Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server

2012-04-19 Thread Dave Walton
and they cut no one any slack. Sun had processors with serial numbers readable by the software at the time. Same thing today if someone steals your laptop - Windows goes with it and is part of the replacement cost. -Dave Walton On Apr 19, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu

Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?

2012-04-18 Thread Dave Walton
system says you can run 5-10% biofuel, I would not - assuming you want to keep the vehicle after the warranty expires. -Dave Walton On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:42 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: If you were thinking about buying a new car, and expect to keep it for the next 15-20 years, which fuel

Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?

2012-04-18 Thread Dave Walton
Then don't buy an electric or a hybrid. Those are cheating the system too. In fact, buying any high MPG vehicle means you are not paying your fair share of road tax. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Not to mention using untaxed fuel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel from Nat Gas?

2012-04-18 Thread Dave Walton
Oil prices are not market driven. Oil is not a free market. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:15 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, we should be doing this - a surplus of one resource, and a need for another - convert the gas to Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Crystal ball time - Diesel or Gas?

2012-04-18 Thread Dave Walton
for it. -Dave Walton On Apr 18, 2012, at 8:42 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Apr 18, 2012, at 7:34 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: you will have to pay based on miles driven. They already floated a trial ballon, saying we will each have a GPS device

Re: [MBZ] tire changing

2012-04-17 Thread Dave Cavner
Boys for a replacement but the guys there said they couldn't help. I'm thinking the friend mis-phrased the request but I wasn't there. It would be nice if it was the factory-standard bent wrench rather than the universal X shape. Dave SoCal '82 240D (3 pedal) '84 300TD (Euro) '85 300TD (Cali

Re: [MBZ] tire changing

2012-04-17 Thread Dave Cavner
Lug wrench issue resolved. My neighbor went to a different Pep Boys and picked up what he needed (13/16 / 21MM wrench). Thanks to everyone with the assist. Dave SoCal '82 240D (3 pedal) '84 300TD (Euro) '85 300TD (Cali) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 30K for low mileage 300TD!!

2012-04-16 Thread Dave Cavner
Makes this one seem like a bit of a bargain: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2929674404.html Dave SoCal '82 240D (3 pedal) '84 300TD (Euro) '85 300TD (Cali) On Apr 16, 2012, at 10:31 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Copley motors in MA sold a dark blue 40,000 mile w123 300TD non- turbo

Re: [MBZ] abuse of cars

2012-04-16 Thread Dave Cavner
based on experience. Dave SoCal ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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

Re: [MBZ] How do you install the bloody trim?

2012-04-15 Thread Dave Cavner
. I'd agree the mallet (small and rubber, never a hammer) should be a last resort. Tiny taps. Shielding the trim with a folded rag or similar is a wise precaution. Dave SoCal '82 240D (3 pedal) '84 300TD (Euro) '85 300TD (Cali) On Apr 14, 2012, at 9:28 PM, Dieselhead wrote: These sound like

Re: [MBZ] OT - Yard Lighting Quandary

2012-04-15 Thread Dave Walton
which will disappear in a few months once people realize it's just another POS. -Dave Walton On Apr 15, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I have a backyard that borders a very deep wooded area, and at night it is darker than, well, dark. I would like to have some sort

Re: [MBZ] How do you install the bloody trim?

2012-04-14 Thread Dave Cavner
new ones. If one is marginal your trim will likely bow out ever so slightly at that spot over time. The trim won't fall off if one or two are weak but the only way to make it perfectly straight with no play is to have strong attachment points along the entire path. Dave SoCal On Apr 14, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating

2012-04-07 Thread Dave Walton
present. Cant get tags without a title. They do not give out temp tags unless the car has already been titled in Ohio. This is all to make life harder for car thieves. In reality it only makes things harder for the average joe. -Dave Walton On Apr 7, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud

Re: [MBZ] Ball joint etc.

2012-04-05 Thread Dave Cavner
to do that. Dave On Apr 4, 2012, at 9:07 PM, Fmiser wrote: ...Part number M0063 for $395.00 is the screw press. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Ball joint etc.

