Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

I had all new links, new diff and axles and a new subframe, so I replaced the lower carrier bearings then assembled the whole shooting match on a table, then lowered it onto a dolly and slid it under the car with the car on blocks. Then I put a jack under the diff and lifted the whole thing into pl

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Kaleb, I sent you some file attachments, but neither my email or the files seem to have made it through to you. If you get them, try the Upgrade Assistant (original). It was good at finding and showing actual reasons that your PC is not ready for an upgrade. It was the reason I found out that

Re: [MBZ] I guess Clay can quit worrying about freezing rain...

They finally plowed the street from the new years day storm. I get to drag the doodle dog around after putting Mushers Magic (looks like petroleum jelly) on his paws. Today’s walk awarded me with iced up eye brows and lashes, rime around the balaclava, and a four inch ice booger dangling from

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 20:30:22 -0900 Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Down the road from the home of SWMBA is a chinese/pizza place. I have > not attempted to investigate, as the possibilities are troubling. It > does share a small building with a walk in clinic. Coincidentally co-located? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

Down the road from the home of SWMBA is a chinese/pizza place. I have not attempted to investigate, as the possibilities are troubling. It does share a small building with a walk in clinic. clay > On Jan 7, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The menu looks like your

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 21:42:03 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Curt wrote: > > > If I didn't have specialty applications to support I'd run > > Ubuntu Linux. > > I banish those specialty applications to a virtual machine. And I > have a bunch. [sigh] The host is GNU/Linux. From the host (L

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

Yes that's more correct Max... it has been a while since I have done this and I mis-spoke. Jacking up under each side so there's even pressure gives you more room to work when you're laying on your back. I want to say I had a more clever approach to it at the time that was even easier but I can't

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

Jacked up the spring link until even with the other side (ready to drive) and then tightened up the links. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 11:13:48 PM Max Dillon : > > I was able to tighten all the links with the subframe mounted in the car. I > think I removed a tire, jacked up the sp

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

I was able to tighten all the links with the subframe mounted in the car. I think I removed a tire, jacked up the spring Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 10:59:17 PM Brian Toscano via Mercedes : > When I worked on 124/201 I would assemble the subframe next to the vehicle > and then put it

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Macs are not what they used to be. Years ago they were light years ahead of Microsoft but over time the two have converged. Microsoft has gone up and Apple has gone down. I remember back in 2007 or so using a neighbors printer with my Mac and he said I'd probably have to install some device driv

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

My concern with both methods is getting the links tightened up in "ready to drive" position. That said, the first option would probably be my choice. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 10:27:17 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes : > What is the best way to install the rear subframe? Who has BTD

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear subframe

When I worked on 124/201 I would assemble the subframe next to the vehicle and then put it on a transmission jack and roll it into place and secure it to the unibody, connect driveshaft, and brake lines, etc. The 5-link suspension can be tightened once it's installed under the vehicle by jacking u

Re: [MBZ] I guess Clay can quit worrying about freezing rain...

> Mitch sent an image of a weather forecast with large negative > numbers: Are those C or F? Although for the low of -40 it doesn't matter... And with either scale - that's cold!! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

> Curt wrote: > If I didn't have specialty applications to support I'd run > Ubuntu Linux. I banish those specialty applications to a virtual machine. And I have a bunch. [sigh] The host is GNU/Linux. From the host (Linux) I have good software for browser, email client, pdf viewer, pdf creatin

[MBZ] 124 rear subframe

What is the best way to install the rear subframe?   Who has BTDT? i'm thinking to install the links and wheel carriers to the subframe first.   a straightedge across the top should line up with the centers of the outer end of the top link.   so that solves the problem of trying to tighten lin

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

> Dan wrote: > Buy a Mac. You’ve already burned so many calories on this it’s > not funny. Apple is even worse when it comes to forced upgrades... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] I guess Clay can quit worrying about freezing rain...

Quite balmy! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 7, 2020, at 9:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >

Re: [MBZ] wow $20k 300TD

Pretty good deal for the buyer. Mine is white/blue leather, 376K. On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 4:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was this Andrew's? Or is he BW99? > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-23/ > > -- > --FT > > > __

[MBZ] I guess Clay can quit worrying about freezing rain...

