Re: [MBZ] That burgundy 2.5 turbo

2022-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Made a deal at what price? On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 6:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got something to trade? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 14, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > If you want to make your

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Model rockets can withstand huge acceleration forces, so they tend to use high impulse, high force motors with fast burn times. Then coast to apogee. You can model all this stuff in a free program called open rocket. You put in your dimensions and weights and the motor specs and it tells you how hi

Re: [MBZ] Nice ML430

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oughtta buff out --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s an Arizona sun tan. Nearly all of the vehicles out there that are > more than 10-15 years old have one unless they’ve been garaged. > > -D > >> On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:50 PM, B

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have a 100gal tank I rent from the propane company to run my cooktop. They want me to fill it up every year but a tank will last 3yr easily because it gets little use. I did manage to run out at some point a few years ago, they charged me $100 for a guy to come out and “test” the tank, I don’t

Re: [MBZ] Is there a lot of meth in Gary?

2022-11-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
But, but, but there is no doubt that with every window broken out, "The air blows cold" ... at least for the next 6 months... Remove a 5 and 2 zeros.. what's not to like I'll bid $2.00. On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 5:12 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Remember

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Motor fuel applications are typically at 7”-11” of water column, or 4-6 ounces. Appliances are typically lower than that. -D > On Nov 14, 2022, at 7:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:39:17 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Standard thing is to have a high pr

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:39:17 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Standard thing is to have a high pressure reg on the tank, sending > about 10 psi through the underground line. > > A low pressure reg on the outside of the building takes it down to > about 11 inches service pressure to the appli

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Another reason for this is that if you run low pressure very far you’re going to need a fairly large pipe to handle the volume - always an issue in motor fuel applications, like generator sets. Probably the number one issue on new installations, especially propane (but also natural gas) is the l

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-14 19:26, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I need to figure out exactly what all I need to hook it up to the shop. I do know it has to be 10’ away from the nearest building. It has a connection out the wall of the shop. I assume the line needs to be buried from tank to this line. Not

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I I wondered about using those 100 or 120lm tanks that are the tall cylinders, could take those down in the back of the truck to get them filled on demand. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > You could buy two 80 or 100 pound tanks and

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I need to figure out exactly what all I need to hook it up to the shop. I do know it has to be 10’ away from the nearest building. It has a connection out the wall of the shop. I assume the line needs to be buried from tank to this line. Not sure what size the connection is but looks like a stan

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You could buy two 80 or 100 pound tanks and have a switchover system so that when one runs low the other one kicks in, this is not uncommon. I’m sure they would fill those on demand. They’ll still nail you for an inspection fee up front. Funny story - when I had my first top-off I used AmeriGas

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-14 18:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I think an empty tank needs to be pressure tested before a propane company will fill it. I don’t know if those big tanks are dated or if it matters Good point. An new delivery company expects the system to be under some pressure so the

Re: [MBZ] Nice ML430

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s an Arizona sun tan. Nearly all of the vehicles out there that are more than 10-15 years old have one unless they’ve been garaged. -D > On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m torn between the good maintenance, the uses to which it’s been put, it’s

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $6,800

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The V6 5L engine --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "price to sale" > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-hickory-2003-mercedes-k-miles-runs/7557475279.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I think an empty tank needs to be pressure tested before a propane company will fill it. I don’t know if those big tanks are dated or if it matters --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:30 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I called around today to get some quotes on getting

Re: [MBZ] Nice ML430

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m torn between the good maintenance, the uses to which it’s been put, it’s a 99, and the price. Aside from the paint it doesn’t look too bad though --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 6:08 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A good deal considering the miles: > > https://f

Re: [MBZ] That burgundy 2.5 turbo

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Got something to trade? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you want to make your money back instead of letting it sit, let me know. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: November 14, 2022 5:25 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] That burgundy 2.5 turbo

2022-11-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
If you want to make your money back instead of letting it sit, let me know. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 14, 2022 5:25 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] That burgundy 2.5 turbo Remember t

Re: [MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-14 18:29, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I called around today to get some quotes on getting a propane tank set and filled. I would have to buy a tank since I would not use enough to lease one. Basically looking at around 3k all in. Perhaps I should look for a used tank. Anyone kno

[MBZ] Propane

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I called around today to get some quotes on getting a propane tank set and filled. I would have to buy a tank since I would not use enough to lease one. Basically looking at around 3k all in. Perhaps I should look for a used tank. Anyone know about what to look for in a used tank to make sure it

[MBZ] That burgundy 2.5 turbo

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Remember the one I looked at last week that I passed on. Well I ended up making a deal on it. I drove up this afternoon to get it as part of a “work” trip. I’m surprised it didn’t sell immediately after I turned it down. Maybe the marker is cooling. Hopefully we don’t get the ice and snow they a

[MBZ] Nice ML430

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
A good deal considering the miles: https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/flagstaff-99-mercedes-benz-ml430/7557494090.html Too bad I don’t need another ML out there. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:25:43 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > I did the gravity calculation, using rough numbers. > A one lb rocket traveling 4000 fps (roughly mach 4 anyway) would have > 249,000 ft-lb of energy. > Which is what you'd need to throw it 249,000 feet up a 1G gravity well > in

[MBZ] 2003 E500 - 97k miles - $6,800

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"price to sale" https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/old-hickory-2003-mercedes-k-miles-runs/7557475279.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.oki

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I did the gravity calculation, using rough numbers. A one lb rocket traveling 4000 fps (roughly mach 4 anyway) would have 249,000 ft-lb of energy. Which is what you'd need to throw it 249,000 feet up a 1G gravity well in a perfect vacuum. So yes, a rocket traveling at Mach 4.1 can indeed coast m

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Actually, Biodiesel B99 or B80 is a super degreaser. Oil spots in your driveway spray it down with B99, give it a scrub.. wash it off... clean..also, biodegradable. On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 1:42 PM greg via Mercedes wrote: > Biodiesel (B99) is a better, safer solvent than diesel. I use that i

Re: [MBZ] Nice Ponton

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like a fair amount of non-OE parts and duct-tape engineering under the hood... On Mon, Nov 14, 2022, at 16:29, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > We need Toad to pick this apart: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ctd/d/new-port-richey-1958-mercedes-benz-219/7557455341.html > > They’ve

[MBZ] Nice Ponton

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
We need Toad to pick this apart: https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/ctd/d/new-port-richey-1958-mercedes-benz-219/7557455341.html They’ve been trying to sell it for some time at this price, not sure why they haven’t gotten the clue. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We do some of that, but inly Level 1 not Level 3. You get a waiver from FAA and communicate with controlling authority. A lot of these launch from up near Mojave at the FAR site (Friends of Amateur Rocketry). It has a tower and concrete bunkers and all. On Mon, Nov 14, 2022, 7:16 AM OK Don via M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread greg via Mercedes
Biodiesel (B99) is a better, safer solvent than diesel. I use that in my passive dunk type bucket with a strainer inside. It works well. Greg > I was thinking that a small parts cleaner would be useful. I see this one > and it seems to be basically a box with a tray and some sort of > submersible

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Have a look on Youtube as well for videos on upgrading your HF parts washer. Mostly a  matter of moving the pump into a 5 gallon pail under the tank and putting a filter inline to clean the solvent. Randy On 14/11/2022 1:24 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: The HF parts washer I bought some

[MBZ] I just smoked a rock

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2263783204/permalink/10160471478898205/ --FT Sent from iFōn ___ 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/l

[MBZ] 2003 ML350 - 252k miles - $6,100

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crack. 20 year old realtor ML with rust and a quarter million miles. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/powell-2003-mercedes-ml350/7557375522.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2006 E350 - 112k miles - $6,500

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Realtor spec, but looks very clean. Too bad it's square in the middle of the bad engine years. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-mercedes-benz/7557160502.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't know about Florida, but in Indiana if you buy a car without a title and the car is worth less than $5,000 you can submit what they call an "Affidavit of Ownership" in which you claim ownership of the car. There is a lot of supporting documention required, including bill of sale, a physic

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The HF parts washer I bought some years ago is entirely adequate, but only if you use solvent. The detergent cleaners were pretty worthless. It also has a fuse in the spring mechanism that holds the lid up, so that if a fire starts it'll drop the lid to smother it. (Assuming your whatsis doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good point. I’ll have to scrounge around for some kind of metal box or build one with my new welding skills! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 2:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you make one out of plastic I'd be cautious about using any flammable > solvent. Plastic w

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
HF have a RO buffer on sale this week. Looks very similar to mine https://go.harborfreight.com/email/2022/11/180020-56367/ --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have not built one but I agree there's nothing to them but a box and a pump. I bought a cheap HF one years ago. Used it a few times, then it ended up sitting for a long time. Don't even know if it still works. But it worked fine at the time and I'd guess it's as cheap as anything you'd make y

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In SC the lienholder is on the title. When you pay it off they sign it off on the title. At least that’s how the E350 I got and passed on to Max was. It had the lienholder on the title then a sign off signature which I guess was also sent to the DMV. Does FL do it that way or does the lienhold

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This is just a guess, but since the seller says their lender “disappeared” and there’s still a lien on the title, they’re trying to do an end run by having “lost” the title. Getting a replacement title won’t make the lien go away, it’s recorded with the DMV. And how the expect to sell a car in

