Re: [MBZ] By The Power of Greysk.....

2016-11-17 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
clay wrote: I have both packs charged and they light up LED as well as incandescent 12 lamps. There was nothing motorized close at hand, and I was afeared that the 17v going in might make a motor unhappy with no regulator in line Electronics may care, but probably not a simple motor. The da

Re: [MBZ] By The Power of Greysk.....

2016-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The old-school window motors won't care about an attempted 17V. Or see how it spins an aux fan. You just need to see that it has enough grunt to make whatsis go, and enough endurance to finish the job in the yard. Practice your grenade lob just in case it catches on fire... -- Jim _

Re: [MBZ] CCFNN current headline

2016-11-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:32:02 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > > The Clinton Crime Family News (propaganda) Network is featuring the > "Suck it up Buttercup" bill. Bobby Kaufmann is my newest hero! > > "Bills would target college student protests, abortions > By Ralph Ellis, CNN > U

Re: [MBZ] By The Power of Greysk.....

2016-11-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have both packs charged and they light up LED as well as incandescent 12 lamps. There was nothing motorized close at hand, and I was afeared that the 17v going in might make a motor unhappy with no regulator in line clay > On Nov 17, 2016, at 9:43 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > ...the dead one that let its tire dribble like a basketball was the right > rear. That's the one that always clips curbs, etc. The right side is also the one that always gets run off the pavement into the bumpies. It's a theory! -- Jim ___ http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] By The Power of Greysk.....

2016-11-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Voltage is meaningless, _power_ is what you want, son! Hook a light or fan motor to it. -- 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/mailm

Re: [MBZ] OT unusual aircraft

2016-11-17 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Although I can't tell an E6B from many of the other AF jets around here, I have seen what look like white AWACS without the disk on top in the pattern for Tinker AFB. Their pattern is within a couple of miles of our airpark. I have heard Iron99 talking to OKC approach control, among many others. O

[MBZ] Wilton Wuz: Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No posts since 11/2. not good. Anyone know how to check on him? Craig via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 10:10 PM On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:02:39 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes Speaking of "Attaboy!", has anyone heard from Wilton lately? Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:32:43 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Cibies are better than Hellas. But both are significantly better than > sealed beams, so its up to you if you want to spend the extra $$. > > If it were me, I'd put Cibies and these bulbs: > http://store.candlepower.com/6

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:02:39 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Attaboy! Speaking of "Attaboy!", has anyone heard from Wilton lately? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:55:17 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > Dan for great drawings go to Ecklers Performance 4 Benz. They are > great. FWIW my 82 300CD OM 617 has flat hose. I put one on our '82 240D/3.0 Craig > On Nov 17, 2016 2:52 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Maybe

Re: [MBZ] CCFNN current headline

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
And a pony. One of the DM Pubic schools brought in a therapy pony" because the BW itch lost. DOn't forget the pony, and cancel classes for a week and go sit on the interstate. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 6:51 PM OMG I need counseling and a

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Dan for great drawings go to Ecklers Performance 4 Benz. They are great. FWIW my 82 300CD OM 617 has flat hose. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 17, 2016 2:52 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > Maybe I'm remembering this from my 300SD rather than my 300TD. > > M

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curley. AFAIK Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 17 November 2016 19:50 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose. If my memory is right, this

[MBZ] By The Power of Greysk.....

2016-11-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
I hit the goodwill the other day and found a powertool charger an a set of battery. One large capacity, the other smaller. I plugged the charger in for to test and lights came on. For $2, I am not going to argue, so I brought it home. Plugged in and put the large battery pack in. I just rem

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Attaboy! Mitch. > On November 17, 2016 at 8:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Got a little bit of garage time in after I got home. Figured I would take a > stab at the vacuum leak - the system leaks down within a minute or two of > shutting down. > > Amazing at how much I recalled

Re: [MBZ] CCFNN current headline

2016-11-17 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > OMG I need counseling and a safe space and a warm blankie Sign up to read banned, and call JabbaHursty for MB parts. Those are the okiebenz safe space and warm blankie!!! mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

[MBZ] OT unusual aircraft

2016-11-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think I saw one of these landing here in Charleston the other day. http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/navy-identifies-mystery-plane-over-denver-its-mission-still-a-secret Maybe not, the plane I saw was painted grey, but it looked very similar. At the time I thought my plane must

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Got a little bit of garage time in after I got home. Figured I would take a stab at the vacuum leak - the system leaks down within a minute or two of shutting down. Amazing at how much I recalled amor doing this years ago. Passenger side carpet comes up, the wiring gutter cover comes off, and

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My car is a 123.133 - OM617 turbo. Dan > On Nov 17, 2016, at 7:50 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > If my memory is right, this hose would be for 617 turbo only, not 616. Is > that correct? > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] CCFNN current headline

