Re: [MBZ] fuel filter tubing om606

2021-03-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Crap I just realized they refused the 603 fuel filter when they did the swap so it is not the 606 setup. Just barbed brass banjos and tubes. On Mon, Mar 8, 2021, 5:13 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > Does anyone know offhand the tubing type and size between the filter and > the pump on an om

[MBZ] fuel filter tubing om606

2021-03-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Does anyone know offhand the tubing type and size between the filter and the pump on an om606? I just put a myna pump on and it has one more fuel inlet than the standard pump so some tubes need alteration. The existing tubing is too fossilized to reuse, as it will not go onto a new barb after it

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah a dog is part of the avoiding confrontation part. Let them move along to some house with a less ferocious, smaller pet. By the time they are in your house, your options are very limited. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 12:18 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What everyone responded above in the way of

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E320 CDI, 114k miles - $9,600

2021-03-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
you try to make > what will be seen as a "lo ball" offer or just wait for the seller to > realize he's asking too much and repost at a more reasonable price? > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > > > Looks like it could be nice. Nada has it as a 6500 dollar car,

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E320 CDI, 114k miles - $9,600

2021-03-01 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Looks like it could be nice. Nada has it as a 6500 dollar car, though. Not sure where the $9600 asking is coming from. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021, 8:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Needs more pics but might be nice. > > >

Re: [MBZ] where to get seatbelts re-webbed

2021-02-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
you mean the netting on the back of the front bucket seats? > > > > > > On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 4:16 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > Sorry if I asked this before but I do not recall an answer to t

[MBZ] where to get seatbelts re-webbed

2021-02-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sorry if I asked this before but I do not recall an answer to this question being posted. I need the webbing replaced on the 3rd seat of my 123 wagon. Does anyone know a place here in the US that will do it? I found a guy in Germany so I may just fedex them over there and be done with it if I

Re: [MBZ] Rona

2021-02-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Not very many people have had it twice. Very few. The antibodies do not persist in many cases however, so something else seems to mediate protection also. In other words, immunity may not be measured well or completely by antibody levels. They are saying one dose of vaccine is sufficient after

Re: [MBZ] Rona

2021-02-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The two doses are are the same, but the thinking is that you may have a stronger immune response to the second one, because your system has been primed by the first one to respond to the second one. So the second one may cause more muscle aches etc. On Wed, Feb 24, 2021, 10:32 AM Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] Rona

2021-02-24 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Our nanny pulled a shift or two at a nursing home to get an early place in line. Her 50yo brother died of COVID last Fall, so she was highly motivated. I received the first Pfizer before Christmas and the second a few weeks later. Made me feel like crap for a couple days each time. In fact I was

Re: [MBZ] W211 With Airmatic

2021-02-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone know whether the w210 came with an om613 in Europe? On Mon, Feb 22, 2021, 8:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you run the VIN? No trunk badge. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Mattresses

2021-02-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
My thoughts exactly. If a bed is more expensive, it should have more features, like adjustable base etc. The whole industry is based on upselling people to more expensive stuff they don't need - kind of like new cars. The amazon mattress is just fine particularly for kids or a guest room.

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Mattresses

2021-02-22 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The last three we bought were these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005A4OP8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_5EWW6VEV1C6GRA8PHPFB?_encoding=UTF8=1 On Sun, Feb 21, 2021, 11:35 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Need to find another mattress for the master bedroom. Any

Re: [MBZ] 95 diesel wagon

2021-02-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Weird. Why not put a 606 in if going to all that effort? All the 603 stuff bolts right on. On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 6:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class/333896548325?hash=item4dbdc8ffe5:g:EmgAAOSwBIxgJ2ao > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Facebook Rant

2021-02-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes you are not dealing with the pointy end of the fleet over there. On Sat, Feb 20, 2021, 2:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I simply don’t get it. Either I’m wildly out of touch, or the segment of > the population that frequents Facebook are absolute retards. > > As you know, I’ve got

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Our Technical Articles Help Set You Up for A Successful DIY

2021-02-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah I lost enthusiasm after the vulture capitalists bought them out. On Fri, Feb 19, 2021, 2:13 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > What rock have you been living under? PP has done this for some years. > > That being said, their forums are near death from what I’ve seen. I never > frequented

Re: [MBZ] 606 on the roof?

