Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Yes. I just finished stripping about 400 sf of roof to put down a double layer of ice and snow block to cure a stubborn series of leaks over a shallow cricket. IMO. CFLs and LEDs just don't cost that much to run. Besides, a little waste heat is a bonus half of the year. > -Original Message--

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
If it has a flap the cause must be a missing drip shield inside the door. And fixing that doesn't require disassembling two doors, etc. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
G: Problem ... is that the [sky]light is not regulated. Que? Nor is window light regulated. I still prefer it, when it's available. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Won’t be the last hole I’ll cut in a roof. If it’s done carefully and correctly, leaks should be the last thing to worry about. I’ve cut holes in a number of roofs for skylights, exhaust stacks, fans, etc. Never had a leak to this day. Dan > On Jan 20, 2015, at 6:52 PM, Curly McLain via Me

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Free sunlight would not be enough for me to cut a hole in my roof. Now you sound like Wilton!(or anyone else who ever had to chase leaks in a roof) When I bought my current house, with plans to put in a 95% furnace, my realtor suggested I tear out the ma

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

2015-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Mark Blevins 257 Hodson Hall Drive Columbia, S.C. 29229 -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC On January 20, 2015 4:55:41 PM EST, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > >Anybody >have mark blevins' mailing address? > >Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Free sunlight would not be enough for me to cut a hole in my roof. Now you sound like Wilton!(or anyone else who ever had to chase leaks in a roof) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Free sunlight would not be enough for me to cut a hole in my roof. > -Original Message- > From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 3:07 PM > > It would, but sunlight is free. > > > On Jan 20, 2015, at 2:27 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Stall is all about airspeed (not enough) and angle of attack (too much). Amazing vertical wind currents are possible around thunder storms. Downdrafts can be dangerous. I don't see how an updraft would cause a crash unless the flight crew was disoriented and made bad choices or structural limits w

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
That is why you get one of the ones with the solar panel that charges it. Free power and no new hole in the roof AND it works at night in the dark. RB On 20/01/2015 2:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It would, but sunlight is free. On Jan 20, 2015, at 2:27 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Wo

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 20/01/2015 4:15 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: This being a quiet day on the list, I have a question about the Air Asia flight that went down. Todays news websites report that the plane apparently climbed at 600 ft/min, stalled, and then crashed. That rate of climb is beyond its capabil

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. Stuff like this is special order. I don’t think they stock anything like this. It’s due to arrive on the 27th, so it’s not far away. Dan > On Jan 20, 2015, at 5:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Ah, I thought it was a stock item. > > > Craig > > __

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:20:59 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Craig - Lowe’s won’t price match special orders. I ordered it form > them anyway, as I am letting them carry the paper on my Lowe’s account > for six months. Then I’ll pay them…. Ah, I thought it was a stock item. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oh yeah, that helps - thanks! On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 5:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Numerous times. Piece of cake, as they are not unique to each side. Pop > them out, swap them between sides, and you’re done. > > Open the door, peel back the weatherstrip be

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Numerous times. Piece of cake, as they are not unique to each side. Pop them out, swap them between sides, and you’re done. Open the door, peel back the weatherstrip behind the weatherstrip or pry open the oval plastic plug (I can’t recall which it is on the W123). Behind the weatherstrip or

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Point well taken. There is an existing ceiling fixture that won’t be removed, so there is a backup if necessary. It is set up with CFLs right now. You can get lights to mount inside the tube. Craig - Lowe’s won’t price match special orders. I ordered it form them anyway, as I am letting them

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I found a set for 100 out here so will go that route to get r done. Anybody have mark blevins' mailing address? Thanks On Jan 20, 2015 1:44 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: On 20/01/2015 3:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone have an old set of 5 injectors na31x or na34x they

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On 20/01/2015 3:44 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I have decided I must swap L and R front door handles on my 1983 300TD due to an incurable defect in the driver's side key lock - it freezes up every time the temperature hits 32 F. Today was the last straw, and hopefully the last time I wi

[MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
This being a quiet day on the list, I have a question about the Air Asia flight that went down. Todays news websites report that the plane apparently climbed at 600 ft/min, stalled, and then crashed. That rate of climb is beyond its capability without stalling according to the reports. My quest

Re: [MBZ] alternator bolt?