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://cartitles.com/ They don't do anything that you can't do on your own. They have a YouTube channel that goes into pretty good detail on how to do this stuff. Some states are easier than others. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 14, 2022 12:16 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com R

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The seller should file for a lost title. On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 12:21 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > More importantly, what’s the deal with a bill of sale on SC? If they will > honor one, who cares about Floriduh? > > -D > > > On Nov 14, 2022, at 1:15 PM, Bugger

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
More importantly, what’s the deal with a bill of sale on SC? If they will honor one, who cares about Floriduh? -D > On Nov 14, 2022, at 1:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m going to call the seller this evening and see what the story is. Might be > ok or it might be total

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m going to call the seller this evening and see what the story is. Might be ok or it might be total BS. I’ll see. I’ll send details of what I learn. If you can talk to someone knowledgeable that would be great. I’d buy the thing anyway as long as it isn’t stolen or an ex’s or something. I’m go

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I just talked to someone I know who has a lot more experience than I in this area, and they said, “No title, no registration, no sale” when it comes to Florida. Again, I’m going to be near the tax collector’s office on Wednesday, so I’ll get an official answer then. The only other way I could s

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not typical - and you often will notice it. The instances where I’ve seen it are when people do the clay bar treatment without washing the car first, so there are all sorts of surface contaminants on it that the clay bar picks up. -D > On Nov 14, 2022, at 12:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Merce

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
From the seller: “ Hello good morning! I’ve tried to get a title and still can’t. I had maybe one or two more payments left to make with the place I bought it from and they are no longer is business and no where to be found. That’s why I posted to sell as is. It’s a beautiful vehicle let me kn

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I guess it didn’t do any harm as the paint came out looking lots better, and again it’s 30yo paint so lots better than one might expect --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2022, at 11:19 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay bar won’t cause any scratches unless you get something nas

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Clay bar won’t cause any scratches unless you get something nasty embedded in it and drag it across the paint, but it’s usually a good idea to do it lengthwise just in case. It’s when people try compounding by hand (bad idea) where you’ll get visible scratches usually. -D > On Nov 14, 2022, a

Re: [MBZ] 400E paint

2022-11-14 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2022, at 10:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was wondering about that procedure. Your suggestion makes sense. I didn’t > really see any effect of the clay bar on the actual paint other than taking > off the crusty layer of schmut

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have for years had a similar cleaner. I use Diesel and change it about once a year or whenever it gets too dirty. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was thinking that a small parts cleaner would be useful. I see this one and it seems to be basically a box with a tray and some sort o

[MBZ] Ignition tumblers

2022-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It appears vin coded ignition tumblers are available again for 123, 124 etc? I have a 124 I might need one for and looked up the part number and it shows it can be ordered. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Yes, you get clearance from the FAA, they route traffic around the area, issue a NOTAM, and fine you if you stray from your assigned area. Amaeur rockets were launched at the Ft Sill (SW OK) firing range once or twice a year when I was a kid - don't know if they still do. On Mon, Nov 14, 2022 at 6

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've been thinking of making one using an old stainless darkroom sink when I get around to rebuilding an aircraft engine. A 5 gallon can of solvent (mineral spirits, paint thinner, etc.) and pump and a filter of some kind and some hose. I was buying parts cleaner solvent in a 5 gallon can from Trac

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Here’s what the Florida HSMV (DMV) says: "Florida has been a title state since 1923, but the motor vehicle laws in other states or countries may require different documentation as proof of ownership. If the seller does not have a valid title, check with a local motor vehicle service center for

Re: [MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I wonder how they do this in Floriduh. I’m not aware of a way to process a bill of sale for a car, as Floriduh requires a title for everything as far as I know. Guess I need to look into it. -D > On Nov 14, 2022, at 9:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here we go... I wonder what

[MBZ] No Title, sale as is. Mercedes Benz 2010 E550 - $3, 000 (St cloud)

2022-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Here we go... I wonder what the deal is with it and no title Beautiful Mercedes 2010 E550 runs great does need power steering pump and fan belt. No Title, sale as is. Power everything Sun roof 148,000 miles. Interior and exterior good! https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-cloud-mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Home built rocket at 293,488ft

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There are a number of areas in the western Nevada desert that are restricted airspace for such things. Rocketry clubs use them for their fun and games. I would also expect you would have to file a request with the FAA to put up a NOTAM for such activity as well. -D > On Nov 13, 2022, at 10:13

Re: [MBZ] Is there a lot of meth in Gary?

2022-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Remember that series on the History Channel called “Life After People”? They used sites in Gary, IN as examples in episode 2. -D > On Nov 13, 2022, at 8:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/374352988409?hash=item57292d48f9:g:GmgAAOSwYdxjcRBZ&amdata=enc%3AA