Re: [MBZ] OT: Opening Day

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Lot of people down here are probably upset about this as well. The Yankees have a big following amongst the locals and fill the little stadium (Legends Field) that’s next door to MB of Tampa on a regular basis during spring training. Their training facility is just down the block. I drive by it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Opening Day

2020-03-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Fenway Pahk. Da Green Mawnstuh. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes i have been lost the last 2 weeks not being able to watch spring > training. And there goes our April day at Fenway Park > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> O

[MBZ] OT Google "got it" - got what?

2020-03-27 Thread ned kleinhenz via Mercedes
What do you agree to when you "get it" in google? In no human lifespan can you mine down into their BS far enough to figure out what you are agreeing to. Ned ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think the weird knobs are there to ensure you need to buy new equipment more often... -Curt On Friday, March 27, 2020, 1:04:32 AM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Floyd wrote: > Actually two.  I have these 3 Stihl things, a chainsaw, a string > trimmer, and a blower.  They are co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Opening Day

2020-03-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yup. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 7:49 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fenway Pahk. Da Green Mawnstuh. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:37 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Yes

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz CLK 430 Convertible - $2500 (Thunderbolt)

2020-03-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No mention of whether the top works.  Could be an interesting deal, not many pics but looks half nice https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-mercedes-benz-clk-430/7099334211.html V-8 convertible black 158,000 miles. Good condition, runs great, fast and reliable. Never been wrecked, str

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2011 Snyder 3 wheel Car

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's endorsed by the Mouse - how special is that? On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 7:48 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That looks like a car you would wear rather than drive. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Mar 26, 2020, at 3:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > merce

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So - besides gas - what are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 7:58 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you live in Wisconsin and you’re lactose intolerant you’re asked to > leave. > > Cheese, glorious cheese! > > -D > > > On Mar 26, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Beats me, but I believe it can manifest as stomach cramps. I can’t imagine what it would be like to not be able to consume dairy. That would be horrible! -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > So - besides gas - what are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? > > On Thu

[MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This pedestrian exterior appearance of this car doesn't merit such an elegant interior. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-mercedes-benz-220s-15/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-03-27 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My crusty old neighbor in DC used to complain that his mower stopped running smoothly when ethanol was blended into gas. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:27 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think the weird knobs are there to ensure you need to buy new equipment > more o

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s the “S” class version, buddy. The real clincher is the Webasto sunroof. Too bad the repaint was a color change, but I could force myself to drive it. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This pedestrian exterior appearance of this car doesn't m

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There’s some truth to that. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My crusty old neighbor in DC used to complain that his mower stopped > running smoothly when ethanol was blended into gas. > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 10:27 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Opening Day

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ayuh. I spent 4 years in Cambridge but never once went to Fenway Park, when tickets were under $1. Now I probably can't afford to. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:35 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 7:49

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
What was the original colour? Black? RB On 27/03/2020 11:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That’s the “S” class version, buddy. The real clincher is the Webasto sunroof. Too bad the repaint was a color change, but I could force myself to drive it. -D On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Andre

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz CLK 430 Convertible - $2500 (Thunderbolt)

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does "Thunderbolt" refer to? On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No mention of whether the top works. Could be an interesting deal, not > many pics but looks half nice > > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-mercedes-ben

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would not expect that s/r to not leak for very long. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 12:45 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What was the original colour? Black? > > RB > > On 27/03/2020 11:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > That’s the “S” class version, buddy. Th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Diarrhea, lots of it, with the stomach cramps. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:07 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So - besides gas - what are the symptoms of lactose intolerance? > > On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 7:58 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
" Originally finished in light blue (334) " On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:45 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What was the original colour? Black? > > RB > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark

Re: [MBZ] OT Google "got it" - got what?

