The local hose shop has bins out front of garden hoses they make up out of
good black USA rubber name brand hose, and machined brass fittings.
Solid. We've had a set for at least ten years, they don't look worn at
all. They _are_ heavy, no doubt, and not particularly cheap.
Per-service-year, thou
Maybe that's why we see so many foreign-born people in health care these days.
And thank God for them.
> -Original Message-
> From: G Mann via Mercedes
>
These are the children who will become adult age and be
> responsible for caring for us in just a few years... [that should scare the
It's a secret plot to enslave a whole generation with "education" loans that
they can never repay. It's important to keep them stupid so they don't figure
out the plot. In the future, these drones will be loyal to whoever promises
(but never delivers) relief on these debts. Debts, by the way,
Potentially an easy BAT flipper.
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I'm sure that he does . . .
>
> On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I think Kaleb needs this.
> > --
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> > '8
Would it kill you to write "Chinese" properly?
On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 9:19 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Probably ok. I used to get chinee ones from the local Auto Electric
> before he shut down. They seemed to last at least as long as the ones in
> the G
There was a FREE meal, a lame sports sack, and a water bottle.
The participation medals were doled out for his athletic activities at an early
age. The child was smart enough to know they were without value and threw them
out once he actually did perform and achieve blue and red ribbons.
cla
I was not entertained when SWMBA stated that the child should accept the
usurious loan offered, so that he had some skin in the game. Maybe, if he had
the ability to succeed all four years and come out needing only that pittance,
but I suspect there would be more “loans” tossed on each year.
Did he get a participation trophy for attend the event?
--R
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> On Apr 21, 2018, at 10:04 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What they are learning there has near nothing to do with the real world or
> life. It is an artificial environment no more viable than a goldfish
What they are learning there has near nothing to do with the real world or
life. It is an artificial environment no more viable than a goldfish bowl or a
glass of Sea Monkeys. When they exit the play pen, they have no clue how to
function in society. As if they never were taught the skills at
I reckon this has been going on forever. When I picked my major my dad gave me
hell "You're going for TELEVISION production?" The next sentence is censored
for a family list but I feel like I've done alright...
-Curt
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9:43:33 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote
I learned this the first time I towed a snowmobile trailer, I didn't have
enough tongue weight and it wanted to wag something fierce above about 45mph.
Pulled over and shifted the machines forward and all was well. Fortunately I
didn't try to go any faster...
-Curt
On Saturday, April 21,
But, But, But does this mean my "Alternate gender muliti racial
underwater basket weaving Phd" will not be viable in the work place? After
I take on 40 year payback terms for my student loans?
Oh... the infamy of it all Bad people point out my life choices
have no viable value.
W
Selective Service registration is required by law. If he doesn’t register he’s
in for some serious trouble. You did him a favor.
College is a very, very different place now from what it was when many of us
attended. Rather than a “knuckle down and get your sh*t together because Mom
and Dad ar
I was aghast at the massive plastering of all manner of “snowflake” posters on
any vertical surface. From hurt feeling issues, to some actual violence,
issues, but mostly fear engendering propaganda for all the “support” services
on offer.
This, coupled with the inability of the students to re
I'm sure that he does . . .
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I think Kaleb needs this.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
>
> On April 21, 2018 8:38:38 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Important to keep in focus. Parents are paying for the child's education in
tuition fees, etc etc etc. Caveat Emptor
Without political comment, I objectively see graduates with degrees and no
viable work skills in the real world marketplace. The disconnect between
performance and educational d
Exactly. The wind load of a passing vehicle "could be" enough to start the
oscillation, which is rapidly magnified by the amount of unbalance from the
center of the trailers moment arm.
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 5:41 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Yes the point of
I think Kaleb needs this.
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On April 21, 2018 8:38:38 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
>The green is a plus. Not sure what the interior color is, though.
>
>-D
>
>
>> On Apr 21, 2018, at 8:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>
>> Maybe
Yes the point of no turning back probably varies with the relative weights
of tow vehicle, trailed load, trailer length yada yada. You arent going to
necessarily know where the point is or that you are approaching it when you
swerve for the pothole. Providing some buffer is what all the trailer
loa
Trailer brakes firmly applied at onset of oscillation "can" dampen them
enough to make an immediate stop and save further damage. in some
instances.
As this excellent video shows, the amplitude of the initial oscillation
strongly impacts both the frequency and amplitude of the out of balance a
The green is a plus. Not sure what the interior color is, though.
-D
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 8:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Maybe the green?
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Apr 21, 2018 7:13 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>> " Clean nice little Benz.
