Re: [MBZ] OT: Enfield followup

2018-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
They sell a CO2 powered gizmo you put over the nipple and blast the load out. https://www.shootersforum.com/muzzleloaders/52793-co2-load-dischargers.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Hedary on BAT

2018-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On September 3, 2018 at 8:47 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Thats funny... he was on his way to my place when he took that > Were you surprised when Pierre showed up in a Hyundai? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Kaleb, There's 2 warranties - 25 years & unlimited miles on the SBC brake system and a 20 year warranty on the "Fuel Tank and its components".  My E350 was not included in the balance shaft settlement. Dwight - I started at the MBUSA website and sent them a email with my VIN - that got a respo

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On September 4, 2018 at 7:49 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > The SBC Brake System info came in a letter from MBUSA late last week and > they say it covers '03-'06 E Class, '06 CLS, '03-'12 SL, and some > Maybachs and SLR. Does this mean there is no longer any reason to avoid buyi

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks Larry, I will do that. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 4, 2018 7:50 AM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes" wrote: > Kaleb, There's 2 warranties - 25 years & unlimited miles on the SBC brake > system and a 20 year warranty on the "Fuel Tank and its components". My > E350 was not included in

Re: [MBZ] Hedary on BAT

2018-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That was really jarring... Why?? On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 7:30 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On September 3, 2018 at 8:47 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Thats funny... he was on his way to my place when he took tha

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I did not know about the fuel warranty. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2018, at 6:49 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, There's 2 warranties - 25 years & unlimited miles on the SBC brake > system and a 20 year warranty on the "Fuel Tank and its components". My E350 > was no

[MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seems that the Russians are leading the charge. NUCLEARRussia aims to break ground with floating power plantPublished: Monday, August 27, 2018 The future of nuclear power could be floating offshore from Russia. Offshore reactors could be less costly, safer and more flexible, according to support

Re: [MBZ] OT: Enfield followup

2018-09-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I got the breech plug out yesterday and discovered my issue. I bought this gun as a non-firing replica. When I drilled the fire channel I aimed it a little too far forward, not my fault, they had milled a spot for it and I drilled as far back as I could. When I shot it I started with a modest 40

Re: [MBZ] OT Low tech energy storage

2018-09-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Actually we've already got about 100 nuclear reactors operating (or capable of operating) at sea, both on the surface and underwater. Guy named Rickover had something to do with that. At one time the U.S. Navy also had nuclear-powered cruisers and IIRC one or two nuke destroyers. The ROI / cost

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hmm, re-using their nuclear submarine reactors, hopefully not as leaky as they used to be... "Critics" will always find some way to scaremonger, tsunami-proof is the new standard, next it will be need to be meteorite-proof - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 9:44 AM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Mitch, There was a settlement but I don't know the details.  They told me my VIN was not in the settlement which stopped my conversation.   I have a CEL that indicates the sensors are throwing the code.  I have also talked with a MB dealer technician who has pulled a number of engines apar

[MBZ] 82 300CD on BAT

2018-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Silver blue turbodiesel coupe getting some serious bids approaching $10k. I predict $12,500 is the final price. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300cd-2/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-09-04 ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] 82 300CD on BAT

2018-09-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I agree it will probably hit 12k. That is under book. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 4, 2018 10:22 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Silver blue turbodiesel coupe getting some serious bids approaching $10k. > I predict $12,500 is the final price. > > htt

Re: [MBZ] Can I reuse this hose fitting?

2018-09-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Charleston Rubber & Gasket made up a new hose, not a perfect match but close enough to get the car back on the road. Now I've got some breathing room to order the dealership part that should last another 22 years... - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Sep 3, 2018 at 8:12 AM Meade Dillon wro

[MBZ] Craig needs this

2018-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Last of the I-6 engines... But why won't the left side of the hood latch down? I tried to bid on it, and like all of the NM cars, it says I can't bid because I'm not a dealer: https://www.copart.com/lot/44191938 KalebCar in Atlanta: https://www.copart.com/lot/42633618 Another CDI, needs some fro

Re: [MBZ] Car fun for the weekend

2018-09-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Peter, your TE is a 124 wagon, right? This may not be your issue but I'll share what I know "just in case". On my wagon the central locks got wonky and weird, they would work perfectly for a day or two when the battery was disconnected and then connected, and then resort to only the driver's side

Re: [MBZ] Craig needs this

2018-09-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
All those cars look drivable, that Atlanta car isn't bad --FT On 9/4/18 12:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Last of the I-6 engines... But why won't the left side of the hood latch down? I tried to bid on it, and like all of the NM cars, it says I can't bid because I'm not a dealer: htt

Re: [MBZ] Craig needs this

2018-09-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
V6 diesel did not start till the 642 in 07 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2018, at 11:15 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last of the I-6 engines... > But why won't the left side of the hood latch down? > I tried to bid on it, and like all of the NM cars, it says I can't bid > becau

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah I'm thinking that with those Russian nukes a tsunami is the least of your worries.  Wonder how many of them are at the bottom of the ocean having gone critical and melted down or whatever they do. --FT On 9/4/18 10:04 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, re-using their nuclear subm

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 4 Sep 2018 10:04:40 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > "Critics" will always find some way to scaremonger, tsunami-proof is the > new standard, next it will be need to be meteorite-proof Then it will need to be hydrogen-bomb proof ... Craig __

[MBZ] Engine is not locked up though we have not run it.