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Re: [MBZ] Make a Replacement Car Lens

Interesting. I'd like to see a DIY video for a more complex lens, like 124 wagon rear tail light, which has three colors (red, yellow, and clear). - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 6:03 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > For those un-obtainium lenses, etc. --- > > > https://w

[MBZ] Make a Replacement Car Lens

For those un-obtainium lenses, etc. --- https://www.smooth-on.com/tutorials/creating-replacement-car-lens-crystal-clear-202/ -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by re

Re: [MBZ] Floyd/Max Need a Project

I'll pass. Five 124 cars is enough. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 7:30:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > This looks like it would be fun: > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/402919-fs-1976-115-300d-4-speed-conversion.html > > -D > > > > _

[MBZ] Potential Kleb Car

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/399612-fs-1991-300e.html Seems like a lot of people are dumping projects. Maybe they need to pay those Christmas bills? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Do you mean "reinstall TO fresh media"? A new SSD is cheap compared to buying a whole new PC. Maybe his system can accept two hard drives, so he can keep his existing drive as the data disc. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 7, 2020 7:23:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes : > If I didn't have special

[MBZ] Floyd/Max Need a Project

This looks like it would be fun: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/402919-fs-1976-115-300d-4-speed-conversion.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

The kit I bought on Amazon came with "Wool Wax" which is basically the same stuff as Fluid Film but slightly less sheep smelling.I've been using it a lot on guns, especially the last few weeks of the season when I was hunting in the rain a lot. Seemed to help keep rust from setting in.Today I f

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Agreed on both counts. I use several different distros of Ubuntu at work for security tools. Rock solid OS, easy to work with, plays nice with just about everything. -D > On Jan 7, 2020, at 7:22 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > If I didn't have specialty applications to support I'd

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

If I didn't have specialty applications to support I'd run Ubuntu Linux. Its stable, easy to use, easy to install and comes with a bunch of productivity stuff built right in. Kaleb needs to back up his data and reinstall Windows from fresh media. I NEVER upgrade an OS if I can help it. All you'

Re: [MBZ] Got this cap today

Mine is Navy with white,star & laurel. Amazon special. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 7, 2020, 6:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got a black one with gold logo > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jan 7, 2020, at 5:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Personally, I'd stick with Win7. The computer seems to prefer it. :) ___ 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_okieb

Re: [MBZ] Got this cap today

I got a black one with gold logo --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 7, 2020, at 5:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Nice, except it's white. I'd have to wear new gloves every time I touched > it ... > >> On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Or he could buy another PC. After reading all the tooth gnashing and grumbling about the Macs on this list, it just confirms for me that there is no perfect system. I've (knocking on wood) had very little trouble with Microsoft's OS's, including the hated and reviled ones. I built the "image" for a

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Buy a Mac. You’ve already burned so many calories on this it’s not funny. -D > On Jan 7, 2020, at 5:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Attached > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 7, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: >> >> Where would I find the log? I went into event

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Attached Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > Where would I find the log? I went into event viewer and there are several > categories? What sort of thing would I be looking for? It’s the same error as > before which I attached. I did notice on device m

Re: [MBZ] Got this cap today

Wear it to the,Q. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jan 7, 2020, 3:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's pretty nice > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/401941449295 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] Who wants a black 320 SLK?

https://www.copart.com/lot/61139449 Mostly looks good. There's a scuff in the left corner of the front bumper and there's a glob of something in the middle of the roof that might not be easily removed without further damaging the paint. Unfortunately, the charity cars in Michigan tend to be 'o

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

Portlandia was difficult to watch. Having done a fair amount of work there, I understood it, but it was still tough to get through. I like the science museum with the submarine. I’ve told the story about the guy who was in one of my training classes there who served on the sister boat. He went

Re: [MBZ] Got this cap today

My $3 Ferrari cap (clearance price at Meijer) still looks good after 20 years. It's black. I wore it to Copart today. Mitch. > On January 7, 2020 at 5:16 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Nice, except it's white. I'd have to wear new gloves every time I touched > it ... __

Re: [MBZ] Windows 10 upgrade failed again

Where would I find the log? I went into event viewer and there are several categories? What sort of thing would I be looking for? It’s the same error as before which I attached. I did notice on device manager there was some sort of pci simple communication controller that that has yellow triangl

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

Yes - not the section on flour - high gluten, and the recipe I sent from my wife that includes "If using whole wheat flour, I add ½ cup of gluten to the flour mix. " On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 12:26 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I mentioned recently about us talking about pizzas; well today I found

Re: [MBZ] Got this cap today

Nice, except it's white. I'd have to wear new gloves every time I touched it ... On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 2:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's pretty nice > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/401941449295 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > htt

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

> the suburb across the river that I call home is derided as a backward bunch > of rubes: "Vantucky". Vantuckians _love_ the Portlandia show. Portlanders, I hear, not so much... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

The menu looks like your basic Eye-talyun ingredients.  Did I miss the cultural appropriation?  Or is it because a japanese guy doing eye-talyun? There is some Asian guy in Louisville maybe who is doing all kinds of interesting things with merkin food.  I guess it doesn't matter much about you

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

To all you pizza purists out there, let me share a tale of...either wonderful EurAsian food fusion...or arrant cultural appropriation, depending on your PC stance: Daisuke Matsumoto and He was introduced to me by my DIL, who had worked with him at anot

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

yes.  it is a forward facing fan.    It does not spray back toward you.   It does not specify the cone angle.  Probably 45, so 22.5 each way from where you point it. Meade Dillon via Mercedes January 7, 2020 at 3:25 PM Uhh, did you read the description? " Featur