2015-01-20 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Rick wrote: > > what do the teeth do on it? The teeth engage in a rack attached to the mounting bracket. Turning the bolt causing the alternator to pivot - either to tighten or loosen the belt. Unless the mounting bracket isn't flat so the teeth don't fully engage, or the teeth are wore off.

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It would, but sunlight is free. > On Jan 20, 2015, at 2:27 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > > Would a nice new LED light fixture not solve the problem with a lot less fuss? > > RB > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:44:00 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:03:58 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > While I have been a fan of Solatube, I found that the Velux line that > > is readily available through the big box home improvement stores is > > just as good

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, you can have it for $400. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 20/01/2015 3:44 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> I have decided I must swap L and R front door handles on my 1983 300TD due >>> to an incurable defect in the dri

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

2015-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Playing both sides against the middle. I found a set for 100 out here so will go that route to get r done. Anybody have mark blevins' mailing address? Thanks On Jan 20, 2015 1:44 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > On 20/01/2015 3:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Does anyone have an old

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 20/01/2015 3:44 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I have decided I must swap L and R front door handles on my 1983 300TD due to an incurable defect in the driver's side key lock - it freezes up every time the temperature hits 32 F. Today was the last straw, and hopefully the last time I

Re: [MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I have decided I must swap L and R front door handles on my 1983 300TD due to an incurable defect in the driver's side key lock - it freezes up every time the temperature hits 32 F. Today was the last straw, and hopefully the last time I will need to carry a cup of hot water outside in order to d

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 20/01/2015 3:24 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone have an old set of 5 injectors na31x or na34x they would be willing to sell? I cant be without the car while they are getting rebuilt so am buying an extra set. Thanks OK, Karl, we need to know: Are you "a typical guy" or

Re: [MBZ] injectors om617

2015-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Does anyone have an old set of 5 injectors na31x or na34x they would be willing to sell? I cant be without the car while they are getting rebuilt so am buying an extra set. Thanks On Jan 20, 2015 1:02 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have decided I must swa

[MBZ] Swtching front door handles on a W123

2015-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have decided I must swap L and R front door handles on my 1983 300TD due to an incurable defect in the driver's side key lock - it freezes up every time the temperature hits 32 F. Today was the last straw, and hopefully the last time I will need to carry a cup of hot water outside in order to dr

Re: [MBZ] alternator bolt?

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:13:12 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > is this the part that all the discussion is about? > No, it's the rack that that bolt engages to adjust the alternator belt tha

Re: [MBZ] transmission line

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Folks i need the transmission to transmission cooler (radiator) line on the passenger side RIGHT for my 1982 300td Š. i think the part is the same on a 300d for a number of years i think it is part number 123 270 4796 anyone got a good used one mine is not well supported and has rubbed ho

Re: [MBZ] transmission line

2015-01-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Cut it at the holes, slip hydraulic tubing over it and clamp. Bonus - it will now stand out a bit from the tranny and whatever else it is rubbing on. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks > > i need the transmission to transmissio

Re: [MBZ] alternator bolt?

2015-01-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:13:12 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > is this the part that all the discussion is about? > > > > No, it's the rack that that bolt engages to adjust the alternator be

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:03:58 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > While I have been a fan of Solatube, I found that the Velux line that > is readily available through the big box home improvement stores is > just as good and nowhere near as pricey. Thank you for the information. > Home Depot

[MBZ] transmission line

2015-01-20 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
Folks i need the transmission to transmission cooler (radiator) line on the passenger side RIGHT for my 1982 300td …. i think the part is the same on a 300d for a number of years i think it is part number 123 270 4796 anyone got a good used one mine is not well supported and has rubbed holes

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Would a nice new LED light fixture not solve the problem with a lot less fuss? RB On 20/01/2015 1:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I have wanted to do this for a long time, and in other homes as well, but never got around to it. Our current home has very little in the way of outside li

Re: [MBZ] alternator bolt?

