Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

A FLAPS load tester does exactly that, by pressing a button it loads the battery through a loaded heat sink device and measures battery "reserve under load" on the meter... I have one from Harbor Fright that works fine.. low cost, but handy to have handy.. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:58 PM Scott Ri

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

The acid test is to hold the meter probes in the actual battery posts while someone cranks the starter. If the voltage (at the posts) stays above 10v there is a problem elsewhere. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Buggered Benzma

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:47:15 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I have a label maker that neatly solves those kinds of problems... it > prints on a plastic like material that applies with an adhesive backing > [peel off , stick on]... Made by DYMO. > I use it to make labels to stick to oil filte

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 23:05:12 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > A bad starter and a bad battery can act much the same if "turn the > key" is the only test. The volt meter will help sort that out. Turning on the interior lights and then looking at them before and during starter engagement can ea

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

> G wrote: > Remove the cables from the battery and clean them and the > battery post.. re-install them using some "battery cable grease". Wheel bearing grease works well. > Clean, Bright, and Tight... you are missing one of those > three... IF the battery is holding good charge... have you load

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

> Buggered wrote: > I have 6month old El Mercado de Wal battery in my truck. > Doesn’t want to crank the engine over recently, occasionally. > The voltmeter on the instrument cluster shows 14V which > suggests the alternator is charging (right?). Maybe. > Do you think the battery could have cr

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Consider too the number and type (hdmi, rca, rgb, composite) of inputs unless you have a video receiver that comverts streams. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 12:59 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How much do people feel is reasonable to spend on a TV these days? > > I will le

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I looked at those but ended up buying a regular LED tv. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 7:43 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > The only TV's that I consider to be worthy successors to our Plasmas are the > OLEDs. > When/if the time comes, nothing less need apply. > > -- Ji

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

The only TV's that I consider to be worthy successors to our Plasmas are the OLEDs. When/if the time comes, nothing less need apply. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

[MBZ] Crackhead of the day

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Re: [MBZ] 124 body wiring harness

The early w124 used the 126 seat heater relay. The later w124 cars had a different setup and harness I think. On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 8:46 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks Dan, > > After I sent that, realized that I probably can figure out the answer > using the

[MBZ] Carfax Please

Looking at a truck. 1FTNX20S61EA53675Rick ___ 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: OT truck battery

Thanks y’all some good suggestions. I put in the battery recently so it’s new, but could still be bad I suppose, and cleaned everything and cables are tight but worth doing again for sure. And the other ends of the cables need to be checked too --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 5:20

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Interesting. Never seen a home brewed one, but I can’t think it would be that difficult. -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 5:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > But that was an approved unit. I am thinking more of the DIY ones that people > show on Youtube. > > RB > > On 16/04/2020 11:5

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:13:21 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I don’t recall, but this one was very clean burning. > > This is the place that makes them: > > https://www.cleanburn.com/clean-burn-products/waste-oil-furnaces/ >

Re: [MBZ] Economics

On Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:45:43 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > I tend to believe academic researchers over stuff on the web. That ad hominem attack was a rather cheap shot. Academic researchers post stuff on the web, too. Did you look at any of the links I posted? If you had, you co

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:19:06 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:36:48 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Voltage on the battery at rest? > > Check the other end of the battery cables and the ground strap too. > > -Curt > > Remove t

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Actually i have been on some 201 rescue missions with both of them. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 4:35 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fred is the 201 Meister. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Curt Raymond vi

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

But that was an approved unit. I am thinking more of the DIY ones that people show on Youtube. RB On 16/04/2020 11:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: We had no issues with the insurance company. -D On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: If I had a waste oil h

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

Remove the cables from the battery and clean them and the battery post.. re-install them using some "battery cable grease". Clean, Bright, and Tight... you are missing one of those three... IF the battery is holding good charge... have you load tested the battery? Most FLAPS will do it for you, for

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Pennzoil advertises that their synthetic motor oil is made from natural gas. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 4:21 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Randy wrote: > > > Anyone know if used synthetic oil burns the same as > > non-synthetic in a waste oil heater? > > Yes. Burns the same. > > __

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

I have a label maker that neatly solves those kinds of problems... it prints on a plastic like material that applies with an adhesive backing [peel off , stick on]... Made by DYMO. I use it to make labels to stick to oil filters , ie. date, mileage, engine hours, etc. and to label and document eng

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

Voltage on the battery at rest? Check the other end of the battery cables and the ground strap too. -Curt On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 4:27:11 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: --R Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Buggered Benzmail > Date: April 16, 20

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Fred is the 201 Meister. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Groady color combo though...Besides Fred had more 201s than I did. His were > all the good ones though. ;) > -Curt > >On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 12:28:43 PM EDT

Re: [MBZ] S-Class W140 Diesel for the Klebster!

