Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop repair

My limited experience is that the socket breaks loose from the PCB, and eventually the connection fails. It can be repaired, but it's a giant PITA. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Do any of you old farts know cobol?

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Pinball Blog

No, if you’re talking about the playfield. There’s no real repair you can do to the old playfields short of a complete strip and re-do, which really doesn’t make a lot of sense for a game like this. Cabinets can be repainted pretty easily, but this one has a decent cabinet. There’s a little

Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop repair

I just measured the voltage on the power supply connector for our HP 2730 Elitebook and found the center pin also measures 19V to the outer sleeve. I can't get the probes in to measure the center pin vs the inner sleeve. YMMV On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 6:57 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I have

[MBZ] OT: Laptop repair

I have been using our HP 8460P Elitebook laptop to connect to church and other meetings. Yesterday I noticed the laptop was running on battery when I had the power supply's DC cord plugged into the laptop. I measured the voltage at the DC power plug and found the power supply was indeed

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pinball Blog

So the do you have,to repaint it? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 6, 2020, 7:46 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Set up a blog on my website to cover the restoration of the Williams > “Klondike” pinball machine. Started in on it this afternoon after work. Got > the playfield pretty

[MBZ] OT - Pinball Blog

Set up a blog on my website to cover the restoration of the Williams “Klondike” pinball machine. Started in on it this afternoon after work. Got the playfield pretty much stripped and all of the posts and hardware cleaned. Tomorrow I’ll break out the naptha and start cleaning the playfield

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

Mine has been pushed out to "eventually"... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 3:54 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: My cardiologist just called to change my annual visit to telemedicine. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!

Yeah, and it even looks like the steering wheel buttons for the telematics aren’t even worn off. Right down the street from my mother in law’s place - and around the corner from the guy who is trying to sell that white hail damaged W211 E320 CDI for too much money, too. Dang. I would love to

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!

That does look pretty nice for the money. I would not be worried about the miles If it was in good shape and seemed well maintained Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Considering the mileage it actually looks pretty nice. > >

[MBZ] Kleb Car Alert!

Considering the mileage it actually looks pretty nice. https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/holiday-2001-mercedes-e320/7104447022.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Looks like this was nice before it got hit

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[MBZ] I guess the last moron bought it from this moron

This was the ad I had seen before. Different seller, same car. Looks like the new seller is trying to make some money after paying way way way too much for the car. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2561168803973293/ Sent from my iPhone ___

[MBZ] This is what a moron seller looks like.

Yes I have posted this before. I’m am still dumbfounded. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/236374860573928/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Beer virus

My cardiologist just called to change my annual visit to telemedicine. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Monday, April 06, 2020 12:15 PM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beer virus I

Re: [MBZ] 31 minutes of useful information

How about the soft top retraction? All the key locking options? On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 3:21 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Uh, it’s a 25yo Mercedes... but a lot of it works so that is pleasing. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Apr 6, 2020, at 2:39 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

> I’ve always had an affinity for hearses or ambulances as a design thing, not > for function. May I assume that you find the Jag Hearse-let in "Harold and Maude" just the cutest thing, ever? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Missed that, I must have been busy buying more guns and ammo! - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 3:23 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, it is not too likely to happen. > I consider most of what I see over on okietalk to be US politics and

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Well, it is not too likely to happen. I consider most of what I see over on okietalk to be US politics and since I am a Canadian living in Canada I do try to keep my opinions on what you folks are doing to myself. I did post a tongue in cheek comment over there suggesting you must all feel

Re: [MBZ] 31 minutes of useful information

Uh, it’s a 25yo Mercedes... but a lot of it works so that is pleasing. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 6, 2020, at 2:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > I watched every glorious minute. Do all the bells and whistles work on your > SL? > >> On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 1:53 PM Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

I went to the doctor’s office this morning for an appointment, picked up/dropped off some dry cleaning, swung by the Ace hardware to get a can of naptha so I can start cleaning the playfield on the pinball machine, and went by the bank. Other than the hardware store, where I wore a mask and

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Randy - I'd love to take that conversation further on OkieTalk. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 2:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 06/04/2020 1:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Did anyone test the mass stay-at-home orders to

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

On 06/04/2020 1:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Did anyone test the mass stay-at-home orders to be sure they are safe and effective? That is what you are doing right now. Consider it to be a success if you survive. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Pretty much the only time I travel among other people is to get groceries. I go to the park every day or two. Saturday I put out a game camera to scout turkeys and spent the afternoon fishing. I caught 3 brook trout, 2 small ones that I managed to land and release and one great big one,

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

We need a good reason to travel, e.g. groceries, work in a critical industry, car repair, doctor's visit. On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The governor of MA said that he didn't think a stay at home order was > legal or advisable. We're

Re: [MBZ] 31 minutes of useful information

I watched every glorious minute. Do all the bells and whistles work on your SL? On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 1:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcaoiul98zw > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

The governor of MA said that he didn't think a stay at home order was legal or advisable. We're under an "advisory" although the state has issued passes for "essential workers" which suggests they've at least considered the idea of lockdown. -Curt On Monday, April 6, 2020, 2:25:42 PM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I thought an '85 190D was a pretty good car. It had the same hp as a 240D but weighed less. With the extra power I would expect a 240D 3.0 to be quite driveable with a 4spd. Someday I want to build a 240D 3.0T 4spd. With a turbo engine and 4spd transmission the 123 platform would be really

