Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

There's a microscopic bent ridge of metal at the downstream edge of the filing motion. I like to have it on the trailing edge, some people like to have it on the leading edge hoping it'll wear off quickly, some people like you don't care. But I figure it's important to make every aspect

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I got one of their super cheap 4 1/2" grinders and one of the 6". I think they're the same motor inside, the 6" is under powered but both have been troopers and done a surprising amount of work. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 6:48 AM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I agree with everything Mitch wrote. Additionally a file with a guide can help us newbies.I'd been told that it didn't matter if you went front to back on the teeth or back to front. I think that's probably true as long as you always do it the same way... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [MBZ] 24 Hours of d'Lemons

Rusty SEC. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 20, 2019 11:10:27 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Which one of the fleet should I enter? > >-R > >On 8/19/19 5:43 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Mark your calendar Floyd! ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

It might be the same tool, but for $10, I'll stick with the one that was reviewed. My experience with Harbor Freight electric tools has not been good overall. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 5:11 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > How about Harbor Freight? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Count your file strokes. Hit a tooth with a Sharpie marker so you know when you've finished the chain and gotten back to the beginning. 2-3 strokes per tooth is plenty if you sharpen after each tank of gas and keep it out of the dirt. Hole the file parallel to the witness mark on the tooth,

Re: [MBZ] ATF

> On August 20, 2019 at 5:52 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > And things like wheel bearings. Does the Cruz have a differential with > separate fluid or is it all one transaxle with the ATF lubricating > everything? Transaxle lube handles the gearbox, torque converter, "ring and

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

On 20/08/2019 5:07 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Yes, I've been using a hand file - not that successfully it seems though. The best grinder in that review is the price of 10 new chains, I'll pass. The next best is $41 - I'll get it and try it - has to be better than what I've been doing. The

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Yes, I've been using a hand file - not that successfully it seems though. The best grinder in that review is the price of 10 new chains, I'll pass. The next best is $41 - I'll get it and try it - has to be better than what I've been doing. The hard red center in the cedar logs seems to be hard on

Re: [MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

When you have a single speed bicycle geared to go over 100mph, you can't pedal it at 0mph. It's bad enough trying to start out on a track bike geared for 35mph. Mitch. > On August 20, 2019 at 5:13 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > As I understand it, he was towed up to speed, then

Re: [MBZ] ATF

On 20/08/2019 4:49 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I bought ATF for the red Cruze (19k+ miles) and found it interesting that Amxoil specifies their thin fuel saving Dexron VI stuff for 236.12 and 236.14.

[MBZ] ATF

I bought ATF for the red Cruze (19k+ miles) and found it interesting that Amxoil specifies their thin fuel saving Dexron VI stuff for 236.12 and 236.14.

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Yes, we do them by hand too some of the time,  but if you use the grinder periodically, it will even out the teeth. I keep 2 or 3 chains and swap them out. If you use the grinder to do all of them at one time it is fairly quick to sharpen them. It is truly amazing how well a sharp saw can cut

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

My personal choice is a proper size round file with a handle. Having developed the skill to sharpen the teeth, for myself, it is much quicker to dress the teeth and get back to work... no setup or fuss. 5 min on a 20 inch saw, I'm back to cutting chips. You just have to learn to hold the file

Re: [MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

and then . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99p_wh6p4OY On 20/08/2019 4:24 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Anyone want to do the math to calculate the BTU of energy it would take to accelerate from standing start to 200 MPH for a vehicle weight of the bike and the man [with crash gear] ? I

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

You need one of these - https://www.2kreviews.com/best-chainsaw-sharpener/ It makes it easy to keep all of the teeth on the chain essentially the same. That is much more difficult to do when filing by hand. On 20/08/2019 4:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I now have a new bar, two new

Re: [MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

Anyone want to do the math to calculate the BTU of energy it would take to accelerate from standing start to 200 MPH for a vehicle weight of the bike and the man [with crash gear] ? I would wager the human body does not possess that much expendable energy. Even without factoring in the wind drag,

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I now have a new bar, two new chains, the proper file, and the greaser for the sprocket at the end of the bar. Will test it tomorrow ... On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 11:20 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A bent bar will also cut in circles. It's not hard to bend them if

Re: [MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

As I understand it, he was towed up to speed, then released to pedal under his own power through the speed measuring trap. It still sounds like cheating to me. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:41 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:31:22 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Deep W210 Projector Headlights on Sale

I’ve had this followed with CamelCamelCamel for a long time and never seen a change. Today I got a notification the price had dropped 5%:

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAF turns a manned airplane into a drone!

