Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 17, 2013 8:24 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > I had a chance to put a full belt > through a WW I water cooled BAR a > few years ago, courtesy of Brownells. That wasn't a BAR--it's air-cooled and feeds from a box magazine. Maybe a Browning M1917? Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] Weird brake problem

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
"That problem" With the clutch, or with the brake? Curt wrote: Mine was the clutch MC though... I had that problem. Solution was to get MC from dealer. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA8I5ADd4Mk This just so Hendrik can enjoy what another group I belong to does about 4 times a year. Every weapon you see in the video is FULL AUTO and FULLY LICENSED to private citizens. The cheapest entry into this ownership is in the $5,000 dollar range.. the p

Re: [MBZ] food f-word

2013-12-17 Thread Peter Frederick
It's the black seed seen often on "artisan" bread. Not caraway, probably has a nutty taste if I remember correctly. It's edible. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] food f-word

2013-12-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Anise seed perhaps? On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 10:14 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > We bought caraway seed for bread. That is what the catalog said it > was, but when we opened the package, it was black caraway seed, aka > nigella sativa, or black seed. I guess Mohammad said black seed will > cure any

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Jim Cathey
Actually thinking about it, you have lot have gun restrictions, far as I know you can't own a full auto rifle there. Not in Washington. Ten miles away, in Idaho, you can. However, a cannon is legal in WA, but not ID. Go figure. - Jim ___ http://www.okieb

[MBZ] food f-word

2013-12-17 Thread Mountain Man
We bought caraway seed for bread. That is what the catalog said it was, but when we opened the package, it was black caraway seed, aka nigella sativa, or black seed. I guess Mohammad said black seed will cure anything but death. Very interesting. Does anyone know about this weird seed? Thanks.

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: > What like fudge? Very nice f-word. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Mountain Man
Andrew wrote: > Alluvium is a geologist's term. Are you of that ilk? Out west, it is hard not to be of that ilk. But rather than geology, the issue was water and water rights. It was shown that water was a better investment than gold. The biz that paid bills when I was employed intended to use

Re: [MBZ] Tire blowouts

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
Couple miles down the road from work. Had dinner with the big boss who is over here from the UK and I was going back and forth about trying to head home (its 56 miles) and he pointed out that the company would pay for it since I have a class in which makes me "essential staff". So I figured disc

Re: [MBZ] Weird brake problem

2013-12-17 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: > Mine was the clutch MC though... I had that problem. Solution was to get MC from dealer. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Alluvium is a geologist's term. Are you of that ilk? On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 9:56 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Grant wrote: > > A few more minutes of entertainment for Hendrik and anyone interested > > > > Craig - when you lived out there by Peyton, did you know Dragonman? > Dragonman was the guy

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
Legal full autos are actually licensed not unlike a car. -Curt Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:59:56 -0500 From: Rich Thomas To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws Message-ID: <52b0d76c.7040...@constructivity.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1;

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Mountain Man
Grant wrote: > A few more minutes of entertainment for Hendrik and anyone interested > Craig - when you lived out there by Peyton, did you know Dragonman? Dragonman was the guy at the top of the hill on Hwy94 east of CSpgs, just east of the landfill and pick n pull. He did this type of gun thing

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
I can tell you from experience that loosing even 15# of air at 85MPH is pretty dammed exciting. Central and northern Maine are pretty barren and one time heading north in my Dakota I'm flying along in convoy with some other cars when the passenger rear tire decides to lose some air. The steerin

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
What like fudge? -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:30:59 -0600 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] millenials Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii Did wilt the milt just say bassackward? What's next, a lesson from wilt on the prope

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
29 which puts me to the Boomer side of GenX which is a bit off, I'm rather on the millenial side of GenX actual age-wise. Maybe I should get a tattoo. -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:27:46 -0800 From: clay To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] millenials Message-ID: <443f930b-96d3-4c

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: Yep, for when what you're trying to grab is not ferrous enough, and with my grabber, I can turn the glow plugs a bit to get 'em started on the threads - well, sometimes, anyway. A piece of rubber hose works to start spark plugs. Should work for glow plugs too. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Tire blowouts

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Well I don't know about the Jetta but I do think Mercedes weight & its distribution make a difference. My 3 123's & 124 have all done well in snow regardless of tires. Where are you holed up in a motel? On Dec 17, 2013 9:08 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > According to Angie the Jetta is pretty rott

Re: [MBZ] Tire blowouts

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
According to Angie the Jetta is pretty rotten in the snow. She said it'd steer and stop good but she had a hard time getting it going. I had the Ranger because I was worried about getting home tonight (didn't, ensconced in a hotel) and although I'd suggested the 190D you can't tell her anything.