2012-04-04 Thread Dave Cavner
Jamie, I begging - please stop - my wallet cannot take any more of your helpful tips. ;-) Dave On Apr 4, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: I'm glad you guys find that tool useful. I also have 000 589 44 33 00 listed here: http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#steering Its

Re: [MBZ] OT: garage door openers

2012-04-02 Thread Dave in SoCal
I'm sure you'll make the best decision for the situation but one more data point for the archives - after living with a torsion spring opener for a decade, I'll never use anything else. Super quiet and extra storage space above the door - awesome. Dave On Apr 2, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] S**T!!! -- Spring Compressor

2012-04-01 Thread Dave in SoCal
Clamped in vise per the instructions on job 33-440, I use an appropriately sized impact socket and a 5-lb. sledge. Regular hammer just doesn't do it. I'm in rust-free CA but it's usually quick once it's in the vise. Dave On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:59 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I actually cut them

Re: [MBZ] S**T!!! -- Spring Compressor

2012-03-31 Thread Dave in SoCal
assist? CL is a common source for a used vise - I got a beefy vintage Prentiss for $20. It's saved me much grief over the years - especially when remounting MB springs. Dave SoCal On Mar 31, 2012, at 8:55 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: I am rebuilding the front end of mama's 300SD. Bought this spring

Re: [MBZ] OT 12v dc to 120v ac heating element?

2012-03-26 Thread Dave Walton
You need a diesel coolant heater. Burns diesel and runs on 12v and puts out something like 14,000 btu which is equivalent to 4000watts/hour. They come up cheap on eBay now and then for $200-$300. Espar makes them. -Dave Walton On Mar 26, 2012, at 8:38 PM, David Kristin Gilmore dandkgilm

Re: [MBZ] Brakes

2012-03-25 Thread Dave in SoCal
is faded but I believe the rears worked on a W123 but the fronts did not. Could be completely wrong, though — it was a good while back. Dave On Mar 24, 2012, at 9:10 PM, clay monroe wrote: I ordered a brake set for Gump from Rusty. Gump died prior to my installing the set. What does

Re: [MBZ] OT - mixing colored concrete project

2012-03-24 Thread Dave in SoCal
contractors. There are a few good concrete forums these days. A long time ago I found good info at: http://www.concretenetwork.com but have not been there in years. a quick search turned up: http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/decorative/white.html Dave On Mar 24, 2012, at 5:44 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] R107 chubb

2012-03-23 Thread Dave in SoCal
I took the advice below to heart when I bought my '83 380SL. Not looking for controversy nor plan to defend Stu's reputation but I wouldn't underestimate the single row chain issue. Dave Stu Ritter wrote: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 15:49:46 Some thoughts about the single row chain in the 81-83 380

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1983 Mercedes Benz Station Wagon 300TD - $500 (Whitefield, NH)

2012-03-21 Thread Dave in SoCal
believe, heads down to a black box in the passenger footwell. I love my '85 wagon. Would not trade it for any other year… but I say the same thing about my '84 Euro wagon. Both are keepers. Dave ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 300 ACC Issue

2012-03-14 Thread Dave in SoCal
Dave SoCal For completion, according to the manual the two other functions on a 1985 W123 Klima are: (1) when the engine is started, the relay keeps the compressor solenoid off until 10 seconds after the engine speed has reached 600 RPM. This improves engine speed stabilization after startup. (2

Re: [MBZ] Hit a deer....need a right Bosch Euro headlight glass for my83 300d.

2012-03-08 Thread Dave Cavner
I've seen Bosch glass available on the big auction site. Helps to know the Mercedes and/or Bosch part number you need. Sometimes listed that way instead of by vehicle type. Check the 'standard' (non-US) version of the EPC. Dave On Mar 8, 2012, at 6:14 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: What about Hella

Re: [MBZ] smokin SDL

2012-03-04 Thread dave walton
and stand in the right place on the drivers side while you rev the engine, you will get a nice oil bath :-) Wash, rinse, and repeat 3 times to get dirty M1 out of your hair. My wife said she could still smell it for a week. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 4, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] Don't let your Tesla battery discharge. It's dead, Jim.

