-pole
breaker with fail safe main breaker lock-out (one has to be off before the
other can be switched on).
Manual calls for a 10-4 load cable and separate grounding
I can only find 10-3 cable. Since I go through my service panel where
Neutral is grounded, why could I not combine Neutral and Ground in one
wire
and use the ground rod of the panel?
I'm sure you could. The only reason for the fourth
wire is if you should have a heavily-unbalanced load
that
I Will attest that proper install is key.
Friend who does HVAC for a living helped me install. His comment when I set up
and used nitrogen sweep prior to brazing: company makes all the technicians
carry nitrogen, but very few use it.
By the way, he is really good at brazing, what takes me an
What bugs me is that my dear friend Master Electrician Speedy Kilowatt
insists that what I am doing and essentially Mitch is doing is dangerous.
He is mumbling of possible feedback of potential to the grid via the
neutral wire. I don't see how a grounding I can establish is better than
what the
I would suggest that you do not tie the generator ground into the grid
service ground.
Keeping the two systems apart once you flip the breaker to generator
power.
You can run a 4th wire for ground to the generator. It does not have to be
a #10 wire. I believe a #12 would suffice. It should
And harder to stop. ;)
Wilton
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From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2012 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Todays job
I've had good experience with Trane. One relay replaced.
What Dan said. Yes.
Grant
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
According to the NEC the generator has to be grounded separately, as it is
a separately derived source.
This is why you will almost always see a ground lug on portable generators.
I have a short
Not to muddy the electrical water, but neutral connections are a whole 'nother
ball game. Overlapping switched neutrals, bonded neutrals, etc., etc.
Don't get me started
I would also add that backfeeding a distribution panel with a generator, even
if you have an interlocking breaker, is
On Sun, 04 Nov 2012 08:49:32 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
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I Will attest that proper install is key.
Friend who does HVAC for a living helped me install. His comment when
I set up and used nitrogen sweep prior to brazing: company makes all
the technicians carry
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On Oct 29, 2012, at 5:09 PM, Curt
Back in the archives somewhere, there is a link to a map where list
members pinned their location. It may have been Chuck Landenberger
who started that.
P.S. And in case you're wondering why I'm asking, I'm putting all this
information into a file so I can figure out where people
77 300D NA
Hope it helps!
Tim
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Grounding has expanded over the years. Originally BX cable (metallic
sheathed) and outlets were 2 prong. For 240V, the same type of wiring was
used, beefier conductors for the 30A service to clothes driers and they
were 3 prong outlets. . The metallic sheath effectively provided the
ground and
On Sun, 04 Nov 2012 09:56:01 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I would also add that backfeeding a distribution panel with a
generator, even if you have an interlocking breaker, is inherently
dangerous.
So you are saying Reliance Controls should not have made and sold me the
manual
You can't have ground and neutral tied together at the panel now, only
at the service entrance/main shutoff.
--R
On 11/4/12 10:33 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:
Grounding has expanded over the years. Originally BX cable (metallic
sheathed) and outlets were 2 prong. For 240V, the same type of
The Northeast has plenty of hills, but for some reason, some locales don't
drive well on them. Every time there is a up hill on I-495 around Boston,
people slow down. I don't know if they're stupid or worried there little
shitty cars will downshift to maintain speed. I can see a slowing down at
I suggested it and Chuck took up the mantle and did it.
Rick
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 4, 2012, at 9:09 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Back in the archives somewhere, there is a link to a map where list members
pinned their location. It may have been Chuck Landenberger who
Boston has the worst drivers of anywhere I have been (third world
included). They tend to spill over to the rest of the state (and New
Hampster) with their bad habits.
--R
On 11/4/12 10:41 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:
The Northeast has plenty of hills, but for some reason, some locales don't
This is why one should have a properly installed transfer switch to
use a generator for the house. That way whatever circuits you choose
to power will be completely isolated from the main power grid while
the generator is in use, and you won't electrocute a lineman nor try
to run the
Amen.
Dan
On Nov 4, 2012, at 11:30 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
This is why one should have a properly installed transfer switch to use a
generator for the house. That way whatever circuits you choose to power will
be completely isolated from the main power grid while the generator is in
Finally have the parts for the DV seals, got everything apart, took out the
first one and came in to check orientation and tension before I put it back
together. So far so good. I did have to run out and buy a T30 torx bit, I was
sure I had one...