Maybe the green?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 21, 2018 7:13 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
wrote:
> " Clean nice little Benz. Has the removable top auto trans. Come n see
> asking 3300 obo. NO SPAMMERS "
>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-benz-350-sl-
> coupe/6567411723.ht
That is the first year of the R107 - badged 350 per the euro version, but
with the 450 M117 engine. It has manual climate control - no ACC type II to
worry with, power should be about the same as a 560SL, if it runs, what's
not to like???
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:18 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
Older, like early 2000-2010? I like the look, but no experience.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On April 21, 2018 8:17:58 PM EDT, Frederick Moir via Mercedes
wrote:
>Alles.
>
>Opinions upon a MB C240 wagon, pro and con?
>
>Ta, very much.
>
>Fred.
>
>--
>Fred Moir
>Lynn MA
>Die
Alles.
Opinions upon a MB C240 wagon, pro and con?
Ta, very much.
Fred.
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Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
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Nice video.
I'm bookmarking it.
It appears that a large disturbance gains rapidly in amplitude, but a smaller
(but still pretty serious) one still self-damps at the test speed shown.
I'm still thinking that if it starts from going too fast in a straight line you
should usually be able to stop
It is in unstable equilibrium. Unloading the tongue creates a positive
feedback loop so any perturbation is amplified. Not always anything to be
done about these once they begin.
https://youtu.be/4jk9H5AB4lM
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018, 4:44 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro
I took youngest child for campus visit to a state college. I was disgusted by
the whole milieu. Complete abrogation of responsibility by the students and
all manner of SJW monkey pranks. I am sure there will be trouble in our future
if this stuff goes on much longer.
And when did this forum
If the dude would have simply let off the gas and slowed down a little he would
have got it under control. He seemed to have just continued to try and gain
speed all the while it started fish tailing worse.
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> On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
It also takes the stupidity to accelerate instead of slowing when the shimmy
starts, doesn't it?
Or does it sometimes just hit you hard and fast without prior warning?
Mitch.
> On April 21, 2018 at 7:29 PM G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Loading the car with engine aft of the trailer axle
Yep
On 4/21/2018 6:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
Loading the car with engine aft of the trailer axles [or axle] set it all
in motion even before the guy pulled on to the highway.
Tongue weight and center of gravity is critical to successful trailer work.
Hope the guy survived and hope no
Loading the car with engine aft of the trailer axles [or axle] set it all
in motion even before the guy pulled on to the highway.
Tongue weight and center of gravity is critical to successful trailer work.
Hope the guy survived and hope no one else was injured. All it takes is a
simple violation
That looks like a Nardi wheel. If it is, it’s half the car’s value.
Dual timing chain, or was that just the 380s?"
Dang it, I am just bumming out big time over that 190E Sportline in MD. So
many decent cars out there that could be cleaned up and BATted.
However, I would probably keep the Spor
" Clean nice little Benz. Has the removable top auto trans. Come n see
asking 3300 obo. NO SPAMMERS "
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-benz-350-sl-coupe/6567411723.html
Seems too good to be true?
-
Max
Charleston SC
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Yes, parts were pretty inexpensive and no special tools required. The
original parts lasted about 200k miles, can't complain about that service
life.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 6:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Ahh, gotta love the ea
Hmm. Hadn’t thought of them. And I get a 5% discount there, too….
Thanks!
-D
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:44 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
> Lowe's has some hoses that are lifetime warranty, Grey with lines on them I
> think. No 1 daughter bought one a couple of years ago and a few months ago
>
Lowe's has some hoses that are lifetime warranty, Grey with lines
on them I think. No 1 daughter bought one a couple of years ago
and a few months ago when the dogs made a playtoy of it Lowe's
replaced it without question. Might take a look at them.
MG
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
I’ve got
Ahh, gotta love the easy fixes, eh? We deserve these every once in a while,
don’t we?
-D
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> This afternoon I addressed a nagging clunk from the front suspension of
> SWMBO's Infiniti I30. I suspected the links at the ends
We bought two of these after going through too many hoses over the years.
We have over an acre, and SWMBO has plantings all over the place, hence the
100'. They also work well for washing the plane.
One leaked at a fitting when new, but was pleasantly easy to exchange for
another one. We've had the
This afternoon I addressed a nagging clunk from the front suspension of
SWMBO's Infiniti I30. I suspected the links at the ends of the sway bar,
and so I'd purchased a set earlier, something like $25 for the set. The
links connect to the end of the sway bar with a bolt through a couple
rubber bus
Didn't it take him over a year to find the last one?
Mitch
> On April 21, 2018 at 3:15 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Well then we'll just have to find you a nice 124 diesel!
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'95 E300
On April 21, 2018 4:21:07 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
>Just got home with the 190d.
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Good point. Thanks!
And I would expect to replace the front diff mount as well. Might as well
since you’re in the neighborhood, and it’s relatively inexpensive, too.
-D
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 5:29 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You can lower the diff out of the way, the moun
I bought a HF hose last year and it's surprisingly good, their quality to price
ratio has risen in the last few years...
Curt
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 2:50 PM, Dan Penoff via
Mercedes wrote: I’ve got hose bibs on three sides of
my house. I don’t like movin
You can lower the diff out of the way, the mounts are pretty high, no need to
remove driveshaft, etc. Cannot remove and replace them with the diff in normal
position, no clearance. Only needs to come down a couple inches I think.
You should lower it anyway to replace the front mount rubber dis
Got a good set of used mirror boots. Took the mirrors off, cleaned everything
up, soaked the new (used) boots in a bucket of hot water to soften them up and
got them installed. Slathered both with lots and lots of 303 to protect them.
The old ones were so bad I had to literally chip them off
W124 buddy of mine says the tool allows you to do them in-frame without having
to drop the diff. Hmm.
I’m going to continue to research this.
These aren’t to the point where it’s making noise, but the left one is pretty
worn out. The bolt is way off center but not touching the sleeve - yet.
I did that in a Ford Escort wagon and a trailer with a load of bricks. Didn’t
have the bricks properly loaded over the trailer’s axle and when I got up to
speed on the interstate the trailer started to fishtail, broke loose and spun
me around in a complete 360, ending up on the left side of the
Just got home with the 190d. Earlier as I was coming out of Springfield Mo the
speed goes from 60 up to 70. Right at the 70 zone I start getting up to speed
to pass a truck pulling a car in the right lane. I am in the left lane. I think
he may have had the car on a car dolly but it might have be
Best way according to my MB mechanic is to use a hammer and chisel and drive
the steel rings in and up from the rear, collapsing them. They press in from
the FRONT, do not attempt to push them out the back The old ones will be
very stuck, which is why he recommends collapsing them.
New
I can borrow the tool from someone, so that’s half of the battle. The OE
mounts are cheap, too.
I’m just not sure how serious of a job it is - I really don’t like the idea of
having to drop the diff, as in disconnecting the flex disc and all that.
I gotta look in the FSM and see what they say
I paid my indie, but I'll bet the job is not that bad.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On April 21, 2018 1:02:56 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
>Anyone every done these? Looks like the E300D needs a set, as one is
>really off center due to wear and age.
>
>Looks like the
Well then we'll just have to find you a nice 124 diesel!
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
On April 21, 2018 2:19:20 PM EDT, WILTON via Mercedes
wrote:
>The sounds made me sad again.
>
>W
>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
>To: "Mercedes"
>Cc: "Me
Thanks - very helpful. I'll get the free version of MWB.
On Apr 21, 2018 2:55 PM, "as.thompson--- via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the good lesson there - I will NOT decide to “upgrade" to the
> credit card paid version.
> A
>
> On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote:
>
> Addison,
Thanks for the good lesson there - I will NOT decide to “upgrade" to the credit
card paid version.
A
On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote:
Addison,
I used the free version of Malwarebytes for years and was very satisfied. Then
I decided to try the paid-for version. After a year I couldn't see any
diff
I’ve got hose bibs on three sides of my house. I don’t like moving hoses
around, so I have 50’ hoses on two of them (opposite sides of the house). This
is more than adequate for about 99% of the hose needs.
I don’t want to have to deal with a big pile of garden hose that never moves,
as would
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 14:34:38 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> > On April 21, 2018 at 2:29 PM Craig via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >
> > https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-50-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63335.html
>
> I'd pay $5 for an extra 50':
> https://www.harborfreight.com
> On April 21, 2018 at 2:29 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-50-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63335.html
I'd pay $5 for an extra 50':
https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-100-ft-commercial-duty-garden-hose-63336.html
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On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 13:47:11 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I am trying to find a 3/4” 50’ long garden hose that isn’t one of those
> stupid “expandable” hoses and is fairly heavy duty. My Crapsman hoses
> of nearly 25 years have finally succumbed to the environment here in
> Floriduh, s
The sounds made me sad again.
W
- Original Message -
From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes"
To: "Mercedes"
Cc: "Meade Dillon"
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2018 7:40 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Fun
This afternoon I took a couple hours and installed some new parts on
Angie and I pulled the drag off the ASV today, with it's little window openings
it was dang hot in the cab. Glad I only had to be in it for a few minutes...