2012-02-23 Thread Dave Walton
As long as I know what I have to do, this would not dissuade me from getting a Tesla. I'll pay an extra buck or two a day for airport parking that let's me plug in. A market driven economy will adapt to the needs of electric car drivers. -Dave Walton On Feb 23, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash

2012-02-21 Thread Dave Cavner
the varnish but it seems okay - time will tell if it re-warps. I'm assuming it will. Reattaching the wood to metal with the silicone was trivial. It's flatter than it was but I'm learning to live with the defects - if I obsessed over every little niggle I'd have no spare time. Dave On Feb 20, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?

2012-02-21 Thread Dave Walton
My 99E300 has no dipstick or torque converter drain plug. I change the transmission fluid whenever I do an oil change. Many shops will charge you for a flush and just do a fluid change. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably

Re: [MBZ] Sealed transmissions?

2012-02-21 Thread Dave Walton
transmission that has a drain plug on the torque converter, I will go through a couple fluid changes using Walmart cheap transmission fluid until it comes out clean. Then I do a fill with M-1 ATF. -Dave Walton On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I think I'm probably

Re: [MBZ] Wood keeps falling off W123 dash

2012-02-20 Thread Dave Cavner
. Dave On Feb 20, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: On Feb 20, 2012 5:16 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The ACC wood veneer surrounding the ACC module on her 1985 300CD keeps falling off whenever we go over a bump because the zebrano is ever so slightly warped

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment

2012-02-09 Thread dave walton
. And it works :-) Need one more, then we can start brewing all-grain. -Dave Walton On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: http://link.coremotivesmarketing.com/c/306/9661a368b2672cc8d181986a0d2e90d82e1266c18fd9574698bc6888c4c9f860 Who was looking for steam kettles? We

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment

2012-02-09 Thread Dave Walton
On 2/9/12 11:57 AM, dave walton wrote: That was me. Thanks for the heads-up. Those people are selling stuff for retail. I think I need to shop the auctions to get the pricing I need. Just bought a 20 gallon one off eBay for under $700 delivered. It has over 700 pounds of 304 stainless

Re: [MBZ] Water Heater

2012-02-07 Thread dave walton
Keep in mind that a 2x4 is not 2 or 4 and a 50 gallon water heater DOES NOT hold 50 gallons of water. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: I'm guessing this topic has been discussed on this forum. Seeing a moist area beneath the 20+ year old gas

Re: [MBZ] A story for engineers in space

2012-02-06 Thread Dave Walton
Like Ronald Regan, I don't let the facts get in the way of a good story :-) -Dave Walton On Feb 6, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Sounds a bit like an urban myth http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Pen Hendrik who does not have a SPCCE PEN (ya

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone know about commercial cooking equipment?

2012-02-05 Thread dave walton
and then in local auctions and they usually go for scrap value of the stainless - about $1/pound. Thanks -Dave Walton On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 11:25 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: University is surplusing a 48 Viking commercial range.  Something that's been on my someday list is to get

Re: [MBZ] A story for engineers

2012-02-05 Thread Dave Walton
Reminds me of an article from NASA about how they spent millions (in today's dollars) designing a pen that would work reliably in the zero gravity of space. The Russians used a pencil. -Dave Walton On Jan 30, 2012, at 6:15 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: A Short Story

Re: [MBZ] Apple$$$

2012-02-03 Thread Dave Walton
Why?, yes, and yes. You left out scsi, mfm, ide, pxe, and fibre channel. -Dave Walton On Feb 3, 2012, at 12:19 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: So you can boot from Firewire, USB, and eSATA these days? :-) Its been years since I've had my own Windows based system to play

Re: [MBZ] Nailing

2012-02-03 Thread Dave Walton
If you can still hear it when you go inside to pay for the fuel and the door shuts behind you, it's nailing. -Dave Walton On Feb 3, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: What sound is nailing? What differentiates it from the normal klatta klatta of an MB diesel

