Re: [MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's

China too. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 1:32 AM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Cc: Greg Fiorentino > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's > > I understand t

Re: [MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's

I will give them the blame for the haze, but the traffic is something that has just become worse with each passing day since 1980. I blame the Kalifornikators for this. clay - Original Message - From: "Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Greg Fioren

Re: [MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's

I understand that we can thank our Canadian neighbors for the haze. Apparently BC wildfires are going strong recently, with their smoke drifting down to us. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of redghost--- via Mercedes Sent: Thursday

Re: [MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's

Last I heard, Kim Jong Ill was working on population control for west coast. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:55 PM, redghost--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For some reason the normal heatwave of June is manifesting in August this > year. Not that August was not also capable of some sc

Re: [MBZ] buggeredbenzmail got buggered

Interesting. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 3, 2017 4:45:19 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >for some reason not clear Thunderbird stopped liking this account this >morning. I deleted it and am in the process of restoring it, so will >see what happens. > >--

[MBZ] OT - LA in the '70's

For some reason the normal heatwave of June is manifesting in August this year. Not that August was not also capable of some scorching days. I had to hit the Harbour Fright to score an engine lift and some moving tools today. My mother requires a few items I have, be returned to her. I will als

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 18:00:08 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > One of the things I always forget to check is exhaust hangers. If I > happen to be under the back of the car I will notice if they need to be > replaced or not but I never seem to remember to check them without > alre

Re: [MBZ] Subject: RE : Battery 49

IIRC H8 is Euro for group 49 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:03 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Get the proper series 49, and check the current draw on the starter  -- 900 amps is normal for a good starter, you need 1200 for a tired one to start in cold w

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

Exactly the correct thing to do. However, as I said before, I switched to rayon, and NEVER had to mess with them again till I got another car. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > True, but considering I’m replacing ones that are under the car

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

True, but considering I’m replacing ones that are under the car and exposed to all the wear and tear with ones that have been sitting on a shelf is hardly a comparison. And I’m pretty proactive with them as well - if I see ANY cracking or indication of wear, I replace them. -D > On Aug 3, 2

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

However, you are still replacing them . . . On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I only buy mine from the dealer. I’ve never had a problem with one aging. > > -D > > > > On Aug 3, 2017, at 8:15 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > I quit

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

I only buy mine from the dealer. I’ve never had a problem with one aging. -D > On Aug 3, 2017, at 8:15 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > I quit trying to have good rubber donuts on hand. They seem to age rot > faster than tires. I went to using rayon mast guy cord 3/16" instead. Never > had

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

I quit trying to have good rubber donuts on hand. They seem to age rot faster than tires. I went to using rayon mast guy cord 3/16" instead. Never had one of those fail. They were probably on all the cars Kaleb bought from me. Probably still are. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 6:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Merc

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

+1 > On Aug 3, 2017, at 7:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh I do too. Have a bunch of new ones in the shop. Just need to remember to > check them while at the shop rather than 2 hours from home. > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

Oh I do too. Have a bunch of new ones in the shop. Just need to remember to check them while at the shop rather than 2 hours from home. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2017, at 6:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Exhaust donuts are something I keep on hand, as they’re pretty much un

Re: [MBZ] Tire Warning

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 17:21:00 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Test You failed. Craig > > On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > My brief half hour bike ride this morning turned into a 15 minute ride > > and a 50 minute walk. I should have stop

Re: [MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

Exhaust donuts are something I keep on hand, as they’re pretty much universal and you’ll always use them….if I see one that’s marginal I change it. You can buy the expensive W107 versions that have the braided wire running through them if you’re worried about them failing in the future. -D >

Re: [MBZ] Subject: RE : Battery 49

Get the proper series 49, and check the current draw on the starter -- 900 amps is normal for a good starter, you need 1200 for a tired one to start in cold weather. Don't skimp, you will burn out the batteries if they are too small. ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Subject: RE : Battery 49

850-1000 I would say On 8/3/2017 5:56 PM, Bob via Mercedes wrote: What mininum Cranking C do I need for 1983 240D. My H8 Delco just burned out after 1 1/2 year [ smelled like propane gas burning]. Prolly go back to Interstate or Bosch 49 type..850 CC Ok ?? Bob [ who has taken everybodies

[MBZ] be sure to check those exhaust hangers

One of the things I always forget to check is exhaust hangers. If I happen to be under the back of the car I will notice if they need to be replaced or not but I never seem to remember to check them without already being there. So I have been driving this 95 E300 while awaiting the AC parts t

[MBZ] Subject: RE : Battery 49

What mininum Cranking C do I need for 1983 240D. My H8 Delco just burned out after 1 1/2 year [ smelled like propane gas burning]. Prolly go back to Interstate or Bosch 49 type..850 CC Ok ?? Bob [ who has taken everybodies advice on my exhaust system-Bosal ...to do soon ] _

Re: [MBZ] "self-fueled" boat

JE from Chicago sez: "With a six year schedule they might be floating around with the prevailing winds and currents more than actual circumnavigation?" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] "self-fueled" boat

Haven't sailboats been circumnavigating the globe for hundreds of years without benefit of solar and electrolysis? Granted, solar to power the GPS navigation and radio equipment would be a help for modern sailing ( I am dependent on Aviation GPS for navigation now, though I did use compass and char

[MBZ] "self-fueled" boat

A racing catamaran, after a $5 million conversion has left France on a circumnavigation voyage. It is Solar and wind powered, with electrolysis for energy storage. It is expected to take 6 years and cost $4 million/year. Whew! That makes the Magellan voyage look cheap and fast! Personally, I w

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Robotic Wolf shoos away pests in Japan

They are so realistic that the hunters will probably shoot them up anyway. On Aug 3, 2017 5:23 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: I think I see an alternate market for these. But only in cities as "get off my lawn" and burglar alarm devices. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 1:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Robotic Wolf shoos away pests in Japan

I think I see an alternate market for these. But only in cities as "get off my lawn" and burglar alarm devices. On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 1:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Farmers try to shoo away farm pests with robotic wolfPublished: Thursday, > August 3, 2

Re: [MBZ] Tire Warning

Test --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 2, 2017, at 11:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > My brief half hour bike ride this morning turned into a 15 minute ride and a > 50 minute walk. I should have stopped to fix the inner tube, but I don't like > sitting in the ditch with the bugs an

[MBZ] buggeredbenzmail got buggered

for some reason not clear Thunderbird stopped liking this account this morning. I deleted it and am in the process of restoring it, so will see what happens. --Floyd temporarily using Rich's account ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] Slightly OT: Robotic Wolf shoos away pests in Japan

Farmers try to shoo away farm pests with robotic wolfPublished: Thursday, August 3, 2017 Farmers in Kisarazu, Japan, are testing out a robotic wolf intended to scare away crop-damaging wildlife. The robot, named Super Monster Wolf , is almost the size

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Sparks 4 sale on ebay

Oops - I had no idea there were non Ev Sparks. Sad On Aug 3, 2017 2:23 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Damn right there are deals on gasser Sparks, nobody wants them anymore. > I believe nationwide sales of new Sparks for January through June were > under 1700 total units. > > SparkE

Re: [MBZ] OT Hard drives

> On August 3, 2017 at 1:45 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > I have heard of folks buying these USB drives (and removing the bare disk) as > a cheaper than buying just the bare hard drive. It doesn't make sense but > that's how they are priced these days. A couple of years ago I n

Re: [MBZ] text editor - was: Klima relay for SDL

> > > Jim wrote: > > > > > > I also must now use wretched web interface for posting (but not > > > for reading), which cuts way down on my ability/interest in > > > posting. > > Ugh!  That sucks... > > > > For all their issues, gmail still lets me collect via POP3 and > > send from the client of