2021-02-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Weight would be fine with enough rain gutter rack feet, but most people aren't creative enough to bolt 4 feet onto a 2x10. There is also the issue of panic stops, and how to secure the load - I would not trust the average person to be able to do it reliably. It would fit in back easily. This is

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/gm0b_ijaYMQ On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 11:47 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Got a link? > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 2:44 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhe

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I wonder of this story is in our Grimms Fairy Tales book somewhere. We read that book a lot. Back in college, we learned in western civilization that the original version of red riding hood was french, from the 1700s. In that version, there is no woodsman who comes to save the day. The wolf eats

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
NA engine filled with sodium like the > turbo ones are? If not - > > On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 9:25 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Didn't STS sell a kit? As long as the boost is kept modest and the fuel > is > > not increased t

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I remember Sandy taking out this substation in lower manhattan in 2012. I had a friend who lived near it and used to jog right by there. Dramatic. https://youtu.be/ZAqYZ433TeQ On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 7:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here in the Lowcountry

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
yes the turbo alone is $600, intercooler at least a hundred, that custom turbo outlet is a hundred, need an adapter for the exhaust to turbo mount probably, plus the time. It is $2k minimum. On Thu, Feb 18, 2021 at 7:23 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The cost to

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Didn't STS sell a kit? As long as the boost is kept modest and the fuel is not increased too much, it might be durable. But those are big "ifs" on a mechanical diesel. For sure it will not have much more power if they do not add fuel. On the plus side, he has included an intercooler (but no

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok I think I understand what you are saying, but to carry the 240d/tesla analogy further, you're saying the Tesla (electric natural gas pumps) caused the electricity to fail. So its failure is both a symptom of the electricity failing and a cause of the electricity failing. My thought is that it

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I get that. But it is a circular argument. You cannot say that gas stopped because the pumps lost power, but the pumps lost power because the gas stopped. In order for electric natural gas pumps to fail, he electricity first has to fail for some other reason than lack of gas for the power plant.

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

2021-02-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Underlying it all is an unregulated market with no cap on the price. So a huge spike in demand means the price is infinite. No one is going to pay that. So the power generators get shut off because no one is buying the electricity they produce at the prevailing market price. All very predictable.

Re: [MBZ] OT Texas wind turbines

2021-02-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
The solution to that is to hook all the exercise bikes up to inverters and make your own power at the gym. On Tue, Feb 16, 2021, 6:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > LOL I love the Bee. > Yesterday at the gym we were talking about the possibility of not having >

Re: [MBZ] OT Texas wind turbines

2021-02-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. I'm guessing Texans wouldn't mind a little public utility regulation right now. On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 6:11 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://babylonbee.com/news/people-who-moved-to-texas-from-california-finally-feeling-at-home-now-that-power-is-out >

Re: [MBZ] OT Texas wind turbines

2021-02-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Because traditional energy is so reliable, right? Natural gas well heads never freeze, and that never drives the cost of electricity into the stratosphere. Oh, wait a minute:

Re: [MBZ] Moah powah

2021-02-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes the tuners melt a lot of motors. The only outfit to trust is Gale Banks. They do all the research and properly spec everything to play nicely together and go the specified duration. On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 8:24 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And around

Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD,Under 100,000 Miles

2021-02-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. Did someone put that Magnis Walker video up? https://youtu.be/dKsvumrh4zg On Sat, Feb 13, 2021, 8:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The tulip bubble of 2021 > > > 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD · Reserve > > > Current Bid > > Sageetea

Re: [MBZ] OT-Super Bowl Refueling

2021-02-12 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Keep waiting for some spy shots of the B21. The buildup is underway. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 10:16 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Props to my neighbors at MacDill AFB for being the flying gas station for > these guys! > > >

Re: [MBZ] Anybody need a 4.5?

