Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

> I guess there's also the DIY option... > https://www.instructables.com/Battery-Float-Charger/ > Overly complicated, as its main claim to fame is turning 5V from a phone charger into 12V to charge a car battery. Slowly. The components

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

On Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:02:09 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > OK Don via Mercedes writes: > > > Since it can be as much as four weeks between times we drive our > > vehicles now, I keep them both (all three if you count the airplane) > > on battery minders. > > I should probably pick

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E500, 112k miles - $4,600

That’s high --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 10:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Photos obviously not current so guessing this is a repost but I don't > remember seeing it before. > >

[MBZ] 2003 E500, 112k miles - $4,600

Photos obviously not current so guessing this is a repost but I don't remember seeing it before. https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/paulding-2003-mercedes-benz-class/7279398712.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT it’s

Dale Day --FT Sent from iPhone ___ 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] battery charging question

Exactly, and I'm at the point where the remaining time is becoming both less and more valuable. I find myself more willing to trade $s for time --- On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 5:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess there's also the DIY option... > >

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

I’m constantly amazed at all the things you can do with a 555 IC. -D > On Feb 18, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess there's also the DIY option... > > https://www.instructables.com/Battery-Float-Charger/ > > ... but likely yet another project I wouldn't get

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

I guess there's also the DIY option... https://www.instructables.com/Battery-Float-Charger/ ... but likely yet another project I wouldn't get around to. Allan OK Don via Mercedes writes: > This is the one I have, I would not trust HF to keep a battery good over a > long period of time -

Re: [MBZ] ★★★ NEEDS TRANSMISSION REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ★★★ ★★★ FIX & SAVE THOUSANDS ★★★

It would be worth the asking price if trans worked. I bought this nice 04E500 has a bad trans for $900, doesn’t have a lot more miles than that. A CL is worth a bit more even with a bad trans; hence, $1500. I sent an email asking what codes it is throwing. Depending on whether it is the

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Great story. Failure is a great teacher. Even in chess, the winner never wins with all his pieces still on the board. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 12:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhere. We read > that

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

This is the one I have, I would not trust HF to keep a battery good over a long period of time - too many shortcuts at that price point. Yes, I paid for advertising, brand name, etc., but the peace of mind is worth it to me.

Re: [MBZ] ★★★ NEEDS TRANSMISSION REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ★★★ ★★★ FIX & SAVE THOUSANDS ★★★

What would it be worth if it did not need a transmission? And has it been abused? The mileage seems pretty low for it to need a transmission. On 18/02/2021 4:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:  ★★ 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe ★★ $4,995 - $4,995(Durham)

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

OK Don via Mercedes writes: > Since it can be as much as four weeks between times we drive our > vehicles now, I keep them both (all three if you count the airplane) > on battery minders. I should probably pick up some battery minders. Harbor Fright has 12V float chargers for $9. Any good?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

I’m not one for conspiracy theories, but I've always been convinced that Ken isn’t really dead, he’s living somewhere in South America. His death was just too, too convenient. Someone with that kind of money probably wouldn’t find it hard to fake their passing. -D > On Feb 18, 2021, at 5:55

[MBZ] ★★★ NEEDS TRANSMISSION REPAIR/REPLACEMENT ★★★ ★★★ FIX & SAVE THOUSANDS ★★★

★★ 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe ★★ $4,995 - $4,995(Durham) https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/durham-mercedes-benz-cl500-coupe-4995/7279397405.html This car has a 722.9 transmission so that is a huge problem M - engine: 113960 30 564518 113.960 M 113 E50 GASOLINE ENGINE GA - Automatic

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

Damn where is Enron when Texas needs it???  Ol Kenny Boy is dead and buried but maybe Jeffie could get some of the old crew (I think they are out of prison now) in the band back together! --FT On 2/17/21 6:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Underlying it all is an unregulated market

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

My truck is similar if I recall correctly. I have a 2013 F150 Supercrew with the 5 liter Coyote engine. I replaced my battery in the last week of December 2020. It was still working but periodically making me suspicious that it was about done. Randy On 18/02/2021 4:43 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

The poor batteries in newer cars full of electronic nannies are task with keeping their memories alive, 24/7, setting unused or driving, so, in the quiet of the night, you can hear the electrons being siphoned off. A Battery minder is a great idea to keep pouring electrons into the bottomless pit

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Newer cars _hate_ sitting for weeks at a time because nobody is going > anywhere. > > -- Jim > Since it can be as much as four weeks between times we drive our vehicles now, I keep them both (all three if

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

and ice... -Curt On Thursday, February 18, 2021, 5:07:30 PM EST, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Truthfully, haven't you always wanted to do burnouts in your 240D? ...and that's why God made dirt roads. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 2011 E350 4MATIC 99k miles, P0303 code - $9,900

That looks pretty nice, probably not a bad price, work on him a bit then check the wire connection or just get a new part. It would be fun to test out the 4matic on that lot --FT On 2/18/21 2:08 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Also looks to be a dealer posting under FSBO category

