Re: [MBZ] OT: Gatwick drones shut down the airport

> Mitch wrote: > I thought somebody was harassing the airport with a drone, not > an R/C helicopter. You expect technical accuracy? From a _newspaper_??!!?? Helicopter, airplane, drone, boat. It's a radio controlled moving thing - DRONE! > And is the max sentence 5 years or life? From earli

Re: [MBZ] a palindrome

> Dwight wrote: > Where do you get one of them? 3D print yourself one. ___ 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_ok

Re: [MBZ] OT - headphones - REDphones

> Mitch wrote: > $18 is a lot less than they sell for on Amazon. > How bad is the shipping? I'm not sure. I think it's "fair" - but I usually buy a lot more - quantity and items. Some of their closeout deals are really good. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] OT - headphones - REDphones

If any of you folks are in the market for a really good sounding pair of headphones, I highly recommend these: https://www.newark.com/stellar-labs/ho-5960/full-size-dj-headphones/dp/52W8580 Smooth midrange, strong bass, accurate highs, comfortable to wear for hours, do not seal out room sounds (op

Re: [MBZ] Barney

> Jim wrote: > My idea at the moment is to intercept the transmission cooler > line and put in a _large_ inline spin-on filter. That should > catch the bulk of the crap before it gets a chance to clog the > (much smaller) transmission filter. I don't know about the MB transmission. The old GM t

Re: [MBZ] I May Have Had an Epiphany

> > > Bob wrote: > > > > > The coolant overflow tank on any coolant system should have > > > the ability to be pressurized, correct? > > fmiser wrote: > > > > It depends on where the pressure cap is. If the cap is on the > > radiator, then the tank should not be pressurized. > Bob wrote: > I

Re: [MBZ] RESEND: OT Vexing network/internet issues -- mac/apple stuff?

> Floyd wrote: > I think I have isolated the problem to my iMac, > So what I am thinking is that I either got some kind of virus on > this imac that is compromising the network, Yup. I think it's call "Mac OSX" *grin* My guess is it that it is just hogging all the bandwidth. But I sure don'

Re: [MBZ] I May Have Had an Epiphany

> Bob wrote: > The coolant overflow tank on any coolant system should have the > ability to be pressurized, correct? No. It depends on where the pressure cap is. If the cap is on the radiator, then the tank should not be pressurized. If the cap is on the tank, then you are correct. I don't kn

Re: [MBZ] Armadillo OT: Invasion heads up - Curt??

> Dan wrote: > I did take a baseball bat to one once, I tried a machete once. It bounced right off, and didn't seem to bother him that I tried... > I wonder what a .22 would do to them since they’re “armored”? .22 LR at 20-30 meters punches right through. _

Re: [MBZ] 1983-vintage-mercedes-240d

> Floyd wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1983-vintage-mercedes-240d/6774241126.html 1983 is Vintage? Not my my reckoning... Or maybe I'm just getting to be vintage myself! And I'll bet it isn't leather interior either. To bad it has the automatic transmission. __

Re: [MBZ] back

> > Dan Penoff writes: > > > > Rock Auto > Allan wrote: > > Any issues with counterfeit/fake chinese crap parts from them? One of the real values in using Rock Auto is that the supplier is clearly indicated. It's up to you, however, to determine if that supplier provides junk or not. But unli

Re: [MBZ] Question For Jaime And/Or Dan P

> > Rick wrote: > > > > How hard is it to chronicle the restoration of a project in > > photographs and a blog? > Jim wrote: > > Mine is extremely old-school. I have a site, hosted on an old > Mac in my basement. My blog is just HTML 1 files that I > hand-edit, very plain and easy to do. AND

Re: [MBZ] OT Superfast charging - Might want to keep a safe distance from your car

> Curley wrote: > But the questions remain: > > Who is going to pay for the "Free" charge? > Who is going to pay for all the cable to the charging stations? > Who is going to pay for all the new generating capacity? > Where will all these new generating plants be built? > (Remember, the more dens

Re: [MBZ] Porsche effort to save combustion engines

> Andrew wrote: > Using pulsed microwaves to ignite fuel rather than spark plugs > or glow plugs, the engineers behind MWI Micro Wave Ignition AG > say they can cut consumption of gasoline and diesel by as much > as 30 percent, and emissions by as much as 80 percent, because > the fuel burns at a

Re: [MBZ] was: Value of Old Things, now Chicago Cutlery

> Curley wrote: > I prefer forschner or F. Dick knives, and buy only forschner for > bread knives.   HOWEVER Chicago Cutlery wood handle chef's > knives are great.  Reasonably easy to sharpen for a SS knife, > and they hold their edge well, for a SS knife.  ... I use 10" > chef's knives at home, a

Re: [MBZ] Red or Blue - was: OT was: Re: A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

> Rick wrote: > > https://www.npr.org/2014/11/13/363762677/the-color-of-politics-how-did-red-and-blue-states-come-to-be " ...in 1976 ... NBC election night anchor who explained how states were going to be blue if they voted for incumbent Republican Gerald Ford, red if they voted for Democra

Re: [MBZ] OT: was Re: A Heartwarming Tale For Dimitri

> Craig wrote: > Well, whoever assigned the colors did it backwards since the > USSR was red ... My memory is that the colors used to be the other way. Maybe about 30 years ago they flipped? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup for sale on BaT Auctions - ending December 17 (Lot #14, 925) | Bring a Trailer

> Craig wrote: > > Frederick Moir wrote: > > > > I wondered about the fuel line draped over the exhaust > > manifold. Fred. > Craig wrote: > > Yes, that does look like a fuel line, particularly with the > cylinderical silver object in the middle of it, but why is the > line coming from the front

Re: [MBZ] 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup for sale on BaT Auctions - ending December 17 (Lot #14, 925) | Bring a Trailer

> Dan--- wrote: > Wasn’t someone looking for a vintage pickup? > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-c10-pickup-11/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-12-11 I've got one _just_ like that! Except it has a SM465 4-speed manual transmission and no air conditione

Re: [MBZ] Kroil - was: Craig coupon captures cheepchineechit crowfoots

> Dan wrote: > Be sure to soak everything with some Kroil in advance of doing > the work. > Wicked stuff, best thing there is besides heat. Yup. Good stuff. Just store it in a _sealed_ container. Keeping it in a cylinder pump or "thumb-pump" can will allow the volatiles to evaporate and leave

Re: [MBZ] Craig coupon captures cheepchineechit crowfoots — C^^7

> Buggered wrote: > Went to HF and bought sets of 8-piece SAE and metric crowfoot > flarenut wrenches for 3/8” drives. I didn't get mine at Harbor Freight - but I sure like having them. Useful in all sorts of situations - some not even relating to flarenuts. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

> G wrote: > Does anyone here use the "Deer Whistles" device that you mount > on front bumper? FLAPS most often carry them. About $10 or > less. The wind through them send out a sound that puts deer and > elk on high alert and they run away rather than toward your car. Mounting location can be i

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

> Kaleb wrote: > Oh so the old square body as they call it I believe. Yup. Squarebody pickups are '73-'87. Suburban and crew-cab are '73-'91. But there were some minor changes through those years ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

> Dan wrote: > 1988, I believe. Bought it new, I think it was around $16k. >From the taillight in the photo, I'd guess later than '84. Probably before 89 but I'm less sure of that. I have a few of those around here. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

> ROGER wrote: > As to deer, just a suggestion. I grew up and learned to drive > "up North" and currently drive in the South. When learning up > North, the main issue was to constantly scan the sides of the > road, peripheral vision is a real benefit. That is the first step. Then, the most eff

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compost from road kill (Mitch Haley)

> > Roger wrote: > > > > This is a sad Mercedes day. Our list has declined down to > > "compost from road kill). Oh the humanity I can remember > > a time when... > Dwight wrote: > I agree Roger & share blame for this . We should return to Dr. > Booth rules. I did hit a deer a year ago wit

Re: [MBZ] Absolutely sickening

> Kaleb wrote: > I got home and discovered my copart 116 is the same interior > color. I’m debating on if I should load up and drive an hour > back down there and get the seats today before they close or > wait until Monday. I'd go now. If you wait, someone will cut/break/tear/rip/shred whatever

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D

> Michael wrote: > 3. The speedometer is not registering anything. It’s hooked up > at the transmission but I haven’t checked the dash yet. I have a nail I hammered square that fits the speedometer drive. With the nail chucked in a drill spinning "reverse" the speedometer should show forward spe

Re: [MBZ] Guaranteed to go 1 million miles

> Mitch wrote: > Just passed state inspection and is good for another 60 days... > Missouri charges you to inspect your car every other month??? No. But a "current" inspection is required to get new plates. And an inspection is considered current for 60 days. If it's not a new acquisition, then

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

> > Floyd wrote: > > > > butbutbut they have FOUR WHEEL DRIVE! > Randy wrote: > > Don't knock it. 4 wheel drive is a wonderful thing in winter. I don't think Floyd is saying 4WD is bad - just that the it seems a lot of people seem to think. "The car has 4WD, so I don't have to slow down, or dri

Re: [MBZ] Slow big trucks - was: SNOW!

> OK wrote: > Then you have heavy trucks trying to pass each other with a > speed delta of 1mph - - - It's not fun for the driver either. And if you have never been in that seat, it is hard to understand. A common scenario viewed from the truck that is passing: Due to max power or nannies the

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

> archer75--- wrote: > > *Auto repair shops will go away.* > > *A gasoline engine has 20,000 individual parts. An electrical > > motor has 20. > > It takes only 10 minutes to remove and replace an electric > > motor. > > Your electric motor malfunction light goes on, so you drive up > > to what

Re: [MBZ] Tool kit addition

> clay wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Professional-220V-EU-Plug-Induction-Magnetic-Heater-Bolt-Remover-Flameless-Heat/232926248763 > > Pretty sure this would make work a bunch easier for me with the > bottom feeder cars Nice idea. That one has a 220 VAC european plug. __

Re: [MBZ] OT - another computer question

> Buggered wrote: > I have an XP box I use for my laser and CNC. The old HD started > making unhappy sounds and acting a bit funky so I’m figuring I > need to put in a new HD. My buddy gave me an old Maxtor high > quality drive, EIDE 1.2GB!!!, now I need to figure out how to > mirror the drive wit

Re: [MBZ] OT: Check your FUSES

> > Rick wrote: > > > > A. Marshall Booth is rolling over in his grave. > > > > > Curley wrote: > Po wittle snowfwakes And at the end of the article... "Students at Manchester have voted to ban clapping over fears noise could trigger anxiety and suggest using "jazz hands" to show appreciation"

Re: [MBZ] OT: An easy lesson

> Curt wrote: > I went out and she's right, its totally dead, no dome light > After 3 days of trying to heat the car with the seat heater the > battery gave up... Love easy fixes, hopefully this doesn't ruin > the battery. Bad news. If the seat heater is just resistive, it will pull the battery

Re: [MBZ] Five Cars in a Three-Car Garage

> Mitch wrote: > If the garage isn't full of non-car stuff, 3 cars in a 2 car > garage or 5 in a 3 car can be done without hoists. The extra > cars go perpendicular in front of the daily drivers. In front? How do you get the daily drivers out? I would think you mean behind. Might work with "li

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Toaster

> > OK Don wrote: > > > > SO you're not talking about the Amiga based video toaster??? > Dwight wrote: > Guess not since I have no idea what that would be. Last I knew its descendant was still in production. Called the "Tricaster" now. And it no longer runs on an Amiga computer.

Re: [MBZ] Infiniti parking brake repair: Tinker or Replace Caliper?

> Meade wrote: > That time I simply moved it back and forth several times, no > lubrication, and it was OK for 4 months. I may try the Kroil > again, this time really working it in. Kroil is a great at penetrating. It is rather poor at lubricating, especially long term. So on a mechanism like

Re: [MBZ] Hello?

> Curt wrote: > Chinese manufacturers will produce whatever quality level > they're required to, its just that the companies using Chinese > manufacturing see "low production costs = maximize profits" and > tell the Chinese manufacturers to make crap. Except when it isn't that way - when the or

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

> > fmiser wrote: > > > Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? > Mitch wrote: > > When towing a car sized utility trailer behind a 51' furniture > van behind a W900 Kenworth, does it matter? Yes. If it's a commercial vehicle driven commercially, it falls under FMCSR regulati

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

> > Mitch wrote: > > > > Twin trailers is a special license endorsement, isn't it? > Craig wrote: > > Yes, but I have it. Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

> > Craig wrote: > > > > I'm looking for something to tow our utility trailer, if I > > will not be allowed to tow it behind our biggest trailer, a > > 51' 1995 Kentucky furniture van. I'm guessing the trailer and > > its contents will weigh about 3500 lbs. > Mitch wrote: > > Twin trailers is a

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > But - the alternator is rather high current. I don't remember > > what is on an OM61x - 60A maybe? With a bunch of glow and a > > lot of cranking the battery voltage could be low enough that > > alternator could be supplying more than 40 amps just to charge. > Jim wrot

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Battery equalizing - was: Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

> Randy wrote: > I have a battery that may be junk. I had it on the charger one > afternoon this weekend at  a 2 Amp rate. It did not come up to > the point where the charger light turned from red to green Is that a Red Green reference? *smiles* Sounds to me like maybe it needs de-sulfating/equ

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Who is in Charge? Just the Facts please

> Randy wrote: > So who knows what about charging car batteries? > I always thought it was bad to charge at a high rate. Better to > slowly charge at a low amperage unless one needed to get the > motor started and the battery did not cooperate. > Now I read on here, that you folks want big charger

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT best paint for a Coleman camp stove - OvenOff resistant

> Meade wrote: > So my question is what paint would be resistant to OvenOff, Maybe CARC? (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) I know it is used for military vehicles. > and does it come in Coleman green and red? That I don't know. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Boots update

> Curt wrote: > I can't remember who suggested neets foot oil with bees wax That was me. I still haven't mixed up a batch. > Mixed up my regular beeswax cut about 50% with the oil. I was pleased how > easily it works in... The leather feels softer than before so > at least something has happe

Re: [MBZ] epub

> Mitch wrote: > Can anybody recommend a decent windows based epub reader that > just helps you view the file, not help send marketing info to > the people who wrote the software or other unwanted side effects> I use FBReader. I don't know if it is ported anywhere but Linux. ___

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT My Microsoft services have expired!

> Floyd wrote: > I just got an emergency call to reactivate all my expired > services! What do I do  How can I continue to live without > my Microsoft services, like I have lived without them for the > last 8 years? Switch to BeOS. Then you can laugh at Microsoft and their services, kinda lik

Re: [MBZ] Some nice old Benzes

> Buggered wrote: > Got some pics but they don’t post well. Best way is to use some other photo site (like what Curt did with the ChowdaQ) and put the link in email. Of course, that means using - and trusting - some photo hosting site. ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Boots

> Curt wrote: > What wax to oil ratio? I have neatsfoot oil for Coleman pump > leathers... I heat the boots when I put the wax on but I can see > how oil would help. Well, good question. It has been way to long since I made the mix... maybe about 1:1? What I did the first mix mas to try to ma

Re: [MBZ] Boots

> Curt wrote: > I really like them, very comfortable but lately I'm having a > little trouble keeping them waterproof. For years I've used > straight beeswax, I have a little tub of Dexter brand beeswax > for shoes. I heat the boots and work the wax in. If I put a ton > of wax on them they'll be w

Re: [MBZ] Boots

> Michael wrote: > Was it Red Wing boots that were highly recommended? I need to > buy some steel toe work style boots. I really like my RedWings. That's been my work boot for more than 20 years. Keep 'em oiled (I use a beeswax and oil mix) and they will last a long time. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Win XP file called ADVAPI32.dll

> > Floyd wrote: > > > > got it despite the goolags > Craig wrote: > > The vendor sent it as an executable (.exe), but the lab's mail > filters would not let it pass through to me. > > I found that the filters did not blocked a gzipped executable I tried zip. No go. I figure if goolag examin

Re: [MBZ] OT Win XP file called ADVAPI32.dll

> Floyd wrote: > anyone have a copy of this file you could send to me? I have one from my WINE install (MS Win on Linux). I made a zip of the file but I can't seem to send it to you. I'm not sure who is complaining - but somewhere along the way some system doesn't like me attaching that file...

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes 240D Rare 5 Speed

> Kevin wrote: > ??? > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1983-mercedes-240d-rare-5/6719386983.html I think the seller has a problem counting. 240D, 5 cylinder, 5 speed manual. As I understand, a 5 speed transmission was available from the factory - but MBUSA never imported one. So t

Re: [MBZ] Ford diesel, etc.

> Jim wrote: > Looks like I'm inheriting a 1990 F250 diesel, 4wd, long bed, > short cab, stick shift. 7.3 NA IDI engine, IIRC. Nice. I'd like one of those, though I'd prefer F350, 4-door, SRW > (The old Chevy is probably the best ... If > only it would start on demand and run well after a lon

Re: [MBZ] $4k for a 1990 GMC Suburban w/ 6.2L Diesel?

> Meade wrote: > Curt - yes it is a square body, pretty dated look. I don't mind > that, but know nothing about these trucks. Good machines. Lots of info and fair amount of parts. > Kaleb / Rich - what's a fair price? I'm thinking about offering > $2k, maybe end up at $3k. I'm thinking that

Re: [MBZ] $4k for a 1990 GMC Suburban w/ 6.2L Diesel?

> Meade wrote: > Is that a good price? Paint looks like hell - all the clearcoat > is coming off the hood and fenders. Seller says "Diesel 6.2L > have all maintenance records. Run great and the AC works Very > well! Hate to sell but need a smaller truck for work." It's high, unless it is better

Re: [MBZ] OT: TANSTAAFL again (Trigger warning for Gaia worshipers)

> Curley wrote: > Yeah, now try finding one in the 15-17 cu ft range with the > condenser up the back. > Last spring when I tried to find one, no dice. (for a different > place) ended up with a GE bottom condensor None on the market, huh? Figures... 20 years ago I looked hard to find on

Re: [MBZ] Got my buck for the season

> Mountain wrote: > An article today mentioned a new competition for internet... > Has anyone read about inrupt? Just did. Inrupt is developing "Solid" (a poor name to try to search for...) The web page about Solid has a lot of nice buzz words and marketing fluff - and not much else. It looks

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Again - what color?

> Mountain wrote: > Anyone? Don't know if this looks grey or blue. > Seems quite nice for '82. It looks pale blue/grey to me. Very similar to one I have. I kinda like the color. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] AAA

> Kaleb wrote: > Waiting on AAA to take me home. Smart key evidentially died for > my 98 e300. So why is it I don't especially like the cars newer than 123s? I did have key trouble once. I got it turned "once more", removed the key tumbler assembly, used long-nosed pliers and drove it the rest

Re: [MBZ] OT: flickering house lights

> G wrote: > Out of a present inventory of 42 houses ... 30 of them have had > low voltage at the service entrance. Of those 30 only 2 were > not aluminum main cable from power company. > > The aluminum entry cables, with use, heat up more than copper. > With each heat, the aluminum embeds due

Re: [MBZ] OT: flickering house lights

> Craig wrote: > On Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:17:04 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Because it's only some of them, I would guess it cannot be > > further "upstream" than your service panel where the 220 > > "splits" into two phases.

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

> > > Grant wrote: > > > > > > Dead short: Install solid copper link instead of a fuse, and > > > watch for the smoke. What's so hard about that? > > > Rick wrote: > > > > There. > > > > I fixed it. [ image of iron pipe in place of cartridge fuses ] > fmiser wrote: > > That is not a fix!!

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

> > Grant wrote: > >  > > Dead short: Install solid copper link instead of a fuse, and > > watch for the smoke. What's so hard about that? > Rick wrote: > > There.  > > I fixed it. That is not a fix!! Why, what a stupid way to solve the problem! Those jumpers are iron and not copper - o

Re: [MBZ] OT: flickering house lights

> Mitch wrote: > Get up this am and half the lights were flickering, > ...then you go to a room that isn't affected and you can see the > difference. > Time to replace the main breaker? Something wrong with the utility feed? Probably not the utility feed or it would be all the lights. Because

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

> > > fmiser wrote: > > > Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent. > > Curley wrote: > > > > All you need is to get a blue shop coat to be as smart or > > smarter than Kent. > Kaleb wrote: > The kids of fakebook love him. Figures. The belong together. Both seem to valu

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

> Dan--- wrote: > ... set up a power cord at each bench with a mogul base light > bulb in series whose amperage draw was less than the controller > under load. > > I’ve used the same approach with troubleshooting DC circuits in > cars for years using a brake light bulb in place of the fuse for >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Dead short

Got an email from that amazing guru of Mercedes repair, Kent. (can you feel the sarcasm) He says, "A dead short (one that instantly blows fuses) in your Mercedes can be one of the hardest electrical problems to troubleshoot and fix. I guess my idea of "hard to troubleshoot" and his are

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Slightly OT: EMP Preparedness

> Greg wrote: > Recent information has been coming out about the vulnerability > of the US to an EMP attack. As I understand, EMP (Electro Magnetic Pulse) is the result of a high-altitude "dirty" explosion that releases lots of gamma rays. Those rays, as they "cut" the earth's magnetic field, gen

Re: [MBZ] OT: The end of the world is today

> Scott wrote: > The basic idea is that latitude is easy: just shoot the north > star (or similar) and account for earth tilt (season) and you > got it. The season really only effects the sun and moon. The north star effectively stays put. Effectively. > Latitude is hard because you need to k

Re: [MBZ] OT: The end of the world is today

> > Max wrote: > > > > Yes, they should have stuck with equal amounts of daylight and > > night, due to the sun appearing directly perpendicular to the > > earth's equator. Days will then proceed to get shorter for > > the northern hemisphere, longer for the southern hemisphere. > > > > Celesti

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: portable welder

> Jim wrote: > Clueless, or very precise and European, where commas and periods > are swapped in their significance. I'm pretty sure I added the comma That makes me the precise non-European. *smiles* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] portable welder

> > > Mitch posted: > > > > > > Ranger 305-D > > > > > > > > Craig noted: > > > > "Will provide 8000 kw of power ..." > > > > 8 megawatts in that little package?! > G wrote: > 8000 Watts = 8 Kilowatts not M

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** Re: ***SPAM*** ???

> Greg wrote: > Does anyone know why we've been inundated with spam tags on > messages the past few days? It's an insidious plot by Hormel to increase their sales. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] SUVs [was: Re: Selling GL320cdi]

> > Max wrote: > > 4-wheel drive, that may be a rather thirsty-for-gasoline SUV. > Curt wrote: > A 2wd SUV is a van by a different name, or a high clearance > station wagon I suppose... I disagree. A van is one of those machines that hides the engine. My square-body suburbans are decidedly N

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT: Sunspot Solar Observatory

> Mitch wrote: > Many of you probably heard of the closing of the observatory > under odd and hush-hush circumstances. > > I just found out what caused it. > Idiots with too little work to do and access to computers. > > Sunspot observatory closure caused by child porn > https://www.abqjournal.

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: ChowdaQ 12 pics

> Curt wrote: > Randy reminded me I hadn't sent out the ChowdaQ pics yet The email says "12" The photo album title says "11" So which is it? Is this the 11th or 12 ChowdaQ? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT - rat trapping

> Karl wrote: > Any advice on trapping techniques? My Crossman pump BB gun has been responsible for the demise of a number of them. The BB is low-energy enough I will shoot it indoors - but with 4-5 pumps still is lethal to the rodents. ___ http://www.okiebe

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT - rat trapping

> Karl wrote: > So far, my TomCat black plastic traps baited with peanut butter > have not tempted him at all. With mice and rats, always try to bait with what they have been eating. They can be picky and often will strongly favor what they know to be good over something new. _

[MBZ] 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 van - no reserve auction

Here's one that is diesel. But I _really_ don't like vans. Even Sprinter vans. But with a current bid of $525... Claims "flywheel possibly broken" - how would that happen?! https://www.purplewave.com/auction/180925/item/EI9912 2006 Dodge Sprinter 2500 van 226,500 miles on odometer

[MBZ] 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 - no reserve auction

I know nothing about this site, or the auction service. Current bid is $1550 https://www.purplewave.com/auction/180926/item/DD7374 Not a diesel so I have NO interest - but thought some of you might. Kaleb? 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor convertible 161,356 miles on odometer 2.3L

Re: [MBZ] Stubborn w123 electrical glitch

> > > Buggered wrote: > > > > > > ... push up the glass by hand, you’ll see if the slide is > > > broken.Jam a wedge in the glass at the bottom of the frame > > > to keep it raised until you can fix it. > > Randy wrote: > > > > How about Andrew's statement that there is no sound of the > > motor

Re: [MBZ] OT Flo

> G wrote: > Arizona the right beach front property dry... shaken not > stirred .. please... Right! And it's a "dry heat". *smiles* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] How about an oil thread to keep your minds off of the hurricane?

> archer75--- wrote: > Marshall Booth investigated the synthetic oil business early on > and found that Mobil was the only synthetic oil manufacturer > worldwide. All other oil companies advertising synthetic were > buying synthetic oil from Mobil. As a result the advertising > claims of other oil

Re: [MBZ] South Carolina Mandatory Evacuation Order

> G wrote: > Hurricanes always follow the path of heat energy, > If you want to find the storm track, look for air temperature at > altitudes and look for hot air... Hot air!!?! Is congress in session? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] The 240D I traded for the 124 Cab

> Kaleb wrote: > Anybody want a 240D? I don't remember the particulars. Year? Transmission? ___ 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/mailm

Re: [MBZ] Screw it

> clay wrote: > Now that I am using a Stanley key, I see that it is the dang > interlock/steering pin that is not retracting. Disassemble and remove or cut-off the pin. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] Where not to drive - was: Interesting

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > But as bad as I found Boston, from my perspective behind a big > > steering wheele, my least favorite places to drive are Atlanta, > > Dallas (Fort Worth is fine), Los Angeles, the whole "north > > east" (in driver lingo, that is the highly populated coastal > > region no

Re: [MBZ] Where not to drive - was: Interesting

> Curt wrote: > Boston driving is very simple, the main guideline I'd give > people is DON'T STOP. If you make a mistake just keep going, > then turn around and come back. We know the roads are confusing, > they're old, get over it Ah. I think the last time I drove in Boston I was responsible fo

Re: [MBZ] White Whale Plan of Attack: Weak AC

> Scott wrote: > In simple terms, ... > If the superheat is too high some of the evaporator is being > wasted (filled with gas) when it could holding liquid that would > provide more cooling. You are correct that if the superheat is too high the capacity for cooling goes down - but to keep the p

Re: [MBZ] Can I reuse this hose fitting?

> Larry wrote: > I had the same question about pushing the fluid back to the > cylinders? When you say Low Pressure Pump, how 'low' are you > talking? Many cars need 10-15 PSI supply, so typically I would expect <20 PSI. I think if it's under 50 PSI it can be considered "low pressure". About th

Re: [MBZ] Emergency power steering hose repair

> Kaleb wrote: > I am out of town. > No tools available. You got it a car and drove more than 10 miles without tools??!!?? Oh my! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Emergency power steering hose repair

> Kaleb wrote: > I have developed a pinhole leak near the connector at the pump > on the 98 e300. It just shoots a small steam out. What could I > use to try and patch it up while I am out of town till I get > pack? A piece of tin can to cover the hole and a hose clamp to hold it tight in place.

Re: [MBZ] Waaaay OT: TI99/4A

> > fmiser wrote: > > > > How I use telnet... Really I should say "One way I use telnet..." > > is I have an app on the 'phone called "remote keyboard" that > > is in my list of virtual keyboards. When I pick it, it opens > > a port on the phone. I use my computer to telnet to that port > > and

Re: [MBZ] Waaaay OT: TI99/4A

> > Craig wrote: > > > > Why would it use telnet to connect to the Internet? > > > > Why can it not use a TCP/IP interface? > Curt wrote: > Remember we're talking about a nearly 40 year old computer... I thought it was the Pi that made the telnet connection - not the TI. Or do I have it jumble

Re: [MBZ] Waaaay OT: TI99/4A

> Craig wrote: > On Sat, 1 Sep 2018 22:48:54 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Craig wrote: > > > > > > Telnet?! > > > > Are you asking what telnet is? Or wondering why it would use > > telnet? > > Of course I know wha

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