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Does it have an sls pump? On Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 2:57 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you need an M117 I have a 1974 sitting in the garage that needs a home. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Anybody need a 4.5?

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
K Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Is the SEC powertrain different from that of an SEL? I thought they were > > the same. > > > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 10:26 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> No but I

Re: [MBZ] how do you jack up your car in your garage?

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah it is just that the diff mounts are not engineered for that much load, so the rubber gets smashed. I put a 2x6 about 18" long on the floor jack pad, then put that under the car Jack point pad, running fore and aft. Jack it up. Stack lumber under both ends of the 2x6. Remove jack. Reverse

Re: [MBZ] Trunk badge 400E? 1988 Mercedes Benz E-300 German Luxury Sedan $2200 - $2, 200 (Brunswick)

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
looks pretty nice, if it was a 400E > I was ready to send him the money and go get it > > --FT > > On 2/11/21 11:30 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > Doesnt look like a 400e back seat. Maybe they only went to the rear > buckets > > for gen 2. Twin rear

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
If you are worried about that cost, the car is not for you. That is the least expensive thing you will be fixing. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 10:23 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What's it cost to replace them? > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:06 PM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] People mistake this for a much newer and more expensive G Wagon often

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
No supercharger that year. You really want the kompressor and zero rust for those dollars. Could be a solid truck for less money. On Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 7:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Trunk badge 400E? 1988 Mercedes Benz E-300 German Luxury Sedan $2200 - $2, 200 (Brunswick)

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Doesnt look like a 400e back seat. Maybe they only went to the rear buckets for gen 2. Twin rear tailpipe not sure if that was on the 6cyl or not. On Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 7:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Anybody need a 4.5?

2021-02-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
No but I could use a powertrain from a 560sec if anyone has one sitting around. On Thu, Feb 11, 2021, 8:04 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Be amusing to see the "Engine Power" guys tackle one of these... ;-) > > On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 9:12 AM Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
After our 2018 x5 diesel ate it's high pressure injection pump twice in 11,000 miles (maybe it was 8000 miles), bmw sent us a letter that they were going to give us all the lease money and other expenses back in exchange for the car, just to get it off warranty. They slapped an auction sticker on

Re: [MBZ] Snook's dizzel -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 320 CDI Sport Utility 4D, $8, 000

2021-02-05 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah. That is why you want the 648 in an older car with aftermarket ECU and TCU. I am going to convert the 85 wagon to the new century and power levels. Anybody need a 617 with the wagon head? On Fri, Feb 5, 2021, 6:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > First thing I

Re: [MBZ] transmission differences

2021-02-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Only the guys who work with transmissions all the time are going to know that type of info. Mark at Sun Valley or Russell Drake at Sound German Automotive in Seattle who does a lot of custom valve bodies and controllers for the drag race and hot rod crowd. On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 2:00 PM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] DFW

2021-02-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Dont think you need anything more than a 4matic. If the weather is that bad, stay home. You dont have any livestock to check. Flagstaff is v. Nice. 7,000 ft. On Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 2:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > And you will be most welcome along with Mrs. Bob. > > If this were to

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Easier to ask forgiveness than permission. On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 6:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If I do go to NM to get this car, it is just right across the border > from Texas. They appear to have mandatory 14 day quarantine for people > traveling

Re: [MBZ] 300CD

2021-01-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
n Jan 28, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I have been looking for a nice rust free chassis to transplant the om648 > > into... > > > >> On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 8:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 300CD

2021-01-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have been looking for a nice rust free chassis to transplant the om648 into... On Thu, Jan 28, 2021 at 8:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well the guy seems to have originally posted it in 2019, so does not look > like anyone is in a hurry. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Prescription scams?

