Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

The hobos are open season. No baiting restrictions, as long as there is heroin involved. Sort of like feral hogs. There was some minor discussion about the ethical sportsmanship of using a mini-gun to aerate a coleman tent during the recent heat and poor air quality emergencies. There is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

If you set a case of beer in an alley there, is that considered a "baited hunt" during hobo season? :) [sarcasm again folks.. not serious] On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 7:20 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > PNW urban area has coyotes, bald eagles, bears, puma, deer,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

I have an alien creature that feeds on green tomatoes at night. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:20 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > PNW urban area has coyotes, bald eagles, bears, puma, deer, and hobo in > abundance. > > > clay monroe > redgh...@comcast.net > > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

That would just fan the flames in each state to create a climate catastrophe clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Aug 22, 2018, at 12:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > As an alternative proposal... I suggest we line up all the politicians in > California, Oregon and Washington, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

Not enough of them out here. There is a smallish farm in the Palouse, and the bigger farm by Vantage, but that is it. Best to hook up a giant sprinkler to Grand Coulee and shoot it a few kilometers into the air. That should wash out much of the smoke, in a small area. Better solution would

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

PNW urban area has coyotes, bald eagles, bears, puma, deer, and hobo in abundance. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Aug 22, 2018, at 7:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > We have alleged coyote sightings in suburban DC, although I have requested > a photo and none have

Re: [MBZ] So how much boost can a OMN617 take? [was: Re: Fwd: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe]

The issue is not how much the turbo can supply. It is how much it can supply efficiently. The map has air mass on the x axis and pressure ratio on the vertical. The more pressure you run, the less air mass you can pump. There are islands of pressure/mass flow where the compressor provides air

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

Excellent bargain point ! ATTA BOY! The other Ace up your sleeve is... "Well.. how much will the divorce cost you if this is setting in your drive next week?" On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This guy’s wife is riding his ass

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Max, * I'll keep looking at my shop manuals, but I guess I'll probably have to wait until I get the C Clip off and will use my mirror to see the bolts behind the hub.  Of course, the way Mitch describes it, I don't have to worry about the outer CV flange bolts.  I'm not

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

Congrats! I was tempted to help out by making an appointment then offering $1k or less. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 22, 2018 5:36:31 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >This guy’s wife is riding his ass about this thing he just asked me if >I’d come

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

Local knacker has a 2001 ML with same trans $240. I think I’ll just go get it to swap. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 22, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > And while you're looking for an ML trans, (hey, Kaleb, what would it take to > make a 1998 slk230 trans work in a

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

And while you're looking for an ML trans, (hey, Kaleb, what would it take to make a 1998 slk230 trans work in a 1999 ML?) you can put the trunk lid and taillight from the 1998 on the 2002: https://www.copart.com/lot/42411098 https://www.copart.com/lot/41323848 What are the odds of finding two

Re: [MBZ] I'm thinking about this. CARFAX???

This guy’s wife is riding his ass about this thing he just asked me if I’d come get it for $1300, told him that getting rid of the nagging was worth another $100 and he agreed. Deal! Hahaha. Like I need it but seems like an ok deal at this point. --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 21, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

Hey, it's an election year bring them all in and let them "blow hot air" for the good of the people... ehm second thought involve the news media also... they have some talking heads that are good air movers... [more sarcasm, folks] On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 12:29 PM, Craig via

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:17:34 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > As an alternative proposal... I suggest we line up all the politicians > in California, Oregon and Washington, and have them talk non-stop for 24 > hrs With all the blowhards working together, surely they could > generate

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

As an alternative proposal... I suggest we line up all the politicians in California, Oregon and Washington, and have them talk non-stop for 24 hrs With all the blowhards working together, surely they could generate sufficient hot airflow... [it's sarcasm folks... smile] On Wed, Aug 22, 2018

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

The Niagara wineries have just such windmills, which are gas powered and pointed down to blow away/dissipate early frosts and save the vines. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, the box fans idea is silly. A better plan would be

Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

Yeah, the box fans idea is silly. A better plan would be to use all the wind generators, power them up to blow air instead of generate power, and point them at Canada. That would move a lot of smoke! People (other than antifa) around here have been wearing masks lately! Greg -Original

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Re: [MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

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[MBZ] OT: A new law of thermodynamics

'Ridiculous' Spokane event calls for blowing smoke to CanadaPublished: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 A Facebook event that's planned for noon Friday calls for Spokane, Wash., residents to put at least five box fans on their roofs, set them on high and point them toward "northeastern Canada." The

