Re: [MBZ] 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, 129k Actual Miles! DIESEL! Very Clean $5995

The switch is for suspension. I guess this has hydro suspension, or whatever it was called back then. Cool On Fri, Apr 14, 2017 at 6:50 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This might be a decent deal if they came down to about $5k. What is that > button above the

[MBZ] OT truck pic of the day

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Re: [MBZ] 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SD, 129k Actual Miles! DIESEL! Very Clean $5995

Very very rare on a SD. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 5:34 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > The switch is for suspension. > > I guess this has hydro suspension, or whatever it was called back then. > Cool > > > On Fri, Apr 14, 2017 at 6:50 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via

[MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

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Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Nice! But too far away and too much money for me. I am glad my 81 has them. I'd like a set for the 80. I want to pay about $15 each. Junkyard prices Fred Moir via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 10:13 AM http://www.ebay.com/itm/192158374585?_trksid=p2055119

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over: http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Bundt-Alloy-Wheel-15x7-W107-W111-W112-W114-W115-W116-W123-W124-W126-/282361970832?hash=item41be15c090:g:3eQAAOSw44BYd4HU&_trkparms=p

Re: [MBZ] Tire Sizes

Same here. Ran 205 for a long time on the wagon. I figure it costs a little acceleration. On Apr 13, 2017 10:31 AM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > I had 205 75s on one of my 123s and it did OK. Like Randy says the speedo > will be off a bit so keep that in mind. > > rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

http://shop.maxilite-wheels.com/en/mercedes/w123 > On April 15, 2017 at 11:26 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a > copy. But my wait for a reasonable alternative may be over: > _

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

If someone wants a pair of nice regular W123 (14”) bundts and has a set of corresponding steel wheels and wheel covers I’ll swap. Dan > On Apr 15, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been waiting for the 15" upgrade as the fuchs bundts are like 500 a > copy. Bu

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I don't understand that. The newer 123s came with bundts and everyone wanted to upgrade cars with caps to bundts. I sold a set of steel wheels and caps to a guy for $200 about a month ago who wanted to put them on in place of bundts. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 11:35 AM, Dan Penof

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than the bundts. -D > On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't understand that. The newer 123s came with bundts and everyone wanted > to upgrade cars with caps to bundts. I sold a

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Hubcaps are much more durable over 40-60 years, don't need to be repainted (unless you rub them against curbs) and are MUCH easier to clean than a bundt. Most bundts by now have been repainted once or thrice, or are ugly. Bundts get curb rash easily. This effectrively makes them scrap to an

[MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

Anyone ever use these? After being away for a week at a security conference, the spouse was kind enough to point out soggy carpet in the back bedroom right next to the wall where a shower is located on the other side when I arrived home. I cut out some drywall and found a CPVC fitting wth a cr

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:56:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone ever use these? Yes. They work very well. > I followed the instructions and it worked like a champ. I’m still a > little skeptical, as I hate doing plumbing repairs as I always have > nightmares about waking up in the

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

i've used them, and buried some in walls. They depend on a polymer seal. I have not seen a polymer last much more than 30 years. They are convenient as all get out. They are expensive. I don't think we will know for sure how good they are for 20-50 years. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I'd not use them for transition from plastic. I used them for transition from copper where it was not practical to solder on the right copper fitting. I prefer to solder on a NPT adapter to transition to PEX, then use a NPT adapter to start the PEX. I believe that transition will outlive the

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Less unsprung weight. That makes the ride better.No rust. Don't need to be repainted, at least not for 40 years or more They are easier to change or move around off the car because they weigh less. And, they have those pretty white stripes under the hubcap! Karl W

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I don't think they are as good as bundts, but then it's all a matter of perception. I have bundts on two vehicles and would never use hub caps. I also remember when all the plastic pipe came out an it was going to last forever...apparently forever has different meanings in advertising. Thought

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

Bundts don't loose hubcaps very often - I've lost two nice hubcaps from steel wheels and never found them. They came off cars that I'd recently bought and didn't realize that the clips were rusted or missing. I keep finding and replacing brittle cracking PVC pipes and fitting in this house - usual

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

How old is the house? OK Don via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 2:05 PM Bundts don't loose hubcaps very often - I've lost two nice hubcaps from steel wheels and never found them. They came off cars that I'd recently bought and didn't realize that the clips were rusted

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I used CPVC in a basement to extend to the bathroom (with exposed pipes.) They crumbled in about 6 years. I was very glad I didn't bury the pipes in a stud wall. I had to redo it with PVC. PVC is still there 30 yrs later. Copper will last 60 yrs or more...Still counting. It is not like