Re: [MBZ] reinstall

2012-02-02 Thread Dave Walton
Correct. If Apple figures out how to implement the enterprise features that Microsoft offers and customers expect, there are many who have endured the pain of windows that would gladly switch. -Dave Walton On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: walton.d...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] reinstall

2012-02-01 Thread Dave Walton
, and if it does work a lot of garbage gets carried over from the old install. That's about when people start thinking seriously about getting a Mac. -Dave Walton On Feb 2, 2012, at 12:05 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...I also wonder how many people advise re-installing the OS because its faster than

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Smoke

2012-01-19 Thread Dave Walton
. -Dave Walton On Jan 19, 2012, at 10:07 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: I suggest you sprinkle the baking soda over the entire surface of the carpets.. make them white with baking soda... It is a harmless material as far as chemical reaction with the carpet and will vacuum up cleanly. If you

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette Smoke

2012-01-18 Thread Dave Walton
You need ozone. Anything else just masks the smell. -Dave Walton On Jan 18, 2012, at 2:38 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I got a 1997 E320 for the wife to replace the C280 but the owner was a smoker. Febreze last about an hour. How do I get rid of the smell short

Re: [MBZ] Shipping A Vehicle vs. Fly And Drive

2012-01-16 Thread Dave Walton
Nothing good will come from hanging around after the sale is completed. Drive it to an auto parts store and work on it in the parking lot. If you buy bought it from Larry Darryl and Darryl drive fast. -Dave Walton On Jan 16, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Why

Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280

2012-01-05 Thread Dave Walton
When it comes to accidents, bigger and heavier is better. I put my wife in a 1998 S500. Might be more in the $7000 range, however. Stability control (ESP) was an option starting that year and is desirable. Hope she is okay. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2012, at 2:03 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa

Re: [MBZ] 1995 C280

2012-01-05 Thread Dave Walton
can live with it until warmer weather. It's our second W140. The longer body makes a noticeable difference in rear leg room. There is no better vehicle for long road trips, but I still prefer the body style of our 240d. -Dave Walton On Jan 5, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl

[MBZ] Remote Locking W-124

2011-12-13 Thread Dave Schaffnit
right where the nylon worm thing should mate with the metal mast, itself. Any suggestions on getting it out. Appears as though the unit could be opened up and worked on at least to my evil eyes. Again any suggestions greatly appreciated And, Thanks in advance. Dave in Berlin

Re: [MBZ] OT: laying tile

2011-12-13 Thread Dave Walton
several hundred hours on it. -Dave Walton On Dec 13, 2011, at 7:40 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Anybody ever lay any tile? I want to do a new backsplash in my kitchen, its currently nasty fake wood paneling and I want to do alternating white and blue tiles. The big question

Re: [MBZ] Corvair and Globule warming

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
. Firestone used to have a production facility here in Cleveland a while back. I knew the plant manager. He HAD to use Firestone tires on his car. He would only put Michelin's on his wife's car. I admired his thinking. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 8:13 AM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Guys, I

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
Boot into safe mode with networking, download the free version of malwarebytes, update it and run a full san. DO NOT download malwarebytes before booting into safe mode. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:54 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Rick I appreciate your help I have run both

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2011-12-02 Thread Dave Walton
and run the scans again in case you got hit with an 0-Day. -Dave Walton On Dec 2, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Dave I did the safe boot d/l'd malwarebytes. I did the full scan and Zero items found. Any other ideas? Douglas -Original Message- From: Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Tire Age

2011-11-30 Thread Dave Walton
Like the Corvair, those tires are unsafe at any speed. -Dave Walton On Nov 30, 2011, at 5:35 PM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Fellow listers, I come to you with a safety question to seek your collective advice. I need a set of tires for my 80 300SD. It only gets driven 5-6K miles per year

Re: [MBZ] What's a W210 SmartKey cost?

2011-11-29 Thread Dave Walton
the keys cost - $100? $150? Somewhere around there, but it's been a couple years. Rusty can get them last I checked. -Dave Walton On Nov 28, 2011, at 10:37 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: Ask him. I think he can, with a fax of your

Re: [MBZ] I wish 60x vehicles had a primer pump

2011-11-29 Thread Dave Walton
This looks similar to what came with the Elsbett conversion kit. Simple, effective and $8. I ordered one in and will let you know how it works later in the week: http://www.amazon.com/Attwood-Primer-Bulb-3-8-Inch/dp/B003DJV58Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1322620685sr=8-2 -Dave Walton On Nov 29

Re: [MBZ] Trans upgrades

2011-11-23 Thread Dave Walton
I place several neodymium magnets in the pan and by the filter intake to capture any tiny steel bits floating around. They will be coated with black goo next time you change the filter. Put a few on the power steering filter while you are at it. They stay in place just fine. -Dave Walton

Re: [MBZ] Kid's ticket

2011-11-19 Thread Dave Walton
a couple hundred bucks and have the charge reduced to something that won't affect your insurance rates and avoid showing up in court at all. -Dave Walton On Nov 19, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Last year I went to court to contest a speeding ticket I got. The cop

Re: [MBZ] [db] Diesel Fuel Differences?

2011-11-17 Thread Dave Walton
the underground tanks. If you thin diesel with gasoline or kerosene you are screwing up the additive mix and putting your injection pump at risk. A Bosch-style inline pump could care less. The 25,000+psi system in a CDI will care greatly and you will pay dearly. -Dave Walton On Nov 7, 2011, at 6:46 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Free meal

2011-11-12 Thread Dave Walton
- no one would buy it. I understand buying distilled water, but I still find it amazing that people are buying tap water in a plastic bottle. Better than drinking bubbly sugar water I suppose... -Dave Walton On Nov 12, 2011, at 9:25 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I tipped the server

Re: [MBZ] Ebay fees

2011-11-08 Thread Dave Walton
When someone pays for your item with PayPal, do they also deduct PayPal fees, or is that included in the 9%? -Dave Walton On Nov 8, 2011, at 8:05 PM, drcscru...@aol.com wrote: you are correct, the charge for listing the item is free BUT they charge basicly 10% of the actual sales price

[MBZ] Vacuum connector removal?

2011-11-02 Thread dave walton
of troubleshooting first. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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

Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-29 Thread Dave Walton
Likely it would still start with one bad plug, maybe 2. On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:17 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com writes: Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad

Re: [MBZ] Door Striker

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
of it. The plastic part is what causes the part in the door to rotate and latch as you close it. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 8:49 AM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: My 1983 240d driver's side rear door is not closing right. I have to open close it a couple of times just to get it to close

Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad relays but have yet to figure out how to do it right. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, My 1983 MB 300D

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
We have 2 140's. In our experience the answer is a steady zero. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone know how much water comes in through a closed sunroof on a 140 when it is sitting in the rain? I need to document the amount

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
-ass. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:34 AM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It's possible that the shop is at fault but I don't think that proving it will be easy or possible. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers

2011-10-17 Thread Dave Schaffnit
I have some personal parts that are just a tad over 52 years old that I can only fondly remember when they got that hard. Guess that is OT! -Original Message- From: Dieselhead Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 5:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers

Re: [MBZ] Hydropneumatic air cells (accumulators) gone bad?

2011-09-22 Thread dave walton
is displaced with fluid. -Dave Walton On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: So I've been riding around on the restored SLS suspension in my W123 1985 300TD.  While it's a huge improvement over the ride on the conventional rear shocks that I had removed

Re: [MBZ] OT Nasty people with computers

2011-09-08 Thread Dave Walton
. If they have even moderate computer skills and are so motivated they can make your life a living hell. Your call. -Dave Walton On Sep 6, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: As some of you may know I run a small earthmoving business. For the last year I have been