Re: [MBZ] 500E same color as my daughters E320

same color My daughter's E320 winter beater was.   I liked the color.  The engine, not... Floyd Thursby via Mercedes January 7, 2020 at 2:56 PM I really like the green.  So far the offer is not TOO bad... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-500e-

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

Uhh, did you read the description? " Featuring a machined brass nozzle that disperses the coating in a 360 degree fan pattern, this extension nozzle ensures you get full coverage." - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 2:56 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

Wow that's going back a bit! There are several pizzarias here with wood-fired ovens now. Unfortunately a good one just went under, such is life in the restaurant business. Allan Craig via Mercedes writes: > I mentioned recently about us talking about pizzas; well today I found > the original e

Re: [MBZ] 500E same color as my daughters E320

On Tue, 7 Jan 2020 15:56:38 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I really like the green.  So far the offer is not TOO bad... > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-500e-27/ If you want to see an offering which is very bad, check out, https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20

[MBZ] wow $20k 300TD

Was this Andrew's?  Or is he BW99? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-23/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mai

[MBZ] 500E same color as my daughters E320

I really like the green.  So far the offer is not TOO bad... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-mercedes-benz-500e-27/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

Some Italian folks from CN moved down here to start a restaurant (they sold theirs there) and be with their son who was here and wanted start a restaurant, so it was a family place.  Opened just down the road, they put in a big wood oven.  Pizzas were great. One night my BIL was here and we dec

[MBZ] Got this cap today

It's pretty nice https://www.ebay.com/itm/401941449295 -- --FT ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

Baa-aaa-aa It says it provides a coating for a year.   I am looking for a permanent thing. Wally has a rustoleum product in a rattle can that appears to be their competitor to POR-15.   I think it may be a good first coat.   And, If I can't do any better, it may be the final coat. Bugge

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

I was thinking more along the lines of a "clean in place" (CIP) ball for a tank.   A sphere with holes all around.   It will coat everything inside a tank or other enclosed space.    With the eastwood items, you still spray from one side to the other, so in a cube, you need access to all 6 side

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

It’s bad stuff --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 7, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I used Fluid Film for the insides of the rockers and other body panels on > the finnie. They have a kit with a long hose and spray nozzle on the end you > can thread into a cavity and

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

There is an Italian restaurant in downtown Tampa that has a “real” wood fired brick pizza oven that we frequent for lunch. Takes no time at all to get a pizza. Better than the New York pizza place around the corner, I think. -D > On Jan 7, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

I used Fluid Film for the insides of the rockers and other body panels on the finnie. They have a kit with a long hose and spray nozzle on the end you can thread into a cavity and unload: https://www.fluid-film.com/automotive-applications/

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

I remember reading that as well. I'm totally spoiled, having eaten pizza in bella Napoli for years and years. On the must-do list at every trip to Italy is pizza made in a real brick oven, the closer to Naples the better. Once when family was visiting, we all went to a local pizza ristorante to

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

Here it is: https://www.eastwood.com/aerosol-nozzle-w-24-extension-hose.html Not bad, about $10 - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 2:23 PM Meade Dillon wrote: > I think I remember also seeing on the Eastwood site some sort of > disposable hose that could be used on a typic

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

I think I remember also seeing on the Eastwood site some sort of disposable hose that could be used on a typical spray can, pull off the existing nozzle and put this hose / nozzle assembly in place and go to work. Did Craig post that some years ago? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7,

Re: [MBZ] repair undercoating

A little pricey at $71, but exactly what you are looking for: https://www.eastwood.com/undercoating-gun-with-2-hoses-and-bottle.html - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 2:03 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has anyone figured out a way to effe

[MBZ] repair undercoating

Has anyone figured out a way to effectively spray undercoating into a blind bodywork box using a rattle can undercoat? I know the ziebart folks had special nozzles, but is there a way we can achieve similar results? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

[MBZ] Fw: Re: pizza oven talk

I mentioned recently about us talking about pizzas; well today I found the original email. It's attached below. Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:58:43 -0500 From: Allan Streib To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] pizza oven talk Conveyor ovens are awful.

Re: [MBZ] UHOH here we go again

Maintenance is expensive so I run them into the ground then buy another. This one still runs though. Can't fault the guy for being honest about it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] UHOH here we go again

"breaks need to be replaced" - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 10:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2001-mercedes-benz-ml320/7051257122.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Not half bad, cheap enough 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d

No not bad at all Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2020, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/599387307294572/ > > 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d > West Columbia, SC· 4 hours ago >

[MBZ] Not half bad, cheap enough 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/599387307294572/ 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240d West Columbia, SC· 4 hours ago · $1,500 * About This Vehicle * o o Driven 220,000 miles * o o Automatic

[MBZ] UHOH here we go again

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-2001-mercedes-benz-ml320/7051257122.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co