No miles listed but looks half decent for the $$ --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another one for your collection! > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-1993-mercedes-benz/7109228385.html > >

[MBZ] Fwd: OT truck battery

--R Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Buggered Benzmail > Date: April 16, 2020 at 3:30:54 PM EDT > To: Mercedes mailing list > Subject: OT truck battery > > I have 6month old El Mercado de Wal battery in my truck. Doesn’t want to > crank the engine over recently, occasional

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

> Randy wrote: > Anyone know if used synthetic oil burns the same as > non-synthetic in a waste oil heater? Yes. Burns the same. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Agreed. And I don’t recall the walls being insulated, but I do know the ceiling was. Big clear span steel building. Either way, it definitely made for a nice place to work on your car when it was winter. You didn’t have to wear your Carharts and fingerless gloves. -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:59

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Even "rarely open" probably equates to way more airflow than an average house gets. A regular person door presents a pretty small hole compared to a garage door... -Curt On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 3:57:58 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Absolutely. We had a 20’ roll up door

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Absolutely. We had a 20’ roll up door on both ends of the shop, but it was rarely open in the winter unless a truck was coming in or going out. We kept all of our service vehicles inside at all times. -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Shops usually aren't insulated all

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Shops usually aren't insulated all that well and have doors open for way more significant amounts of time than a house would. -Curt On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 2:51:31 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: These things suck it down, believe me. I think we had a 200,000 BTU model and

Re: [MBZ] S-Class W140 Diesel for the Klebster!

I was wondering what those were. I didn’t look closely. Some dental floss and 3M Adhesive Remover and they’re gone. -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Good deal and nice car but the stick on vents on the side have to go. > > Sent from my iPhone > >>

Re: [MBZ] S-Class W140 Diesel for the Klebster!

Good deal and nice car but the stick on vents on the side have to go. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 2:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another one for your collection! > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-1993-mercedes-benz/7109228385.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Our 32" LG was my 15 year anniversary present from work. I don't need a TV but would spend a couple hundred bucks on a computer monitor. -Curt On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 12:59:36 PM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: How much do people feel is reasonable to spend on a TV these day

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

AFAIK these days most "synthetic oil" is just highly refined conventional oil so it shouldn't matter.I remember somebody (Marshall?) suggesting that while a quart of conventional oil in the fuel tank was a good thing, that synthetic didn't burn well and was a bad idea. Of course I've heard a bu

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Groady color combo though...Besides Fred had more 201s than I did. His were all the good ones though. ;) -Curt On Thursday, April 16, 2020, 12:28:43 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: A Curtmobile Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:10 PM Andrew Strasfog

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Good for a toad. I’m learning all these fancy RV-er words. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Burned off paint but I love that interior. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 16, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

Both? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 12:34 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Definitely. Is that a turbo or Bluetec? > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 3:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That is worth exploring > > > > Sent from my iPhon

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

WHat's the smallese TV that has OLED? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 3:01 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I totally agree, however, there are some things you simply can’t escape > whether the TV is current or a year old. > > Connectivity - Don’t. It adds little in the way of

Re: [MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

Definitely. Is that a turbo or Bluetec? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 3:01 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is worth exploring > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > …than the h

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190d Diesel PACKAGE DEAL!!!

Someone oughta jump on that, assuming all three cars drive/shift/stop and have titles. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 2:56 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 2 Benz look good > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 16, 2020, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > merce

[MBZ] S-Class W140 Diesel for the Klebster!

Another one for your collection! https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-1993-mercedes-benz/7109228385.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

[MBZ] S-Class W140 Diesel for the Klebster!