2020-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not very pretty: https://www.autocolorlibrary.com/pages/1959-Mercedes-Benz.html#parentHorizontalTab3 On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:03 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > " Originally finished in light blue (334) " > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 11:45 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.co

[MBZ] FW: 1998 Mercedes benz SL500 Hard top convertible

2020-03-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Slight misfire? What causes that? Investigate or run away? Bob R 1998 Mercedes benz SL500 Hard top convertible https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/7098890521.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That garbage has no place here. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 27, 2020 1:18:12 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-university-tampa-florida-spring-break-student-20200322-f5dcdh7cb5gi3jzzubu3nbgmri-story.html > _

[MBZ] FW: Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7

2020-03-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Do these have odd rear suspension? Looks like a good road trip car. Bob R Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7 https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/7094037832.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would try to get it for $3k and it would be a decent deal. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do these have odd rear suspension? Looks like a good road trip car. > > Bob R > > > Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7 >

[MBZ] Gas ripoff

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Regular unleaded in the Tulsa area is $1.49. In the OKC areas it is $.99. We get ripped off due to a local chain QT that keeps prices inflated here. I heard something the other day that the wholesale on gas was something like .49 right now. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'm curious what you mean by garbage. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 1:52 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > That garbage has no place here. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Mar 27, 2020 1:18:12 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>: > > > > https://www.nydailynews.com/coronav

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Does anybody else think its weird we still allow civilian air travel? I mean, is there a better way to allow the virus to travel than to pack people into a metal tube and hurtle them to another place? Consider, if we had stopped everything 2 weeks ago and gone into serious lockdown this pandemi

Re: [MBZ] Gas ripoff

2020-03-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Things will be very ugly in a few weeks if things do not return to some semblance of normal. Refineries have only got so much storage before they have to cease production. Refining of petroleum can only be skewed towards the production of diesel fuel by a few percent. Which means no diesel, whi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I mean, the NYDN is a pretty trash rag which is, at best, one step up from the Enquirer. The story is really just a case of "Duh". I saw a thing about a kid from MA that got himself a case of COVID-19 on spring break. Kids these days... Which is to say they're pretty much the same as kids have

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: FW: 1998 Mercedes benz SL500 Hard top convertible

2020-03-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Plugs, wires, etc? Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 27, 2020 12:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] FW: 1998 Mercedes benz SL500 Hard top convertible Slight misfire? What causes that? Investi

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7

2020-03-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
It should have the hydraulic rear suspension, "Self Leveling Suspension" (SLS). Nothing to be afraid of. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:53 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do these have odd rear suspension? Looks like a good road trip car.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > I mean, the NYDN is a pretty trash rag which is, at best, one step up > from the Enquirer. The story is really just a case of "Duh". I saw a > thing about a kid from MA that got himself a case of COVID-19 on > spring break. Kids these days... Which is to say

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
LOL, I've never seen a study of the venereal diseases of spring break, I'm sure there are many. Both diseases and studies that is. There is some lore where I work about a big convention where a bunch of the employees passed some kind of STD around. The tale goes that there was one woman that "m

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
She’s got the Polaroids to prove it? -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > LOL, I've never seen a study of the venereal diseases of spring break, I'm > sure there are many. Both diseases and studies that is. > There is some lore where I work about a big conv

Re: [MBZ] Gas ripoff

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s because you live in the Styx, your choices are limited (little to no competition) and they have to truck the stuff in from Tulsa. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Regular unleaded in the Tulsa area is $1.49. In the OKC areas it is $.99. We > ge

Re: [MBZ] Gas ripoff

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Im taking about in Tulsa, were we have 2 refineries. In OKC I don’t think they even have any refineries down there but OK don probably knows. It’s the fact that Quik Trip has a store on every corner just about so all other stores price at whatever they are pricing at. They do not have that probl

[MBZ] It's not so boring at home ...

