Re: [MBZ] Window Switch Q

> Rick wrote: > > Fixin' to fix the window actuator switches in my W123 sedan. > Should I lubricate the balls and springs with a dab of silicon > grease? When I have done it, I used wheel bearing grease. Silicon should work okay too, since it isn't metal-to-metal. (since silicon is a poor lubric

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

> Craig wrote: > > Is there another, better choice for virus and other things. I > have used a free version of one whose name started with the "A", > but I forget now which one it was. You could try ClamAV - Free, no cost, and open source. It is a virus/worm/trojan scanner. It does NOT fix your

Re: [MBZ] A souvenir?

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > I have made myself a chart, drawn from half a dozen sources > > 'cause I couldn't find one place that lists 'em all. > Craig wrote: > > How about posting a link to your chart so we may benefit from > your work? Sure! I just put them on http://host-a.net/fmiser Called

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

The W115 cars are rarer than hen’s teeth at PnP. Trying to find a gen II w126 is getting hard. I need to scrounge a few parts if one shows up near me. I did get lucky a few months ago and got some nice benz bits. One was the parts manual for the W126. Never got it posted to fleabay, and n

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

Deseret Industries has some interesting things. But Goodwill outlet store is killer. Stuff sells by the pound! I found a few NOS injectors and filters (not for my cars) that sold to fund my labors. Lots of holsters and AR mags that I sent with #1 boy. And some tools, like a shop vac, hand t

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

I accept Gump was a rolling disaster that Kaleb taunted me into bidding on. I think it was revenge for his purchase of the POS SDL. She restored quite well then gave up the ghost after 8 years Froggy has been on the road to recovery for four years. Not much rust, much less than Gump. Ther

Re: [MBZ] SDL mysteries

He stripped my pix clay > On Sep 6, 2016, at 2:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Still need pics of before, during, after. Can Kleb allow posts of links to > pics on the okieserver? > > --FT > > > On 9/6/16 4:14 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >> There is a 8 pin connection in f

Re: [MBZ] SDL mysteries

Ok, that will not be a trouble. The CC is dead, or at least the stick is not working. clay > On Sep 6, 2016, at 1:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It goes to the cruise control actuator > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 6, 2016, at 3:14 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] SDL mysteries

Well, that is good to know. Not planning to drive in the extreme cold. Not sure why there would be a need for electronic idle control clay > On Sep 6, 2016, at 1:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The plug on the back of the IP is for the EDS = electronic idle control. > With

Re: [MBZ] Window Switch Q

Its "fixin ta," pardner Dunno, I'd guess yes. Rick Knoble via Mercedes September 7, 2016 at 11:19 PM Fixin' to fix the window actuator switches in my W123 sedan. Should I lubricate the balls and springs with a dab of silicon grease? Rick

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

I liked the price too. All the other "Free" AV wanted to annoy you into buying their junk. Avast puts an ad on every email sent. MSE: Like Rick said. Set it and forget it until M$ drops support for it or for the OS. Rick Knoble via Mercedes September 7, 2016

[MBZ] Window Switch Q

Fixin' to fix the window actuator switches in my W123 sedan. Should I lubricate the balls and springs with a dab of silicon grease? Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

What Curley said. I like MSE for anti virus. It doesn't seem to consume an inordinate amount of resources, and it is, for the most part, fully automated. Set it, and forget it. Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

> > passenger seat is now trying to fall through the floor. Sounds like he's > lost interest. Maybe that shiny new BMW is having a profound effect on him? No, not too happy with the X5 lately. It's running badly, recently needed a new cat, etc. Yes, have lost most interest in the 'heap, but have

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

Avast I have used the MSE on both servers and desktops with no ill effects. It never let anything through that I could detect, other than the email phishing, and I don't think any AV catches that, unless there is a virus attachment. I used AVG Free for a long time before MSE came out. Nort

[MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

The refurbished laptop I purchased came with Microsoft Security Essentials installed, but not set up. Is this program worth the bother and release of my system's information to Microsoft? Is there another, better choice for virus and other things. I have used a free version of one whose name star

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: see transcript for details AzAFHAyKN4 CeIfIcvRTQ AmYfjo5GwE

On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 20:02:25 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It thinks your email server is a spammer. It thinks everyone's email > server is a spammer, except for the googles mail My point is that because I am a member of the list, what others do on my email server should have no eff

Re: [MBZ] A souvenir?

I need to hire Nick -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 7, 2016 2:48:53 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >Floyd's little trailer tar problem happen to coincide with my own >wheel project which has me hunting for - and trying to grock - >valves stems. > >They are pr

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

Correct, no air filter, just that K&N device duct-taped to the turbo intake to hasten the demise... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 7, 2016 8:33:56 AM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >When I sent the first message I hadn't really looked at the pictures. >At fi

Re: [MBZ] Rusty MOG!

Wow, $30k for rusty and missing a bunch of pieces, like headlights and exhaust and probably a lot more. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 7, 2016 11:32:30 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5767555458.html > > >-- >--FT >

[MBZ] 97 E300 bucking like a bronco

So after being off the road for many months due to replacing glow plugs, all fuel lines etc under the manifold put it back together and was getting check engine light for EGR. Finally broke down and spent $300 on a used one and put it on, cleared codes and it seemed fine, no more code. Took it

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: see transcript for details AzAFHAyKN4

It thinks your email server is a spammer. It thinks everyone's email server is a spammer, except for the googles mail --FT On 9/7/16 7:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Begin forwarded message: - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - (reason: 554 5.7.1 Your

Re: [MBZ] MB drones

The principle has been common in aviation for the last 60 years. It was developed by the military and called the QEC, for "Quick Engine Change". Basically, it was a complete engine with all attachments, including the propeller, from where the engine mount attached to the firewall forward. Ground

Re: [MBZ] OT: Honest Craigslist ad

A Hyundai is awful by definition! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2016, at 5:27 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't know if this is intentional. But, if it is, I applaud the honesty in > the title. > > https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5766139210.html > > Don Snook > __

[MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: see transcript for details AzAFHAyKN4

Begin forwarded message: - The following addresses had permanent fatal errors - (reason: 554 5.7.1 Your email appears to be unsolicited and was not accepted by okiebenz.com . Please try usi...nt your email accepted resend it with the code aMyFHo5gwe appended to your email subject

Re: [MBZ] MB drones

There was a kind of delivery truck where the whole front clip containing the engine and drivetrain could be removed. IIRC it was an early front wheel drive and was held on by not so much. A big company could keep a couple of the power units around so a truck would have minimal downtime. Sometime

Re: [MBZ] A souvenir? aMyFHo5gwe

On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 13:48:53 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Floyd's little trailer tar problem happen to coincide with my own > wheel project which has me hunting for - and trying to grock - > valves stems. > > They are primarily identified by the "industry number", which is a > arbitrarily a

Re: [MBZ] MB drones

That reminds me of an article about a Mercedes prototype published many years ago, probably in Popular Science or Popular Mechanics. The front end of a Mercedes car could be (easily?) removed just ahead of the windshield for repair and/or servicing, and another front end attached so the owner co

[MBZ] OT: Honest Craigslist ad

I don't know if this is intentional. But, if it is, I applaud the honesty in the title. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5766139210.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] A souvenir? BaaFgwpqxU

On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 13:48:53 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Every single review could be used for almost any product. But the > "expert review" at the

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

If it was a 240D, with manual heat controls, it would be valuable. ($200 to $400) With the awful crypsler evil ACCII the guy would need to ship it to me and pay me to take it. The ACCii delete kit costs twice what the car would be worth with manual ACC. That is not counting the time to inst

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

When he first posted it it was running and driving and worth something. My last line was really "I wonder if he realizes its basically worthless?" If you had a running car with a rusty body and could get his car for $400 it might be worth it. -Curt From: Donald Snook To: Curt Raymond ; M

Re: [MBZ] ML GL dizzels

One of them seems a LITTLE pricey. Turbo or non? On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5767949292.html > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5769457759.html > > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] MB drones

Brilliant. The future is a lot closer than you think. On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 11:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/07/mercedes-backs-drone-startup/ > > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okieben

[MBZ] A souvenir?