2018-09-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But no pics of engine that is not locked up though we have not run it https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1959-mercedes-benz-219s-solid/6688766194.html Needs restoration but would be a simple restoration. Very rare vehicle. If we do not sell we will restore. -- --FT

[MBZ] Mersedes Benz - $2300

2018-09-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Doesn't LOOK too bad but who knows https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mersedes-benz/6688301184.html *2000 Mercedes Benz e320* -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
The worst one that I know of was when a ruskie nuke sub tangled in a fishing net, surfaced and the crew promptly abandoned ship, and left a nice hot artificial addition to the reef in a nice fishing ground. Really pretty criminal and absolutely no action by the USSR to try to clean that up. I thi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
The US is the only country to take responsibility (mostly). On 09/04/2018 2:44 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: The worst one that I know of was when a ruskie nuke sub tangled in a fishing net, surfaced and the crew promptly abandoned ship, and left a nice hot artificial addition to the ree

Re: [MBZ] OT Low tech energy storage

2018-09-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
along with some huge Aircraft Carriers.  I worked on a couple of Missile carrying Destroyers (DLGNs) as well as the Trident Submarines.  Interesting work actually.  The DLGNs were Destroyer,Light,Guided,Nuclear.  A rally complex naming system but they've been doing it for a while ;-) LarryT

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
It sounded like the warranty covers specific VINs and I heard nothing about CDIs - all the warranties MB mentioned were  for gas vehicles. What problems are common on the 2003-2009-ish CDI's?   We were considering one but they wouldn't move on the price.  But it drove great... LarryT - On 0

Re: [MBZ] Engine is not locked up though we have not run it.

2018-09-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Really does not look all that bad in the photos. We certainly have seen much worse. RB On 04/09/2018 1:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: But no pics of engine that is not locked up though we have not run it https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1959-mercedes-benz-219s-solid/668876619

Re: [MBZ] My 06 E350 problems - FYI Warranty Extensions

2018-09-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On September 4, 2018 at 3:18 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It sounded like the warranty covers specific VINs and I heard nothing > about CDIs - all the warranties MB mentioned were  for gas vehicles. > > What problems are common on the 2003-2009-ish CDI's?   We were > consid

Re: [MBZ] Mersedes Benz - $2300

2018-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If it drives FW and RV, shifts, stops, and doesn't smoke it's a buy. On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 2:12 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Doesn't LOOK too bad but who knows > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mersedes-benz/6688301184.html > > *2000 Mercedes Benz e32

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

2018-09-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Ohhh! An MB with the TSA built in! WHat could go wrong? Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: OK, so what are these nannies that you supposedly have to pay a fortune to disable so you can tow a trailer? I found this that says newer trucks automatically disable the lane keeping feature when you p

Re: [MBZ] White Whale Plan of Attack: Weak AC

2018-09-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
After all that, try the replacement condensor Dan put in his SDL. Dan sez it makes the R134 work like a real R12 system. Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: This school year, I'm pressed into duty as after-school taxi driver for my daughter, which means I have the joy of sitting in the car line

Re: [MBZ] Hedary on BAT

2018-09-04 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Since most rental car places at the airport don't rent old Mercedes, no, I wasn't really surprised! On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 7:30 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On September 3, 2018 at 8:47 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ XI two weeks away 9/8/18

2018-09-04 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Ok, things are looking good... I took today off to finish the car, working from 7:30am to 5pm. Everything went together nicely. I marked all the adjusters before removing them, so the alignment felt surprisingly good with all the new parts. But I brought it in for an alignment anyway, I don’t wan

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ XI two weeks away 9/8/18

2018-09-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
What a productive day Jaime!! So glad you will head north for Saturday Should be nice beach weather too. Narragansett beach is really nice. Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 4, 2018 9:01 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ok, things are looking good.

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ XI two weeks away 9/8/18

2018-09-04 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Exciting! Nice progress. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 4, 2018, at 9:00 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok, things are looking good... I took today off to finish the car, working > from 7:30am to 5pm. > > Everything went together nicely. I marked all the adjusters before removi

[MBZ] Wow

2018-09-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1972 Mercedes https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-mercedes-280-sel-45-sedan/6689116034.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] Wow

2018-09-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Why is it still for sale? You should have bought it already - - - On Tue, Sep 4, 2018 at 10:44 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1972 Mercedes > > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-mercedes-280-sel-45-sedan/6689116034.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Offshore floating nukes

2018-09-04 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
One of my engineers managed a warhead test near Roosevelt Roads; the target was a decommissioned ship. We spent gobs of money removing all dangerous and toxic materials from the target before the test. The target went to the bottom. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercede