Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread dseretakis
Speed limit was 65. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 15, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 15/02/2013 11:35 AM, ernest breakfield wrote: the officers testimony of an estimate of your speed is enough in some states; you'll need to check the laws where you're at.

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread dseretakis
Haha. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 15, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I will provide a character reference for Dimitri: Your honor, Dimitri is quite a character: On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 3:55 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Twice now, I've been stopped

Re: [MBZ] fleece

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Are you saying there is a fleece filter for the M103? Never heard of one. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 16, 2013, at 1:47 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ..The fleece filter is not an issue for an M103 engine that I am aware of. I use Mann or Hengst, whatever the Q supplies... As I said, use of

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

2013-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Is that also the v-twin motorcycle oil or am I learning about something new? A quick google check shows just the v-twin in 20w50. -Curt Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:28:52 -0800 From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Insert banned type response which indicates your being a wuss... -Curt Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:32:23 -0800 From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!! Message-ID:

[MBZ] HF jackstands

2013-02-16 Thread Dieselhead
on sale. $14/pr. for the 3 ton. Personally, I think the 6 ton are much better and safer. See this http://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidgets/common/displayCoupon.do?main=truehdr=magweek=0713campaign=bpage=0713b_direct-online.htmlcust=00155743538keycode=1003

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread Mitch Haley
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Speed limit was 65. Is it like Michigan where 1-10mph over is not a huge deal, but 11mph + gets you lots of insurance points and a huge fine? I once had a local deputy write me for 66 in a 55 zone when I was actually doing 51-52. By the time he finally kicked

Re: [MBZ] HF jackstands [and Floor Jack Reply]

2013-02-16 Thread Jon Agne
Wow, that's a good price! Quality looks OK as well, but it's hard to tell from a photo. Hein-Warner are $60 each. I have followed the consensus here, and shied away from any Craftsman floor jack. I went over and looked at them, and they dod not seem to have any of the quality of the jacks

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

2013-02-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Is that also the v-twin motorcycle oil or am I learning about something new? A quick google check shows just the v-twin in 20w50. All I've ever seen is 20w50 bike oil and 15w-50 (red cap/label) car oil, and that's dating back to the introduction of the 15w-50 over 25

[MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
While surfing through some forums recently I found the details on a replacement thermocouple for the temperature sensor/display used on the 124 chassis. Since the 300E's thermocouple was toast (reading 128 F continuously) I thought I would give the replacement a try. $4.00 and about 10 minutes

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:29:28 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: While surfing through some forums recently I found the details on a replacement thermocouple for the temperature sensor/display used on the 124 chassis. Since the 300E's thermocouple was toast (reading 128 F continuously) I

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
DigiKey, one of the online electronic parts houses. I can post a part number when I have it handy. I think it was $3.99 and first class postage added a couple of bucks. Dan On Feb 16, 2013, at 11:24 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:29:28 -0500 Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] OT Snowmobiles and Jets

2013-02-16 Thread Dieselhead
Itz da bombe! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. http://www.dragtimes.com/video-viewer.php?v=nPaRlmcoqd8feature ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Floor Jack Reply

2013-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas
I have some huge old jack I bought from a friend's father's garage after he passed, the cylinder leaks down slowly, what would be the best way to try to replace the seal(s) in it? Would there be parts available, or would I need to send it off, or bodge something to fit? I'd have to go look

Re: [MBZ] HF jackstands [and Floor Jack Reply]

2013-02-16 Thread Dieselhead
I paid $140 for the farm store Taiwan jack 20 years ago. I paid around 100 to 120 for the HF (chinee) jack about 10 years ago. I suppose is todays dollars the $140 is now $200 to $300. HF 3 ton jackstands are as good as any out there. The problem is that the base on 3 ton jackstands is so

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread Gerry Archer
When googling Zetronix, there were a number of complaints on various websites such as this one: http://www.ripoffreport.com/directory/Zetronix.aspx Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Dealextreme had a front/rear cam for really cheap a coupla weeks back, --R On

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Have you ever seen their offices? Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe (better known as Huey, Louie, and Dewey) --R On 2/16/13 1:04 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: As my law firm Dewy, Cheatem, Howe says... call us first and shut the hell up... Grant... ___