Re: [MBZ] Weird brake problem

2013-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
Mine was the clutch MC though... -Curt Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:06:43 -0600 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weird brake problem Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" That was the thought process that l

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread G Mann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okXKlLF2lh0 A few more minutes of entertainment for Hendrik and anyone interested Grant On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM, G Mann wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA8I5ADd4Mk > > This just so Hendrik can enjoy what another group I belong to does about 4 > t

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Frederick Moir
Wilton,et al. "One of those long, thin, hypodermic needle-looking swivel thingies with  the four little, spring-loaded grippers on the business end." is the correct definition.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: WILTON >To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread G Mann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA8I5ADd4Mk This just so Hendrik can enjoy what another group I belong to does about 4 times a year. Every weapon you see in the video is FULL AUTO and FULLY LICENSED to private citizens. The cheapest entry into this ownership is in the $5,000 dollar range.. the pr

Re: [MBZ] Holiday Story

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Good one. Sort of. On Dec 17, 2013 7:59 PM, "Scott Ritchey" wrote: > With the holidays upon us, I would like to share a personal experience with > my family & friends about drinking and driving. As you may know some of us > have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time o

[MBZ] Holiday Story

2013-12-17 Thread Scott Ritchey
With the holidays upon us, I would like to share a personal experience with my family & friends about drinking and driving. As you may know some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time on the way home after a "social session" out with friends. Well, three days

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread WILTON
Yep, for when what you're trying to grab is not ferrous enough, and with my grabber, I can turn the glow plugs a bit to get 'em started on the threads - well, sometimes, anyway. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dwight Giles" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, December 17

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
i've always wanted to unload with a BAR On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 6:34 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > I get the point but you miss the idea that someone might just own one that > has, say, been in the family or something, for a long time. Legally of > course. > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
I get the point but you miss the idea that someone might just own one that has, say, been in the family or something, for a long time. Legally of course. --R (not that I would have any specific knowledge of any such thing) On 12/17/13 6:18 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: you miss the point with full a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
tommy guns are pretty easy to handle on full auto. they are heavy and shoot a relatively weak round for a long gun. i've always like AKs best though, with their vicious barrel rise. cut someone in half in a hurry On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Craig wrote: > On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 08:49:18 +1

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
you miss the point with full autos. most of them cannot be made "legal" so the small number of legals ones out there are VERY expensive. you can be licensed to have one by paying the $300 tax stamp but you can't own one you can legally use without spending big bucks On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 5:59

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Craig
On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 08:49:18 +1030 Hendrik and Fay wrote: > semi-autos are not 'outlaws', however you need to have a very good > reason to own one. > And no, needing a semi-auto in case the king of England decides to > invade is not a good enough reason. > Actually thinking about it, you have l

Re: [MBZ] vibes (was: Re: Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?)

2013-12-17 Thread Ralph Robertson
I had Michelin on the car when I bought it, and I changed to 4 new Michelin as part of numerous things trying to get rid of the shimmy. I also changed all the wheels and tires from my other M.B. with no effect. On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 12:26 PM, ernest breakfield < erne...@backyardengineering.org

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
An individual in the US can own a full auto with a proper permit. An individual can also own a full auto without a proper permit, but that would be improper. Converting various semis to full auto is a relatively simple procedure with the (im)proper part. --R On 12/17/13 5:19 PM, Hendrik and

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
I have both. On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 5:29 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Grabber. I use a telescoping magnet. > > > > > And one of those long, thin, hypodermic needle-looking swivel thingies >> with the four little, spring-loaded grippers on the business end. Now, >> anybody ha

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
Grabber. I use a telescoping magnet. And one of those long, thin, hypodermic needle-looking swivel thingies with the four little, spring-loaded grippers on the business end. Now, anybody have another, proper name for it? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Hendrik and Fay
semi-autos are not 'outlaws', however you need to have a very good reason to own one. And no, needing a semi-auto in case the king of England decides to invade is not a good enough reason. Actually thinking about it, you have lot have gun restrictions, far as I know you can't own a full auto rif

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread WILTON
And one of those long, thin, hypodermic needle-looking swivel thingies with the four little, spring-loaded grippers on the business end. Now, anybody have another, proper name for it? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
I saw that but it still doesn't mean anything to me. Meanwhile you almost killed my buzz for getting my mini-split system running in the addition. I now have heat! I have had it all installed save for connecting the lines and charging the system, and was waiting to get my new power lines run

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay tuvy4uju

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight Giles wrote: Yes i am going to change them all. My father taught me not to change 1 spark plug or 1 belt. Have fun getting them out. Maybe soak them in Liquid Wrench or Kroil or acetone/ATF now and try to remove them this weekend. Got block heater? Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 17, 2013 12:42 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Easiest way is to remove th intake manifold. It can be done on a 603 with the intake in place, but you need a full kit of 1/4" extensions and swivels, nerves of steel, and hands like a raccoon. Alex