Another one for your collection! https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-1993-mercedes-benz/7109228385.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Yes - the smallest one burns up to 1 GPH - 55 gallons would not last long. https://www.cleanburn.com/clean-burn-products/waste-oil-furnaces/cb-140/ On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 1:51 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These things suck it down, believe me. I think we had a 200

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I totally agree, however, there are some things you simply can’t escape whether the TV is current or a year old. Connectivity - Don’t. It adds little in the way of functionality, compromises your privacy, and the manufacturer’s applications that are on the TV are generally crap. An Amazon Fires

Re: [MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

That is worth exploring Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > …than the hail damaged one the guy in another part of town is still trying > to sell for $4200 FIRM: > > https://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/d/bradenton-2007-mercedes-class-e320

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190d Diesel PACKAGE DEAL!!!

The 2 Benz look good Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/582086005986465 > > $4,500 > Vehicles > Listed 3 weeks ago in Marietta,

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Burned off paint but I love that interior. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 16, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/219292062763389 > > 1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 d > $1,200 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

These things suck it down, believe me. I think we had a 200,000 BTU model and would go through 500+ gallons of oil in a season, possibly more (this is in central Indiana). Understand that we were generating waste oil on an almost daily basis, probably collecting as much as 1,000 gallons or more

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

As with most consumer tech items, the best values are usually found with the stuff that's one or two years behind the leading edge. That's how I buy phones, computers, etc. I haven't bought a TV in years and if it weren't for the rest of the family I probably would not own one, but the same princi

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

I suggest a trip to Costco where they have two aisles of oversized TVs of varying specs and picture quality. It all boils down to how picky you are in keeping up with the joneses. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:59 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How much do people f

Re: [MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

White with tan, I guess a good suthrun car.  But yeah that could be a good deal --FT On 4/16/20 1:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: …than the hail damaged one the guy in another part of town is still trying to sell for $4200 FIRM: https://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/d/bradenton-2007-merc

Re: [MBZ] Half off at Wiha

When an Allen wrench tip gets rounded, I just cut off the damaged end with a Dremel cut-off disk, then it's as good as new. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:55 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My first set of handle driver Allen wrenches was Wiha, or as the hobby > shop own

Re: [MBZ] Half off at Wiha

My first set of handle driver Allen wrenches was Wiha, or as the hobby shop owner called them, W HAA! They had very comfortable handles with a top knob that went into your palm that would turn as the tool was twisted in your fingers. I hope you get my explanation. At the time (early

[MBZ] A Far Better Deal...

…than the hail damaged one the guy in another part of town is still trying to sell for $4200 FIRM: https://sarasota.craigslist.org/ctd/d/bradenton-2007-mercedes-class-e320-cdi/7099246309.html The hai

Re: [MBZ] Hey Max here's a donor

Ten years too young to help me. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > CLK320 wrecked > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2686611948236273 > > $650 > Vehicles

[MBZ] OT - Now TV - Was Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

Depends. I think the big difference is whether you go with standard UHD TV or the OLED TVs. I bought a new TV late last year, and the price point between the two was the determining factor for where I spent my money. An OLED TV will probably start around $1200-$1500 depending on size and featu

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I coulda had a V-8

Man a c body with a 55k would be a really quick machine. I wonder if anyone tracks them. On Wed, Apr 15, 2020, 5:22 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Nope. No ragtops. Vario (hard) top convertibles only. > > -D > > > On Apr 15, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes < > mercedes@okie

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

I seriously thought about it when we moved here - I have a 2000 sq. ft. hangar that I work in year round. However, the last two winters haven't been cold enough to have warranted having one. It is insulated and only got down to 42°F this winter. I generate more waste oil now with the airplane, thou

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

How much do people feel is reasonable to spend on a TV these days? I will let someone else put the OT label on this thread On Sun, Apr 12, 2020, 12:19 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m hard pressed to watch anything of significance on a small screen. > Can’t imagin

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

We had no issues with the insurance company. -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > If I had a waste oil heater, I would likely have done so since most of the > used oil I would have is synthetic. I don't generate enough used oil to heat > much and I susp

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

If I had a waste oil heater, I would likely have done so since most of the used oil I would have is synthetic. I don't generate enough used oil to heat much and I suspect my insurance company would not be amused but the whole idea is tempting. RB On 16/04/2020 11:48 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wr

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

They are in the ends of the rear bumper cover on our Subaru. Since it uses microwaves (RF) and the covers are plastic, they are hidden inside - you can't see them from the outside. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Randy writes: > > >Will