Re: [MBZ] Oxygen

2011-09-04 Thread Dave Walton
narcosis. Was only narked once. Felt warm and fuzzy all over. Not a care in the world. I knew enough to call the dive and take a day off. -Dave Walton On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:02 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Pure oxygen at one atmosphere is indeed a bad thing, especially long term

Re: [MBZ] A Word of Warning

2011-08-26 Thread Dave Walton
of rain theses things can drop is astounding. -Dave Walton On Aug 26, 2011, at 12:09 PM, Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: Have some cash money too as credit cards may not be accepted if communications are down. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] OT: cleanup of surface rust on machined surfaces

2011-08-23 Thread dave walton
The toughest coating and probably overkill would be epoxy paint. If given a second coat within 24 house it will bond to the first coat. Physically brushing the paint on always provides better adhesion than spray painting. -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM, John Reames jwrea

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Walton
I'd crack the injection lines on top on the injectors to make sure they are getting fuel when you crank. That will let the air out. -Dave Walton On Aug 3, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: So my '87 300D was sitting since early last winter and I was worried

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread dave walton
Maybe disconnecting the fuel supply line and sticking it in a bottle of diesel would rule out a clogged tank screen?. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] OIL ANALYSIS

2011-07-26 Thread Dave Walton
When you do change the oil on one of those, how much does it take? -Dave Walton On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:49 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Howdy - I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls

Re: [MBZ] starting on ether

2011-07-19 Thread dave walton
a virtually indefinite shelf life. It was only produced by the refinery in Lima Ohio. That facility was sold many years ago and I have not seen the product for quite a while. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: From what I've found, 45-50, which

Re: [MBZ] WVO 300TD and 300D Turbo

2011-07-17 Thread Dave Walton
That is the prudent path. Plus it leaves more free WVO for the rest of us :-) The *last* thing I want is more competition for the primo oil. -Dave Walton On Jul 17, 2011, at 8:18 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hasn't softened mine. Show me an objective study demonstrating

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
of work because they used so much. Since then the rusting has increased logarithmically on the rest of the car. It is impossible to keep up with it. The 82 240D and the 87 SDL's are doing just fine. -Dave Walton On Jul 10, 2011, at 1:17 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: So

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
Cleveland Ohio. They salt the roads here but the other cars don't seem to mind as much. I am sure it would do much better down south. On Jul 10, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Since

Re: [MBZ] Congress in Session

2011-07-09 Thread Dave Walton
The pudgy middle aged white men that make up the majority of the list membership have politics unique to them. I have found is best not to bring up the subject. :-) -Dave Walton On Jul 9, 2011, at 7:18 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: My views are quite mainstream

Re: [MBZ] crack?

2011-07-08 Thread Dave Walton
Maybe 20 years ago I was looking at a greymarket import that had the original steering wheel replaced with one that was missing the airbag. State Farm told me at the time that removing the original airbag, or adding one that was not hooked up made the car uninsurable. -Dave Walton On Jul 8

Re: [MBZ] Selling the boy's SD

2011-06-30 Thread Dave Walton
I might purchase the thing just so I can buy the guy a beer. -Dave Walton On Jun 30, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2471615425.html Notice no BLOWS ICE COLD, veggie conversion, or 40mpg. --R

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
tube. If it's a little off he can fine-tune it or advise you to pitch it. -Dave Walton On Jun 19, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: My kid broke his retainer for the second time this year. It's a very clean break, lines up perfectly when pressed together

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
In most of the industrialized world, orthodontics are covered by health insurance. -Dave Walton On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com writes: Is this a private orthodontist? Is there another kind? Sorry I don't

Re: [MBZ] Boots?

2011-06-16 Thread dave walton
You can still buy 100% neatsfoot oil at tack supply stores. I prefer it to the blends that add mineral oil or who knows what... Don't believe the advertising hype that claims the blends are better. In my experience they are not - although they do no not smell as much. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 16

Re: [MBZ] W210 diesel values, problems?