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Randy Bennell
According to their rating, I am a dinosaur. I scored a 4. I don't have a tatoo. I read the newspaper etc. I fell into the pre baby boomer group. It reminds me of a similar thing a few years back relating to vehicles. I was driving a Toyota 4Runner at the time and the test told me I was way to

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
1 or 2 bad glow plugs. The light coming on after glow does indeed indicate a bad glow plug. no light indicates 2 or more bad GPs. Can it be a fuse if the light comes on? I recall diuscssioon that if the light comes on after starting it is one plug? ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
You can check to see if the relay is working, just put a meter on a glow plug and see if it is being energized (or voltized I guess). But yeah, you might want to think about glow plugs too. And the fuse CHECK YOUR FUSES! --R On 12/17/13 1:11 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: This morning in my 90 30

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Yes i am going to change them all. My father taught me not to change 1 spark plug or 1 belt. On Dec 17, 2013 2:36 PM, "Gary Hurst" wrote: > my god! > > i used to change glow plugs every year or two > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Dwight Giles >wrote: > > > Aye aye captain. AFAIK they are

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
there is actually a graph on the score that tells you roughly what it means the test essentially is claiming it can tell you rough age from how you answer these questions i score out very young because i am hep. the bigger the number, the younger and hepper you are On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 3:45

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Ok thanks that is what I recalled. On Dec 17, 2013 1:56 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > 1 or 2 bad glow plugs. The light coming on after glow does indeed > indicate a bad glow plug. no light indicates 2 or more bad GPs. > > Can it be a fuse if the light comes on? I recall diuscs

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
Since it is a what? OM603? Yes, 12 mm Deep swivel socket. I use a plain deep socket with a couple of the HF 1/4" wobble extensions. My pockets don't allow snappy to enter them. Easiest way is to remove th intake manifold. Order a manifold gasket with the plugs. A long 6mm balldriver alle

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Frederick Moir
Dwight. Checketh thou the plugs that glow!   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. > > From: Dwight Giles >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 1:11 PM >Subject: [MBZ] Glow plug relay > > >This morning in my 90 300D the glow plug light

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
my god! i used to change glow plugs every year or two On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > Aye aye captain. AFAIK they are the original plugs at 230k. > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Frederick Moir >wrote: > > > Dwight. > > Checketh thou the plugs that glow! > > > > Fr

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
means you suck On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Depends on which millennium > > I got a 26, don't know what that means > > --R > > > > On 12/17/13 12:55 PM, OK Don wrote: > >> I'm not interested in a career now either, but then again,

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Aye aye captain. AFAIK they are the original plugs at 230k. On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:30 PM, Frederick Moir wrote: > Dwight. > Checketh thou the plugs that glow! > > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred. > > > > > > From: Dwight Giles > >To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
It is an OM602 in a 124. On Dec 17, 2013 3:42 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Since it is a what? OM603? Yes, 12 mm Deep swivel socket. I use a plain > deep socket with a couple of the HF 1/4" wobble extensions. My pockets > don't allow snappy to enter them. > > Easiest way is

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay tuvy4uju

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight Giles wrote: I do have block heater but only snow covered driveway for work space. . All the more reason to give those things a daily soaking until you can remove them. Is this where Dr Booth recommended a Snap-On swivel socket? Mitch. ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay tuvy4uju

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
I do have block heater but only snow covered driveway for work space. . Good news is that temps not forecast to go below 25F for next two weeks so it will start. On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Dwight Giles wrote: > >> Yes i am going to change them all. My father taught me

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
Can it be a fuse if the light comes on? I recall diuscssioon that if the light comes on after starting it is one plug? On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 1:25 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > You can check to see if the relay is working, just put a meter on a glow > plug and

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Depends on which millennium I got a 26, don't know what that means --R On 12/17/13 12:55 PM, OK Don wrote: I'm not interested in a career now either, but then again, I quit reading the news paper when I moved to the country, and quit watching TV many years ago. I guess that makes me a millenn

[MBZ] Glow plug relay

2013-12-17 Thread Dwight Giles
This morning in my 90 300D the glow plug light came on after i started the car, then it didn't come on when I tried to glow again. Happened 2 more times. Has been starting hard and running rough last couple cold weeks. Is that relay problem or time to do glow plugs after 200k+ miles? Thanks. Dwi

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread OK Don
I'm not interested in a career now either, but then again, I quit reading the news paper when I moved to the country, and quit watching TV many years ago. I guess that makes me a millennial? Millennial = retired? On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM, WILTON wrote: > 'Just ran through it again and go

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread dseretakis
True:) Sent from my iPhone On Dec 17, 2013, at 12:44 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > blowout is a lot more exciting than your ordinary flat tire > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 12:39 AM, Scott Ritchey wrote: > >> >> >> Back in the day, flat tires were a normal part of driving. With belted >> radial

[MBZ] vibes (was: Re: Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?)