Curt
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes
wrote: Yes, the upcoming summer and thou
I am trying to find a 3/4” 50’ long garden hose that isn’t one of those stupid
“expandable” hoses and is fairly heavy duty. My Crapsman hoses of nearly 25
years have finally succumbed to the environment here in Floriduh, so I need to
find some replacements. Looking around I am overwhelmed at t
Addison,
I used the free version of Malwarebytes for years and was very satisfied. Then
I decided to try the paid-for version. After a year I couldn't see any
difference between the paid and free version, so I decided to let the paid
version expire, and then go back to Malwarebytes Free. I don't
Anyone every done these? Looks like the E300D needs a set, as one is really
off center due to wear and age.
Looks like they could be a PITA, hoping the diff doesn’t have to come out. I
do see that Baum has a tool for it, but then again they’ve got a tool for just
about everything…
-D
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On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 10:53:10 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> 1985 Classic Mercedes 300d turbo Diesel 5 cylinder
>
> https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-classic-mercedes-300d/6567152444.html
Thanks, but no thanks.
Craig
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1985 Classic Mercedes 300d turbo Diesel 5 cylinder
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Gerry,
I down-loaded MalwareBytes free version. The updates are free also.
No credit card involved if you use that version.
Addison
On Apr 21, 2018, Gerry wrote:
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Best antivirus for IMac
Date: April 21, 2018 at 00:42:06 PDT
If you plan on buying Malwarebytes for PC's, best
I just buy the FLAPS chrome caps with the O rings in them. I like the O rings
as they seem to minimize any leakage through the valve stems. Never had a
problem with them.
-D
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Mitch,
>
>
>I bought Genuine Mercedes
Mitch,
I bought Genuine Mercedes Benz Valve Caps. They felt very light and
cheaply made. I thought they were aluminum but they turned out to be plastic.
All four caps were frozen with the white pitting. I am curious and may call
Mercedes directly.
Any ideas for a good replacement? M
I bought a set of heavy duty chrome plated brass caps back in the 1980s, had
them on many cars over the years. They had rubber seals in them.
About five years ago, the seals stuck to the stems and I had a bear of a time
getting them off.
What happened to you seems really odd, unless they were p
Yes brings back the sport of it.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 21, 2018 8:03 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes"
wrote:
> There's a local salvage yard (Blue & Gold, in Goose Creek) that has just
> decided to allow customers to pull their own parts! Their policy used to
> be that walk-in custom
That will pass.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 21, 2018 9:53 AM, "Dimitri" wrote:
> It has visible rust and a couple of missing pieces of lower door trim.
> That ought to give it some character!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
> Attaboy. Now
Thanks! I will search for that tool now.
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From: Craig via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Craig
Sent: Sat, Apr 21, 2018 9:28 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Genuine Mercedes Benz Tire Valve Stem Caps Issue
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:04:28 -0400 Robert Koziak via Merced
It has visible rust and a couple of missing pieces of lower door trim. That
ought to give it some character!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 9:44 AM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
> Attaboy. Now what will you do for character on your 240D? Got to rattle the
> preppies in Brunswick?
>
> Dwi
Attaboy. Now what will you do for character on your 240D? Got to rattle the
preppies in Brunswick?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Apr 20, 2018 11:45 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes"
wrote:
> I’ve been driving my 240D with a nonfunctional driver’s side window since
> the fall. Manual window regulator
On Sat, 21 Apr 2018 08:04:28 -0400 Robert Koziak via Mercedes
wrote:
> First time I every experienced that issue and wanted to reach out to
> see if others had too. Any suggestions on what the issue could be
> along with ideas on how to clean the threads would be appreciated.
> Along with though
Yes, the upcoming summer and thought of hot days also helped motivate me to fix
the window!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 21, 2018, at 1:37 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Reminds me I need to replace the regulator and motor on the TE driver's door
> this weekend. I'm getting t
Weird! Never had that happen.
I'd just put some light oil on the threads and be done, next time the tires are
replaced make sure new stems are installed.
If you know where the current tires were installed, you could ask that shop
what the deal was, maybe they will replace the stems for you.
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Hi all,
I purchased genuine Mercedes Benz logo tire valve stem covers last year for my
daughter's MB 2011 300C. Went to check the tire pressure because she received
a warning message and all 4 of the caps were basically sealed to the valve
stem. I had to force them off with a pair of plie
There's a local salvage yard (Blue & Gold, in Goose Creek) that has just
decided to allow customers to pull their own parts! Their policy used to be
that walk-in customers couldn't go past the counter, only employees of
businesses (garages and dealerships) could walk the yard. I went once, got
Bravo!
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
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