Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker, or moron? You decide.

2017-10-05 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Why? It's not a 6.9! -- 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] Crack smoker, or moron? You decide.

2017-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Except it's not a 6.9 Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 10:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Were I restoring a 6.9 I'd be all over that. > >> On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 8:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> 1978 Mercedes 450

Re: [MBZ] Crack smoker, or moron? You decide.

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Were I restoring a 6.9 I'd be all over that. On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 8:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1978 Mercedes 450 SEL with 6.9 Engine > > https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/d/1978-mercedes-450- > sel-with-69/688055.html > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The AK-47 and AK-74 (like M-1 Garand, M-14, piston ARs, and many others) has an operating rod that runs from the bolt carrier to a piston somewhere near to the muzzle. So the hot combustion gas acts on this piston, many inches forward of the bolt carrier. So a piston rifle bolt carrier stays

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wagon

2017-10-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well it could make your life Interesting after You get the Infiniti dash sorted out. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 5, 2017 10:05 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > That's what I need, with a blown engine or bad transmission, for $1000. > -- > Max Dillon >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wagon

2017-10-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. I'm tryin'. Fred (Very trying) Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 05 October 2017 22:05 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wagon

2017-10-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's what I need, with a blown engine or bad transmission, for $1000. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 5, 2017 7:49:11 PM EDT, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: >Not, etc. > > >Fred Moir. >Lynn MA. >Diesel preferred. > > > >

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You'd get along great with my dad and little brother. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 5, 2017 6:09:24 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I get most of my news from Alex Jones. > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 5, 2017, at 10:06

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Curt maybe too busy with work, so let Rich know what you're thinking for price. I'd love to get for the engine but don't have money or room. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 5, 2017 6:06:13 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Is

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Why is the AK-47 better about that? BTW the AK-47s are now, or soon will be, made in Florida. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/kalashnikov-ak-47s-now-made-in-florida/vi-BBoFW8o Gerry On Thu, 5 Oct 2017 17:21:19 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > The

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Wagon

2017-10-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Fred, was this on before? Dwight Giles Jr 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Oct 5, 2017 7:49 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Not, etc. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > > > > Mercedes > >

[MBZ] Crack smoker, or moron? You decide.

2017-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1978 Mercedes 450 SEL with 6.9 Engine https://columbiamo.craigslist.org/pts/d/1978-mercedes-450-sel-with-69/688055.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Mercedes Wagon

2017-10-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. Mercedes https://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/6331716600.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Any landing you can parachute away from...

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Skylab 4: http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/did-skylab-4s-astronauts-really-go-on-strike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Axles

2017-10-05 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Thanks, but I'd rather go rebuilt! On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Next coupla days I’ll be pulling a set off the 420SEL. Don’t know if you > want used or not, I have no idea what shape they’re in. > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > >

Re: [MBZ] Axles

2017-10-05 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Thanks, I'll give them a shot. The car has a shuttering and knocking at about 15mph and I can't quite figure it out... I'm running out of things to replace, so I'm starting to think axles. Jaime On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 6:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I like the BBC World Service. -D > On Oct 5, 2017, at 11:55 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rick, > > Sure, but they do have a lot of raw news about what is going on in the rest > of the world, and plenty of pure mechanics-of-capitalism stuff that was > free

Re: [MBZ] OT: Any landing you can parachute away from...

2017-10-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
+1 -D > On Oct 5, 2017, at 3:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Cool story and site - thanks for sharing it. > > On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 6:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> https://fearoflanding.com/photography/the-story-behind-

Re: [MBZ] Axles

2017-10-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The guys in Colorado. The absolute best rebuilders there are. http://www.cvjaxles.com/ Dan > On Oct 5, 2017, at 3:50 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Who makes good replacement rear axles for a W126 these days? I need a set > for my 350SDL > > Thanks, >

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I get most of my news from Alex Jones. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 10:06 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've decided to start looking at BBC's website for online news, they tend > to be a little more sober and it is interesting to get their

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I want to talk about what Jabba's role was in the Kennedy assassination. Afterwards, I would like to talk about Obama, Hillary, Bush, and Trump. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 8:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Agreed. > > -D > >> On Oct 5,

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Is somebody going to buy this? I am interested too but it's probably too far away from me. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curt, > > Did you see this thread? This is the car that Rich mentioned a couple > weeks

Re: [MBZ] Axles

2017-10-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Next coupla days I’ll be pulling a set off the 420SEL. Don’t know if you want used or not, I have no idea what shape they’re in. --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Who makes good replacement rear axles for a

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
High rate fire can make a barrel very hot, even glow in low light, soften rather than melt. That's why many heavy machine guns are water-cooled and good light machine guns have quick-change barrels. A hot barrel will erode quickly from the combustion gasses, resulting in loss of accuracy and