2013-12-17 Thread ernest breakfield
tires can be out of round and/or out of true and still be balanced. these "perfectly balanced" tires will still give you vibes. (i once bought 5 wheels and tires off of a friends new J**p just to get the wheels, only to find that only 2 of the brand-new original low-end Goodyears on them wer

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Scott Ritchey
Front shocks? > On Dec 17, 2013, at 08:47 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: > > > This topic made me resurrect my vibration/wobble problem with my '87 > > 300SDL. Ever since I bought this car, I have had this problem and 5 > years > > later I still have it. I have replaced everything I can think of

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half? tuvy4uju

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Ralph Robertson wrote: and that is when he mentioned a differntial issue that would cause the axles to bounce slightly. Is this possible? Any driveline issues should be felt throughout the car if felt through the steering wheel. If your shift bushings are snug, you should be able to feel them

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Ralph Robertson
One thing I neglected to mention in previous message; when the mechanic was doing his latest check, he had the car rear wheels jacked up and then put in gear and revved it up. The rear wheels could be seen moving slightly up and down and then he made some adjustments to the axle torque which he sa

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Ralph Robertson wrote: still shakes the steering wheel at speeds above 55mph, very smooth below this speed. Could be a loose wheel bearing, steering component, or front suspension component. But first, swap the front and rear wheels and see what happens. Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] removing Bleed Valves

2013-12-17 Thread Dieselhead
Ah, now we can all again enjoy witty banter about "Frods," "Dogdes," and "Toadas." Alex Since these posts live on forever on albore's internet, the misspelling insures the post won't show up to some schmuck looking for toada info, for example.

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread WILTON
'Just ran through it again and got a 16. What the etc.? Musta read score wrong first time. 'Don't know of anything I answered differently You're right, Rick, I'm not perusing any career and don't plan on doing such - not pursuing any, either. ;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "R

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Gary Hurst
i got a 64. i'm nearly millennial. On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > What scores do okiebenz readers get? > > http://www.pewresearch.org/quiz/how-millennial-are-you/ > > mao > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread WILTON
Yeah, don't use it! 'Same for frickin' and freakin' -- much like trying to disguise a pig. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] millenials Did wilt the milt just say bassackw

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: not quite. the republicans had always been more aligned with business interests whereas the dems were more about the common man in the neighborhood Depends on how far back you go. Lincoln was their first serious candidate for president. He wasn't an abolitionist, but his wif

Re: [MBZ] OT: FYI - Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Jim Cathey
SOLUTION: It should be illegal for Democrats to own guns." _Exactly_! And to accomplish that, you can't have one either. Or so seems the rationale. Some of the more rabid AGD's I've spoken with seem to believe the mere presence of the things will make them go on a rampage, and so they sho

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Jim Cathey
The shake can be felt in the steering wheel, just like wheel balance. Then I highly doubt that the problem is to be found in the rear of the car. Bent wheel? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Mike Esh
I had a wheel on my 78 MGB that could not be balanced. I even had an "old timer" (no offense) try to balance it while it was on the vehicle. He had this little wheel that spun the tire up to speed and he said the tire had too much wobble to balance it. I bought a new/used rim and all was we

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - Oz gun laws

2013-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican who freed the blacks from slavery, Democrats did not like that. Henry Ford freed the mule, I'm not sure what his orientation was but he did not like Jews. The Dixiecrats did not support civil rights legislation but our very own Ol' Strom had his own civil (or

Re: [MBZ] Weird brake problem

2013-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: All four wheels, pretty much evenly. (by the heat test) I've had a parked car get rusty disks and lock onto the parking brake shoes, but that would only be the back brakes. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Dan Penoff
Ralph, It has been my experience that drivetrain vibration manifests itself by vibration felt in the body, not steering. Has your mechanic checked the front suspension closely for things like worn control arm bushings, etc? I would equate any shimmy or vibrations in the steering to front suspe

Re: [MBZ] Ever have a driveshaft snap in half?

2013-12-17 Thread Ralph Robertson
This topic made me resurrect my vibration/wobble problem with my '87 300SDL. Ever since I bought this car, I have had this problem and 5 years later I still have it. I have replaced everything I can think of in the drive train and still have the shimmy. Although it seems a lot better than origin

Re: [MBZ] millenials

2013-12-17 Thread Dan Penoff
You and Bill make me feel better. I think 67 Dan > On Dec 16, 2013, at 11:40 PM, OK Don wrote: > > Scored 78, but had to look at the scale to find out what a millennial is . > . . > Yup, probably aliens here. > > > On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 10:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> Yea I th