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

> Truthfully, haven't you always wanted to do burnouts in your 240D? ...and that's why God made dirt roads. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D

starting from cold (about 65F outside) HAHAHAHAHA --FT On 2/18/21 2:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I. particularly love the close-up picture of the engine. AZBob Sent from my iPhone 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > Back in college, we learned in western civilization that the original > version of red riding hood was french, from the 1700s. In that > version, there is no woodsman who comes to save the day. The wolf eats > little red riding hood, and the moral of the

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

All good valid points, but you forgot the cooling effect the hood stack will have ... ; License plate will need to read "THAR SHE BLOWS" and the car tool kit will need a large dust pan and heavy broom to clear the engine wreckage off the road, along with 40lbs of kitty litter to soak up the

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Thanks much. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 3:28 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > https://youtu.be/gm0b_ijaYMQ > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 11:47 AM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> Got a link? >> >> On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> I wonder

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

https://youtu.be/gm0b_ijaYMQ On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 11:47 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Got a link? > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhere. We >> read >> that book a

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

> I'll trace that down later, but when charging a dead battery, how long > should I charge it? I have an 8A plug-in charger with a meter. I recall I go until my (smart, but old) 10A charger with a meter stops feeding current. Yesterday the X5 would not start. Car's too smart to try when the

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Got a link? On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhere. We read > that book a lot. > > Back in college, we learned in western civilization that the original > version of red

Re: [MBZ] 2011 E350 4MATIC 99k miles, P0303 code - $9,900

"Cylinder 3 misfire" How bad could that be? On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very common on CL, but they still had to pony up $5 to do it. > > They’re so aggressive about selling it my radar definitely lit up. How > difficult could it be

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhere. We read that book a lot. Back in college, we learned in western civilization that the original version of red riding hood was french, from the 1700s. In that version, there is no woodsman who comes to save the day. The wolf eats

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

8a for 5 hours would be 40ah, a reasonable amount of the battery is fairly beefy. I prefer a slow charge on a badly discharged battery but that might be alchemy more than science.  Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

In childhood, my age group was taught a very simple logic via a story. "For want of a nail, a shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, a horse was lost. For want of a horse, a knight was lost. For want of a knight, a battle was lost. For want of a battle, a Kingdom was lost, and the people suffered."

Re: [MBZ] 2011 E350 4MATIC 99k miles, P0303 code - $9,900

Very common on CL, but they still had to pony up $5 to do it. They’re so aggressive about selling it my radar definitely lit up. How difficult could it be to change a coil? -D > On Feb 18, 2021, at 2:08 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Also looks to be a dealer posting under FSBO

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D

That master cylinder reservoir is scary. Finish looks tired but solid. Love the interior color. -D > On Feb 18, 2021, at 2:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Would prefer a photo of the air filter. > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:05 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] 2011 E350 4MATIC 99k miles, P0303 code - $9,900

Also looks to be a dealer posting under FSBO category https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-2011-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic/7279247073.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D

Would prefer a photo of the air filter. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:05 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I. particularly love the close-up picture of the engine. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

I had the same problem back in '68 when I lived in St. Paul, MN. Solved the problem by bringing it inside every night. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Volvo battery was dead last night. This has been an intermittent problem > since I

[MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D

I. particularly love the close-up picture of the engine. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > > 1980 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1980-mercedes-benz-mercedes/7278362176.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to

[MBZ] battery charging question

Volvo battery was dead last night. This has been an intermittent problem since I got it. I replaced the battery last fall (it tested poorly) but I must have a current drain somewhere also since the new battery died after sitting for about 4 days. I'll trace that down later, but when charging a

Re: [MBZ] 2010 Mercedese E class · Driven 300 miles Exterior color: Purple

Yummy color but probably a scam. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 10:09 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is he selling? The rims? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 18, 2021, at 8:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 2010

Re: [MBZ] was going to convert to bio-diesel but I changed my mind

Owner's pet beaver gnawed at the glove box door. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 9:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D > $1,600 > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394496480898703/?ref=search_code=undefined > >

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

Yeah. Heat transfer in the head is not great. And no oil squirters. More airflow could be good if it is well intercooled and brings egt down. But higher peak cyl pressures will kill the pistons. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 10:04 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Are the exhaust valve stems in a NA

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

Are the exhaust valve stems in a NA engine filled with sodium like the turbo ones are? If not - On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 9:25 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Didn't STS sell a kit? As long as the boost is kept modest and the fuel is > not increased too much, it

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

Exactly. This is the same guy who parted out a perfectly good car just to learn how to take one apart. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 9:23 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The cost to value doesn’t make sense. This sounds more like a “I want to do > it because I can.” >

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Yep. The issue isn't a single issue. It is a failure on several levels, with no "what if" contingency plans in place. Older technology was built to a more robust standard. Today's products are seemingly built down to a price. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 18, 2021 9:17 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