[MBZ] Classic Limited edition 1997 Mercedes SL500

…but I can’t take the time to run the sweeper over it a few times. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/spring-hill-classic-limited-edition/7107267402.html -D ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Try it and let us know :-) On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 11:17 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone know if used synthetic oil burns the same as non-synthetic in a > waste oil heater? > > RB > > On 16/04/2020 11:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > I don’t recall,

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

Lane Keeping Assist - uses cameras. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=mercedes+lane+keeping+assist&&view=detail&mid=D1F9F7D041BC36B28DEBD1F9F7D041BC36B28DEB&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dmercedes%2520lane%2520keeping%2520assist%26qs%3Dn%26form%3DQBVR%26sp%3D-1%26pq%3Dmercedes%2520lane

Re: [MBZ] RAT ROD!!!! 1959 Mercedes-Benz ponton 190d,$798

That would be a great car with an OM602 turbo, or 603 if it will fit! On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 9:42 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh man I got the itch!!! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2845929375475303 > > 1959 Mercedes-Benz ponton 190d > $798 > Ve

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

A Curtmobile Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *Silver with a maroon interior - the kiss of death in the early 90s. That > combination was a killer.* > > Meaning what? I find it a lot more attractive

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

Tastes change. Now Mercedes has a different shade of silver paint every year. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I was working the Mannheim (PA) auction for a buddy who is a high > line dealer I was actively searching for a nice 300E.

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

On 16/04/2020 11:19 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Randy writes: Will it be something very similar to the back up >sensors in the bumper that beep faster as my truck >gets closer to an object? RB I thought that too, however I see no evidence of them on the sides of the car. Rick Ma

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Mercedes touring sedan - $7450 (Pawleys Island)

Wilton's son drove an R class up to DC a few years back to take possession of a W123 grille, but I don't recall which exact model. It was hugely roomy inside and looked like a fun car to drive. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:15 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Touring

Re: [MBZ] Should I go to Atlanta and get this?

It's a gamble. If the transmission were a simple fix how much could you flip it for? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll take the trailer behind the truck > > --FT > > On 4/16/20 12:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Ho

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

Randy writes: >Will it be something very similar to the back up >sensors in the bumper that >beep faster as my truck >gets closer to an object? RB I thought that too, however I see no evidence of them on the sides of the car. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

When I was working the Mannheim (PA) auction for a buddy who is a high line dealer I was actively searching for a nice 300E. At the time the combination of a maroon interior and silver exterior was not attractive to the luxury car buying public and these were cars the dealers would avoid at auct

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Anyone know if used synthetic oil burns the same as non-synthetic in a waste oil heater? RB On 16/04/2020 11:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don’t recall, but this one was very clean burning. This is the place that makes them: https://www.cleanburn.com/clean-burn-products/waste-oil-f

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Mercedes touring sedan - $7450 (Pawleys Island)

"Touring Sedan" because people who buy a new MB do not want to call it a "mini van" even though that is what it is. RB On 16/04/2020 8:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks nice, crack price. R 500 4 matic Mercedes touring sedan https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/pawleys-island-

Re: [MBZ] Jalopnik / BaT

When I was in high school the local traffic/parking cop called Bud Bickle drove one.  We had a discussion about him the other day on this FB group, someone said they sold off those trikes (with a big trunk thing in the back) for a coupla hundred dollars at a police auction years ago ==FT On

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

I don’t recall, but this one was very clean burning. This is the place that makes them: https://www.cleanburn.com/clean-burn-products/waste-oil-furnaces/ -D > On Apr 16, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 NA,$1,500

Getting a D I V O R C E so he probably just wants to bugger off --FT On 4/16/20 12:07 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 16/04/2020 10:19 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: This car is priced to the dollar what I have in it so I can just break even

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

It's a lane change warning system on the newer models. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Will it be something very similar to the back up sensors in the bumper > that beep faster as my truck gets closer to an object? > > RB > > On 16/04/

Re: [MBZ] Should I go to Atlanta and get this?