2016-11-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OMG I need counseling and a safe space and a warm blankie --FT On 11/17/16 7:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: The Clinton Crime Family News (propaganda) Network is featuring the "Suck it up Buttercup" bill. Bobby Kaufmann is my newest hero! "Bills would target college studen

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
If my memory is right, this hose would be for 617 turbo only, not 616. Is that correct? ___ 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/

[MBZ] CCFNN current headline

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The Clinton Crime Family News (propaganda) Network is featuring the "Suck it up Buttercup" bill. Bobby Kaufmann is my newest hero! "Bills would target college student protests, abortions By Ralph Ellis, CNN Updated 6:54 PM ET, Thu November 17, 2016 Quote from cnn.com: (right now) Iowa: '

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

2016-11-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Drag an ammeter around the yard? > On Nov 16, 2016, at 2:23 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Someone? - electricity is nice but is there a way to find the other > end of a wire used to conduct electricity when that wire is buried in > the ground? One end of the wire is visible but t

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And they have a lifetime guarantee, too. Even for consumables. Dan > On Nov 17, 2016, at 5:04 PM, Jon Agne wrote: > > I’ve also never had a problem with FCPEuro. > > Jon > > >> On Nov 17, 2016, at 3:26 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> FCPEuro has been my supplier of choice when n

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
I thought that Gerry was down by Crystal River. That's about a 1.5hr drive from me. About half way from you. Still it would do the car good to go for a little drive so I'll be looking forward to seeing both of you any time. Manfred Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:54:14 -0500 From: "d...@penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve also never had a problem with FCPEuro. Jon > On Nov 17, 2016, at 3:26 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > FCPEuro has been my supplier of choice when necessary. They do a great job, > and I even get occasional follow ups from their customer service people. > > $50 free shipping, cheap

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Yes, thank you for that web link, Jaime. Bulbs are on order. Jon > On Nov 17, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cibies are better than Hellas. But both are significantly better than > sealed beams, so its up to you if you want to spend the extra $$. > > If it we

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED! It is a joy to get in the 81 240D, turn the key on, snap the belt, hit the starter and have it shake to life the first time a piston hits TDC. It settles into a nice klatta. The OM603s start nicely most of the time too. So how do we make a fortune selling 240Ds to pre

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I had a set on my 1970 280S, and they were really lousy as far as function was concerned. They did look nice, however. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 3:04 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd like a set of W108 euro lights and fogs for my euro 250S... > > Jaime >

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Diabolical! On Nov 17, 2016 3:46 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Maybe it's easier for the stupid previous owner to ignore when it's the > wheel > farthest from the driver? > > Mitch. > > > On November 17, 2016 at 3:01 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > I think when my

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Get the US ones. Trump is our new president so nix the Eurocentric look. On Nov 17, 2016 3:04 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd like a set of W108 euro lights and fogs for my euro 250S... > > Jaime > > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel vi

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Maybe it's easier for the stupid previous owner to ignore when it's the wheel farthest from the driver? Mitch. > On November 17, 2016 at 3:01 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I think when my '84 190D had the pogo stick rear end the missing shock was the > right rear, weird... > -Cu

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I use them or importec Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > FCPEuro has been my supplier of choice when necessary. They do a great job, > and I even get occasional follow ups from their customer service people. > > $50 free shipping, cheaper tha

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
FCPEuro has been my supplier of choice when necessary. They do a great job, and I even get occasional follow ups from their customer service people. $50 free shipping, cheaper than AutohausAZ, too. Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 3:19 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. Meyle $13 from Autohausaz, and others. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan--- via Mercedes Sent: 17 November 2016 14:52 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose. Maybe I'm

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think when my '84 190D had the pogo stick rear end the missing shock was the right rear, weird... -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 2:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action... > On November

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'd like a set of W108 euro lights and fogs for my euro 250S... Jaime On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody need US version W108 headlight buckets and lamps? > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mer

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I looked at the JC Whitney catalog the other day, a sad shell of its former self... -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun That link reminds me of something fr

Re: [MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Maybe I'm remembering this from my 300SD rather than my 300TD. MB has a crappy drawing that in no way resembles this part (and they want $60 list for it, too.) Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > 6170180182. SD California. > > L

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Yes, it's an affliction, for sure. I suffered from this earlier in life, it went into remission, and now I have it full on. Kleb's such a good guy for offering. Unfortunately, that price does not include a title. And it shakes when starts, too. Dan going retro diesel Sent from my iPad > On N

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan sez: >‎I've got to weigh what I do to this car >based on what I'm going to do with >it. Welcome to MB dieseling‎ disease. It's a struggle not to try to own every nice, or easily restored 123, 124, 126 diesel out there. I am currently battling the urge to purchase this.  http://www.ebay.co

[MBZ] Flat breather hose.