2015-01-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > is this the part that all the discussion is about? > No, it's the rack that that bolt engages to adjust the alternator belt that is in stripped. > what do the teeth do on it? do i have this on an 8

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Andrew, Daily commute is about 40 miles, 5x per week. Occasional pleasure trips to Florida or Asheville NC now and then. My work travel has dropped off to almost nothing now, had a trip up to WDC last fall. Previously I was driving all over the south-east and up the eastern seaboard, but no mor

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have wanted to do this for a long time, and in other homes as well, but never got around to it. Our current home has very little in the way of outside light coming in to the main living area, primarily due to the back of the house being "U" shaped with a roof over the center of the "U". At t

[MBZ] alternator bolt?

2015-01-20 Thread Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes
is this the part that all the discussion is about? seems cheap enough on ebay, twenty bux delivered what do the teeth do on it? do i have this on an 82 300td? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-W115-W116-W123-GENUINE-Alternator-Adjuster-Bolt-110-150-03-72-/151356025914?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Ac

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm still moving cars and parts on the weekends while working real job during the week. I still have about 15 cars to go. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2015, at 11:03 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Changed the engine oil and filter on my '87 300TD this past weekend. Sucked > ou

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Please keep us posted. I want to have a solar tube installed to shed some light on a gloomy kitchen, even though it has a window. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:47PM -0500 from Dan Penoff via Mercedes : Did my civic duty today and had jury duty. Slow week so we

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2015-01-20 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I rarely agree but in this case I will make an excepetion. exceptional! ___ 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_

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Did my civic duty today and had jury duty. Slow week so we got dismissed early I'm going to spend some time in the attic scoping out the location for a tubular skylight I want to put in our laundry room. it's yucky outside or I would wash the R129. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I would have attaboyed if he have used lung  power rather than the electric motor. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:08PM -0500 from WILTON via Mercedes : ATTABOY. W - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com > To: "Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Where do you' do all that driving? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:03PM -0500 from Max Dillon via Mercedes : Changed the engine oil and filter on my '87 300TD this past weekend.  Sucked out the old with an electric pump.  Filled with M1 5w-40, installed a new He

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2015-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I rarely agree but in this case I will make an excepetion. On Tue, Jan 20, 2015 at 12:04 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My thoughts too... > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston, SC > > On January 20, 2015 11:59:50 AM EST, WILTON via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY. W - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 12:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list Changed the engine oil and filter on my '87 300TD this past weekend. Sucked out the old with an electric pum

Re: [MBZ] OT - Computer Case Recommendations

2015-01-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Look for a used one. If you were close by, I would give you one. I have 3 old computers in my basement with outdated insides but good quality cases. RB On 19/01/2015 5:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I would, but the case he currently owns is a POS. This is an opportunity to get him a

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2015-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My thoughts too... -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC On January 20, 2015 11:59:50 AM EST, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >ht

[MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Changed the engine oil and filter on my '87 300TD this past weekend. Sucked out the old with an electric pump. Filled with M1 5w-40, installed a new Hengst oil filter. Easy-peasy. Need to order some new oil sample kits from Larry. I expect this engine can safely go at least 10k miles befo

[MBZ] (no subject)

2015-01-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
___ 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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as su

Re: [MBZ] OT - Computer Case Recommendations

2015-01-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
How about 40-15 rebate for the case and 40-15 for a bronze power supply, $50 net? Or maybe a few dollars more for a 550W gold PS? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129191 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc