Re: [MBZ] OT: Lantern charging part 3 CIqFlieIy4

On Thu, 8 Sep 2016 23:46:50 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:08:14 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I've got an idea for that, more to come. > > We're waiting! > > > Craig Now this is wierd. The system

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lantern charging part 3 ANAfLxIW7Y

On Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:08:14 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Initial results were good as you can see in the pic, 1.7v. My USB > booster is supposed to start working at .9v so thats enough power, > especially if I set up a couple in series. Sadly it didn't

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lantern charging part 3

On Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:08:14 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Initial results were good as you can see in the pic, 1.7v. My USB > booster is supposed to start working at .9v so thats enough power, > especially if I set up a couple in series. Sadly it didn't

Re: [MBZ] OT - ebay resolution

File paypal item not gotten report. Jerk I sold a SL500 to decided that things were not moving fast enough (he had not gotten the shipper on board) so pulled that stunt. Froze the payment and pretty much clawed it back until I had the car on the truck headed his way. Then had to beg him to

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

I got out the glaze and went to town on the many pits in the paint on Polei. Found one of the new tires was flat, so after making the car looks as if it were a crime scene blood spatter test bed, the wheel went back to the tire shop. The glaze takes a 320 or 400 grit paper, which I do not

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

You are assuming that gas prices will stay this low. It was not that long ago that $4/gal. gas was common. What will it be next year? Who knows - - will we put up with the fracking that's causing earthquakes to keep gas prices low? On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

I'll give you $500 for it ;) From: Jim Cathey To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2016 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG? My 1997 pickup

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

My 1997 pickup (which was around $26k used with 16kmi on it) is hovering around $60k new, now. Mine's barely broken in, at 105kmi. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

No, not at all. Read it again. Curt Raymond via Mercedes September 8, 2016 at 8:24 PM If you're trying to suggest pickups are cheap then try again. They easily price into the stratosphere, to get seating for 4 you're already over the price of a Prius... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

> > I still need to figure out how to get more action from the idle adjustment > cable. I pull them, tape the small end into the vacuum pump hose, and dip the knob end into ATF. They work, umm... _slick_, after that! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT - ebay resolution

eBay and Paypal are all about the buyers these days so you are well protected. Make your case with the seller and see how it goes. -Curt From: Mountain Man via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mountain Man

[MBZ] OT - ebay resolution

paid for an item at ebay. 8-hours later, the seller closed all auctions and none of the listings show anymore and seller is listed at ebay as not a registered user. i filed resolution request. does resolution process freeze money paid to seller? seller asked why i filed a case. well, duh - you

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

If you're trying to suggest pickups are cheap then try again. They easily price into the stratosphere, to get seating for 4 you're already over the price of a Prius... -Curt From: Curley McLain via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

The HF tires are crap-tastic. 2 years would be a good lifespan for them. Theres gotta be a better option but Junk Supply is not it... -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Window Switch Q

Trade you a Meyle front rotor, will fit your wagons.I'll deliver and pick-up, if you treat me to a beer. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 8, 2016 5:05:18 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >I have a boxful of spare 123 window

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

Most of the stuff I do is routine so I don't bother y'all with it, but when I get puzzled, or forgot how I did something years ago, or need better sources, I consult the wisdom of the list. With new exhaust, new motor mounts, new tars, rotors, calipers, brake master and brake fluid, and the

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

Well, income levels knows no color. As I wrote that, I was thinking of folks who work, but whose income has been eroded by inflation and stagnant wages, small farmers, often farmers with medium and large farms, people with manufacturing jobs, warehousing jobs, housing maintenance and the

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

Well, Hell. The Chowdah Q is coming up on Saturday and for the last two months I've been whaling on my 1985 300TD in an attempt to get it ready for a (THE) trip to Rhode Island. So, This is the current state of affairs. R starter, and now it starts, replaced the Battery (Autozone's Finest).

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

I might go buy HF tomorrow and find a tar or tube or something, it is on the way to the battery place. I actually got the little trailer at Tractor Supply but the other day I went there for poodle food and their cheepchineechittars are not very cheepcheep, so HF it is for probably the same

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

I have an old black friend who was an agitator back in the 60s and still is somewhat. In one discussion he was going on about why black people drive old CVs and Cadillacs and such -- because they're cheepcheep -- but then have to pay a lot for gas (not so much these days, but relatively)

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

On 08/09/2016 5:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I have to get a new battery for the SD tomorrow. I will post a note on how the expedition and replacement went. BTW the trailer tar is still holding air, thanks to shoegoo. --FT We should start a pool on how long that tire will last

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

I have to get a new battery for the SD tomorrow. I will post a note on how the expedition and replacement went. BTW the trailer tar is still holding air, thanks to shoegoo. --FT On 9/8/16 5:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 08/09/2016 4:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap stretch Wuz: The SDL

The AGD car! On 9/8/16 4:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Herbie! clay via Mercedes September 8, 2016 at 3:18 PM I have a set of table rails. the sort that allows you to stretch a table. Maybe those will be useful. Then Jim could have a short as well

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

If he wins the two big cases he mentioned, his chauffeur will be picking him up in his Rolls and driving him out to his bizjet. Gerry > You don't drive very much... I average twice your mileage so for me the > difference would be more like $100 a month, but actually the change would be > from

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

The SLS pump for the leveling system. > On Sep 8, 2016, at 5:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Which pump? > > On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 5:23 PM, MG via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Yep. Drove up to the library and the improvement in

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

Which pump? On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 5:23 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Yep. Drove up to the library and the improvement in ride was definitely > noticeable. Well worth the cost and the 2 hours to do the job. Next is the > o-rings and seal in the pump. Will be picking the

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

If only Curley put his creative mendacity to good use he might become an EXCELLENT used car salesman. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 5:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 08/09/2016 4:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Where's the diesel content? >> >> >

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

On 08/09/2016 4:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Where's the diesel content? Well, it seems pretty obvious that most of you lazy folks are not doing much work on old Mercedes diesels as was the original intent of the list, or else are too lazy to bother telling us about it and

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

Yep. Drove up to the library and the improvement in ride was definitely noticeable. Well worth the cost and the 2 hours to do the job. Next is the o-rings and seal in the pump. Will be picking the ones from MB up tomorrow. The other two I got when I was in town yesterday. Manfred Date:

Re: [MBZ] Window Switch Q

I have a boxful of spare 123 window switches. Make me an offer. On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 9:57 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I use regular grease. > > -- Jim > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lazy in Chief

Where's the diesel content? On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, the laziness in chief, HRH BO the bummer L.I.C, H.I.C., was in > laos, telling the few who would listen that Merkuns are lazy. Can you say > pot, kettle black? > > >

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

SoO has your ride improved? (Hint: The correct answer should be YES.) On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 1:30 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like to bleed the system by loosening the flexible hose connections at > the top of each strut, which is where all the trapped air

[MBZ] Frankenheap stretch Wuz: The SDL

Herbie! clay via Mercedes September 8, 2016 at 3:18 PM I have a set of table rails. the sort that allows you to stretch a table. Maybe those will be useful. Then Jim could have a short as well as LONG wheel base car. clay

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

I have a set of table rails. the sort that allows you to stretch a table. Maybe those will be useful. Then Jim could have a short as well as LONG wheel base car. clay > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:24 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like an opportunity

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

Don, Don't forget to factor in the cost of insurance. Your thinking is sound - economics usually trumps environmental concerns (about which there are many opinions, but in the end it is your $$$ and your life to live). - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

That is exactly why po' folks who seldom leave the county or say a 30 mile radius, drove the big ol boats of the 70s and 80s for decades. the cheapness of buying the car offset the loss in fuel consumption. When we were driving over 60 miles a day, 6-7 days a week, the wabbit dissel, and

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

I think the last of the Grand Wagoneers was made in 1991. So, I think it might be a fine hobby vehicle but probably not a good daily driver. If you want something like that to drive every day, then get a newer Tahoe or Expedition. http://wagoneers.com/ John Meister also has an interest in

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1000 YouTube subscribers

Congrats and Attaboy!! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my cell > On Sep 8, 2016, at 7:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yesterday I hit 1000 subscribers on my YouTube channel, I made a little video > to celebrate. >

[MBZ] mobeelone

NAPA have a "sale" https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/promotions/mobil-1-motor-oil -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Lantern charging part 3

Made a new rig today:  http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/Lanterns/IMG_20160908_120213299_HDR_zps9b5ia6y1.jpgI cut a flat disk out of some steel, it sits right above the center of the lantern, so in the hottest spot. Initial results were good as you can see in the pic, 1.7v. My

Re: [MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

You don't drive very much... I average twice your mileage so for me the difference would be more like $100 a month, but actually the change would be from my 50mpg Jetta down so a really massive change. My commute is 59 miles each way which is absurd I know... This is why we have more than one

[MBZ] How much do we really care about MPG?