2011-05-10 Thread Dave Walton
Permanent warranty? In a word - no. I suppose if you have spent enough at the dealer to finance a small country, they might cover it. Us normal people are SOL. -Dave Walton. On May 10, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: Saw a '98 E300D with a for-sale sign

Re: [MBZ] OT Tubernets questions

2011-04-26 Thread dave walton
- so it may not be a DNS issue even though you get a DNS error. Try 8.8.8.8 . It has been rock solid for me. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My DSL connection has been quite funky lately, random bursts of not getting internet

Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook

2011-03-31 Thread Dave C.
Keep Flash and Adobe Reader up to date. Or better yet, run w/o Flash if you can. Check the Mac section on this page: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/ or search for 'adobe flash os x security' Dave Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes: Apple are no longer updating 10.4

Re: [MBZ] OT: question about older Mac PowerBook

2011-03-27 Thread Dave C.
Test the iPad keyboard for more than a few minutes before you buy. On Mar 27, 2011, at 7:34 AM, LWB250 wrote: I'm going on seven on my 15 CD MacBook Pro. Rather than buy a new laptop in the near future, I may go the iPad route. My MBP will continue to do everything I need it to for a long

Re: [MBZ] Marshall does it again

2011-03-27 Thread dave walton
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BBVN2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8m=A3NUNNXXHUJDMF On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Where does one obtain De-Oxit? My '84 190D has a flaky stalk, it'll sometimes turn out the lights completely if its in the wrong

Re: [MBZ] Marshall does it again

2011-03-27 Thread dave walton
MCM electronics along with soldering iron, solder-sucker, and some other odds'n'ends. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum Cleaner Recommendations

2011-03-25 Thread Dave C.
/important-features Meile does have good / better / best options. My next (final) one will be a central vac with a 14 Lindhaus power head. Dave On Mar 25, 2011, at 7:42 PM, LWB250 wrote: I guess I should have qualified this a *bit* more. I am not going to spend $1,000 for a vacuum cleaner

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Dave Walton
If the onboard video uses system ram, you can get funky available memory numbers like that. You need multiple cores and/or multiple processors for speech recognition to work smoothly. Windows is a resource hog, but pales in comparison to Dragon. -Dave Walton On Feb 19, 2011, at 8:29 PM, Rick

Re: [MBZ] Scan tools for late-model Benz (was: Kaleb's new '99 E430)

2011-02-17 Thread dave walton
The 99 E Class with HID lights adjusts the beam position depending on rear load so that you don't blind oncoming drivers as much when you put a bunch of crap in the trunk. That was probably cheaper than putting SLS on the car. -Dave Walton On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] Scan tools for late-model Benz (was: Kaleb's new '99 E430)

2011-02-17 Thread dave walton
Call me cynical, but I suspect they figured they could charge more and keep people like us from diddling with it if it was somehow integrated with the computer. On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 99 E430

2011-02-15 Thread dave walton
free software updates. I think I paid around $200 for it on eBay. -Dave Walton On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Now I am going to have to start learning about these cars

Re: [MBZ] W210 Q?

2011-02-01 Thread dave walton
No, but a code reader will give you a real-time reading of the oil pressure. -Dave Walton On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Loren Faeth lefa...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone tell me if a run of the mill E320 210 has an oil pressure gauge? TIA x ___ http

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Dave Walton
You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until maybe 3-4 years ago, kerosene here was 1/2 the price of diesel. Now it's more. No idea why - especially when diesel has $0.50 more in tax per gallon. -Dave

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Dave Walton
Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no sulphur and no fuel additives. -Dave Walton On Jan 1, 2011, at 3:47 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: #1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB. On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] Learning to weld

2010-12-20 Thread dave walton
. -Dave Walton On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Me three, although having some success welding up a brace for my snowmobile trailer (thicker, new metal) helped a lot. I took a basic welding class at The Steel Yard in Providence. Best thing about

Re: [MBZ] 140

2010-12-11 Thread Dave Walton
are those who have not owned them or who own ones that are so far gone they should scrapped. It's a sweet ride! If you are unfortunate enough to be stuck with a 99 S500 with ESP, I'll take it off you hands for $500 :-) -Dave Walton On Dec 11, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net

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