2020-03-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Didn't see that. I was guessing based upon the colour of the inner fenders in the photos showing the engine. Maybe back then they were not the same colour as the car. RB On 27/03/2020 12:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: " Originally finished in light blue (334)" ___

[MBZ] A new type of fire extinguisher

2020-03-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Ran across this just now: https://elementfire.com/ A new type of fire extinguisher which is up to 80% smaller than a traditional fire extinguisher and has 5 times the discharge time. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz CLK 430 Convertible - $2500 (Thunderbolt)

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was wondering the same, and would have cared if it wasn’t a Crap class. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What does "Thunderbolt" refer to? > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 12:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] 1998 Mercedes benz SL500 Hard top convertible

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Could be any number of things. Something a competent mechanic would check out in a PPI. Could just need plugs, might have a marginal coil pack or failing plug wire. Misfires and the source of them should show up in the DAS. None of these are dealbreakers. Hydraulics. Always check them. If they

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 Wagon, Low Miles, Good Cond., Seats 7

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice example of the S210 wagon, and the desired one since it’s a facelift model. It’s got another 200k left in it if well cared for. The price is a little optimistic, but with the current market being what it is I would say offer $3k and see what comes back if you check it out and are happy with

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Engine compartment on these was always black, I believe. That’s why it’s tough to tell the color change if it was done well, and this one appeared to be. I like the current colour myself. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 3:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Didn't see that. I was guessin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Political. Opinion disguised as news. I'm very offended. Why doesn't the same standard that Curly was held to apply to Andrew? Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 27, 2020 2:05:22 PM Andrew Strasfogel : > I'm curious what you mean by garbage. > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 1:52 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Really? I see a pretty factual, if somewhat pointless, little article. I don't see them judging anybody either way. The "Lets all join the NRA" think Curly got moderated for was much more opinion oriented since it was clearly pro NRA which is kind of a political statement in itself. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] 1959 220S Ponton on BAT

2020-03-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I don't mind the  current colour either. The orignal blue was not horrible either. RB On 27/03/2020 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Engine compartment on these was always black, I believe. That’s why it’s tough to tell the color change if it was done well, and this one appeared to be.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m not going to debate this in the court of public opinion. There was nothing “political” in the post, or for that matter, the article, if someone chose to read it. Yes, there was a comment at the end of the article about Florida’s reaction to the pandemic, but that is not political in any way,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am offended by your post. Signed, Big Hitler Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 3:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m not going to debate this in the court of public opinion. There was > nothing “political” in the post, or for that matter, the article, if someone >

Re: [MBZ] Gas ripoff

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Nope, no refineries in OKC, or Edmond, or Guthrie (I live between Edond and Guthrie). Haven't left the property in a week, but last time I was out, I filled the 55 gallon drum at $1.60/gallon, no alcohol fuel. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 2:03 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] A new type of fire extinguisher

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Hmmm - I wonder if it's safe to use in an enclosed space, like a four place aircraft cabin at 9,500 feet? On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 2:47 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > Ran across this just now: > > https://elementfire.com/ > > A new type of fire extinguisher which is up to 80% smaller than a > tra

Re: [MBZ] A new type of fire extinguisher

2020-03-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:16:05 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Hmmm - I wonder if it's safe to use in an enclosed space, like a four > place aircraft cabin at 9,500 feet? Well, the website did mention something about small, enclosed spaces and not using up oxygen ... Craig > On Fri, Mar 27,

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
one day someone will figure out how to put EFI on small engines at a cost comparable to carbs and carbs will disappear completely - like they have on cars. LarryT 06 E350 Youroil.net On 3/27/2020 1:03 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Floyd wrote: Actually two.  I have these 3 Stihl things, a ch

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ohh... good then we can be forced to buy $4,000 weed eaters and chain saws. Simple is good, dead simple is better. I can buy a new carb for a weed eater for about $12 bucks... I can only imagine what a computer injection system, with injector and an electrical system to run them would cost for