2021-01-28 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah just imagine how much money the country would save if medicare were allowed to negotiate bulk purchases of meds like xarelto from manufacturers the way the VA does, or if it were legal to have prescriptions shipped in from Canada. It is amazing how they can afford to sell the same meds to the

Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

2021-01-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
-Rear-Quarter-Panel-Aftermarket-123-630-02-21/202939826731?hash=item2f4028022b:g:vkUAAOSwOFFdmTCe > > > > On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 5:35 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Classic deutchland still has the quarter. Since I receiv

Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

2021-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
kle so they suggested it would be cheaper to > replace the panels. Wasn't cheap but I am happy with the results. So now > I have a 380K mile 300TD with virtually zero rust and a clean leather > interior. > > On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 11:03 PM Karl Wittnebel > wrote: > >> Thanks And

Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

2021-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
rket-123-630-02-21/202939826731?hash=item2f4028022b:g:vkUAAOSwOFFdmTCe > > On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 5:35 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Classic deutchland still has the quarter. Since I received more money than >> I paid for the car,

Re: [MBZ] Serious question that does not need to turn into a political baby fest

2021-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Pretty sure it was already on life support. On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 5:47 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Civility died when the RETARD president and the vice-prostitute were > installed today. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 20, 2021, at 8:33 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

2021-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Classic deutchland still has the quarter. Since I received more money than I paid for the car, I may just bring it home and cut the damaged parts off, then see if it is feasible to splice new ones in. Damage does not involve hatch or hatch opening; just completely smashed the tail light in and

Re: [MBZ] You know what I learned after almost a year?

2021-01-20 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
CD/mp3 players are still the best. Wife will not allow me to purchase any car without one. The gwagen had the 6cd changer in back, which was awesome. I even had that Keith Valentine guy add the voice command module to that truck, and the wireless phone bluetooth stuff. It was a 2005. I wanted a

Re: [MBZ] OT Anyone know/use Signal?

2021-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
To get the encryption, both parties have to download the app. On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Signal was/is considered a major threat to intelligence collection in the > NSA and CIA. There are direct references to this in a number of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Anyone know/use Signal?

2021-01-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Signal is what the military is requiring all active duty people to use, if that is any indication. This article from Forbes details the metadata collected by Messenger, WhatsApp and Signal. https://flip.it/n0jk-l On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 8:28 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Hippie chick not included 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $1, 000

2021-01-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
There is no real flipping unless it is one of those garage find cars where nothing really needs fixing. On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 10:52 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It could be a good flip, TDs are getting stupid money these days > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Hippie chick not included 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $1, 000

2021-01-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That car has a ton of rust. On Sun, Jan 17, 2021, 10:42 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > With leather seats that is definitely a restoration candidate if there > isn't too much rust. > > On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 12:21 PM G Mann via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes it is also a lot faster to use xc poles with roller blades - like insanely fast. Put plastic tip covers and some duct tape on the ends. You can even buy skis with wheels if you want and wear the xc skate boots. I worked the front desk at Sun Valley for a season. Some of the best memories are

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> > Speaking of which, I need to check my MegaMillions tickets from last > night... > > --FT > > On 1/15/21 10:45 AM, Karl Wittnebel wrote: > > Yes the risk of dying under 40 is extremely low, like 175 times lower > > than an 85 year old. It doesnt mean your l

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> On 2021-01-14 22:53, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > personally > > seeing what Covid did to my sister I am happy to have received a couple > > of > > doses even though it did give me the equivalent of the flu for a couple > > of > > days eac

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ice a > healthful lifestyle. Almost no younger people or people in otherwise > good health. > > So there you go. > > --FT > > On 1/14/21 11:53 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > There is pretty general consensus on vaccinating 75 year olds. The > federal &g

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
a Mercedes > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:35 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots > > Stockpiled? > Which ones have enough shelf life to stockpile? > Mitch. > > On 2021-01-14 22:29, Karl Wittnebel via Merc

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-01-14 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
It's good news, but probably won't matter much until they get more vaccine stockpiled. On Thu, Jan 14, 2021, 7:29 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As of today, COVID shots are available for everyone over 65 in NC. > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
They must have put the supercharged 113 in that car at some point. On Mon, Jan 11, 2021, 9:46 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can see that being a common sentiment whenever they bump the price of > gas by a lot. > > RB > > >

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yes this is the point I was making. Most people who want a truck don't have any pressing indication for one. Figure out what the main use case is. If you need 4wd, or to plow snow, or tow a boat, then maybe. But an SUV or van is far more practical for most people. There are so many cool little

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Stripped down Mercedes Metris? On Fri, Jan 8, 2021, 11:08 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-01-08 13:55, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > I want a smaller truck and drivetrain, not a full sized model. I don’t > > care about being able to haul a 4x8 piece of

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. "Thinks he wants" sounds like a great candidate for a Ford LTD or Toyota corolla with 5 speed. Why would anyone getting married buy a truck unless they can write it off for business purposes? Inefficient, impractical, expensive. Maybe one of those little

Re: [MBZ] OT This is cool 1972 Toyota corona,$7,500

2021-01-07 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
That thing is begging for a 2jz swap On Thu, Jan 7, 2021, 8:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421870999030840/?ref=search_code=undefined > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 300CD turbodiesel on BAT selling at NR

2021-01-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Someone needs to start watching DeMuro's auctions. On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 1:31 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Cheap at half the price. > > On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 4:29 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > $6477 doesn't sound

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

2020-12-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Kind of losing the plot a bit On Tue, Dec 29, 2020, 7:31 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > This is an interesting approach, especially in Texas: > > In Texas, State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196. > Her bill would repeal the state's "castle doctrine." This doctrine

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
yes exactly. On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 9:09 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dr Boy at Stanford says a lot of the cases earlier were occurring a bit to > the south Of his location in areas with larger Hispanics populations, > generally lower socioeconomic groups

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We see plenty of people from south of the border here legally, visiting family. One of my patients right now is here on vacation from Mexico. But he probably got it here. We have plenty of covid on our side of the border to account for what we are seeing. I think the housing situation here is

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-26 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
pioids laces with > > fentanyl. (Currently being investigated in BC Canada) > > > > There are no simple or easy solutions. There are no political personages > > who were not chasing their own tails on this. Because those supposed to > be > > “enlightened” and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Priority for receiving the vaccine

2020-12-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Emphasis upon "sorely" On Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 1:08 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Well I thank you and all the rest for testing it, despite my complaints I > think the vaccines are a good thing, sorely needed. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Dec 19,

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I didn't read the deck that way at all. In fact the older adults were first in line after healthcare providers and essential workers. On Mon, Dec 21, 2020, 5:11 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2020-12-20 23:46, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > > As I recall,

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe the normal operations of the CDC needed interference? > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2020 11:03 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Sorry guys, but the topic of discussion is whether the Trump White House interfered in the normal operations of the CDC during the epidemic. The answer is unequivocally yes. If you want to find someone to defend the journalistic integrity of the New York Times, pleas start your own thread. On

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> our bad." This is just one of many examples of their > >> > bias. "Russian Collusion" anyone? > >> > >> > No, sorry, NY Times has proven itself to have no credibility at all. > >> They > >> will print anything and everything

Re: [MBZ] OT: Priority for receiving the vaccine

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Well, I tested it on me. I am not sure, but I think it made me feel crappy for about a day and a half. This is the Pfizer one. Anyway I am glad that is over, but not looking forward to the second dose. I guess the second one will tell me whether it was the vaccine or just some other passing virus

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
ty to follow-up. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Sat, Dec 19, 2020 at 11:26 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I take my news where I find it. Are you disputing the facts in the > article? > > Seems like direct q

Re: [MBZ] OT Vax fun

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
:58 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2020-12-19 12:01, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > Yes normally humans with healthy lungs walk around at 97% or better. > > Anything under 92% is dodgy. > > Mine is usually 94-97, often reading 95.

Re: [MBZ] OT Vax fun

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
desaturation is 30%. > > Thanks chicoms! > > Any consensus on the origin: man-made or natural? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Fri, Dec 18, 2020 at 7:03 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Well, there is al

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
g and everything to rake in the eyeballs and money. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 8:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Finally got scheduled for the first dose. Tomorrow at 0930. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Vax fun

2020-12-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Well, there is always the covid option. My sister was desaturating while trying to walk her dog on level ground. She is a distance swimmer normally. Other people I know who have had it were avid runners before, and still cannot run two months later. People in their 40s and 50s. But yeah, the

Re: [MBZ] engine swap survey

2020-12-18 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Yeah the body shop is still waiting for the latest from the independent adjuster. On Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 8:11 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2020-12-17 18:47, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > Take the insurance check for the 83, buy it as s

[MBZ] engine swap survey

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ok I have the following conveyances: 1. 1994 e420 90k miles looks new from 20 feet, 2.82 rear 2. Murdered out matte black om606 87 wagon in suspended animation while I make hard lines for the turbos and develop a data collection regime for temps and pressures, 1995 interior, new dash, new

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Would like to get one for the water line while I am at it. On Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 2:14 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > True but at least I can cross check the total Kwh. > > On Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 1:21 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
our > readings with the power company’s? > > “Sense” is probably the latest and the best from a consumer standpoint if > you want accuracy and lots of features. > > https://tinyurl.com/yajpxty4 <https://tinyurl.com/yajpxty4> > > -D > > > On Dec 17, 202

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
a manufactured crisis. Sound > familiar? > ----- > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 4:10 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Anyone know a good way to cross check a power meter? There was a device

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Anyone know a good way to cross check a power meter? There was a device you clamped to your mains at one point, but havent seen it advertised for awhile. I just have a feeling power company is overcharging everyone. On Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 12:58 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] This is not political, but a serious question, if you can?t handle it then hit delete

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Interesting about working the polls, though. Let's all do that and report back. On Thu, Dec 17, 2020, 10:56 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, I think things have run their course and could be continued > elsewhere if people choose to do so. > > And Kaleb got his

Re: [MBZ] This is not political, but a serious question, if you can’t handle it then hit delete

2020-12-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Some related information: https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-future-of-democracy/can-our-ballots-be-both-secret-and-secure I am still looking for the article about the lady in charge of elections in Texas who spearheaded development of machines using this technology, which was eventually taken

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
bolt pattern > and either same offset or close enough. So I was thinking they might > look good on my Karmann Ghia. However the Ghia uses a different bolt > pattern so they would not work there. > > I don't really think they'd look right on a W116 or W123 either but open > to thoughts? &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Quite right. Do you want my wheels? Karl On Wed, Dec 16, 2020, 6:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought politics was strictly off-topic on this list? > > > Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > > > Finally got scheduled for the f

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
an > > > On Dec 16, 2020, at 2:17 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > We got a shipment yesterday and we are all prioritized now by personal > and > > occupational risk factors. So the ICU people doing aerosol-generating

Re: [MBZ] OT: Statins

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
They are pretty well tolerated, but can cause muscle inflammation. So you should have a reason to be on them. They are pretty good for anyone with atherosclerotic vascular disease, or any of the things that go with that e.g. history of angina or heart attack, diabetes, TIA/stroke, aortic aneurysm,

Re: [MBZ] OT Covids vax

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
We got a shipment yesterday and we are all prioritized now by personal and occupational risk factors. So the ICU people doing aerosol-generating procedures and those employees with underlying health and age risk factors will get the vaccine first, then anyone working with covid patients, etc.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel question

2020-12-16 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have an extra set of those. They are a late model 124 wheel style, commonly called "8 hole". 15x6 or 6.5" I think. Similar style but different dimensions were used on the 140 and r129. The r129 SL wheels are 16x8. I am going back to 15 hole dinner plate style SL wheels (also 16x8) on the e420,

Re: [MBZ] 5g speeds

2020-12-15 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Or maybe hysterical plates? On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 3:31 PM Karl Wittnebel wrote: > Historical plates > > On Tue, Dec 15, 2020 at 3:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> That is true. However one way or another I just get the feeli

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