[MBZ] Axles

2017-10-05 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Who makes good replacement rear axles for a W126 these days? I need a set for my 350SDL Thanks, Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
McVeigh and accomplice practiced building bombs outside of Kingman, AZ - "perfecting " their technique. There's lots of info on the internet, so no, I don't find a need for conspiracy theories. I felt the blast from about a mile and a half away. My photo lab processed the film from some of the

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Someone here posted a link that then led me to find this - a clamp on meter that measures DC current. It's finicky about wire placement for accuracy, but it does indicate the presence of flowing electrons, which is what I needed most - is that device (aircraft encoding altimeter) drawing current

Re: [MBZ] OT: Any landing you can parachute away from...

2017-10-05 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Cool story and site - thanks for sharing it. On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 6:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://fearoflanding.com/photography/the-story-behind- > an-unbelievable-photograph/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Karl wrote: > Certainly using video evidence from the internet isnt going to suffice. Rephrase that: Certainly using voodoo evidence from the internet... There is a sphinx and obelisk at the concert area... tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Max wrote: > Sure, but they do have a lot of raw news about what is going on in the rest > of the world, and plenty of pure mechanics-of-capitalism stuff that was > free of (or mostly free of) bias that I found it satisfying to read. That's what it seems and that is nice. Economist has been

Re: [MBZ] 560SL

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's my Main Man. On Oct 5, 2017 2:12 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes that was Tom Hanson. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 4, 2017, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > So they pulled the dash and the other guy

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Good one! Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 1:53 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > I have it on good report that Monica now votes Republican she says > Democrats left a bad taste in her mouth > > On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I nearly did myself in with a taco a couple weeks ago. Apparently the name translates into "hot peppers with hotter peppers." I couldn't identify all of them but there was one dried red one that DESTROYED me.Normally hot food doesn't affect me the next day but this sure did... -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes YouTube was Re: Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have you ever watched Mustie1? His videos run long but I've learned a lot from him. I watch them sometimes if I'm trying to go to sleep. Keith Appleton is my favorite for sleepytime videos though, his dulcet tones talking about steam engines put me out every time... -Curt On Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] 560SL

2017-10-05 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes that was Tom Hanson. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2017, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So they pulled the dash and the other guy went down to the Classic center to > pickup all the pods for the acc, from Tom Hansen I believe. I am

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have it on good report that Monica now votes Republican she says Democrats left a bad taste in her mouth On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After further thought I wondered if there was a provenance with Bill > Clinton riding

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 5, 2017 at 1:05 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > Sounds like Nissan needs to rethink its algorithm; battery life is more > important than a gallon of gasoline saved. And so is being able to start > the car on demand. The one time I was involved, it was just

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
After further thought I wondered if there was a provenance with Bill Clinton riding around with his monicas and doing the deed... --R On 10/5/17 1:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Ayhhh. suicide by bean burrito then. Hazmat suit time with breathing via remote source? Would love

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ayhhh. suicide by bean burrito then. Hazmat suit time with breathing via remote source? Would love to pick it up cheap as a donor car for a V12 hotrod build... On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 4:17 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aftermath of gas station

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How about a bonus life to have enough time to enjoy all this entertainment? On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 1:18 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh and look, I just got this email from Amazon: > > > Introducing: Alexa on mobile > > As a Prime member, you have free

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Oh and look, I just got this email from Amazon: Introducing: Alexa on mobile As a Prime member, you have free access to over 2 million songs and thousands of expert-curated stations and playlists with Prime Music. Alexa is now available in the Amazon Music App. Simply use the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes YouTube was Re: Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Au contraire. Das Best oder Nichts. On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Randy asks: > > >‎What are the Mercedes channels? > > These are the links, from my mobile phone. Hopefully they translate well. > > Diesel Mercedes. Informative, a bit

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I/we could probably get it for $1k or less, depending on if it is a driver and if there are any major issues. --R On 10/5/17 12:22 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I did see it. I'm kinda interested, sadly its coming up at the worst possible time, we've got a guy out sick and I'm going

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
With Amazon Prime you can download music onto your device and listen to it offline (and movies too) and it is just sorta "borrowed" I guess. My daughter unit got me listening to podcasts, there is an infinite variety of stuff out there for free, including back programs of radio shows.  Some

[MBZ] Mercedes YouTube was Re: Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Randy asks: >‎What are the Mercedes channels? These are the links, from my mobile phone. Hopefully they translate well.  Diesel Mercedes. Informative, a bit simple. I love his accent.  ‎https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6tyX7y-TF7OYwl7_niEXg DIY Source. Vids on a lot of things. Tons of quality

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 5 Oct 2017 07:27:42 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Nissan does something similar too, but I don't know if they monitor > current. It's weird to hook up my Scangauge to a friend's 2013 Sentra > and watch the voltage vary from the high 11s to the low

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
CNN vs Facebook?  Come on, there's no difference between the 2... LarryT On 10/04/2017 10:13 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Facebook is your news source? What's wrong with going to CNN's website? Facebook sez: "You must log in to continue". No thanks! I value my privacy.