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

When was the PVC installed? When the house was built? I own no houses with PVC, other than the short runs tor the basement bathroom previously mentioned. All are copper. My son's house is PEX. I hope that lasts at least 50 yrs. in college I lived in a snears house built in the mid 30s. Th

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

>‎I am finding out that few people under 40 >know how to solder copper. It is way more difficult to solder with the no lead crap, than good old fashioned lead/tin/antimony? solder. ‎I was soldering up some wiring the other day wishing for old fashioned rosin core electrical solder.  Rick __

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

true. I stocked up on 60/40 and 50/50. I still have enough for my needs. Rick Knoble via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 2:15 PM It is way more difficult to solder with the no lead crap, than good old fashioned lead/tin/antimony? solder. ‎I was soldering up some wi

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

My mistake - it is CPVC that is dying, not PVC. The house was built in 1997. I don't missing wrangling steel wheels at all - light alloy is the only way to go. On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 2:08 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How old is the house? > > OK Don via Merced

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

There are several brands on the market. I used a different brand (probably the original, unless Pex came out first, ten years ago) to replumb the shop and they have never leaked. Curley McLain wrote: > i've used them, and buried some in walls. They depend on a polymer > seal. I have not seen

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 19:15:55 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I was soldering up some wiring the other day wishing for old fashioned > rosin core electrical solder.  The old-fashioned rosin-core electrical solder is still available AFAIK -- I bought some a few years ago. That is inde

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I expect that the last pound that I bought will last the rest of my life - I'll leave the rest to my son . . . On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 2:22 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 19:15:55 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I was soldering up some wiring the other day wis

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Sure do! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than > the bundts. > > -D > >> On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I don't und

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Yup! The 6" aluminum steelies are big bux! Pagoda folk use them as an upgrade. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2017, at 2:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Less unsprung weight. That makes the ride better.No rust. Don't need > to be repainted, at least not for 40 years

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I think sharkbite was the first brand. I trust them a wee bit more than the other brands. archer75--- via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 1:57 PM There are several brands on the market. I used a different brand (probably the original, unless Pex came out first, ten y

[MBZ] ZX81?

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Re: [MBZ] ZX81?

Yup, my brother bought one in kit form. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81 On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:27 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/272632598274 > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

Get the alloy wheels though, they weigh like half the steelies... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I think steel wheels with color-keyed wheel covers look far more refined than the bundts. -D > On Apr 15, 2017, at 1:2

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I was going to make a comment about being able to solder but remembered I'm over 40... I do have a copper pipe that randomly failed in my house. It's all corroded which is weird. It leaked last fall while I was on a trip. Angie had a guy come "fix" it. He cut out the leak and put in a compressio

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I had a copper pipe erode from the inside. Downstream from the water heater. _None_ of them have a forever rating! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] ZX81?

A friend had the ZX-80, the original kit, and later ended up with the 81. The first one wigged out, I told him it looked thermal, he didn't believe me. One bag of frozen peas later and he was a believer! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

My well water is a bit on the acid side and the existing copper pipe was nearly corroded through. When I replaced it with PEX (in 2005) the old copper broke with only modest hand pressure. I don't recall if it was type L or M but the copper was probably 40-50 years old.Previously, I always

Re: [MBZ] ZX81?

On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 17:29:13 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Yup, my brother bought one in kit form. > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81 > > > On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:27 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/272632598274 And h

Re: [MBZ] OT audio transducers

We have 60 year old cedar tongue and groove ceilings. I didnt want to cut holes in them to put speakers in, because I cut a lot of holes for recessed lights. I wanted ambient music through the house and everything is open now, so I decided to do something different and thought it might appeal to pe

[MBZ] CL photog of the week (end)

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Re: [MBZ] CL photog of the week (end)

$19,500 and too cheap to replace the missing center cap? I wonder what else is missing or neglected? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 15 April 2017 22:43 To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curle

Re: [MBZ] CL photog of the week (end)

He sez $19.500. That's under $20. No Ha'pny. Fred Moir via Mercedes April 15, 2017 at 10:13 PM $19,500 and too cheap to replace the missing center cap? I wonder what else is missing or neglected? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - SharkBite Plumbing Fittings

I use them on copper in the cottage. It's a seasonal structure that gets winterized every November. The ease of undoing the couplings makes them perfect for draining all the water out of the pipes. Haven't had a problem in two years. For other purposes, I prefer to used good old copper and sol