2016-11-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
6170180182. SD California. Looks just like the one on my 1985 300TD YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] 111, 112, 108,109 parts Wuz:Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let's corner the market. On Nov 17, 2016 2:38 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > I have 2 sets of headlight doors for 111/112/108 and I think 109 that i'd > sell. > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> November 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM >> Anybody need US version W

[MBZ] 111, 112, 108,109 parts Wuz:Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I have 2 sets of headlight doors for 111/112/108 and I think 109 that i'd sell. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 1:13 PM Anybody need US version W108 headlight buckets and lamps? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Don't Miss AutohausAZ's Best 2016 Prices

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I posted the part number for the M119 buffers which appear to be identical and list for $6/each from Mercedes yesterday. I would not pay $24 for the "real" buffers. I'm trying to find one of the "flat" breather tubes that they used to sell as a retrofit. Apparently they didn't go over well or

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 17, 2016 at 10:30 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yes absolutely bilsteins. What about Boge/Sachs? I bought a set of 4 for the W116 but never put them on. Had useless Sears shocks on it when I bought it, one of the oilless variety. That reminds me of something odd.

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Anybody need US version W108 headlight buckets and lamps? On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That link reminds me of something from the late 1980s. > I bought a pair of H4 55/100 bulbs from JC Whitney for my 6x8 Hellas. > (I'd run 100 high

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Don't Miss AutohausAZ's Best 2016 Prices

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, some good deals await. I need a W123 air cleaner bracket and supports, of which there are a cheap and expensive type. Anyone have experince with the wildly more AC expensive mounts? Is it worth paying 200 percent more? ;) http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=1zdaiouzc4uvsx55z

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That link reminds me of something from the late 1980s. I bought a pair of H4 55/100 bulbs from JC Whitney for my 6x8 Hellas. (I'd run 100 high beams in the 7" and 6x8" even if they weren't rated for it, figured a lamp that size had to be able to handle the heat if the small ones could handle 60 or

Re: [MBZ] Cheap m189

2016-11-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Still, it's a GREAT deal! On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 6:52 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And a couple days of work to exchange. > > On Thursday, November 17, 2016, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That dripping water pump will set y

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Mine is an 81, and the light alloy wheels were on it when I got it. I don't know if they were on when it left the factory. Curt Raymond via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 9:40 AM What year is the 240D? How much air in the tires? They should be similar.The late 24

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Very nice. Thanks for that reference. I've got to weigh what I do to this car based on what I'm going to do with it. I don't want to sink a bunch of money into it at this point. I'm pretty well resigned that it's far too nice to sell to my oldest son, as he'll literally trash it. That would

[MBZ] Fwd: Don't Miss AutohausAZ's Best 2016 Prices

2016-11-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
> Begin forwarded message: > > From: AutohausAZ > Subject: Don't Miss AutohausAZ's Best 2016 Prices > Date: November 17, 2016 at 11:06:05 AM EST > To: Jon > Reply-To: AutohausAZ > > 10% off everything for your car! > Not displaying correctly? View in your browser >

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Cibies are better than Hellas. But both are significantly better than sealed beams, so its up to you if you want to spend the extra $$. If it were me, I'd put Cibies and these bulbs: http://store.candlepower.com/64205.html Jaime On Thu, Nov 17, 2016 at 9:34 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
The Bosch 7” lamps are garbage compared to Hella and Cibie. That’s what I took off for the Cibie’s. I’m convinced a regular sealed beam would outperform the Bosch. Jon > On Nov 17, 2016, at 10:04 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hella big round headlights (110,114/5, 123) are G

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Once I get the car all set up and spiffy I need to do a road trip and see you and Gerry, since you're relatively close to each other. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 10:39 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > I'd like to see the difference between my 300TD and your car. I guess mine >

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What year is the 240D? How much air in the tires? They should be similar.The late 240Ds, maybe just in '83 had alloy wheels with hubcaps. They are dramatically lighter than the earlier steelies... -Curt From: archer75--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "arche...@embarqmai

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'd like to see the difference between my 300TD and your car. I guess mine has a few more miles on it and may possibly be a bit heavier but still. I need to get down there some time so you can try driving it. Manfred Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:31:18 -0500 From: "d...@penoff.com" Nothing to

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes absolutely bilsteins. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 17, 2016 8:54 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Bilsteins vs non-bilsteins? Having proper Bilsteins makes a big > difference. I can tell by driving the car if the shocks are non-bilstein. > > D

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
fuse MG via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 8:46 AM One of those lan trackers would probably work for you Curt. I've used one of those Sperry ones to trace a wire in the wall and it worked good. Don't think that would work for the ground Mao as that would be t

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Hella big round headlights (110,114/5, 123) are GREAT. I started using them in about 1974. Even one per vehicle helps a lot. The advantage of the second is negligible. On many cars and vans, I put one on the right to save money. With normal wattage, no relay needed. I'd not put a frog li

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'd be interested to find out if it is the wheels and tires. Change them around between the two cars and see if the ride does indeed change. After all there are other things involved there such as the springs and shocks which might contribute to the difference. Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:34:1

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I like the idea of having the underground locator service guys come and look. They would only identify utility lines, however, so they might not mark anything else. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 9:46 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > One of those lan trackers would probably work f

Re: [MBZ] OT home wiring / electricity strangeness

2016-11-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
One of those lan trackers would probably work for you Curt. I've used one of those Sperry ones to trace a wire in the wall and it worked good. Don't think that would work for the ground Mao as that would be too deep. Don't know as I would connect a generator to the end that is accessible. Tha

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

2016-11-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yes, but the law here says that if one person is aware of the recording then it is perfectly legal. Eavesdropping would be illegal, i.e., by some party outside of the gathering using a hidden recording/listening device. The lawyer issue was re: that a lawyer cannot be a party to a surreptiti

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Thanks, Jaime! I looked at a set on Stern's web site the other day and they were lots more. I haven't really done anything since then. Cosmetics are low on the list right now, I want to get all the mechanicals sorted first. Mitch, are the Hellas functionally the same? The Cibies do not come with

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 17, 2016 at 8:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > This was not quite a "public" meeting as it was held at the offices of a > private organization. Was it in a private office behind a closed door, without anybody not a party to the conversation within earshot? If yes

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I used to buy Hellas in the 1980s, they were about $20 each when the Cibies were $25. Now they're $30 with bulb and free shipping. E-Code lamps were far better than DOT, I bought Marchal once for a Saab 900 when they were $5 cheaper than 6x8 Hella and didn't notice any difference. Do Cibies still

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
could be, there are various widths of both. Dan--- via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 7:09 AM Could the bundts be wider than the steelies? Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Bilsteins vs non-bilsteins? Having proper Bilsteins makes a big difference. I can tell by driving the car if the shocks are non-bilstein. Dwight Giles via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 5:47 AM Suspension? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The light alloy wheels with hubcaps like on my 81 240D are even better. Lighter than bundts, and easy to keep clean. They are indicated by p/N and also by 4 white radial stripes about 1/2" wide. archer75--- via Mercedes November 17, 2016 at 1:34 AM I don't know

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Hi Dan, 7" Cibies are available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cibie-082440-82440-Light-Unit/dp/B008DQV88Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479389808&sr=8-1&keywords=cibie+082440 The price has gone up a bit, but its cheaper than other sources. Jaime On Wed, Nov 16, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Dan--- via Merc

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

2016-11-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This was not quite a "public" meeting as it was held at the offices of a private organization. No one else knew the recording was being made, and she actually did it more to supplement her notes and memory of the meeting. When the lying little b** started lying about stuff, that is when s

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 Fun

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Nothing to report from yesterday in the way of work. My house painter called at 8:00 am and said his crew was on their way (we hadn't scheduled a start date yet) so when I got home I had to spend my time removing all the exterior fixtures as I had promised to do before they started. After that

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Could the bundts be wider than the steelies? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 17, 2016, at 2:34 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't know why, but my 300D with Bundts rides a lot smoother on rough roads > than my 240D with steel wheels. Less unsprung weight on the Bundts? > Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Cheap m189

2016-11-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
And a couple days of work to exchange. On Thursday, November 17, 2016, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That dripping water pump will set you back a great deal of money. Don’t > ask me how I know…. > > Dan > > > On Nov 16, 2016, at 10:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] More AZ W123 Action...

2016-11-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Suspension? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Nov 17, 2016 2:34 AM, "archer75--- via Mercedes" wrote: > I don't know why, but my 300D with Bundts rides a lot smoother on rough > roads than my 240D with steel wheels. Less unsprung weight on the Bundts? > Gerry > ~~

Re: [MBZ] Cheap m189

2016-11-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That dripping water pump will set you back a great deal of money. Don’t ask me how I know…. Dan > On Nov 16, 2016, at 10:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Mercedes 300SE w112 LWB > http://abilene.craigslist.org/cto/5853796387.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: ht

Re: [MBZ] OT - rabble rouser

2016-11-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll start looking for his replacement... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 16, 2016 8:15:40 PM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Well we managed to knock him out of his Council Chairman role, and his >political future is dead now (though he did get reelected las