Floyd's little trailer tar problem happen to coincide with my own wheel project which has me hunting for - and trying to grock - valves stems. They are primarily identified by the "industry number", which is a arbitrarily assigned three-digit number. There is no overall pattern correlating the nu

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

He is on crack Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am clearly missing something. What its actually worth? Not much, right? > Except for parting it out? Is it worth it to put a new engine in it? > > Don Snook > > -Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

I am clearly missing something. What its actually worth? Not much, right? Except for parting it out? Is it worth it to put a new engine in it? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 7:34 AM To: Mercedes Disc

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

Yes, but Dimitri COULD restore the unrestoreable if he wanted to. Since no one will challenge him, he is the Grand Champion Sheet Metal Bottomfeeder by default, while Jim is the Grand Champion Shoe Goo Bottomfeeder; an ultra-special category that is extremely difficult, has few practitioners, a

[MBZ] started restoring it needs to be finish it's in great shape

380SL with crappy pics $6k. Smoke meth much? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5767230794.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

[MBZ] ML GL dizzels

https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5767949292.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5769457759.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] ? CeIffNx4KM

Scott wrote: > The wars on drugs and poverty should be so successful. Liberty still reigns. Nobody is forcing dollars out of my pocket for drugs - I don't buy. Don't expect gov't to do anything and we all be happy. Be happy - it's the american way. mao ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Batting average up last weekend

Curley wrote: > Who is this kane dude? He owns a pizza chain and ran for prez. I could get banned and discuss family heritage. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Rusty MOG!

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5767555458.html -- --FT ___ 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.

[MBZ] MB drones

https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/07/mercedes-backs-drone-startup/ -- --FT ___ 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/merced

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

clay via Mercedes wrote: > I am a true bottom feeder. Scouring Goodwill for wonders is a hobby. I am > not in the mood to pay the State of Washington $65 for the pleasure of > collector plates, so I snagged some off Fleabay for a Jackson. No more > annual payments to keep her on the road as

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

I use this: http://www.millenniummachinery.com/products/branson-rsl?view=full On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is this "strong solution" Acid? What type and strength? > > Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

The cars Dimitri does his sheetmetal magic on aren't really bottom feeder cars though, his 240D is pretty nice overall, its just got a couple problem areas. Jim Cathey is the real master of reviving junk. Last I heard the doors on the Frankenheap are sagging in on themselves. Checking the log th

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

According to the constitution of ISAB*, a grand champion bottomfeeder must have such profound faith in his ability to restore the unrestoreable, that he will buy what's left of an automobile and immediately restore it to some sort of operationality, minimal though it may be. Dimitri holds the gr

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

Whatever my little cleaner holds, probably a pint or just under. -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners 1/2 tsp in how

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

1/2 tsp in how much water? pint? quart? Liter? half liter? gallon? 5 Liters? Curt Raymond via Mercedes September 7, 2016 at 8:55 AM For greasy lantern parts I use Simplegreen, about half a teaspoon full for my little cleaner. -Curt From: Curley McLain v

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

For greasy lantern parts I use Simplegreen, about half a teaspoon full for my little cleaner. -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasoni

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

Injectors, any hardware that's grimey. Using a strong solution, I use it to prepare hardware for replating. It strips dirt, grease, rust, paint, and even old plating. Jaime On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Dan Elliott via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What do you clean with this

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

What is this "strong solution" Acid? What type and strength? Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes September 7, 2016 at 8:43 AM Injectors, any hardware that's grimey. Using a strong solution, I use it to prepare hardware for replating. It strips dirt, grease, rust, pain

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

Kleb could get him sorted out on what it is actually worth --FT On 9/7/16 8:33 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: When I sent the first message I hadn't really looked at the pictures. At first I was just assuming it seized because of the turbo, now I'm wondering if its because of the turbo

Re: [MBZ] ?

This was a part of Jimmuh Cahtah's Moral Equivalent of War (MEOW)? --FT On 9/6/16 8:10 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The goobermnt signalled the upcoming war on manufacturing about 1975, with jimmay cahtah da candidate. They sent the socia list academe and the "think (stink) tanks" o

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Ultrasonic Cleaners

What do you clean with this related to car repair? What parts or part conditions respond well to this type of cleaning? Dan Elliott 1982 300d 160k Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 6, 2016, at 9:14 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > > Oh yea, wrong link: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/26258943 > > >

Re: [MBZ] Remember this?

When I sent the first message I hadn't really looked at the pictures. At first I was just assuming it seized because of the turbo, now I'm wondering if its because of the turbo or the fact that theres no air filter... Interior looks nice though. I wonder if he realizes what its actually worth? -C

[MBZ] Remember this?

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5707055085.html I emailed the guy to ask about the turbo, after the better part of a month he responds: it's a retrofit..not done by me but apparently by the previous owner. it's a RayJay Turbo. Also I note that since he originally posted the car its now se