[MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Hey all y'all! If you need a good floor jack, fleet farm has them on sale. I have 2 of these and they are great jacks. NOT lightweight, NOT two stage pump (that fails) Plain jane, sturdy, heavy duty floor jack. $90 on sale. For perspective, I bought my first one in 1994 and I paid about

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I bought that same exact Larin jack at BJs 19 years ago. It does not leak. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 6:23 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey all y'all! > > If you need a good floor jack, fleet farm has them on sale. I have 2 of > these and they are great jacks.

Re: [MBZ] OT a question

2016-06-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Answer: the one who beats Hillary (or Bernie after Hillary is indicted and is forced to drop out of the race). - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jun 11, 2016 at 11:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Which got me to thinking - putting bitterness aside, w

[MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Dan, Try the DuraCool. I used it in my 1983 300D for a few years. It cools great, less load on the engine, didn't need to do any flush and new oil stuff, etc. https://www.amazon.com/Dura-Cool-F006-Duracool-R134A-Replacement/dp/B01315BOV4/175-7554042-7502301?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAIKBZ7IH7L

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
I have a huge old floor jack, it must be cast iron or something, it weighs about 200lb, I got from a friend when her father passed. It leaks but works, I have had the idea over the years to fix it. I vaguely recall discussions of this over the years of the list. What is the best approach --

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
take it apart, clean up the parts, replace the Orings, and if it needs a new cup, take the samples to a hydraulic shop that fixes cylinders. They should have the parts you need, or at least be able to tell you where to get them. If metal parts are badly worn, then you have to make other choic

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have also used Duracool in a few cars. I do not really use blends anymore because if you have even the slightest leak somewhere the different components of the blend leak at different rates and one will leak more than others and even though it may be technically charged the blend is off and it

[MBZ] Today's Kleb Car

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good to know, Kaleb. Thanks! A couple of comments/observations: I ran the car this morning, and while it’s not really that hot yet, I occurred to me that the cooling system works so well that I have never had it get hot enough to trigger the auxiliary fans. They do work, as shorting the switch

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Test refrigerant is about $7 to fill the system. Just sayin'. -- Jim ___ 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_ok

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Where do you get this test charge? I understand that it needs to be pure (i.e. free of water and the stink marker chemical) so it doesn't come from the typical "fill your tank here" place. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 10:28 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And what kind of “test refrigerant” might that be, Jim? Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Test refrigerant is about $7 to fill the system. Just sayin'. > > -- Jim > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Why, it is a naturally occurring 100% organic non-ozone depleting and non-global-warming gas. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And what kind of “test refrigerant” might that be, Jim? > > Dan > > > > On Jun

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What? We can’t say “propane” here? Or just “LPG”? I saw someone in one of the refrigeration forums setting up a BernzOmatic torch head to charge systems using the little tanks. Looked interesting. Dan am I now in trouble with the EPA? > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:48 AM, Meade Dillon via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Today's Kleb Car

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Go for it. Surprisingly the interior does not seem that bad at least what you can tell from the photos. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 9:06 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5631689126.html > > ___ > ht

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Where do you get this test charge? I understand that it needs to be pure Sporting goods store. It's an R290/R600a blend. (Propane and isobutane.) (i.e. free of water and the stink marker chemical) so it doesn't come from the typical "fill your tank here" place. What's wrong with a litt

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If your fans are not coming on it sounds like the switch or resistor is not working. These should have a low speed and high speed. High is related to the coolant temp, they should start coming on low when the ac is running. I am thinking there have a resistor that the low side goes out. Try jump

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I know you have posted about this before but I would like the details of this test refrigerant, exactly what to buy, where to buy it etc Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 9:28 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Test refrigerant is about $7 to fill the system. Just sayin'. > >

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You just charge it with that? How do you get it out of the can and into the system? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 12, 2016, at 9:59 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> Where do you get this test charge? I understand that it needs to be pure > > Sporting goods store. It's an R290/R600a blend

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I may go back and jumper it at the switch on the receiver/dryer just so it’s running at low speed. The service manual says the AC temperature switch can be replaced without opening the system, that is, removing it won’t open the system. Is this true? Thanks! Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:59 A

Re: [MBZ] Today's Kleb Car

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No thanks. I’ve had enough project cars for right now. Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:56 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go for it. Surprisingly the interior does not seem that bad at least what you > can tell from the photos. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 12, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m thinking the BernzOmatic torch adapter…. Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > You just charge it with that? How do you get it out of the can and into the > system? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 12, 2016, at 9:59 AM, Jim Cathey via Merced

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes that is correct Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I may go back and jumper it at the switch on the receiver/dryer just so it’s > running at low speed. > > The service manual says the AC temperature switch can be replaced without >

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
According to the manual the cut-in point for the temperature switch at the "receiver dehydrator” should be 52C +/- 3C. I have to believe it’s been seeing 52C temperatures. Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If your fans are not coming on it sound

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This car is a money pit I will help you out by taking it off your hands so you don't have to worry about it Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:27 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > According to the manual the cut-in point for the temperature switch at the > "receiver dehydrat

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wow! That’s so nice of you Kaleb! What a great guy! I think I’ll just keep throwing money at it for now. Thanks for the offer! Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This car is a money pit I will help you out by taking it off your hands so > you

[MBZ] El Crap Was: OT: bootable USB stick, El Crap content

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I made the hard drive swap last night. now 10.6 is on the external drive, and el crap is on the internal drive. One other new highly annoying thing about el crap is after you find the checkbox in the settings to kill the "chase the slider" game, the slider is now so tiny it is hard to grap b

Re: [MBZ] El Crap Was: OT: bootable USB stick, El Crap content

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You can’t put a newer 64 bit system on the MP 1,1 because it only has 32 bit EFI. There is a workaround that is really simple, even more so if you already have a machine running a later 64 bit system. It’s simple as pie and only takes maybe 30 minutes to do. Read these threads on the MR forum

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I was willing to even pay you up to 1k for it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow! That’s so nice of you Kaleb! What a great guy! > > I think I’ll just keep throwing money at it for now. > > Thanks for the offer! > > Dan > > >> O

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dude, that was so generous of you! Thanks, but I’ll take my beating and just suffer through it, difficult as it may be Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 12:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was willing to even pay you up to 1k for it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 12

Re: [MBZ] El Crap Was: OT: bootable USB stick, El Crap content

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
mine is a macbook 1,1 the white one. I don't have a big aluminum case MP. Dan Penoff via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 11:07 AMvia Postbox You can’t put a newer 64 bit system on the

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I've never heard of Larin before. Mine are both orange, different brands. The newer HF one is central something. the HF one had a white handle while the older one had a black handle. Both jacks are all orange. I suspect they all come from the same factory. The newer HF one has a much bigg

[MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am in the process of mounting the new Michelin tires I ordered for the r320 that had the tires slashed by the Mexicans. From the outside of the tire the cut is rough, not a smooth slit and makes you wonder if it was a slit at all. From the inside though it is quite obvious it is a knife slit.

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
Dan, I was surprised at the price I found. Several years ago when I bought a case from a source in OH, it was around $7.50/can. My 300D took around 1.5 cans because I still had some Freeze12 in the system. I never minded mixing. If some leaked out, no big deal. I think science has shown that co

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Did you try a ratchet strap around the middle? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 2:01 PMvia Postbox I am in the process of mounting the new Michelin tires I ordered

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I tried that, did not work. I think I'm just going to try the staring fluid trick Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you try a ratchet strap around the middle? > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks, Roger. I found it a little disconcerting that the places selling the alternative refrigerants often fail to mention that there’s a “hazmat fee” they tack on to the total cost of the order. I think it’s a little misleading when they show the refrigerant for $6.00 a can then the “hazmat f

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Be sure to video it so we can watch and view the aftermath. Last words of a (insert your choice of group here): “Watch this, Bubba!” Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I tried that, did not work. I think I'm just going to try the staring > fl

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Screw it, I want to get this done today so I'm fixing to head out to try it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Be sure to video it so we can watch and view the aftermath. > > Last words of a (insert your choice of group here): “Watch this,

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I sprayed a couple of squirts on the tire the lit the lighter and sprayed into it to create a flame thrower and just blew up all my cars in the shop. No really it worked like a charm. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 2:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > Screw it, I want to get this

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No video it didn’t happen. > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I sprayed a couple of squirts on the tire the lit the lighter and sprayed > into it to create a flame thrower and just blew up all my cars in the shop. > No really it worked like a charm. >

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Boom! Huh? What happened? Where's Kaleb? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 2:24 PMvia Postbox Yes I tried that, did not work. I think I'm just going to try the

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maybe thats Dan's problem now, maybe it already had Duracool or the link in it? Isn't there a different condenser you can buy that will up the cooling capacity? The term "cross flow" sticks in my mind... -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C

[MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
What would have happened this morning if, say, the bouncers, the head bartender, and perhaps an owner/manager of the pulse nightclub each had a centerfire weapon, was trained and used it when necessary? What would have happened had the FBI not let this squirrel walk?

Re: [MBZ] El Crap Was: OT: bootable USB stick, El Crap content

2016-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Skinny slider is because the laptop trackpad has slideability built in, I rarely need a slider.I suspect they sell many more laptops than desktop machines... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Big ratchet strap? I ran a lawnmower front tire off the bead while at camp 2 weeks ago, had to resort to the ratchet strap, Angie thought it was a pretty cool trick. Its fun when you can impress your spouse. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just sort of flamed up for a second and was seated good enough to air up. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Boom! > > > Huh? What happened? Where's Kaleb? > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> June

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Do it while ya can. Mine's not very impressionable any more. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires Big ratchet strap? I ran a lawn

Re: [MBZ] Today's Kleb Car

2016-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
To me a "perfect project car" is easy to restore, not a basket case like this POS. On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 11:03 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No thanks. I’ve had enough project cars for right now. > > Dan > > > > On Jun 12, 2016, at 10:56 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin vi

[MBZ] OT: Jetta fun day

2016-06-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Back last month before I went on vacation I took my '98 Jetta TDI to work, at lunch it wouldn't start, the solenoid would click but the starter wouldn't spin. My class gave me a running start and I got it home and there its sat for about 4 weeks. So today I set out to pull the starter which acco

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m pretty sure it’s got pure R134a in it, from what I know about the PO. He was on the fringes of being a DIY’er, and not a very good one at that based on the box of spare parts he gave me with the car. And yes, I think the thing is cross flow condensers with systems designed for R134a. Ther

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Impossible to predict what "might have happened" after the fact.. However, it is the pattern of mass murderers to always select victims who are unarmed and unprepared to defend themselves. This speaks loudly to the criminals mind set about going against armed victims.. They don't... and when they

Re: [MBZ] OT a question

2016-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So you are a HUUGE Trump fan? Or ??? On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 7:37 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Answer: the one who beats Hillary (or Bernie after Hillary is indicted and > is forced to drop out of the race). > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Sat, J

[MBZ] OT: roll out the SOS (same old script)

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Now that the cult that can't be mentioned has again created carnage under the watch of the BO who works to protect the cult, the media is trotting out the SOS. "Lets burn up the second amendment, shut down mfgr and sales of anything that could be used as a wea pon, and run our jackboots over

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
She’s seen your success too many times - it’s become routine! Mine used to question, “Are you sure you know what you’re doing?” years ago. When stuff got sorted out I would alway remark about how lucky I was and how serendipitous it was that things always just seemed to work out for me. Just

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Waytago Curt! Curt Raymond via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 3:39 PMvia Postbox Big ratchet strap? I ran a lawnmower front tire off the bead while at camp 2 weeks ago, had to resor

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Like Dan said, we want a video of you "flamed up" Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 3:46 PMvia Postbox I just sort of flamed up for a second and was seated good eno

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The cross flow condensers on the later cars are much more efficient with 134. I have heard they have aftermarket ones available for the older cars. That would make a big difference I would think. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:28 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Then a couple of people might have been killed before the bar tender or bouncer killed the Muslim Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:29 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What would have happened this morning if, say, the bouncers, the head > bartender, and perhaps an o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jetta fun day

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
A good day's work, but the starter on an OM616 is much easier to change. Curt Raymond via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 3:52 PMvia Postbox Back last month before I went on vacation I

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
When I did the exploding tire trick just now I wanted somebody to come out to the shop in case I blew myself up so they could call 911, but nobody ever came so I just did it. It was sort of anticlimactic anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrot

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
These are the guys who make the W123 conversion kits: http://www.klimakit.com/about/ Doesn’t look like they’ve done much for a while. I may drop them a note about a crossflow condenser for the 350SDL. Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I imagine it was pretty dark inside? Why would anyone suspect this anyway? On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 5:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Then a couple of people might have been killed before the bar tender or > bouncer killed the Muslim > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've found a spray bottle with tire lube solution [or dish soap and water, if that's all you have] increases your success in getting the tire to seat the bead nicely with the "blast on" method. I spray down the rim and the bead on both sides , then a shot of ether, light it off.. and apply air pre

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Reports I read said, The music was very loud and we thought it was firecrackers at first.. So, many failed to recognize there was a deadly attack under way.. thus presenting themselves as targets. Late at night, loud music, many had been drinking, some a lot, reaction times and reflexes were slow

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well search google and there are lots of videos of it, it was just like those Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 3:57 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like Dan said, we want a video of you "flamed up" > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> Jun

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
All true. But if a bouncer had been packin', the perp might not have made it in the door. Reports are that the squirrel started a shootout outside the club first. A bouncer, particularly a packin off duty leo may have stopped it outside, or at least picked him off at the door. I doubt the s

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
The jack in the link you posted is a Larin. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 1:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've never heard of Larin before. Mine are both orange, different brands. > The newer HF one is central something. the HF one had a white handle while > t

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Maybe so. She's never doubted me. I've been lucky, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 4:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires She’s seen your success too many times - it’s become ro

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I dropped them an email about the condenser conversion kit for my W126, and they already responded. According to them, if my current condenser has fittings at the top left corner (driver’s side next to the headlight) their kit is a drop-in replacement with the brackets and hoses provided. http

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Curt Raymond" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curley McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires Waytago Curt! Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lizards

2016-06-12 Thread MG via Mercedes
Just got back from camping. Have the wife looking. If found I will post. Manfred -- Message: 3 Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 17:27:58 -0600 From: Craig On Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:26:59 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: I remember when one of my daughters was 7 she came inside

Re: [MBZ] Starting Wilton's wrecked 124 300D

2016-06-12 Thread MG via Mercedes
Check the wire going to the starter and see if it is grounding out through a cut from a bolt or sheetmetal due to crash. Manfred - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" > > Tried tonight, failed. Looks like the starter has failed. Big click, > > battery cables get very

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes, I know, I was just commenting that they are sold under a lot of names, but I had not heard of Larin before. Dimitri via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 4:37 PMvia Postbox The j

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Ah. Got it. I really can't believe how long my Larin jack has lasted. I have a HF that failed after a year or two! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 7:46 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, I know, I was just commenting that they are sold under a lot of names, > but I ha

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
was the HF the same jack, but orange, or was it a "rapid" pump (2 stage)? Dimitri via Mercedes June 12, 2016 at 6:50 PMvia Postbox Ah. Got it. I really can't believe how long my