I have liked the Jeep Grand Wagoneer ever since I was kid. Maybe it was because we could never afford one or it could just be because I like the looks of them. I was thinking about trying to find one to buy. The prices on them are outrageous - but that is another subject. One thing I was

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

I like to bleed the system by loosening the flexible hose connections at the top of each strut, which is where all the trapped air will end up. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1000 YouTube subscribers

I haven't, honestly wick lanterns/lamps are a lot less exciting, you put in fuel and they work, not much to it. At some point maybe I'll introduce them... -Curt From: Meade Dillon To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] Pick and Pull parts hunters

I know several of us occasionally go to our local Pick and Pull places. If anyone sees a rear bumper on a 1998-2001 740iL that is black, please let me know! I am looking for one. Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

clay wrote: > The W115 cars are rarer than hen’s teeth at PnP. Trying to find a gen II > w126 is getting hard. PnP is unobtainium in IL. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators bad?

Yup, you had 2 major symptoms. change in ride and loss of oel. Waytago! Glad ya changed em!I never liked having to buy 2 new ones, but the improvement always made the cost justified. MG via Mercedes September 8, 2016 at 11:22 AM So for a couple of months

[MBZ] Accumulators bad?

So for a couple of months or more I've been noticing that the rear end of my 83 300TD has been going up and down a bit more then normal when going over bumps. Not too bad but kind of like when the shocks are not too new any more and may need replacing. About three weeks ago I noticed that the

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1000 YouTube subscribers

Have you posted any videos of Aladdin lamps? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yesterday I hit 1000 subscribers on my YouTube channel, I made a little > video to celebrate. >

[MBZ] Lazy in Chief

Well, the laziness in chief, HRH BO the bummer L.I.C, H.I.C., was in laos, telling the few who would listen that Merkuns are lazy. Can you say pot, kettle black? This Lazy in chief is the laziest prez since sometime before TR. (over 116 years) 10 golf games while LA floods, the same BO

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

When I wrote ends I really meant halves. You'd run 4x6s under the two halves to support the car with the angle iron (bed rails are bonus points) trapped between the blocks and the car. Jack up slowly, weld rails in place, very redneck... -Curt From: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com>

[MBZ] OT: 1000 YouTube subscribers

Yesterday I hit 1000 subscribers on my YouTube channel, I made a little video to celebrate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCrjqDXefs0 -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

naa, it is not the ends that sag, it is the center. It is very difficult to get the parts aligned to replace/repair rockers that have allowed the body to sag. My old winter 190Dc was that bad. The old SDL is getting there. The other difficulty is that there is little left to jack on where

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

Sounds like an opportunity for a YouTube show, "Frankenheap rescue!". Jack up both ends so its not sagging and weld some bed rails in... -Curt From: Jim Cathey To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

Its better than nothing but probably only just. Angie had it and a virus still managed to get through. I suspect she was phished through an email. She'll click on anything... I've got Bit Defender on her computer now which seems to work well, at least it doesn't appear to have let anything

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

AMEN!!! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Returned mail: see transcript for

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

Dare I say Yahoo has been an accepted server for awhile... I'll probably get blacklisted now. -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 8:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Window Switch Q

I use regular grease. -- 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

> > If Jim manages to correct the body sag and the falling passenger seat, a > special lifetime award must be created. Don't be too impressed, I solved the door-closing problem several years ago by locking that rear door, haven't opened it since! Can't let the seat business slide, though. --

Re: [MBZ] SDL mysteries

They removed the idle speed cable to the dash. That was replaced with the EDS. When it works, it is fine. When it goes wonky, it is very annoying. clay via Mercedes September 8, 2016 at 12:20 AM Well, that is good to know. Not planning to drive in the

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

I wonder if it really has a manual transmission? Euro headlights, manny tranny, maybe through in the OM603 Too bad I just bought a convertible. I think M needs a convertible to balance out the cowboy Cadillacs that ya'll drive. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 11:36

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

I'll add another vote in favor of MSE. The IT guru's I used to work with all recommended it for private use because (a) doesn't slow down the machine, 2: it's free, and iii. set it and forget it. I think this is one thing that M$ got right. No complaints at all using it at home on Vista and

Re: [MBZ] A souvenir?

‎>> Craig wrote: >  >> How about posting a link to >>your chart so we may benefit >>from your work? Philip's reply: >Sure! >I just put them on http://host->a.net/fmiser marshall-mail.zip Marshal Booth was a incredible resource for Mercedes Benz car knowledge. You can say that again. Hard to

Re: [MBZ] Microsoft Security Essentials BAAfIwpqXU

Fmiser sez:  >‎I use WinPatrol. I had forgotten about that one. I used to use that, in conjunction with other programs, when I used Windows exclusively. I now use Linux. I boot into Windows once or twice a year now.  ‎>Good for aware users -  >not so good for the clueless. The 2% vs. the

Re: [MBZ] The SDL

On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 21:10:56 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > 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.

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

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

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