Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

2018-09-26 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Greg wrote: > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability > of the US to an EMP attack. As I understand, EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) is the result of a high-altitude "dirty" explosion that releases lots of gamma rays. Those rays, as they "cut" the earth's magnetic field,

Re: [MBZ] 2 Mercedes 190d pontons - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-09-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:46:25 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > What do you think of these? > Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon > https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/2-mercedes-190d-pontons/6692511164.html I think they look reasonable, for non-running project cars. The price seems high,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

2018-09-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 26 Sep 2018 23:41:11 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Needs air filters. But since it's used for drag races only, the mesh over the intakes will be sufficient. :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT: Wilton wheels

2018-09-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Needs air filters.___ 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] Clear coat starts peeling, driver and passenger leather seat starts to tear

2018-09-26 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
DBAG just put a Swede in charge of Mercedes. Another first was to have the new fearless leader not be an engineer. Now we know the cars are going to be trash right out of the box clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Sep 26, 2018, at 7:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > It

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat starts peeling, driver and passenger leather seat starts to tear

2018-09-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On September 26, 2018 at 10:09 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It used to mean Kurz. Since the bow ties threw out the engineers, > letters mean anything, and therefore, nothing. I think I conflated Kurz with Kompressor 20 years ago and it just stuck in my mind that way.

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat starts peeling, driver and passenger leather seat starts to tear

2018-09-26 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
It used to mean Kurz. Since the bow ties threw out the engineers, letters mean anything, and therefore, nothing. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On September 25, 2018 at 1:11 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: I presume the "CLK" is a cheap-class, 2-seat convertible, with a supercharger.

Re: [MBZ] SBC/electrohydraulic brake warranty

2018-09-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Excellent! LarryT On 09/24/2018 5:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Got my 25 year warranty extension letter today for my 2005 E320. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Andrew

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Doesn't look like it. You'll have to pay in crypto-currency. Is that something from Tales from the Crypt? - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:25 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it a turbo? > > On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 12:27 PM Rick

Re: [MBZ] Andrew

2018-09-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is it a turbo? On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 12:27 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Pick this thing up, so Max can rescue it. > > > https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300-project-or/6684629164.html > > Rick > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

2018-09-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If your truck is 1992 and up, speedo signal is taken from a magnetic sensor that is mounted on the top of the diff, it counts teeth on the ring gear to give speed signal, so, likely will lose speedo input... If you have a manual trans, non issue... if you have the C6 auto, or the E4OD auto, both

Re: [MBZ] For Rich -Floyd in SC - High and dry still?

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I saw one of Floyd's weather stations last night, it was impressive. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:15 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > EXTREME WEATHERFlorence flooding slowly envelops S.C. homesPublished: > Wednesday, September 26,

[MBZ] For Rich -Floyd in SC - High and dry still?

2018-09-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
EXTREME WEATHERFlorence flooding slowly envelops S.C. homesPublished: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 The last community in the way of Hurricane Florence's floodwaters as they slowly flow to the sea got some good news today — the predictions aren't as dire as they once were. Officials originally

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
How much of the truck is non-electronic? In general, I worry about the alternator and starter (no fuses in those circuits) on my diesels. I'm pretty sure the battery would handle a short but big pulse of energy just fine. Radio and instrument panel will be mostly dead (speedometer is mechanical

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

2018-09-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'm a diesel Ford truck guy, presently own 5. So, I may have some qualifications to answer your question. Prior to 1994, the International engines Ford used were Indirect Injection, with Mechanical injection pumps. The only electrical device which is EMP sensitive is the fuel solenoid, mounted on

[MBZ] 2 Mercedes 190d pontons - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-09-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
What do you think of these? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/2-mercedes-190d-pontons/6692511164.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-09-26 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Wow!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/large-collection-of-diesel/6707681360.html favorite this post Large Collection of Diesel Mercedes Engines, Transmissions and Spares - $12500 (Lake Oswego) hide this posting about 13 hours ago I have a huge collection of w116,

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

2018-09-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability of the US to an EMP attack. I recall the press touting the "failure" of a NORK hydrogen bomb test because it had a low yield. I knew at the time that the test was no failure, but was about a very lightweight weapon that could be

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a rare Manny 240CD?

2018-09-26 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I looked at my Benz, but couldn't find the finder. Perhaps if it had a finder, I could use it to find the finder. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 7:06 AM To:

[MBZ] Andrew

2018-09-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Pick this thing up, so Max can rescue it. https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-300-project-or/6684629164.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Learning German etc

2018-09-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I used Pimsleur Spanish app for a little while. Learned a couple words but never really put enough time into it. Had my employer onboard to buy the full version but never got around to it. Like anything I'm sure its a matter of putting the time in. -Curt On Wednesday, September 26, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Learning German etc

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Correct, and I am able to help with really basic stuff like bathrooms and food and directions, polite conversation (introductions, thanks / no thanks, etc). Have you checked on Craigs list for a local group that teaches / converses in the language you're learning? Any opportunity to try what you

Re: [MBZ] Learning German etc

2018-09-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On September 26, 2018 at 10:57 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Daughter-unit tried the duolingo app for Italian earlier this summer, and > she picked up a bit, but without oversight / input / correction from a > native speaker, any language is tough. Spousal unit can

Re: [MBZ] Learning German etc

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Daughter-unit tried the duolingo app for Italian earlier this summer, and she picked up a bit, but without oversight / input / correction from a native speaker, any language is tough. I found that Google Translator app is scary-good, especially when you have a data connection. Example: point the

[MBZ] Max's latest MB adventure for your reading pleasure

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yesterday afternoon I visited the SEMRA (South East Mercedes Rescue Association) storage deposit to retrieve a half-axle for my 124.193. The mission was to remove an axle from a complete rear-axle sub-frame assembly, which included all the parts from the differential out to the brake calipers and

[MBZ] Learning German etc

2018-09-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Has anybody used any of the free language apps on computer or phone, like Doulingo, Lingodeer, or Memrise? Thinking about trying German (harder but maybe more fun) or Spanish (more useful, even if most of the 'Spanish speaking' people I encounter speak trashy pigin Spanish). Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] More hookers and blow

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
MB markets: Charlotte seems to be a reasonably close-to-me major city that almost always has more than a few tempting offerings, at decent prices. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 8:59 AM ROGER HALE via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm curious as to when

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a rare Manny 240CD?

2018-09-26 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But it has a rusty finder. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sep 26, 2018 10:06 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > This one has to be the Marcaydeez photog of the weak: > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1980-mercedes- > 300td-station/6665177002.html > > - > Max >

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a rare Manny 240CD?

2018-09-26 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
This one has to be the Marcaydeez photog of the weak: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1980-mercedes-300td-station/6665177002.html - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Sep 26, 2018 at 12:13 AM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I know how to drive one.

Re: [MBZ] More hookers and blow

2018-09-26 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
I'm curious as to when you guys are going to publish your "Arm Chair Price Guide to Old Mercedes". You could compete with the other price guides that aren't necessarily accurate. Used cars, like anything vintage/antique are worth what a buyer will pay because they want the item and have the