Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-14 Thread Gerry Archer
Dan wrote: Funny thing - I had the box of all this stuff on the dining room table, as I just dropped it there last night when I got home from the hospital. My oldest son, who considers himself a hard core gamer, was salivating over the i7 package this afternoon. Do you want to sell me that

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Gerry Archer
I used old dino ATF and it mixed okay. Gerry From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com I tried mixing up the recipe using Mobil 1 ATF - it would not mix at all with the acetone. Does any other ATF mix with acetone? On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 9:46 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I used the

[MBZ] OT: Beer Drinker

2013-04-14 Thread Gerry Archer
DIALOGUE BETWEEN A LADY INTERVIEWER WITH A MALE BEER DRINKER: Lady Interviewer: Do you drink every day? Man: Yes. Lady Interviewer: How much a day? Man: Around 3 six-packs starting at noon. Lady Interviewer: How much does a 6-pack cost? Man: Roughly $10.00 at a deli. Lady Interviewer:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-14 Thread Dan Penoff
On Apr 13, 2013, at 10:52 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: --- snip --- I was aware of that. BTW, are you sure the processor is good? No idea, but I have to believe it is. It's a risk I take being a Freecycle item, but I would like to believe that people are generally honest. Not to

[MBZ] OT -- Hexapod CNC machine

2013-04-14 Thread Rich Thomas
This is quite awesome https://www.adafruit.com/blog/2013/04/14/hexapod-robot-cnc-router-cutting-3d-face/ --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

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT - Motherboard Recommendations

2013-04-14 Thread Dan Penoff
Just had a chance to look the box 'o' goodies over. The CPU is in the original packaging, which includes the heat sink and cooling fan. Mark one thing off the list. Dan On Apr 14, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: On Apr 13, 2013, at 10:52 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: ---

[MBZ] Titanic 101st Anniversary

2013-04-14 Thread Chris James
101 years ago, the Titanic struck an iceberg sank in the North Atlantic while on it's maiden voyage. There is some debate, but one of the last pieces the band is said to have played is Nearer My God to Thee. Here is an arrangement of Nearer My God to Thee composed and played by world

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Allan Streib
I used M1 ATF actually, because it's what I had on hand. I doubt it matters much for this use. It didn't really mix but sort of went into suspension like oil/vinegar salad dressing. Eventually the ATF would settle out again, but as the acteone evaporates pretty quickly anyway I don't try to

Re: [MBZ] OT-Another reason I no longer fly

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
When my father and I were taking flight lessons the instructor told us, if you don't have time to drive, you don't have time to fly. I don't think he meant commercial, though. I'm not sure I'd have made it to India in my 300D. Best, Tim On Apr 11, 2013 10:46 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: CNC mill made from random stuff

2013-04-14 Thread Rich Thomas
Here is screen grab of the vid I made the other day that shows the machine, mostly, and you can see the old laptop to the right that drives the controller (which is under that switch box). The whole thing is sorta bodged but it works pretty well. I keep saying I am going to get it cleaned up

[MBZ] North Korean Missile Test Delayed by Windows 8

2013-04-14 Thread Gerry Archer
PYONGYANG (The Borowitz Report)—North Korea’s official news agency announced today that the military’s planned missile test had been put on hold because of “problems with Windows 8.”Intelligence analysts said that the announcement gave rare insight into the inner workings of North Korea’s

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
I know it wasn't a pinhole, the oil was full and the engine bay dry when I (and 8 cub scouts) checked it on Sunday, and there's no oil in my parking spots at work or home. My motor mounts are iffy so I am hoping that is it. I will let all y'all* know when I have a diagnosis. Can I get oil

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Tim Crone
Right, 77 300D. Good call, and that would be in the right spot to have made that mess. I hope you are right! Thanks, Tim On Apr 12, 2013 12:18 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Which car? Assuming a diesel made before 1996, a common failure are the hoses to/from the oil

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread LarryT
Testing - sent a couple of posts and they never appeared if this gets through please post on the list that my email got through... Thanks! LarryT 91 300D On 4/14/2013 1:15 PM, Allan Streib wrote: I used M1 ATF actually, because it's what I had on hand. I doubt it matters much for this

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Gerry Archer
Is there a merit badge for that? The NAPA store here will use the old fittings and make up new lines. Gerry From: Tim Crone t...@crone.us I know it wasn't a pinhole, the oil was full and the engine bay dry when I (and 8 cub scouts) checked it on Sunday, and there's no oil in my parking spots

Re: [MBZ] North Korean Missile Test Delayed by Windows 8

2013-04-14 Thread Max Dillon
Sounds like The Onion... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: PYONGYANG (The Borowitz Report)—North Korea’s official news agency announced today that the military’s planned missile test had been put on hold because of

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Craig
On Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:22:34 -0400 LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Testing - sent a couple of posts and they never appeared if this gets through please post on the list that my email got through... The traditional response: you failed. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] North Korean Missile Test Delayed by Windows 8

2013-04-14 Thread Craig
On Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:13:54 -0400 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Sounds like The Onion... And is 11 days too late. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Max Dillon
I see your test email... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Testing - sent a couple of posts and they never appeared if this gets through please post on the list that my email got through... Thanks! LarryT 91 300D On

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread WILTON
'Never heard it pronounced with a longun; maybe I haven't been on the other side of VA enough, huh? (That last little word/grunt is Southern for eh.) Well, on second thought, maybe I have, anyway. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Tim Crone t...@crone.us To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread WILTON
'Should be - wrenching/mechanicing - practical repairs - duct tape, baling wire, tie wrap repairs. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Rich Thomas
So y'all's all cooler lahns is broken? --R On 4/14/13 4:33 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Never heard it pronounced with a longun; maybe I haven't been on the other side of VA enough, huh? (That last little word/grunt is Southern for eh.) Well, on second thought, maybe I have, anyway. ;) Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread WILTON
'Thought he was talkin' 'bout somebody tryin' to say, AppaLAHchian. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread Dieselhead
y'all mean apple latch ya? 'Thought he was talkin' 'bout somebody tryin' to say, AppaLAHchian. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 4:48 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread

2013-04-14 Thread WILTON
Yep, just not apple lahch ya. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2013 6:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another oil thread y'all mean apple latch ya? 'Thought he was talkin' 'bout

[MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-14 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Hi all, I need a passenger side rear bumper shock for a 75 450SL... anyone have a parts car? Thanks, Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-14 Thread clay
Let me see if I can get one off the PnP car clay On Apr 14, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Hi all, I need a passenger side rear bumper shock for a 75 450SL... anyone have a parts car? Thanks, Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/

Re: [MBZ] Bumper shock

2013-04-14 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Great, thanks! On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 8:15 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Let me see if I can get one off the PnP car clay On Apr 14, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Hi all, I need a passenger side rear bumper shock for a 75 450SL... anyone have a parts car?