Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

2014-12-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
REAL airplanes have at least 4 engines. On Dec 24, 2014, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Real airplanes have at least 2 engines Sent from my iPhone On Dec 24, 2014, at 7:33 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Real radios

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is outside - even with the heat on!

2014-12-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri said. Period. Buy URO, MTD, MTC, whatever if you want. They will fail, and soon. Period. Stop whining here. I’ve learned my lesson several times over. Jon On Dec 23, 2014, at 11:44 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is

2014-12-23 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri was referring to about blowing an engine was a defective Chinese aux pump. The screws that hold the whole thing together would not stay tight, which resulted in coolant spraying directly into the alternator. The first time I noticed it was a rapidly rising and falling coolant

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blows Ice Cold no matter how cold it is outside - even with the heat on!

2014-12-22 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Hi Andrew, Go with a new OE mono-valve. I had the same issue and bought 2 chinese mono-valves from Rusty before crying uncle. The OE ($146 IIRC) has worked perfectly since it was installed almost 3 winters ago. The cheap Chinese ones would get a little tear in the rubber diaphragm allowing

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-30 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Dimitri, Is there a valve on this car between the engine and the heater valve? Also, IIRC, the heater valves on that car look as though they might be frozen. Check for actual valve movement with lever movement. Jon On Nov 30, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ll be home late Sunday night. If you need the truck, call Meg and she’ll give you a key. Jon PS: Order the T-stat now so you have it Monday On Nov 28, 2014, at 4:17 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It is not an OE tstat. The rad seems to have good flow

Re: [MBZ] Dwight and Curt's former 240D

2014-11-28 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Coolant Circuit - Full Load: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/10970d1061647597-240d-getting-warm-figure-1-coolant-circuit.jpg http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/10970d1061647597-240d-getting-warm-figure-1-coolant-circuit.jpg T-stat

[MBZ] Website Launch Announcement: FCPEuro.com

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I started using these guys years ago when buying parts for my Volvo 240’s (’84 242 and ’91 245). They’ve always had good service, and were very responsive in the 2 instances where I had warranty claims. Jon FREE ECONOMY SHIPPING $49+ | LIFETIME WARRANTY

Re: [MBZ] Website Launch Announcement: FCPEuro.com

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Sorry. I meant to send the link only. ___ 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 All posts are the

Re: [MBZ] Veterans on the List

2014-11-11 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Jon USN 1983-1991 USNR 1991-2001 On Nov 11, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We do have several veterans on the list. As a matter of curiosity, who are you? In what branch did you serve or are you serving? What dates? Here is what I know; you will have to

[MBZ] How to Replace a Mid-80’s Mercedes Ignition Lock Tumbler | FCP Euro

2014-11-10 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://blog.fcpeuro.com/2014/11/09/mid-80s-mercedes-ignition-lock-tumbler-replacement/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Also check for Bosio availability. On Oct 20, 2014, at 10:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://en.technikexpert.com/ I had to use the Monark part number which cross-referenced to the MB / Bosch part number. -Max On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] Headlight Lens Restoration

2014-10-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I just did SWMBO’s Z3 with a kit from Sylvania. It’s the best one I have used so far. The key is to follow the directions to the letter. Jon On Oct 16, 2014, at 9:22 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have now turned the CLK over to SWMBO to drive the 5 mile RT

Re: [MBZ] Headlight Lens Restoration

2014-10-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-38771-Headlight-Restoration-Kit/dp/B00429NKWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1413488682sr=8-1keywords=sylvania+headlight+restore On Oct 16, 2014, at 11:22 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm betting it's a pay up front and we're betting you

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2014-10-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I installed new OEM on my 300D last year. They are indeed crap. I also bought a set of OEM for my 250S. They are crap as well. Lesson learned! Buy OE. They are worth it. Jon On Oct 14, 2014, at 9:01 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: A friend is looking for

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2014-10-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I installed new OEM on my 300D last year. They are indeed crap. I also bought a set of OEM for my 250S. They are crap as well. Lesson learned! Buy OE. They are worth it. Jon On Oct 14, 2014, at 9:01 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2014-10-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Sorry, I do not remember. I had purchased them Rusty the year before. He said they were good (not Chinese), but they were not. On Oct 15, 2014, at 8:14 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: I installed new OEM on my 300D last year

Re: [MBZ] Convoy

2014-10-07 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Plenty of options here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_7?url=search-alias%3Delectronicsfield-keywords=walkie+talkiessprefix=walkie+%2Caps%2C169rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3Awalkie+talkies On Oct 6, 2014, at 10:03 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Better yet.. spend the few

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-10-01 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’m partial to MB color 542. Dark red. On Oct 1, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sparkling Wine or Fizzy Wine --R On 9/30/14 11:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Gruet is the best domestic champagne under $30. Made from grapes

Re: [MBZ] Jaime

2014-09-21 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Oh….I didn’t even know the 280SE was for sale. It looked like a sweet car! Jon On Sep 21, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: At the moment I have: 79 300SD - same one I've had for years, will probably get some significant attention this winter.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
What Dimitri said! On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:15 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age it would become the laughing stock of auto manufacturers. However, something in the spirit of a 240D might

Re: [MBZ] Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-16 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Tripe. I love that word. On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:17 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I guess I should be more specific more permissive. I would like to stop what you call political tripe not apple trees or BMW. Yes I can delete IF listers use correct headings.

Re: [MBZ] Nice Universal

2014-09-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
It’ll be interesting to see what it actually does end up at….. On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah, the prices on these things have just become stupid. Like a VW bus/transporter Dan Sent from my iPad On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:26

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 2014

2014-09-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com wrote: “LawbtstahQ” Get it right --R On 9/13/14 9:22 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: PS: Dimitri and I are thinking of having a “Q” between our houses in Maine. We’ll call it , and the entire list will be invited. Details to follow. Jon On Sep 13, 2014, at 9:20 PM

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ 2014

2014-09-13 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
PS: Dimitri and I are thinking of having a “Q” between our houses in Maine. We’ll call it “LobtstahQ”, and the entire list will be invited. Details to follow. Jon On Sep 13, 2014, at 9:20 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: All, I just want to say what a great time I had today meeting

Re: [MBZ] Bilstein Shocks

2014-09-02 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Ok Gary, I need price on Bilstein comfort/OEM style shocks for ’67 250S. Also need price on transmission cooling hose, W0133-1630042. Thanks, Jon On Sep 2, 2014, at 11:24 AM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: many here only love the chinee knockoff of the hey buddy

[MBZ] Bilstein Shocks

2014-08-30 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Whats the difference between the B4 Bilstein and the more $$$ Bilstein? This is for a 1967 250S. Jon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: Dimitri and I are thinking of bringing the Rhode Island version of chowder. More later, as we have work out the logistics. I’ll be coming from NYC……he’ll be coming from Maine. How many watts does a Crock Pot draw? Can you

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I actually think that is a very fair price, if it’s represented accurately. If I isn’t a;ready have a pristine ’85 300D, and two other project cars….this would be very attractive. Hmmm, Maybe for my daughter? Jon PS: Barring unforeseen snafu, the ’68 250S is doing to ChowdahQ! On Aug 19,

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
OBTW, I never have learned how to type worth a s***……. Just saying. On Aug 19, 2014, at 8:13 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I actually think that is a very fair price, if it’s represented accurately. If I isn’t a;ready have a pristine ’85 300D, and two other

[MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Dimitri and I are thinking of bringing the Rhode Island version of chowder. More later, as we have work out the logistics. I’ll be coming from NYC……he’ll be coming from Maine. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Delta Unicycle ahanamyr

2014-08-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Precisely……. On Aug 15, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: the wing is at a negative angle of attack ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-13 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Fwd: The Clam Chowder Wars - NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/magazine/the-clam-chowder-wars.html?nlid=37044079src=recpb ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-13 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
plenty for the Q. On Aug 13, 2014 8:27 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Fwd: The Clam Chowder Wars - NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/10/magazine/the-clam-chowder-wars.html?nlid=37044079src=recpb ___ http

[MBZ] 1965-67 250S Part

2014-08-12 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Hello all, I am need of a ’65-67 (not ’68) power steering pump bracket. It can come from either a 250S or 280S but not an SE. Thanks,, Jon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT - small gasoline engine fuel

2014-07-26 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Marine Stabil (it’s the green stuff….not pink) is what I use in my small outboards, weed wackier, lawn mower, ’67 VW and ’68 250S. Once I started using this stuff religiously, no problems. Jon On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:03 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Both my Ryobi string

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

2014-07-24 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’m with Max on the chrome trim, but it can all be corrected. Jon On Jul 24, 2014, at 1:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: All that non-factory chrome is pretty tacky. I'll bet it has the no-dust wheel inserts, so the front rotors are warped. I'd ditch those

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Fkying Tale

2014-07-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Holy Batman! I’ve been flying 757-767’s for 8 years now, and have never seen anything like that. I can’t believe they didn’t feel it. Oh well. Jon On Jul 14, 2014, at 6:47 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: See the photo at the end. Narrative: An

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Find

2014-07-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
That is a nice car. It;s probably worth at least that much in certain markets. Dimitri, Are you watching this…….? On Jul 14, 2014, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Price is a little high, but nice nevertheless.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another Fkying Tale

2014-07-15 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
The 727 was sensitive to CG on the ground, but it was never fueling that caused any of that. It was mostly loading passengers with nothing in the cargo bins. That was why Delta had a policy of leaving the aft stairs down until loading was almost complete. As far as 757-767’s go, it about

Re: [MBZ] June Jamboree

2014-06-06 Thread Jon Agne
Hi Jaime… Stuck in NYC, and don’t fly until Sunday. Maybe I’ll drive over. Where can I get details? Jon Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] June Jamboree

2014-06-06 Thread Jon Agne
Got em. I’ll be there tomorrow. Will NOT register car. On Jun 7, 2014, at 12:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Hi Jaime… Stuck in NYC, and don’t fly until Sunday. Maybe I’ll drive over. Where can I get details? Jon Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http

Re: [MBZ] OT for the flyboys covered in chalk dust

2014-05-27 Thread Jon Agne
They were the mechanical ones. Have not see one in years. I had 2: 1 red, and 1 black. It;s funny how old habits stay with us….Now I am lost if I do not have the ubiquitous Ticonderoga red pencil to make notes to myself….. Jon On May 27, 2014, at 8:53 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT for the flyboys

2014-05-23 Thread Jon Agne
Yes. On May 23, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Are you talking about the Orion P3 folks? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT for the flyboys

2014-05-22 Thread Jon Agne
Maybe you should think about those who tracked the missile subs day in and day out…….. Just saying…. On May 22, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I always considered the KC-135 guys to be real heroes of the cold war. In basic terms, their war order mission was to

Re: [MBZ] Fattyparts

2014-05-21 Thread Jon Agne
Curt, Where do you order from in MA? I’ve pretty much given up on everybody except WW in CA. Jon ’67 Beetle - Lotus White On May 20, 2014, at 3:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I hate it when that happens, then I have to remember to put in the order... I've been ordering

Re: [MBZ] I wish it had green interior

2014-05-21 Thread Jon Agne
My grandmother had a ’71 Olds 88. Same colors as that. I remember it being very muted and tasteful. Her’s had a 350 2-barrel. My mother’s ’72 88 had the 455 Rochester 4 barrel. Boy did it go! On May 21, 2014, at 9:39 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: So was my grandfather's 1971

Re: [MBZ] I wish it had green interior

2014-05-19 Thread Jon Agne
I have a ’69 280SEL with a green leather interior that I’ll be parting out. Any interest? It’s in perfect condition. On May 19, 2014, at 9:32 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Chrysler and a few other makers put out green cars with green guts during the 72-75 model years. I find cars

Re: [MBZ] I wish it had green interior

2014-05-18 Thread Jon Agne
I like it….. On May 18, 2014, at 5:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4476399615.html -- Sent from cPRO for iPhone, iPod and iPad Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] My 300SD on The Americans

2014-05-04 Thread Jon Agne
Very nice! On May 4, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, We now have a celebrity car among us... my 1979 300SD was featured on this week's episode of The Americans (Episode 10)... They showed the car driving up, then a scene from the interior. They

Re: [MBZ] Fats driving

2014-03-23 Thread Jon Agne
Okra…didn’t they grind that stuff up in WWI and use it to lube airplane engines? On Mar 23, 2014, at 8:27 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Slimeless okra? No problem. Find a well respected Southern cook or go to a real Southern restaurant. You'll be asking for more. Barkless dog?

Re: [MBZ] Fats driving

2014-03-23 Thread Jon Agne
I heard they dumped it into a swamp in LOOsiana. That’s where they filmed all those swamp monster movies from the ‘50s. On Mar 23, 2014, at 1:54 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What did they do with the... Umm... Residue? (It's kinda noxious stuff, and needs special handling;

Re: [MBZ] Gary Hurst

2014-03-23 Thread Jon Agne
I don;t need to look in a dictionary. I AVOID PIA’s….curmudgeons…I can deal with. Jon On Mar 23, 2014, at 5:48 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: curmudgeon is MUCH better than PIA. look it up On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [MBZ] People are generally stupid

2014-03-16 Thread Jon Agne
I think the left lane thing is more of an attitude than anything else. The same attitude of my way or no way is becoming more and more prevalent in our society each year. One only has to look at the antics of the Congress to see this. Jon On Mar 15, 2014, at 9:28 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Save the date.

2014-03-12 Thread Jon Agne
Gary, I personally invite you as well… Jon ___ 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] Save the date.

2014-03-12 Thread Jon Agne
And airspeed….. On Mar 12, 2014, at 3:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I thought it was altitude? On March 12, 2014 3:17:49 PM EDT, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Distance is your friend --R On 3/11/14 11:36 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: the new

Re: [MBZ] Becker Replacement

2014-03-09 Thread Jon Agne
Jaime, What about the Nakamichi’s? On Mar 9, 2014, at 8:53 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: If you're going to go aftermarket, Blaupunkt is definitely the way to go. Since the supply of Becker aftermarket has pretty much dried up, there aren't too many choices left. Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-03-01 Thread Jon Agne
I should have known better….Oh well. On Mar 1, 2014, at 4:53 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Mountain Man wrote: Ya think? - Do you really think they respond to constituents? I suspect that is not realistic. Fedgov's definition of constituent hasn't included voters in my

[MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
Speaking of flying…I’m sure this video will spark some comments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj9_jt_5jHYfeature=youtu.be ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
that the captain is pointing out the damage such an airline would do to Deltas business? Gerry On 2/28/2014 9:44 AM, Jon Agne wrote: Speaking of flying…I’m sure this video will spark some comments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj9_jt_5jHYfeature=youtu.be

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
Mao, What is it exactly that you do for a living? On Feb 28, 2014, at 9:30 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jon wrote: I think he was thinking more in terms of what such a scheme would do the hundreds of thousands of US citizens who are employed by the US air transportation

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
Mao, Yes, the WOLF just might eat the industry just as it did with the US maritime industry in the 1960’s and 70’s. The government only responds to it’s constituents, and if the constituents want a VIRTUAL airline responsible to nobody, so be it. You’ll get what you pay for.

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
: On Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:04:01 -0500 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: PS: I’d love to teach Kaleb to fly, but my FAA flight instructor certificate expired in 1998, and besides he would not like my methods. I teach in the US Navy style. With every landing like that on a carrier? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Norwegian Air Shuttle Scheme

2014-02-28 Thread Jon Agne
Ooops….I said Constellation….I meant Saratoga. On Feb 28, 2014, at 10:20 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Never landed on a carrier. I know how to fly AOA (angle-of-attack) approaches, but the P-3 was 4-engine turboprop and landed on 6000-8000 foot runways. (Although I once did a radar

Re: [MBZ] Flying

2014-02-27 Thread Jon Agne
I do not think he wants ”Jon” to teach him how to fly. On Feb 27, 2014, at 9:06 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Why don't you come up to Maine and have Jon teach you how to fly? We even have our own airport:) Sent from my iPhone On Feb 27, 2014, at 6:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 300D parts

2014-02-25 Thread Jon Agne
My 250S is a 1968. Last year of the 108 250S. On Feb 24, 2014, at 8:53 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Jon- Fred found a 71 250 parts car in CT. On Feb 24, 2014 7:07 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Sorry Dwight, I wasn't following this one closely. Missed the link

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 300D parts

2014-02-24 Thread Jon Agne
Sorry Dwight, I wasn’t following this one closely. Missed the link. Jon On Feb 24, 2014, at 6:29 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Jon is this a parts car for you? On Feb 24, 2014 2:39 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Snowpocalypse 2014

2014-02-14 Thread Jon Agne
I hear you Dimitri! Ariens all the way! Still proudly using the 1969 model I bought in 1985. So it needs oil once in awhile. Jon On Feb 14, 2014, at 6:48 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Time to buy a snowblower:) Sent from my iPhone On Feb 14, 2014, at 3:58 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Snowpocalypse 2014

2014-02-14 Thread Jon Agne
Dieselhead…..if I lived in DC, I would not have a snowblower….I would hire a guy. Much cheaper in the long run. On Feb 14, 2014, at 7:07 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Time to buy a snowblower:) Sent from my iPhone They don't sell snowblowers in DC. No hardware stores

Re: [MBZ] I'm back!

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
Did you guys hear about the blown tire in Madrid a few weeks ago? A Delta Boeing 767 hits a piece of metal on the runway just at rotation and tire #8 blows. The debris knocked a hole in the top of the right wing so the passengers can see it. In the process of knocking that hole in the wing,

Re: [MBZ] Delta sucks

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
Back in those days, that was how maintenance crews used to find the pressure leaks. They would look for the nasty, gooey, sticky streaks on the fuselage exterior and follow it to the source. Nowadays, it’s a lot harder to find this things. Jon On Feb 13, 2014, at 5:38 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Delta sucks

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
Actually it was Dmitri, but yes. I started in September of 1991. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:01 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jon wrote: Back in those days, that was how maintenance crews used to find the pressure leaks. Are you our Delta employee Kleb mentioned? mao

Re: [MBZ] I'm back!

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
Please expound. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:07 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: From stories I hear, that is becoming a rare expectation with all the computer control that pilots depend upon and rely on ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Delta sucks

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
for chowdahQ7. Did you originally fly for northwest before the merger? On Feb 13, 2014 7:53 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Actually it was Dmitri, but yes. I started in September of 1991. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:01 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jon wrote: Back in those

Re: [MBZ] Delta sucks

2014-02-13 Thread Jon Agne
before the merger? On Feb 13, 2014 7:53 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Actually it was Dmitri, but yes. I started in September of 1991. On Feb 13, 2014, at 7:01 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jon wrote: Back in those days, that was how maintenance crews used to find

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-12 Thread Jon Agne
You guys ever try to do anything in Atlanta when there is snow or ice? On Feb 12, 2014, at 11:45 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: The company booked all this crap, plus we already tried I go thru Mia nothing available. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 12, 2014, at 10:39 AM,

Re: [MBZ] lentils are a dan gordon style food product

2014-02-07 Thread Jon Agne
Lentil omelet, YUM!!! On Feb 7, 2014, at 1:36 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Instead of lentilsyuk. Mike On Feb 7, 2014 1:35 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: with your lentils? On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 1:32 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] lentils are a dan gordon style food product

2014-02-07 Thread Jon Agne
Text emails hog bandwidth? I thought it was photos and videos…. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Preparations

2013-12-15 Thread Jon Agne
:18 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Well, here in Brunswick, they are saying 12-16”, but it’ll be light and fluffy as the temps will not be out of the teens. I hate shoveling Margarita’s!!! Jon On Dec 14, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds

Re: [MBZ] Preparations

2013-12-15 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri will be happy to know that his drive has been cleared! On Dec 15, 2013, at 7:31 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Good morning snow! I think there’s 8-10” now, and it’s still snowing. That timber frame barn structure my neighbor is putting up looks awfully pretty in all

Re: [MBZ] Preparations

2013-12-15 Thread Jon Agne
The only thing he’ll be building today is snow forts or igloos…… On Dec 15, 2013, at 12:24 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: I thought he was going to be over there building in the snow. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Preparations

2013-12-15 Thread Jon Agne
That’s why mechanized snow removal equipment is ALWAYS justified in a home budget. Just sayin……. On Dec 15, 2013, at 3:28 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Threw out my back this am shoveling wet snow in MA. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Preparations

2013-12-14 Thread Jon Agne
Well, here in Brunswick, they are saying 12-16”, but it’ll be light and fluffy as the temps will not be out of the teens. I hate shoveling Margarita’s!!! Jon On Dec 14, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds good. Down here on the coast we are only supposed to

Re: [MBZ] The only one working today and not off shopping somewhere [wasRe: e6umehyt OT: Highest (and most dangerous) outhouse in theworld]

2013-12-01 Thread Jon Agne
Not to mention the FAVA bean market…… On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: To the uninitiated, Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lamb mentioned chianti... but this probably cost the region millions in lost sales. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] The only one working today and not off shopping somewhere [wasRe: e6umehyt OT: Highest (and most dangerous) outhouse in theworld]

2013-12-01 Thread Jon Agne
Certainly not me…… On Dec 1, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody eats fava beans anyway. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Not to mention the FAVA bean market…… On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Rotella Moto oil 15 W 50 WTF?

2013-11-24 Thread Jon Agne
No money for pre-existing conditions! :-) On Nov 23, 2013, at 11:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I was thinking several $million for mental distress and public humiliation. On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 10:57 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Dunno perhaps

Re: [MBZ] Parts available from a 250SE

2013-11-23 Thread Jon Agne
Are the heater/blower control levers in decent shape? Also, what about the chrome trim rings for the wheels? I could use 1 or 2 of those. On Nov 22, 2013, at 10:11 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Ha... sorry... not banned! On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Parts available from a 250SE

2013-11-23 Thread Jon Agne
pick out a good one I'll let you know. Jaime On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 7:07 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Are the heater/blower control levers in decent shape? Also, what about the chrome trim rings for the wheels? I could use 1 or 2 of those. On Nov 22, 2013, at 10:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] Tar

2013-11-22 Thread Jon Agne
Back to to “Tars”. I finally, this week got the ’68 250S up and running pretty decently a few weeks ago, and spent the rest of time slowly replacing brake parts. Now that she’ll start easily, idle well (mostly), and stop without using the e-brake….it’s time to think tars. The original size

Re: [MBZ] Another Boeing Goof

2013-11-22 Thread Jon Agne
Gotta love union bashers…. On Nov 22, 2013, at 6:21 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: That was the union I think, at least that is the way it was spun here. --R On 11/22/13 6:12 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: My goof:

Re: [MBZ] horsepower

2013-11-21 Thread Jon Agne
The same goes in aviation: The venerable T-34B for instance. With only 225hp, you really had to know how to fly to get it to do all of the aerobatic maneuvers. With the T34C, they strapped on a 450hp turboprop, and all you had to do was point the nose….no finesse required. On Nov 20, 2013,

Re: [MBZ] Polishing concrete

2013-11-18 Thread Jon Agne
Close relative of bitch-a-thane…. On Nov 18, 2013, at 5:33 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: What's rexane? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 18, 2013, at 5:22 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What about rexthane ? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986

Re: [MBZ] cookware

2013-11-17 Thread Jon Agne
The only things in my house that say Revere are the copper cups I use for Moscow Mules. Love my cast iron skillets! On Nov 17, 2013, at 4:24 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yep, completely unscathed again. 'Been lucky. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mike Esh

Re: [MBZ] R12 Replacement

2013-10-30 Thread Jon Agne
Use the Industrial ES-12….it’s a lot colder. You’ll havce to spring for hazmat shipping, but it’s worth it. I’ve used both. AND, order it directly from the factory. On Oct 30, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: What is the R12 replacement based on propane that people here

Re: [MBZ] 3-pointed star

2013-09-26 Thread Jon Agne
Priceless! On Sep 26, 2013, at 9:10 AM, m...@voyager.net wrote: Anybody else read B. C. today? Thanks. Hadn't read it in years, since local paper dropped it. http://www.gocomics.com/bc#.UkQxtdSoC9I ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Are the same filters used?

2013-09-26 Thread Jon Agne
Uh huh. On Sep 27, 2013, at 12:17 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: i always found that fleece terminology really strange. i'd think of the old 617 filters that were comprised of cloth milling residue as more fleece than the modern synthetic type material filters. they are just like the paper

Re: [MBZ] China starts flights at world's highest airport

2013-09-18 Thread Jon Agne
I do know that the maximum certified takeoff and land altitude for the Boeing 757/767 is 8400'. 4400 meters is a whopping 14,436'. I wonder what type of aircraft they'll be using? On Sep 18, 2013, at 10:28 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I can't imagine how low the Chinese aviation safety

Re: [MBZ] China starts flights at world's highest airport

2013-09-18 Thread Jon Agne
One of the most 'interesting' takeoffs I've ever had is from Reno, NV in a fully loaded 727. I think we used every foot of the runway and watched the hotels go by out the side windows after we lifted off. All three of us were praying separately that we wouldn't lose an engine. BTW, Reno is

Re: [MBZ] China starts flights at world's highest airport

2013-09-18 Thread Jon Agne
smokers. On Sep 18, 2013, at 9:15 PM, WILTON wrote: 135A's with very loud J-57's were all I ever saw in my day. ;) I retired in '81. Wilt - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] monark VS bosch injector nozzles

2013-09-16 Thread Jon Agne
I've been hearing from reputable sources that the Bosio nozzles are best now On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:48 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: I saw the discussion about Jaime's new monarks, etc. As i understand it, the Monark nozzles are the only ones still made in Germany the new Bosch

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