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Rick, Sure, but they do have a lot of raw news about what is going on in the rest of the world, and plenty of pure mechanics-of-capitalism stuff that was free of (or mostly free of) bias that I found it satisfying to read. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 12:15 PM, Rick

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Jim, I just may be inspired enough someday to give it a try. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > My understanding is that no one has successfully replace a bearing in a fan > > clutch, but maybe that could be

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What are the Mercedes channels? RB On 05/10/2017 11:25 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: ‎Curt replied: I agree Rick, I haven't got cable and >watch almost no TV. Sadly radio is pretty >much the same... I listen to "traffic and weather on the eights" and a bit of news every day. A few

Re: [MBZ] 560SL

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
MG - I will fly you in and give you TWO b**rs for doing the pods on my '83 300TD. On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 12:17 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > I just did all the pods in the dash of my 83 TD last week. Took a few > hours. I just bought the rubber cups and rebuilt the pods

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
I don't know how the amp meter that I put in the TD works but there is a device between the negative battery post and the body and off that is a very small wire that goes to an electronic amp meter which reads out amps being used as the starter turns but after that it always reads 0. Never

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I did see it. I'm kinda interested, sadly its coming up at the worst possible time, we've got a guy out sick and I'm going to be picking up half of his classes so I'm super busy. If it came up super cheap I might be interested but I'll have no time until probably right after Christmas. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Curt replied: >I agree Rick, I haven't got cable and >watch almost no TV. Sadly radio is >pretty >much the same... I listen to "traffic and weather on the eights" and a bit of news every day. A few YouTube videos is all I watch on the TV. Ave, and a few other instructive, entertaining ones,

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Our pickup has satellite radio, I especially like the old timey radio shows. Sadly that channel has an especially large amount of advertising... -Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: You need

Re: [MBZ] 560SL

2017-10-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
I just did all the pods in the dash of my 83 TD last week. Took a few hours. I just bought the rubber cups and rebuilt the pods that were in there. It was very easy, well other then getting them out and then in again. replacing the rubbers was a cinch and cheap too. MG Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Max sez: >‎ I subscribed to The >Economist for many years Globalist controlled rag. Not worth lining the birdcage with. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Millions take those meds but only one attempted mass murder. On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 11:25 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Meade Dillon wrote: > > Gerry, I think Ocam's razor will lead us to your explanation as either > > entirely or mostly at the base of the

Re: [MBZ] Andrew wants this

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 5, 2017 at 11:53 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Does one assume that it neither runs nor drives? Has a defective/salvage > title? I'm thinking somebody didn't want it after her husband died. She's probably been trying to get him to

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > My understanding is that no one has successfully replace a bearing in a fan clutch, but maybe that could be done? > I have, but it was an older one that was _not_ thermostatic. Merely centrifugal, at higher engine speeds it will decouple. From a 450 SEL.

Re: [MBZ] Radio vs TV

2017-10-05 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You need satellite radio. I can get mostly music without much commentary and basically, no advertising. RB On 05/10/2017 9:56 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I agree Rick, I haven't got cable and watch almost no TV. Sadly radio is pretty much the same... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

Re: [MBZ] Andrew wants this

2017-10-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Does one assume that it neither runs nor drives? Has a defective/salvage title? On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 7:19 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Go for it! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Oct 5, 2017, at 12:15 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Meade Dillon wrote: > Gerry, I think Ocam's razor will lead us to your explanation as either > entirely or mostly at the base of the question "Why?". > > There may also be a link to the anti-anxiety medication he reportedly had a > prescription to, was it Diazepram? > Max not wearing his AFDB

[MBZ] News Sources (Was Vegas)

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've decided to start looking at BBC's website for online news, they tend to be a little more sober and it is interesting to get their take on U.S. news. It's also easy for me to spot their biases, as I subscribed to The Economist for many years and learned a great deal about spotting the Brit's

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I agree Rick, I haven't got cable and watch almost no TV. Sadly radio is pretty much the same... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Curt inquires, probably rhetorically : >‎why do people watch those

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That reminds me, picked up a copy of Anchorman a few weeks ago, still need to watch that. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ISIS agent funded by the Bilderberg Group amd OWG interests triggered by > Russian