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

One wonders there is enough naturally occurring food to nourish so many alligators and their kin. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 1:15 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As a reminder, Kiawah is home to over 600 alligators that live and travel > throughout all of Kiawah's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

As a reminder, Kiawah is home to over 600 alligators that live and travel throughout all of Kiawah's ponds. *Please remember:* * Never feed, harass or approach an alligator. When people feed alligators, they lose their fear of humans, creating a dangerous situation. * Use extreme caution around

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

it was more like the groaning part but it was loud enough --FT On 8/22/18 11:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wow - never heard that before -- electrifying! A little like my cat's growl following his dental cleaning under anesthesia. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 11:20 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

Wow - never heard that before -- electrifying! A little like my cat's growl following his dental cleaning under anesthesia. On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 11:20 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like this? > (not a friendly sound to my ear, more like a deep menacing growl)

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

Like this? (not a friendly sound to my ear, more like a deep menacing growl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6zynJouWXE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul4t6Fv8GWo > On August 22, 2018 at 10:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > R-E-S-P-E-C-T > > Some years ago not long after

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

Those things are everywhere now.  Soon they will be even more places. --FT On 8/22/18 10:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: We have alleged coyote sightings in suburban DC, although I have requested a photo and none have been forthcoming.  I remain skeptical On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:55 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

We have alleged coyote sightings in suburban DC, although I have requested a photo and none have been forthcoming. I remain skeptical On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > R-E-S-P-E-C-T > > Some years ago not long after moving here, I was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Some years ago not long after moving here, I was out in the garage working one afternoon.  The marsh is maybe 30ft from the garage, I heard this bellowing sound coming from out there so I walked over to see what it might be.  It was low tide so I walked out in the marsh a bit,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

> On August 22, 2018 at 10:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > A golfer lost an arm a few years back, trying to get a ball that was in > a pond, or next to it.  Beaufort maybe?   chompchomp Chubbs Peterson?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

How have you managed to survive? On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 10:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It wasn't even a big one, only an 8 footer. There's some 12 footers live > around here, used to be bigger ones back when. > > A golfer lost an arm a few years back,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

It wasn't even a big one, only an 8 footer.  There's some 12 footers live around here, used to be bigger ones back when. A golfer lost an arm a few years back, trying to get a ball that was in a pond, or next to it.  Beaufort maybe?   chompchomp --FT On 8/22/18 10:01 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] OT: Alligator attack in SC

A woman died Monday morning in a suspected alligator attack on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, police said. The woman, identified as Cassandra Cline, 45, according to South Carolina’s The State , was walking her dog near a lagoon

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

I pounded a 9mm on but it split the socket and still didn't have enough strength to break the bolt free. -Curt On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, 8:03:43 AM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I take it the 60° corners on a double hex (12pt) socket don't play well enough with the 90°

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

I take it the 60° corners on a double hex (12pt) socket don't play well enough with the 90° corners on the triple square bolts? I just checked Snap-On, they've got the XZN male bit sockets, but no matching triple square female sockets. Double square are easy to find. Fortunately the 12pt

Re: [MBZ] Comes preloaded with factory COEXIST bumper plate

Digging through my unread email, this one is still listed. I have seen this car once or twice, some lady driving it. Maybe the seller is more willing to negotiate now? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 10:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

My '85 190D had triple square bolts on the inner axle joints. The bolts were male requiring a female socket which I never could find. Fred gave me some bolts with female triple square heads. The plan was to weld one of those into a socket, instead I farmed the job out... -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Thanks Mitch!     So it's nice to hear that the outer CV flange is not bolted to the Carrier assy.   I guess add'l bolts aren't needed since it has that 30mm nut on the end of the axle. Thanks again! Larry On 08/21/2018 7:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: If you're taking the whole

Re: [MBZ] Don’t Read this, Kaleb

Hmm, my 1971 Arctic Cat Panther 303W with the Wankle rotary engine has a failed insert in the sparkplug hole. I've lived with it for years but it means I can't change sparkplugs as the old insert is glued (?) to the old spark plug. Maybe a better quality insert would have better results. The

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

Mitch & Larry, some of the suspension link fasteners need the special socket bits (triple square?) on the later 124 cars, I don't remember if they are the outer ends of the links or the inner ends but I do remember them when I overhauled the rear suspension on my '95 and my '87. - Max