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-16 Thread G Mann
No need to call them. just follow any ambulance... they will be there. Full service kind of lawyers. Went to the office, the receptionist wouldn't let me leave without a neck brace and a cane.. :) Grant... On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 11:13 AM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah do tell, with pics preferably. My 190D has basically the same problem although its reading 56C continuously for the past 3 years... -Curt Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:24:31 -0700 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E Message-ID:

[MBZ] OT - condensation and ventilation

2013-02-16 Thread WILTON
'Shoulda posted this one while we were talking 'bout ventilation and condensation in Randy's garage, but, anyway, here it is: WHERE IS ALL THE WATER COMING FROM? By Wilton Strickland During the summer of 2000, while I was working as a private, independent home inspector and building

[MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tpI0S6XWvYfeature=youtu.be --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
I can take a picture of the finished job, but unfortunately I did not take pictures while I was doing it. Buy the thermistor from Digi-Key or a suitable electronics supply house: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/192-302LET-A01/480-3161-ND/1886047 480-3161-ND 4.77000 4.77 T THERMISTOR

[MBZ] OT: Snowmobile

2013-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Since Randy got on me for riding without a seat on the Wankel Panther the other day I thought I'd give a followup pic now that I've installed said seat. http://i.imgur.com/TJKCFoH.jpg To the right of the Panther is a 1979 Polaris Cobra 340 that I picked up last month. When I bought it there was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snowmobile

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Is that leopard print upholstery on the Arctic Cat? Dan On Feb 16, 2013, at 4:16 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Since Randy got on me for riding without a seat on the Wankel Panther the other day I thought I'd give a followup pic now that I've installed said seat. http://i.imgur.com/TJKCFoH.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:01:07 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I can take a picture of the finished job, but unfortunately I did not take pictures while I was doing it. Buy the thermistor from Digi-Key or a suitable electronics supply house:

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Found a post about it on the benzworld.org forums. Dan On Feb 16, 2013, at 4:33 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:01:07 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I can take a picture of the finished job, but unfortunately I did not take pictures while I was doing

Re: [MBZ] Floor Jack Reply

2013-02-16 Thread dseretakis
You might glean some info here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130285highlight=Hiball+jack+thread And for those of you with leaking Chinese jacks: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51105highlight=Hiball+jack+thread Hiball is the jack expert. Join the

Re: [MBZ] HF jackstands [and Floor Jack Reply]

2013-02-16 Thread dseretakis
My Manley jack: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57371highlight=Manley+jack Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2013, at 12:20 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Personally, I'd go with a reconditioned USA made unit. Those can be passed on from generation to generation. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Floor Jack Reply

2013-02-16 Thread dseretakis
And here is another, currently ongoing discussion on jacks: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=187801 Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2013, at 5:14 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: You might glean some info here:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snowmobile

2013-02-16 Thread WILTON
Heated grips? Movin' on up! BTW, SWMBO would have liked heated seat on her '71 Ski-Doo in the MI UP - she wouldn't sit so she could spring up and down with her knees a bit; she'd just sit full weight on the seat and talk about how uncomfortable it was going up and down with the terrain.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snowmobile

2013-02-16 Thread Curt Raymond
Of course... '70 and earlier had an awesome pattern with tan/gold background. '71 and later were white like mine. That one is aftermarket, the pattern isn't quite right, its good enough for me though. -Curt Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:22:43 -0500 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip

2013-02-16 Thread Brian Toscano
Parts of Easy Rider were filmed in Las Vegas weren't they? On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 9:06 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Hey, have you ever been to Las Vegas, NM? We got sorta stuck there one night when big snow was forecast, we were driving from Houston to CO,

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:06:57 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Hey, have you ever been to Las Vegas, NM? Yes, though we have not explored the old hotel. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble
Technology... Dumbing down society for years now... Safety systems are nice, but when they replace good attention and good driving habits, they tend to make driving skills atrophy in some people. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2013, at 2:45 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Temp Display on 300E

2013-02-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 1:01 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I can take a picture of the finished job, but unfortunately I did not take pictures while I was doing it. Buy the thermistor from Digi-Key or a suitable electronics supply house:

[MBZ] OT: scrap value for complete vehicle

2013-02-16 Thread Allan Streib
Can anyone provide a reasonable estimate of the current scrap prices per 100lb for vehicles, with no special preparation (e.g. with engine, transmission, etc. NOT removed). I'm sure there's some variation by region and buyer but I'm just interested in a ballpark. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD

Re: [MBZ] VW T-Boner stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Hendrik and fay
She could have used the system http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?33827-VW-Bug-1-F350-0 Hendrik who has no fancy auto brake system On 17/02/13 10:40, Rick Knoble wrote: Technology... Dumbing down society for years now... Safety systems are nice, but when they replace good

Re: [MBZ] OT - condensation and ventilation and other mysteries

2013-02-16 Thread Hendrik and fay
So Wilton, tell us, where was the water coming from? Hendrik who has slug and ant problems but water is OK On 17/02/13 07:05, WILTON wrote: 'Shoulda posted this one while we were talking 'bout ventilation and condensation in Randy's garage, but, anyway, here it is: WHERE IS ALL THE WATER

Re: [MBZ] OT: scrap value for complete vehicle

2013-02-16 Thread G Mann
Average quote for 13 Feb 13 is in the $9.50 per 100 lb range. Some variation for region for whole cars. You did say ball park.. it is. HTH, Grant. On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Can anyone provide a reasonable estimate of the current scrap prices

[MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread Max Dillon
Not Wilton in Greenland cold, but cold for the Low Country: 38 now, getting down into the 20's tonight. Went for a walk with SWMBO and Little SWMBO at sunset, wore my army-issue long underwear, and a hat and gloves. I'm always tempted to plug in the block heater for thirty minutes or so on

Re: [MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:46:13 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'm always tempted to plug in the block heater for thirty minutes or so on our cold mornings. If you are using Mobil1, you needn't bother. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Benz Hogs
I bet people said the same sort of things about ABS and air bags. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (161,xxx mi) On 2/16/2013 6:10 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Technology... Dumbing down society for years now... Safety systems are nice, but when they replace good attention and

Re: [MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread Dan Penoff
Supposed to be in the high 30s tonight. Alleged to be the coldest night of our winter this year. Back in the high 60s tomorrow. Good day to be doing front discs and pads on the wife's Mazda6. Dan On Feb 16, 2013, at 9:46 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Not Wilton in Greenland

Re: [MBZ] Floor Jack Reply

2013-02-16 Thread Dieselhead
You might glean some info here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130285highlight=Hiball+jack+thread In the first picture labelled 6/10/2010, the orange jack in the background is like my farmstore jack and HF jack. They are good if you can find one. The old walker and

Re: [MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread WILTON
34 now; 'sposed to go to 27. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT cold tonight Not Wilton in Greenland cold, but cold for the Low Country:

Re: [MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread WILTON
I've needed/used my '91 350SDL ABS only once; one night years ago in rain, a car suddenly pulled out in front of me; I hit brake hard and held it; brakes pulsed in a machine gun fusion, and my car held a straight ahead track and stopped short of a collision. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread Dieselhead
Got up to about 31 or 32 today in the heat of the day. It was so nice out I made 2 trips to the lumberyard and one to the store after dark without a jacket. A sure sign of spring. I remember one feb when I was in college, it was warm and sunny and I went out for a ride on my BMW R75/5

Re: [MBZ] OT cold tonight

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:39:12 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I remember one feb when I was in college, it was warm and sunny and I went out for a ride on my BMW R75/5 with just jeans and a t shirt on. As I went by the bank, i saw the thermometer there said 45ยบ! Not quite as warm

[MBZ] OT: Satellite Internet

2013-02-16 Thread Craig
Kaleb, How is your satellite Internet working out? Who provides the service? How much does it cost? Craig ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble
I use the ABS on snowy or rain soaked pavement every few months to ensure it works. I have yet to have it engage in a panic stop. As far as airbags go, I think a sharpened spike in its place would be more effective at accident prevention. Lol :-) JK Rick Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2013,

Re: [MBZ] OT: scrap value for complete vehicle

2013-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble
Whatcha getting rid of? Rick Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2013, at 7:52 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Can anyone provide a reasonable estimate of the current scrap prices per 100lb for vehicles, with no special preparation (e.g. with engine, transmission, etc. NOT removed).

Re: [MBZ] T-Bone stopper -- BAS PLUS automatic braking

2013-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
I've used the ABS once, and I'm convinced it allowed me to pull back onto the highway and keep traveling once I was sure everyone in front of me that had damage was OK and the police had been called. Ambulance was there already, they cruise the highways in Cincinatti it seems. Believe