Correct, back in about 1982 I was part of a group that contracted to put a number of F 100 aircraft that had been in "dry storage" into flight status with remote flight control. They were used as target drones for training fighter pilots. On completion of the conversion, they could take off, fly

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

On 20/08/2019 12:08 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: How are pop rivets watertight again? I know they use them on canoes and roundabouts, but all the one I know of are hollow. There are pop rivets with closed ends.

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

There is a type of pop rivet that has sealant in them. I got some 1/4" ones that are designed for RV repair from a company that specializes in this: Vintage Trailer Supply. They call them Olympic Rivets. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

And in any case when the sealer is put on that should make them waterproof. MG Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: How are pop rivets watertight again? I know they use them on canoes and roundabouts, but all the one I know of are hollow. They are hollow, but the steel center pin is solidly

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

You may be correct... as is often with corporate mergers,, cheap and good do not survive in same environment. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 11:59 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 20/08/2019 1:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Poulan is actually made by Husky..

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

On 20/08/2019 1:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Poulan is actually made by Husky.. it's their "Cheap version" I have one that someone gave me because it would not run... so far, I've spent enough to buy a new one, it runs... but then won't start.. then it will run.. etc etc Known

Re: [MBZ] Arctic white low miles W126 SEC on SEC

Bid to $34K but no sale. Idiot. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:07 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Blue interior would have assuaged me somewhat but palomino - no way. > > On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:45 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> wow. big money is right. Nice

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Poulan is actually made by Husky.. it's their "Cheap version" I have one that someone gave me because it would not run... so far, I've spent enough to buy a new one, it runs... but then won't start.. then it will run.. etc etc Known issues with them is they suck wood chips into the lower

Re: [MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:31:22 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/19/sport/cycling-speed-record-scli-gbr-intl/index.html It seems the speed record is set when the "cycle" is towed by the vehicle in front of it, or did I misunderstand the article? If

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 in danger of being stolen

Stolen for just $8900. Easily worth $15K with some minor tweaks. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 2:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It's still a pretty color. > > On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:43 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> "Approximately 100k of its 255k indicated

Re: [MBZ] Arctic white low miles W126 SEC on SEC

Blue interior would have assuaged me somewhat but palomino - no way. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:45 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > wow. big money is right. Nice car though, even in boring white > > --FT > > On 8/20/19 1:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 in danger of being stolen

It's still a pretty color. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 1:43 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Approximately 100k of its 255k indicated miles have been added under > current ownership, and the spark advance unit was disconnected in 2016." > > ?? > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

> How are pop rivets watertight again? I know they use them on canoes and > roundabouts, but all the one I know of are hollow. They are hollow, but the steel center pin is solidly affixed on one side. They're not an eyelet/grommet. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Arctic white low miles W126 SEC on SEC

wow.  big money is right.  Nice car though, even in boring white --FT On 8/20/19 1:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Big money chasing after this one. I can't imagine a less thrilling color combo than white/palomino.

Re: [MBZ] 6.9 in danger of being stolen

"Approximately 100k of its 255k indicated miles have been added under current ownership, and the spark advance unit was disconnected in 2016." ?? --FT On 8/20/19 1:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I really like this car - honest miles in a pretty color. Auction is ending in

[MBZ] 6.9 in danger of being stolen

I really like this car - honest miles in a pretty color. Auction is ending in about an hour so get your bids in while the price is still stupid low. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-6-9-9/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-08-20

[MBZ] Arctic white low miles W126 SEC on SEC

Big money chasing after this one. I can't imagine a less thrilling color combo than white/palomino. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-560sec-28/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-08-20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

How are pop rivets watertight again? I know they use them on canoes and roundabouts, but all the one I know of are hollow. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019, 9:29 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fit a steel patch. Glue it in with Butyl Rubber sealant or body > sealer. Pop

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

A few years ago I bought a regular poulan the yellow one. It was a turd and I wore myself out just trying to start it. Took it back to Lowe’s and got the green pro one. It has been great for my needs Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 20, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 8/20/19 11:10 AM: Huskysaws are "fragile" in my experience. So, you have to pay extra attention to chain oiler, sharpness, etc... bad news is, "not fragilesaws cost lots more" So, unless you are cutting oak logs every day... they work good enough, if you give

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAF turns a manned airplane into a drone!