I'll take the trailer behind the truck --FT On 4/16/20 12:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: How much to transport it back home? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:28 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yes. Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 15, 2020 11:03:36 AM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

yeah like little ultrasonic sensors you can buy for robots to avoid obstacles --FT On 4/16/20 12:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Will it be something very similar to the back up sensors in the bumper that beep faster as my truck gets closer to an object? RB On 16/04/2020 9:44 AM, D

Re: [MBZ] 190D 5spd

*Silver with a maroon interior - the kiss of death in the early 90s. That combination was a killer.* Meaning what? I find it a lot more attractive than beige/beige or white/palomino. And when the car was new even more so. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:42 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] Jalopnik / BaT

It was a foot clutch, hand shift. Very old school Harley. Being a 3 wheeler, very manageable... Unlike the 2 wheel version, it could even be ridden while intoxicated... so I have been told... ;)) [Of course, intoxication never happened at the Frat house.] On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 3:26 AM Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 NA,$1,500

On 16/04/2020 10:19 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: This car is priced to the dollar what I have in it so I can just break even & move on. Yeah, that's not really how it works. ___ Yes, you are absolutely correct. W

Re: [MBZ] Should I go to Atlanta and get this?

How much to transport it back home? On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 10:28 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 15, 2020 11:03:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >: > > > I communicated with the guy, he sent me vids of it starting and ru

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime

Will it be something very similar to the back up sensors in the bumper that beep faster as my truck gets closer to an object? RB On 16/04/2020 9:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I say microwave (radar) because I used to work with automatic door controls way, way back in the day, and ther

Re: [MBZ] Current Tap

> I have a yellow paint pen, but I'm not too sure how it would last on > electrical tape ... Or on the body of one of the plugs? Probably mark both x1 and x10 if done that way. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] RAT ROD!!!! 1959 Mercedes-Benz ponton 190d,$798

There was one advertised here locally a few years back that looked pretty cool. I saved photos and will post them if I can locate them. Probably on my home computer so maybe tomorrow. RB On 16/04/2020 9:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Oh man I got the itch!!! https://www.facebook.c

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

I remember old waste oil heaters, got a lot of smoke out of them.  I wonder what kind of filters and nozzles they used in those things --FT On 4/16/20 7:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Makes sense. I would think a lot of people would use waste oil for heating. In the generator service

Re: [MBZ] OT - Blueberries

> Not sure what I’ll do with the rest, freeze or just eat them. Yum. Or do both. That's what I liked to do, when I had access to truly fresh-picked. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Economics

If politics could be kept out of it, as it had been up until now, you two, it was a decent conversation. Yes, economic theory can be and often is politicized, but as others have shown here it can be discussed without engaging the political aspects. If you want to go down that road, yes, OkieTal

Re: [MBZ] Question for Clay

Maybe cut it with heating oil. On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 7:38 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Makes sense. > > I would think a lot of people would use waste oil for heating. In the > generator service business I used to be in we had an oil furnace in the > shop that was

Re: [MBZ] Economics

I think it belongs more on Okietalk, but I agree with you it's off the topic here. I hope you're citing Salon as evidence that not everybody likes Sowell, not as evidence that Sowell is wrong. For many of us think Salon and Vice are as reliable as you'd think Infowars is. Mitch. On Thu, April 16

Re: [MBZ] Economics

Not everyone agrees with that assessment. This belongs on Banned. https://www.salon.com/2007/09/03/sowell/ On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 1:21 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sowell is great on economics and many other topics. On the other hand, > some so-called expert

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 NA,$1,500

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > This car is priced to the dollar what I have in it so I can just break > even & move on. Yeah, that's not really how it works. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth checking out

I sent the guy a message suggesting that, will see if he responds --FT On 4/16/20 10:58 AM, Dwight Giles wrote: Prolly so if E320 or maybe cam sensor. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I'm wonder

[MBZ] 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 NA,$1,500

Probably gone by now but this would be an interesting deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/493987487899401 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220/8 NA $1,500 Vehicles Listed 16 weeks ago in Johnson City, TN

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth checking out

Prolly so if E320 or maybe cam sensor. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm wondering if this is a crank position sensor issue. Should buy one, > offer $600, install the CPS and drive it home > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth checking out

I'm wondering if this is a crank position sensor issue.  Should buy one, offer $600, install the CPS and drive it home --FT On 4/13/20 11:15 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Sport designates nothing but cosmetic stuff. No performance upgrades. -D On Apr 13, 2020, at 11:06 AM, Floyd Thursb

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