Re: [MBZ] OT Hard drives

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 10:38:59 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Newegg have these drives, the HGST 8TB is on sale, It says it is a NAS > drive but will it go in a standard external drive holder and just work > as an external HD? I don't have a NAS box, not sure if these things > need s

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 17:53:09 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Back in the day wars were fought over the "best" text editor > -Curt That I know. In fact, when I was working at Hewlett-Packard in Colorado Springs and was system administrator for our group's HP-UX system, we had a fellow join

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Sparks 4 sale on ebay

Damn right there are deals on gasser Sparks, nobody wants them anymore. I believe nationwide sales of new Sparks for January through June were under 1700 total units. SparkEV was made 2014-2016. The original 2014 model has a battery made by A123 in Michigan (company now defunct), taller gearing

[MBZ] Happy Moose Day

Dog owner intervenes in moose trampling http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Dog-owner-intervenes-in-moose-trampling--416895323.html I once saw a moose eat a pumpkin clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

Back in the day wars were fought over the "best" text editor -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2017 1:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 13:51:36 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Hard drives

If you want an 8T external hard drive, you can find them cheaper already in the USB case. For example: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178951&cm_re=8tb_external_hard_drive-_-22-178-951-_-Product I have heard of folks buying these USB drives (and removing the bare disk)

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

On Thu, 3 Aug 2017 13:51:36 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I took a class a couple weeks ago on one of our products. That product > runs on Red Hat Linux and theres a fair amount of text editing required > so I got a good introduction to vi. One of the guys in class looked > remar

[MBZ] Chevy Sparks 4 sale on ebay

Quite a few from 2015 - 2017; there appear to be some deals out there. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=3000&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=20818-1001&_dmd=1&_ipg=200&_nkw=spark+%2B+%28chevy%2C+chevrolet%29&_sop=1

Re: [MBZ] OT Hard drives

Which external HD holder are you considering? What's the data rate of the connection between that and your PC? I would look at the specs for that and see if either of these drives will marry up. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 10:38 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < merced

[MBZ] OT Hard drives

Newegg have these drives, the HGST 8TB is on sale, It says it is a NAS drive but will it go in a standard external drive holder and just work as an external HD? I don't have a NAS box, not sure if these things need some special NAS container or something? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

I took a class a couple weeks ago on one of our products. That product runs on Red Hat Linux and theres a fair amount of text editing required so I got a good introduction to vi. One of the guys in class looked remarkably like Dustin Hoffman and is a Linux guru. He'd coach you while you typed. O

Re: [MBZ] w124 oil light issues

I probably won't be soldering any capacitors. The ambient air temp gauge is shot and the clock doesn't work. Seems like some gauge shop ought to be able to make things right. On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So this 95 I started driv

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control amp install

> On August 2, 2017 at 10:03 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yes, spring loaded syringe, melt with iron, then quickly put the syringe > tip over it and push the button - pop, there goes the solder. I squeeze the bulb, put the pc board joint in the hole in the tip of the iron, wait a co

Re: [MBZ] 124 incorrect outside temp gauge

Check the archives. I just posted the thermistor info a month or two ago. I can dig it out when I get home. I have never done the caps on the LCD. I know there are some inside of the assembly. -D > On Aug 2, 2017, at 7:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have part inf

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

It is not. There are a number of different KLIMA relays out there, a few that are outliers, like the one in my 350SDL. You can "cheat" the KLIMA buy using a standard Bosch cube relay in place of the KLIMA. Do understand that by doing so you'll bypass the compressor lock up function. Should you

Re: [MBZ] Klima relay for SDL

> Jim wrote: > I also must now use wretched web interface for posting (but not > for reading), which cuts way down on my ability/interest in > posting. Ugh! That sucks... For all their issues, gmail still lets me collect via POP3 and send from the client of my choice with SMTP. So I can still