I think the heat is way harder to deal with. I can always put on another sweater, or long underwear or get another blanket. When it's hot it's just miserable. I was at camp last July and we had a run of 90+ days and 80+ nights, gross. With the ceiling fan on in the camp it was nearly

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

I remember Sandy taking out this substation in lower manhattan in 2012. I had a friend who lived near it and used to jog right by there. Dramatic. https://youtu.be/ZAqYZ433TeQ On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 7:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here in the Lowcountry

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Here in the Lowcountry hurricanes are our big problem, winter not so much.  I live kinda out at the end of the road and the power lines so power can go out pretty quickly, a few times they have shut off power to keep the system from being damaged if flooded by saltwater (arcing will burn out

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

yes the turbo alone is $600, intercooler at least a hundred, that custom turbo outlet is a hundred, need an adapter for the exhaust to turbo mount probably, plus the time. It is $2k minimum. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 7:23 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The cost to

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

Agreed, enjoy a 240D for what it is. Rather than converting a 240D if you really wanted more power a 300D would make more sense. Even from a mileage perspective, if we only increase efficiency 20% you go from 28mpg to maybe 34mpg, whoop-de-doo... -Curt On Thursday, February 18, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

Didn't STS sell a kit? As long as the boost is kept modest and the fuel is not increased too much, it might be durable. But those are big "ifs" on a mechanical diesel. For sure it will not have much more power if they do not add fuel. On the plus side, he has included an intercooler (but no

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

The cost to value doesn’t make sense. This sounds more like a “I want to do it because I can.” -D > On Feb 18, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would expect at turbo 240 to gain 30%, I remember reading that a diesel > gains 30% when turbo'ed.However I would want

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Ok I think I understand what you are saying, but to carry the 240d/tesla analogy further, you're saying the Tesla (electric natural gas pumps) caused the electricity to fail. So its failure is both a symptom of the electricity failing and a cause of the electricity failing. My thought is that it

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

In years past I have always heard there is very little gain with these aftermarket turbos, but reduced reliability Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 9:03 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  I would expect at turbo 240 to gain 30%, I remember reading that a diesel > gains

Re: [MBZ] 2010 Mercedese E class · Driven 300 miles Exterior color: Purple

What is he selling? The rims? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 8:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > 2010 Mercedese e class > $1,000 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/184624910083974/?ref=search_code=undefined > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

I would expect at turbo 240 to gain 30%, I remember reading that a diesel gains 30% when turbo'ed.However I would want to be modest in my gains on an engine not designed for turbo so I'd probably limit boost, maybe look for a 20% gain. If we assumed 72hp to start I'd guess around 85hp with

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

In 1998 I was living with my folks during an ice storm. They had a propane cooktop and oven but the oven wouldn't work because the thermostat needs electricity. A coal stove provided heat and we had flashlights and candles for lights. When I got my own place I always aimed for that level of

[MBZ] 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600,$18,999

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My industry (TV and film) is moving toward cloud computing and I'm pretty wary of it. We saw the Sony hack and of course everybody in the world is gunning for Marvel which is part of Disney. While customers move toward cloudiness (love that) they're forgetting about things like redundant

[MBZ] 2010 Mercedese E class · Driven 300 miles Exterior color: Purple

2010 Mercedese e class $1,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/184624910083974/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] was going to convert to bio-diesel but I changed my mind

1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D $1,600 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394496480898703/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Doesn’t seem like a bad deal

NJ rust --FT On 2/18/21 9:39 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312357788967512/permalink/1507172749486004/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Doesn’t seem like a bad deal

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Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

Yep, pretty crazy thought. As far as the phone call goes, that’s all pretty much voip now days I believe. If it was still old fashioned copper wire you would be able to make that phone call. Pretty scary when you start thinking about it. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 4:51 AM, Jim

Re: [MBZ] More heat pump

The gas furnace at the other house has the furnace upstream from the coils. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 18, 2021, at 12:03 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Odd. The gas heat/electric AC units I've had in the past had the AC coils > upstream the fire box. I thought that was

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

On 2021-02-18 05:50, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I am rather concerned that the current reliance on 'cloud computing' is the same thing. Especially as certain unnamed players in the network infrastructure business seemed hell-bent on moving to it as the future of their product lines.

Re: [MBZ] More heat pump

On 2021-02-18 01:02, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: Odd. The gas heat/electric AC units I've had in the past had the AC coils upstream the fire box. I thought that was standard. Seems like in the summer you want the relative humidity booster (evap coil) downstream of your blower and

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

On 2021-02-17 23:06, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: He was advised this has been done many times with not so good results, yet the dummy has to learn the lesson himself.  It is just unbelievable how completely moronic people are these days. Why'd you name your son Lerman? Anyway, post

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

> there's a component of unreadiness by the individual citizens as well. Absolutely. But we're really getting good at raising professional victims, permanent children. Call it what you will. It's always somebody else's responsibility. This kind of mindset is very loud, and Will Be Heard.