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Did anyone test the mass stay-at-home orders to be sure they are safe and effective? Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Hopefully, although it takes a year or more to test any vaccine to assure > it's safe and effective. > > On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 8:48 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

Hopefully, although it takes a year or more to test any vaccine to assure it's safe and effective. On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 8:48 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > More good news! > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 5, 2020 11:35:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I’ve always had an affinity for hearses or ambulances as a design thing, not for function. I think it started when I was a teenager and I wanted to buy a really nice 1964 Cadillac hearse that belonged to a schoolmate’s dad who ran a local funeral home. $500 bucks, it was in perfect condition,

[MBZ] 31 minutes of useful information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcaoiul98zw -- --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.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

YES Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 1:39 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I want a 123 hearse or bambablance > > --FT > > On 4/6/20 1:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > Believe me, I’m well aware of what the rest of the world got.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Occasionally you'll see a conversion where someone has turned a W123 into something like a El Camino or Ranchero. I've thought one of those would be fun if it were nicely done. Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > I want a 123 hearse or bambablance > > --FT > > On 4/6/20 1:30 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I want a 123 hearse or bambablance --FT On 4/6/20 1:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Believe me, I’m well aware of what the rest of the world got. I’ve looked over the literally hundreds of options available for a lot of models as well as seen and ridden in examples of such when working

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Believe me, I’m well aware of what the rest of the world got. I’ve looked over the literally hundreds of options available for a lot of models as well as seen and ridden in examples of such when working overseas. I like looking at the odd options for things like taxis and police cars. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Our '82 240D manual had manual everything - including the sunroof. My Grandfather bought it new - the most basic (cheapest) Mercedes he could order. Remember, that the rest of the world got all kinds of options and combinations that we did't/don't get because in the US, MB is a luxury brand. On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

On Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:19:16 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I actually don’t mind the non turbo versions. I would like to find a > nice 81 300D. Well, you already have the '82 240D/3.0. Admittedly it's not "nice", but it would not take too awful much work to repair the rear end and

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

On Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:43:57 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > As long as you’re not in a hurry to get anywhere. It’s a normally > aspirated model. No Turbonium. Our '82 240D/3.0 was a great car to drive, even in Los Alamos at 7000-7400'. There was no problem keeping up with traffic; one

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I wondered. It just seemed silly that they would take something so ridiculously simple and jazz it up when it wasn’t really necessary from a functional standpoint. I understand, like power windows versus roll up, but... -D > On Apr 6, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Some of them

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Some of them did. MB produced some of the weirdest cars. I once test drove a 300D that was up optioned, leather, heated seats, and I can't remember what else EXCEPT, it had a manual sunroof... -Curt On Monday, April 6, 2020, 12:00:59 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I never

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

This one definitely has manual climate controls. You can see the heater valves and cables on the firewall. -D > On Apr 6, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I actually don’t mind the non turbo versions. I would like to find a nice 81 > 300D. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I actually don’t mind the non turbo versions. I would like to find a nice 81 300D. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Absolutely. My first MB was a 1980 300TD, so patience was an absolute virtue > when it came to performance. Not 240D

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I never understood why the domestic W123 sedans didn’t have the manual sunroof like the wagons did. That was the nicest thing as far as simplicity when it came to options in those cars. Grab the “T” handle, twist and pull back. -D > On Apr 6, 2020, at 11:57 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Would be faster than a 240D, and it may have manual climate controls. If it has crank windows, manual sunroof, might be ultimate nuclear apocalypse survival sedan. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:44 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As long

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Absolutely. My first MB was a 1980 300TD, so patience was an absolute virtue when it came to performance. Not 240D level, but close to it. I’m not besmirching the normally aspirated 617, but I will say that once you’ve driven a turbocharged version, it’s darned difficult to go back. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

I kinda like the stateliness of the NA cars.  You just adjust your expectations and enjoy the throbbing performance of the MILLION MILE engine --FT On 4/6/20 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: As long as you’re not in a hurry to get anywhere. It’s a normally aspirated model. No

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

As long as you’re not in a hurry to get anywhere. It’s a normally aspirated model. No Turbonium. Otherwise it looks pretty nice. -D > On Apr 6, 2020, at 11:35 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting > > Bob R > > 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

That could be a reasonable deal if the interior is not trashed and the AC BLOWS ICE COLD.  Body looks good --FT On 4/6/20 11:35 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Interesting Bob R 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/7104037356.html

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

It's in AZ and they don't have any pics of the interior? Mitch. On 2020-04-06 10:35, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Interesting Bob R 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/7104037356.html ___

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES

Interesting Bob R 1984 European 300D diesel clean az title RUNS AND DRIVES > https://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/7104037356.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] Max's COVID-19 vs H1N1 update

Weekly update. Then and now: H1N1: From 12 April 2009 to 10 April 2010, a study estimated that approximately 60.8 million cases (range: 43.3-89.3 million), 274,304 hospitalizations (195,086-402,719), and 12,469 deaths (8868-18,306) occurred in the United States due to pH1N1. COVID-19 As of

Re: [MBZ] Beer virus

More good news! Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 5, 2020 11:35:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : >

Re: [MBZ] Mr Pagoda wakes up!

Pretty much, yes. It’s only really noticeable when you’re sitting still or when you first turn the key on to start. It’s a stock Carter high pressure pump that was a little over $100 when I bought mine. The only hack involved was to block off the overflow line, I think. I’ve got pictures and