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Not sure. How do I tell if it's rapid pump? Yes the HF is orange. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2016, at 7:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > was the HF the same jack, but orange, or was it a "rapid" pump (2 stage)? > >> Dimitri via Mercedes >> Ju

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve had good luck with this in my ’85 300D: https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=dom Jon > On Jun 12, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I dropped them an email about the condenser conversion kit for my W126, and > they alre

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good luck how? Can you elaborate? Thanks, Dan > On Jun 12, 2016, at 8:06 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > > I’ve had good luck with this in my ’85 300D: > > https://www.es-refrigerants.com/?site=dom > > > Jon > ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] Need a good floor jack?

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Most of the 2 stage HF jacks are aluminum and blue. In the first stage, with low load, the jack goes up very fast. Maybe only a couple or 3 pumps. Once it hits a load, the pump shifts to the second stage, the high pressure stage, and then the jack only goes up maybe 1/8 to 1/4" per pump. I

Re: [MBZ] Michelin tires

2016-06-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Like this? http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=aaplw&p=ether+tire+mounting+explosion+youtube ~~ On Sun, 12 Jun 2016 15:46:44 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I just sort of flamed up for a second and was seated good enough to

Re: [MBZ] Alternative Refrigerants

2016-06-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
1. I can buy it on-line. 2. It works well. Cooling is on par with R-12, and definitely better than 134. 3. Good support from factory (Illinois, I believe). Go to the website and thence to the Q and A section. Best, Jon > On Jun 12, 2016, at 8:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT a question

2016-06-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I will gladly vote for the Orange Crush, after he absolutely destroys Hillary! in the single debate that she'll have the backbone to show up. After he trumps her once, she'll slink away and never return for another debate. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 12, 2016 4:54:34

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jetta fun day

2016-06-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! Used some JB Weld myself today, cobbled up a pin in the bottom of the hood star that broke off ('95 E300) so it will be a removable star. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] OT a question

2016-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, and to think I believed the lamestream media... No mas! On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 9:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will gladly vote for the Orange Crush, after he absolutely destroys > Hillary! in the single debate that she'll have the backbone to show up.

Re: [MBZ] Lizards

2016-06-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I can't wait, hope you find it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 12, 2016 7:02:31 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes wrote: >Just got back from camping. Have the wife looking. If found I >will post. > >Manfred >> >> >> -- >> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Fri

Re: [MBZ] Starting Wilton's wrecked 124 300D

2016-06-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'm going to bypass all wiring, put power directly to the starter. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 12, 2016 7:12:38 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes wrote: >Check the wire going to the starter and see if it is grounding >out through a cut from a bolt or sheetmetal due to crash. >

[MBZ] was it stored at the bottom of the ocean?

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-SE-SL-D-DL-SEL-Sb-SEb-/272272028620?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f64ad73cc:g:oIIAAOSwaG9XIrte&item=272272028620 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

[MBZ] This is the nicest 116 I have seen in a long time

2016-06-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-/272272398664?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f64b31948:g:JHcAAOSwLnBXXeS0&item=272272398664 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

[MBZ] Bumper Sticker Speed Test

2016-06-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Sorta on topic Greg ___ 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] was it stored at the bottom of the ocean?

2016-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Ran when sunk. On Sun, Jun 12, 2016 at 10:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-SE-SL-D-DL-SEL-Sb-SEb-/272272028620?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3f64ad73cc:g:oIIAAOSwaG9XIrte&item=272272028620 > > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I predict there would have been fewer victims. As I recall the perp had a free-fire zone for about 4 hours when the cops finally killed him. Armed, trained, sober citizens (or employees) inside would have better intelligence would certainly have ended it faster with fewer casualties. As I unders

Re: [MBZ] OT: Next question

2016-06-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
We used to have an office called the US Attorney General. They used to prosecute under laws such as the alien and sedition act, as well as prosecute traitors. This office has been closed. in place of it we have the office of executor general who is a puppet of the liar in chief, err uh..