-Curt
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On Nov 3, 2012, at 13:37, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Stulz compared to Liebert?
chuckle
Just caught that
Dan
Also not tracking your
I've got some and I can tell you stories. Better buy triple-redundant and hope
you'll have any redundancy.
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On Nov 3, 2012, at 13:47, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Sorry.
Liebert is essentially the gold
Okay I can see how people screw this job up.
The first two (I started at the front and went rearward) went perfectly, got
the holder, spring, copper washer out no problem.
Third hole when I put the holder and spring on the spring somehow gets between
the element and the side of the hole. I
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same pump w 7.5mm elements but mine is tuned down for DD
use. Sitting on the bench ready to get mounted with my #22 head and new
hx30.. Drool.
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Are you considering Rhode Island part of greater Boston?
I consider RI drivers the worst in the world...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:55:39 -0500
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this
I have heard horror stories about Rhode Island drivers, but have never been
in Rhode Island. Personally after seeing how bad Massachusetts drivers
are, I think they have a lot of nerve badmouthing RI drivers.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Are you
It often helps to leave the injector lines loose at the injector and crank
it over until they bleed diesel. Then tighten them up and the car should
start easily. Far better than many seconds of cranking and waiting for a
smooth idle.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Curt Raymond
RI is just a county of Mass. Gone totally downhill since Buddy Cianci died.
--R
On 11/4/12 3:24 PM, Brian Toscano wrote:
I have heard horror stories about Rhode Island drivers, but have never been
in Rhode Island. Personally after seeing how bad Massachusetts drivers
are, I think they have a
Craig wrote:
In addition, our electrical service is grounded at three points:
- the inside sub-panel installation that connects to the
copper water pipes in the old part of the house,
- the 50' long, separate, seamless tubing that supplies
water to the new part of our
Not bad at all. Sounds fun.
Mike
On Nov 4, 2012 3:16 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
http://www.superturbodiesel.**com/std/attachment.php?**thumbnail=5965http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same pump w 7.5mm elements but mine is tuned down for DD
So anyway this project was wonderfully devoid of any excitement. Two
of the o-rings were really shredded, the other two had triangular
cross sections so clearly they all needed replacing. I would posit
that the engine is slightly quieter now but we're talking about an
OM601 with less than
What is it that we are trying to look at? I can see the RPM but
everything else is too fuzzy. THe link says thumbnail. Maybe the
real thing is easier to read than the thumbnail. I presume the
curves are torque and HP, but without units, it means nothing.
In that application I would say as long as they are a greasable joint the
cheapo one should be just fine. You aren't running big tires or a locking
differential in the front are you?
Mike
On Nov 4, 2012 3:24 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone have experience with AutoZone
Curt Raymond wrote:
I did have to run out and buy a T30 torx bit, I was sure I had
one...
Heh. You'll probably find it when you are putting your new one
away.
-- Philip
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On Nov 3, 2012 9:59 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Here they seem to be saying that idiot technicians kill TXVs:
http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/archive/index.php/t-150941.html
Somebody on that thread also says that the Parker TXVs used by Goodman
are some of the better ones.
I did suggest
Rolf wrote:
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same pump w 7.5mm elements but mine is tuned down
for DD use. Sitting on the bench ready to get mounted with my
#22 head and new hx30.. Drool.
What is DD use?
Dirty Diesel? Direct Drive?
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Everything is factory. The new u-joint is non-greasable just like the
factory originals.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 2:30 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote:
In that application I would say as long as they are a greasable joint the
cheapo one should be just fine. You aren't running
when did he die? according to wikipedia he was the mayor of providence in
two separate administrations, each one ended with a felony convinction. his
daughter died of an overdose.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
RI is just a county of
Folks
I've had good success with my Goodman unit at my beach house. It's
probably about 13 years old and is run about 3 months of the year,
mostly summer, in AC mode. I've only had to replace 2 starting
capacitors in that time ...one in the air handler and one in the
outside unit.
600hp 900nm. There isnt a link?
Sent via string from my tin can.
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
What is it that we are trying to look at? I can see the RPM but
everything else is too fuzzy. THe link says thumbnail. Maybe the
real thing is easier to read than the thumbnail. I
Daily driver. Stock is 70cc mine is set to deliver 100cc and with the turn of
the alda screw 120cc. Dyno graph is for 180cc.
Sent via string from my tin can.
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Rolf wrote:
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same
It will ride much better without the front wheel flogging up and down
as you drive!
Easy replacement.
Driveshafts are a bit more trouble, as they use a double u-joint so
you have to replace two instead of one.
Peter
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If I turn off the two main breakers, why should I need any kind of a switch
when I plug the two cords from my generator into the two primary circuits in
the house? The only wire still connected to the power company is the
ground/neutral at the main switch box. (I'm only running the fridge,
That said the colleague got five plus years without any trouble or
maintenance so...
My AC system, a GE using R22, was installed in 1963. It is not a heat pump
and it's evap is located in the ductwork above the furnace (Payne Plus 90)
and has never had a repair. The refrigerant has been
Now that you have seen all the awful accidents recorded in Russia, Google
Chinese auto accidents which can be worse even without the snow.
What makes it worse is the cars in China seems to be as crashworthy as eggs
and the Russians with their old Ladas are about as bad.
China has become a huge
...I have heard horror stories about Rhode Island drivers, but have never
been
in Rhode Island. Personally after seeing how bad Massachusetts drivers
are, I think they have a lot of nerve badmouthing RI drivers...
When I was a kid here in Seattle the worst drivers were in any car with
Nah, get one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6WB5YJia8
Hendrik
who doesn't have a boot in his cars
On 04/11/12 14:16, G Mann wrote:
I've been looking at them and find several that have both front and rear
facing cameras, both with GPS . speed information, time date stamp, etc
Like the cutaway they do on Family Guy about the Asian driver who cuts across
5 lanes of traffic without signaling
Dan
On Nov 4, 2012, at 6:47 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...I have heard horror stories about Rhode Island drivers, but have never
been
in Rhode Island. Personally after
On Sun, 4 Nov 2012 15:45:27 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Rolf wrote:
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same pump w 7.5mm elements but mine is tuned down
for DD use. Sitting on the bench ready to get mounted with my
#22 head and
The ones that make it pretty far inland seem to do OK. Personally I've
found drivers in the Seattle area to be crazy regardless of where they're
from.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...I have heard horror stories about Rhode Island drivers, but have never
been
in
The vibration at 50 MPH is pretty much gone. :-) I'll know more next time
I take it on a trip.
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote:
It will ride much better without the front wheel flogging up and down as
you drive!
Easy replacement.
Driveshafts are
To set things straight Buddy Cianci is alive and well he does a political
television commentary everyday on a local television station.
As far as Rhode Island drivers go, I do not think they are the worst in the
world but they are certainly close in the competition.
Turn signals are for
Nah, get one of these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6WB5YJia8
Hendrik
who doesn't have a boot in his cars
Don't you have boot boobies down under?
Or boot dingos?
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Umnh, not quite sure what you mean by boot boobies I can only assume,
knowing that you are a God fearing decent sort of a fella, that you
meant bobbies, as in English policemen.
We actually use the term coppers for our new look stormtroopers
Personally I dislike turn signals unless they add extra visibility in
inclement weather. I don't see how they provide any useful information.
Then again, I come from a state where they aren't required in all
circumstances. :-)
On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 5:24 PM, Ronald Courcy tron...@hotmail.com
#1 daughter called and said she had been out driving earlier this
afternoon, came home, and left again. When she turned onto the major
highway, the car would not shift out of low. She tried turning the
car off and restarting. The fluid was between the min and max marks.
Fluid and filter
Filter and fluid change is cheap and easy.
Plugged fuel filters can affect Trans shifting in diesels.
On Sunday, November 4, 2012, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
#1 daughter called and said she had been out driving earlier this
afternoon, came home, and left again. When she turned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmZ6ulUpeuMfeature=related
Hendrik
who wants to give y'all a pat on the back for managing to keep politics
off the list
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That looks a little like my yard in Niceville FL after a small cat 1 storm.
The only government assistance was from the county; they contracted to haul
off debris after you piled it at the edge of the street. I had 110 ft of
frontage piled up to the CATV cables (except at the driveway) after
Filter and fluid change is cheap and easy.
Plugged fuel filters can affect Trans shifting in diesels.
On Sunday, November 4, 2012, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
#1 daughter called and said she had been out driving earlier this
afternoon, came home, and left again. When she turned
On Sun, 4 Nov 2012 16:42:19 -0500 Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
If I turn off the two main breakers, why should I need any kind of a
switch when I plug the two cords from my generator into the two primary
circuits in the house? The only wire still connected to the power
company
Carrier is not the gold standard IMO.
Trane is.
FYI American Standard is the plain Jane version of Trane. It has all the
identical guts of the Cadillac Trane in a Chevy trim. I'm delighted with
mine.
Greg
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I'd considered that and might have tried if the car hadn't started so easily, I
don't consider 5 seconds to be a big deal...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 13:26:47 -0700
From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Delivery
Buddy isn't dead, he was on the radio just the other day...
http://www.buddycianci.com/
-Curt
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2012 15:37:52 -0500
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] drive safe this winter
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Yeah I kind of worry about things...
This time took me maybe 3 hours, having done it once I could do it again in 2.
I'd remove the intake manifold next time for sure.
One other thing I forgot to note is to pay attention to the size of your torque
wrench. Fortunately Fred had sent one along,
Awesome truck.
If I'm honest its not a great ad. If you really want to sell it at least clear
the junk out of it. If you really, really want to sell it invest in a battery
so its running.
Those are my two biggest pet peeves about Craiglist ads.
A picture of the engine would probably help too.
My '96 Dodge Dakota did that, Angie drove all the way home in low one day, boy
she was happy with me...
I sucked a quart of fluid out with my topsider and put in a quart of the Lucas
trans stuff. Flailed it around for a half an hour, let it sit over night and
the next day it was improved. It
They are a great truck. I had an Iveco cabover with a water cooled Deutz.
Solid 20mpg heavy duty truck.
What is top speed for this model? Wish I had the cash, mine was rusty and
a rusty Iveco is an expensive Iveco. That would make a very nice
rv/trailer hauler.
Lookin' for any trades? Just
You should call GE and Guinness!
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'95 E300
'87 300TD
relng...@aol.com wrote:
That said the colleague got five plus years without any trouble
or
maintenance so...
My AC system, a GE using R22, was installed in 1963. It is not a heat
pump
and it's evap is
On Nov 4, 2012, at 8:53 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
If I'm honest its not a great ad. If you really want to sell it at least
clear the junk out of it. If you really, really want to sell it invest in a
battery so its running.
Those are my two biggest pet peeves about
Late start on Saturday, full day today, have only two copper lines to braze to
the new air handler, then electrical connections, then drain line.
Of course, once the brazing is complete, then pressure and vacuum testing of
the new lines.
Yesterday I thought I'd done a good job brazing the
hi Clay!
i've no idea what a Gump is,... but would be curious to hear a
breakdown of which of those failures you had on which model.
the large majority of BioD users here in the Berkeley fleet is
running 616s and 617s because they have a reputation for handling
Biofuels so well; i'm
On Sun, 4 Nov 2012 21:35:14 -0600 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com
wrote:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/for/3380182153.html
In the ad title, you say, $400.
Near the bottom of the text, you say, If I do it, the price will go up.
$400.00.
So the price will go up from $400 to $400?
Put
I'm starting to realize more and more that I need a means to transport larger
items. The 240D is not cutting itas it is. Is it realistic to put a tow hitch
on such an underpowered vehicle. I'm not talking about towing anything really
heavy here. Maybe a couch or a washer or something like
Check to make sure the kickdown switch isn't stuck, too.
Peter
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A coleman versatrailer is light and quite handy. For what you are
mentioning, it would be ideal. Very versatile.
Any reputable trailer hitch place should be able to install a hitch.
1 1/4 receiver is a good size, but they rarely stay removable. My
van had one and it took a lot of beating
Brain fade.
My furnace is a Trane XL90, not a Payne etc. Not that irt matters...
RLE
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Gump was the 72 220D. She died a noble death when metal fatigue took out the
cam supports
220D was given fresh fuel return lines within two weeks of purchase. These
failed within 14 months with B100 use. Daily driver, so much fuel went through
them. Fuel lines from the fuel tank as well
You should be able to get a hitch in there. It would likely be mounted under
the trunk, straddling the fuel tank and bolted to the sheet metal of the trunk.
U-haul shop figures it out. My sister had one added to her 1999 volvo wagon
this summer for about $400. Might need all of a 1.5 ball,
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