On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:54:26 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I thought they had used regular aircraft operated remote control for > years.   Maybe the difference is that this is a drone (C3Po) operating > a drone. The USAF has used regular aircraft, in the case I know F-100s and

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

Fit a steel patch.   Glue it in with Butyl Rubber sealant or body sealer.  Pop rivet it in.  It'll last as long as the rest of the car. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote on 8/20/19 8:09 AM: Now we're talking! Nothing to fear but fire itself! Garden hose indeed. Maybe I will clamp some aluminum

Re: [MBZ] Feelgoodacademicstation

>> Am I the only one amused by the idea of an electric car charging station >> powered by a diesel fuel generator? No, but it's the system in a nutshell. Perfectly illustrates a REV, with the R being only feet away in this case. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

A bent bar will also cut in circles. It's not hard to bend them if the saw gets pinched, but it's hard to straighten them. It doesn't take much of a bend. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Feelgoodacademicstation

But, but  but,   they are "saving the planet"   Ya CAN'T laugh at em! Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 6:40 PM: Am I the only one amused by the idea of an electric car charging station powered by a diesel fuel generator? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Good to know the bar oil pump is making oil. It's likely the port in the bar itself is plugged then... which is the kiss of death when cutting under load. Good plan to just start fresh. When you start it all back up, run the chain above a piece of paper or cardboard and watch for oil sling, which

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Chain sharpened unevenly. right side sharp. left dull.   Hit a nail?  Rock? OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 6:13 PM: Why does my low time Husqvarna chain saw want to twist the far end of the bar/chain clockwise when I try to cut a log with it? It also failed to oil the chain last time I

Re: [MBZ] Stealing keyless entry cars

BMW motorsickles up to 1972oe 73 could be turned on with an allen wrench, a rod or the "key" from any other BMW. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 6:05 PM: My '51 VW bug was like that - anything flat and close to the right size would turn the locks and open the doors as well as start the

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I second the comment on keeping your chain sharp, by looking at the chips that come off the cut, When you start getting "Dust" instead of chips, stop and sharpen the chain. My experience with loss of chain oil is that you'll destroy the chain by the time you notice it's running hot, AND the guide

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I checked - and yes, it is pumping oil out the port - I guess the bar was clogged. It got smoking hot, so I'll replace it, even though I don't see any wear. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:06 AM OK Don wrote: > The blade is not loose at all in the guide bar. I didn't see any blockage > of the oil

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 tested vs Amazon Basics synthetic oil

yes.  i dont have enough internet to watch videos or see the fakebuch cars "for sale" Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 2:39 PM: What's the bottom line? I wish people still wrote blog posts for this kind of thing instead of making videos. Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: USAF turns a manned airplane into a drone!

I thought they had used regular aircraft operated remote control for years.   Maybe the difference is that this is a drone (C3Po) operating a drone. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 8/19/19 9:59 AM: Scientists say new ROBOpilot completed a two-hour test flight, essentially turning a

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

It is great. I sealed the removable lid on the navy surplus diesel rib with it. And the compass mount. It takes forever to dry and sticks to everything, so bring a roll of paper towels along. On Tue, Aug 20, 2019, 8:34 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:27 AM Craig via

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Greenworks 80 volt battery powered. MG Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What's the best electric chain saw on the market? On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 3:30 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I got one of the chainsaw files with a guide on it. It's very helpful for

Re: [MBZ] you Roadislanders need to get this

Looks like too much of a project for me. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > ‎Jeffrey Cooke > < >

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:27 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > In fact for that area a few spot welds should work to hold the metal > > and then fill the gaps with seam sealer or that sulfide stuff to make > > waterproof. BTW I love the specs on that. Will have to find out where > > to get it.

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:14:51 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > In fact for that area a few spot welds should work to hold the metal > and then fill the gaps with seam sealer or that sulfide stuff to make > waterproof. BTW I love the specs on that. Will have to find out where > to get it. And find

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

Fuel tank sealant: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/ps890.php On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:15 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Karl, What place in Denmark is that? > > then fill the gaps with seam sealer or > that sulfide stuff to make waterproof. BTW I love > the specs on that. Will

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

Karl, What place in Denmark is that? I've found that brazing causes more heat in a larger area then doing small spots of welding with space before the next spot and so on going around and around till done. In other words don't start at one spot and keep going with a continuous weld all the

Re: [MBZ] 24 Hours of d'Lemons

Which one of the fleet should I enter? -R On 8/19/19 5:43 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Mark your calendar Floyd! -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

The blade is not loose at all in the guide bar. I didn't see any blockage of the oil port, but will run it without the bar as you suggest. I might try to blow air back through the port. I use a generic bar oil from the local farm store - it's thick and has worked for a couple of other saws. I do

[MBZ] you Roadislanders need to get this

‎Jeffrey Cooke ‎/_to_/Mercedes W123 (North America)

[MBZ] OK it was a Porch but still...

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/19/sport/cycling-speed-record-scli-gbr-intl/index.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

What's the best electric chain saw on the market? On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 3:30 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got one of the chainsaw files with a guide on it. It's very helpful for > being sure the chain is sharpened at the right angle. A lot of guys will >

Re: [MBZ] Stealing keyless entry cars

That is truly hilarious. What were they thinking? On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 8:40 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh and ALL the external compartments on ALL campers made since the '90s > use the same key. Those are available on eBay for $4 for 2. > Had good fun at

Re: [MBZ] 24 Hours of d'Lemons

You would have to tart it up to pass muster. Maybe wire wheels, a Nardi steering wheel, or fuzzy German dice, You get the idea... On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 8:36 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > Might be worth getting a rusty 240D for... > > -Curt > > On Monday, August 19, 2019, 3:27:43 PM EDT, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

The tarry glop they put on there for sound deadening is the big threat. It burns nicely. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 06:18:29 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > Or maybe in the battery tray you bought? > > Under the tray, where the sheet metal rusts out > > > > Or maybe in the firewall behind the battery tray? > > It is kind of the firewall, but it is a horizontal area where the

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

If I keep the wet rag far enough from the actual weld, the water shouldn't screw up the weld too much I imagine. I use a thick fiberglass piece to shield my fingers. I will probably just cram a chunk of that heavy roving under there to keep the flammable stuff away from the red hot metal. Then

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

> Now we're talking! Nothing to fear but fire itself! Garden hose indeed. Maybe > I will clamp some aluminum bar down next to it for a heat sink. Nothing soaks up heat like a sopping wet rag. The feared fires happen on the inside of the dash, not the outside where you're welding. When you're

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 10:01 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:10:16 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Anybody ever weld in a patch? I bought another one and it has a rust > > hole there. > > In Grand Forks? That, afterall was the last place mentioned. > >

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

Now we're talking! Nothing to fear but fire itself! Garden hose indeed. Maybe I will clamp some aluminum bar down next to it for a heat sink. Interestingly, I found lots of vids of body sheet metal repair on w123s, usually the jack points and rocker panels. And lots of threads on battery box area

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

> Anybody ever weld in a patch? Yes, lots of them in the W115. Started a few fires, too. Be careful! Not the worst idea to have a garden hose and spray nozzle at the ready... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] w123 battery box area rust

Fiberglass and por 15 is your friend in areas like that where welding is impractical. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2019, at 11:10 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody ever weld in a patch? I bought another one and it has a rust hole > there. Could rivet with some sulfide

Re: [MBZ] Filthy Pagoda Gets Martha'd

Probably, especially if it was going to be my car…. I didn’t watch the whole video yet, but that thing sure was nasty. -D > On Aug 19, 2019, at 10:19 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Amazing-Dan would you do this? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Mon, Aug 19, 2019, 6:43 PM M. Mitchell

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

I got one of the chainsaw files with a guide on it. It's very helpful for being sure the chain is sharpened at the right angle. A lot of guys will tell you they can "sharpen it by eye" and probably some of them can but I've seen a lot of saws that try to cut in circles... Curt Sent from Yahoo

Re: [MBZ] OT website builder

I use a free html editor called KompoZer. It's free but requires some understanding of how html works. If you see a page (online, for example) you like you can save and then edit it for your needs. I haven't tried any of the page builders. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Twist: Chain not sharpened right or worn more on one set of teeth than the other. Probably should replace chain if old one wasn't oiled and maybe overheated. Fix the oiler. Excess heat comes from dull chain. Get the proper chain file if you don't have one. If you watch pros they may