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Considering what it costs to do on a car now, you would think they would have figured it out. Co-worker just retrofitted an old Chevy pickup truck with a Holley TBI system, and it was pretty reasonable compared to buying a new carb. When you factor in the flexibility it gives him and the ability

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Point well taken. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 6:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ohh... good then we can be forced to buy $4,000 weed eaters and chain > saws. > Simple is good, dead simple is better. I can buy a new carb for a weed > eater for about $12 bucks... I can only imagine wha

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So you noticed it too, but won't apply the same standard? "Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to shut down the beaches to discourage spring breakers from congregating, instead forcing local governments to make the call. " I find this political comment offensive. I guess I'm not at important as Jaime

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
In my experience most small engine problems are caused by old gas in the tank and carb (assuming nothing obvious like broken fuel lines or clogged filters). There are rebuild kits but I usually find new (same brand) carbs on eBay very cheap (like $20) that work well. > -Original Message---

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
True but I think it was circulating undetected for much longer in NYC. Think of all the FOB Asians in queens and Manhattan Chinatown spreading it around. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Does anybody else think its weird we still all

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Political content should be allowed in my opinion. Restrictions are for kindergartens! Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m not going to debate this in the court of public opinion. There was > nothing “political” in the post, or for tha

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Float-bowl carbs (typical on 4-cycle engines like mowers, edgers, snow blowers, etc.) can usually be "fixed" by dropping the float bowl and reaming gum and corrosion from the main jet (I usually unscrew the jet to clean it). But the dual-diaphragm carbs on small 2-cycle motors (chain saws, leaf

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My 1961 Snapper RER starts right up every time. The engine is a 1988 Briggs that is surprisingly reliable Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Considering what it costs to do on a car now, you would think they would hav

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
True. I am very careful to always run my stuff out of fuel when I’m finished and shut off the supply. -D > On Mar 27, 2020, at 6:49 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > In my experience most small engine problems are caused by old gas in the tank > and carb (assuming nothing obvious

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
You both missed the important point from Larry " put EFI on small engines at *acost comparable* to carbs ". On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 5:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Point well taken. > > -D > > > On Mar 27, 2020, at 6:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
So does our 1995 Craftsman mower with a Briggs engine - it just keeps on ... It only gets fuel with Stal-Bil in it. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 6:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My 1961 Snapper RER starts right up every time. The engine is a 1988 > Briggs that is sur

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
FWIW I agree with Dimitri. As long as a post is marked as OT, everyone is free to employ the delete key. We are all wy past kindergarten. I do not find Curley's OR Andrew's posts offensive, even if I often disagree. The USA would be a better place if we all were more tolerant of others' pol

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is a good habit to get into. I need to start doing that but I generally forget about it. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 6:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > True. I am very careful to always run my stuff out of fuel when I’m finished > and shut off the supply. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I fear I may be developing a resistance to lactose. Used to gobble down a bowl of cereal for breakfast, but to be more healthful, I changed to bacon, eggs, fruits, and toast, then just to a cafe a lait and bit of banana or small knosh. Used to also have a reasonable bowl of ice cream once or t

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My weed wacker doesn’t have a shutoff valve, but since it’s a 40:1 mix I don’t worry if I don’t run it completely out. My Honda lawn mower has a shutoff valve and I always turn it off and run it until it quits. Remember, too, that we cut grass here year ‘round, which eliminates a lot of the iss

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Take that stuff to the WRD list clay > On Mar 27, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That garbage has no place here. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Mar 27, 2020 1:18:12 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > : > >> https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronav

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Sorry, this is a controversial and very off topic item. Please talk of Mercedes cars or split heating units, but not WRD on this list. clay > On Mar 27, 2020, at 10:19 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anybody else think its weird we still allow civilian air travel? I mean,

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Larry wrote: > one day someone will figure out how to put EFI on small engines > at a cost comparable to carbs and carbs will disappear > completely - like they have on cars. Stihl has it on the 500. The big selling point, or at least the big talk-about point, is the lighting fast throttle res

[MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Let me clear up a few things here.  Political topics are not allowed on the MB list.  I would love to talk about my love for Trump all day long but it is not happening here.  Just about any other topic is fine.  It is NOT a MB only talk list, never has been.  Due to the constant problems with p

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
You did better than I did with my mid 90's Quantum -- blasted thing burned oil right out of the box and knocked badly. Total junk. My cheap Chinese replacement from Rural King starts on the first pull every time, never uses ANY oil, and the oil never darkens in use. I will be getting a Honda 1

[MBZ] The Broadway Coronavirus Medley

2020-03-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
A little levity for your Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1OCZRann8w&feature=youtu.be Craig P.S. Now all he needs to do is add a moose ... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I bit the bullet and bought a really nice Honda walk behind in 2013 because I was tired of throw away lawn mowers. It wasn’t pleasant dropping over $500 at the time for a mower, but it was money well spent. I’ve puled the (original) plug several times over the years. Only had to regap it once, i

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Kaleb, I so appreciate your support of the lists,over the years. It is no secret that since i joined in 2002 i have argued for a MB only list. I am willing to expand to other automotive topics but not spring break in FL or politics. My $0.02 Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tampa COVID cases after spring break

2020-03-27 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
What is WRD? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 8:38 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Take that stuff to the WRD list > > clay > >> On Mar 27, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That garbage has no place here. >> >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >> >> Ma

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
With strictly MB only topics the list will die.  Politics is such a hot topic now days is such a hot topic and nobody can agree on everything.  It is just best to keep the harmony and keep it off the list. On 3/27/2020 8:34 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: Kaleb, I so  appreciate your support of the li

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Kaleb typed, “titty babies”. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 6:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > With strictly MB only topics the list will die. Politics is such a hot > topic now days is such a hot topic and nobody can agree on everything. It is > just bes

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's racisss! Mar 27, 2020 9:54:46 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Kaleb typed, “titty babies”. > > Bob R > Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I did the same, bought a 2-stroke Lawn Boy professional push mower about 2001 or so, cost a lot at the time but still running strong today. No drive mechanism, but cast aluminum deck so it's light enough that it's easy to push without it. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I bit the bu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Almond, soy, oat, coconut milk all work --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 27, 2020, at 8:34 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I fear I may be developing a resistance to lactose. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] The Broadway Coronavirus Medley

2020-03-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Craig. Thank you! I near peed my pants. Fred. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 9:32 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > A little levity for your Friday > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1OCZRann8w&feature=youtu.be > > > Craig > > P.S. Now all he needs to do is add a moose ... > > __

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I posted that off topic article only to let people know about the spread of coronavirus into areas where some list members live.. That being said, I am pretty shocked that the pandemic has been so politicized. It's in all of our interests to know who is getting sick and where, so we can protect our

Re: [MBZ] OT: Weekly market trip

2020-03-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Trader Joe's sells some pretty awesome macadamia and almond milk. Can't tell it from half and half with a fraction of the calories. On Fri, Mar 27, 2020, 10:51 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Almond, soy, oat, coconut milk all work > > --FT > Sent from iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's political because people are getting very hurt economically by layoffs and losing businesses, watching their retirement savings evaporate, wondering if they are going to lose their house, and all the while and listening to hysterical reporting and statements by people who have no medical or ep

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
OT messages are fine with me. Otherwise I would have little interest in this list because most posts address cars much newer (or older) than my 82 SD. I would plead for descriptive subject lines when able. Concerning the pandemic, it is telling us a lot about what works and what doesn't. Tha

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner

2020-03-27 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Scott wrote: > Concerning the pandemic, it is telling us a lot about what works > and what doesn't. That may sound cold but I was trained as a > mishap investigator (among other things). Will we learn from it? So that if there is something that is actually dangerous and contagious we might re