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
ISIS agent funded by the Bilderberg Group amd OWG interests triggered by Russian fake news published on Facebook using guns trafficked to Mexico by the Obama Justice Department that were supplied by North Korea. You won't believe what happens next!  Tune into Fox News Channel for breathless

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 5, 2017 at 8:55 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > In the wake of something like it the endless speculation irritates the crap > out of me. I hate hearing "We STILL don't have any hard facts so let me make > guesses for an hour." why do people

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, along with my grammer too - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 9:28 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tighten up that fan! > > --R > > > On 10/5/17 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> I have nothing to loose by attempting a

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Tighten up that fan! --R On 10/5/17 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I have nothing to loose by attempting a re-fill. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. -D > On Oct 5, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thank you Curt. I agree about the talking specu-heads and the conversation > here. There has been a lot of good MB content lately. I would like to > stay there. > Dwight > 1982 300CD >

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thank you Curt. I agree about the talking specu-heads and the conversation here. There has been a lot of good MB content lately. I would like to stay there. Dwight 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 8:55 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] This car that might be an E dizzel

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Curt, Did you see this thread? This is the car that Rich mentioned a couple weeks ago and you replied that you might be interested in a replacement for the VW. Rich and maybe I (if I can get the Infiniti dash project finished and a couple other things) are planning to take a look on Saturday.

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Curt inquires, probably rhetorically : >‎why do people watch those shows? Sorry Curt, because I know you are involved in video production, but why does anyone watch TV at all? Rick Currently listening to the radio ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Gerry sez: >‎Bipolars sometimes commit suicide >when they in the depressive phase of the >>disease. Most mass killers are >psychotics. A commonality amongst mass shooters has been SSRI use. I'm sure they work very well in some people, in others, not so much. In particular, males under the age

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I wouldn't be upset if the Vegas conversation went off of this list. In the wake of something like it the endless speculation irritates the crap out of me. I hate hearing "We STILL don't have any hard facts so let me make guesses for an hour." why do people watch those shows? -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Gerry, I think Ocam's razor will lead us to your explanation as either entirely or mostly at the base of the question "Why?". There may also be a link to the anti-anxiety medication he reportedly had a prescription to, was it Diazepram? - Max not wearing his AFDB today Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wilton's clutch was damaged in the collision and has too much play at the tips of the fan blades. When I checked it two days after install, it was moving around enough that I thought the bolt had come loose and was backing out, so I put the wrench back on it but found it nice and tight. I'm

Re: [MBZ] Vegas

2017-10-05 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
The shooters father had a "serious mental disorder; bipolar polar disorder or psychosis?: "An escaped federal prisoner poster issued by the FBI at the time said (Paddocks father) was “diagnosed as psychopathic” and “reportedly has suicidal tendencies and should be considered armed and

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Why not refill Wilton's clutch instead? Anyway, if I thought it was contaminated, I'd fill and drain it multiple times with DOT 5 silicone brake fluid, until you think it's pretty clean inside, then fill with the expensive silicone oil. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] OM603 cooling fan clutch $300!!!

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Last night after I'd had enough fun putting the Infiniti dash back together (dash is still out, but is the next item on the list of steps), I took a look at the old fan clutch removed from my '87 wagon to see about refilling the oil. The front of the clutch was caked with oil and dirt, no

Re: [MBZ] OT: Any landing you can parachute away from...

2017-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, that is a pretty neat picture and story. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 7:34 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Awesome! The comments are good too. > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Oct 4, 2017, at 7:40 PM, Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Any landing you can parachute away from...

2017-10-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Awesome! The comments are good too. --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 4, 2017, at 7:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://fearoflanding.com/photography/the-story-behind-an-unbelievable-photograph/ > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 5, 2017 at 2:40 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > For a car ammeter, you either have to wire in a series (or shunt) ammeter, > or use a clamp-on DC ammeter. (Hall effect, not a transformer.) These are > not particularly cheap. Great to have as

Re: [MBZ] Andrew wants this

2017-10-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Go for it! --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 12:15 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Eldo convertible, penultimate model year...if I can snag it for less than > $1000, do you want it? > https://www.copart.com/lot/41609137 > >

Re: [MBZ] clean title V12 at the salvage auction?

2017-10-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Aftermath of gas station bean burritos. Or dude offed himself in it. --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 5, 2017, at 1:11 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On October 5, 2017 at 1:00 AM G Mann via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> Body in

Re: [MBZ] More alternator

2017-10-05 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
For a car ammeter, you either have to wire in a series (or shunt) ammeter, or use a clamp-on DC ammeter. (Hall effect, not a transformer.) These are not particularly cheap. Great to have as test equipment, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To