Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad

2012-02-20 Thread Luther's Benz
Palm OS sucks. nbsp;I can't wait to be rid of this Palm Pre and using an android smartphone. Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp; -- mobile my Palm Pre+ On Feb 20, 2012 11:42 AM, Dan Penoff lt;lwb...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: I believe it's

Re: [MBZ] Hard drive recovery

2012-02-19 Thread Luther's Benz
Try Linux first. Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp; -- mobile my Palm Pre+ On Feb 19, 2012 3:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: Anybody know of a free hard drive recovery tool? I am still trying to get some

[MBZ] eMac question for MacDan

2012-02-11 Thread Luther's Benz
My YMCA has been given this eMac m/n A1002 No:1903 DHHS code: CH. nbsp;What is the best use for it and if we sell it, how much is it worth? Thanks! Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp; -- mobile my Palm Pre+

Re: [MBZ] Tesla Model X unveiling tonight

2012-02-10 Thread Luther's Benz
The flip side to that 0 emissions argument is we never hear more than tail-pipe emissions, rarely anything about refiner emissions. nbsp;I'm willing to bet that a refiner is o par with power plants Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp;

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-02-03 Thread Luther's Benz
I would assume the solenoid opened up since there was no current drain at the starter. nbsp;I could be wrong. Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp; -- mobile my Palm Pre+ On Feb 3, 2012 10:04 AM, Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-02-02 Thread Luther's Benz
IT IS ALIVE! nbsp;The starter Ramp;R took 50min from negative battery cable off to back on. nbsp;Thanks all for the testing help for this odd dead starter issue. nbsp;We conquered! Luther KB5QHU Forest Park, IL '87 300SDL (322,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)nbsp;

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-31 Thread Luther's Benz
Already banged on starter and solenoid from above and below. nbsp;Looks like I'll call Rusty later this morning nbsp;Thanks for all the help. Luther On Jan 31, 2012 4:00 AM, Fmiser lt;fmi...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Luther's Benz wrote: gt; Did today's posted results give a clearer

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Luther's Benz
Thanks, Phillip et. all for the suggestions. nbsp;I'm led to believe the problem is solenoid related. nbsp;See below where I find 12.8v everywhere in the system when resting and cranking. Luther *snip* That is the best option. Measure the system. I would want to know the * battery

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Luther's Benz
Ok, I stand corrected, 0v it is. nbsp; One must hold their mouth right to place the meter where it holds itself while turning the key to start. Also: *snip* You sure about that? Meter pins between engine block and battery - terminal, should be 0V.nbsp; *snip* I'm not so sure anymore... This

Re: [MBZ] SDL won't start

2012-01-30 Thread Luther's Benz
Did today's posted results give a clearer picture of shat the issue might be? Luther On Jan 30, 2012 6:57 PM, Fmiser lt;fmi...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; gt; Benz Hogs wrote: gt; gt; If the solenoid is bad, would the voltage stay 12.8? gt; Mitch Haley wrote: gt; gt; If the electromagnet

Re: [MBZ] ..Seat problem.

2012-01-26 Thread Luther's Benz
Since the seat moves backward and not forward, I agree that it is most likely the switch, or in a worse case senario, wiring in the door-hinge-tube. nbsp;Try contact spray (deoxit) in the switch and operate the switch ~20 times. nbsp;If that doesn't work, you will either be checking wiring

Re: [MBZ] 07 R320CDI with yottamiles

2012-01-26 Thread Luther's Benz
Madeup, yes, but it is a very commonly used abbrev. Luther On Jan 26, 2012 7:53 PM, Hendrik amp;amp; Fay lt;heni...@ozemail.com.augt; wrote: You made that up, no such thing as a kilomile (even my spell checker thinks so), or is this some sort of aeronautical term? Kilo is a metric term and

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: 07 R320CDI with 199kilo mikes

2012-01-26 Thread Luther's Benz
Big K is Kelvan? Luther On Jan 26, 2012 11:06 PM, Jim Cathey lt;j...@windwireless.netgt; wrote: gt; Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, the proper abbreviation for kilo is a small k gt; but http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilo- could be lying to me. It's not. SI units specify case as well as

Re: [MBZ] Luther's starter

2012-01-21 Thread Luther's Benz
Weather forecast for tomorrow is upper 30s, so I'll have Sarah help start while I figure out where 12+ is getting to in the system. nbsp;Thanks all for the suggestions. Luther On Jan 21, 2012 2:37 PM, Peter Frederick lt;psf...@earthlink.netgt; wrote: Bad brushes can do this as well -- no

Re: [MBZ] Temp was SDL won't start

2012-01-20 Thread Luther's Benz
Ok, for all you *insert banned word* who have a temp above 60, there's a banned response for you. :) Luther On Jan 20, 2012 1:39 PM, Russ Williams lt;rawil...@eatel.netgt; wrote: 76 here @ 1338hrs On 1/20/2012 12:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: gt; It's in the 60's here gt; gt; Sent

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

2012-01-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Well, first you have to be right, then be blessed with a woman that understands this fact and is ok with it. :) She says, tell 'em I'm not-for-hire! :) Luther On Jan 16, 2012 10:28 PM, Dieselhead lt;126die...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Where do I get one of those? gt;On Mon, 16 Jan 2012

Re: [MBZ] OT Audio cards

2012-01-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Thanks for the info. I stumbled on to Auzentech and they have excellent documentation on their cards even to the point of suggesting mods (changing OP Amps) to increase the audio quality delivered. nbsp;They also have 2 year warranties, which can't be beaten. nbsp;Their Raider 7.1 card is

Re: [MBZ] OT Audio cards

2012-01-15 Thread Luther's Benz
Seems that Turtle Beach still has it listed as a current model in their menu, I'm not sure how old this card is. nbsp;I passed over this card as it had only 4 reviews at NewEgg and only 1of4 was completely positive. nbsp;Since TB has been around the audio world for at least 15-20 years, I'll

Re: [MBZ] Okie acres just rocked

2011-11-05 Thread Luther's Benz
The ESPN guy on live TV at the Ok St. game in Stillwater got distracted by it. nbsp; We thought he was joking Luther On Nov 5, 2011 11:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: Just got hit by a 5.2 quake here at okie acres. This was the strangest thing I have experienced.

Re: [MBZ] W124 erratic discharge

2011-10-31 Thread Luther's Benz
~ is a tilde. Luther On Oct 31, 2011 2:19 PM, andrew strasfogel lt;astrasfo...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Yeah but he said MINUS 30. Or was that ~ [squiggle] 30?? What do you call that sideways s anyway? On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Mitch Haley lt;m...@voyager.netgt; wrote: gt; andrew

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Luther's Benz
Are the electronics up front (center console) ok or did the dealership replace parts there too? nbsp;From the shops perspective, I would question the sunroof being the source IF the only water found was under the rear seat. nbsp;It doesn't seem possible that water would not be under the front

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Luther's Benz
It would be a simple calculation atnbsp;http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sc2.html Try their calculator with the dimensions of your sunroof opening. Luther On Oct 22, 2011 10:40 AM, Bill Ringgold lt;billr32...@comcast.netgt; wrote: I should have been a bit more specific in my question [you know

Re: [MBZ] OT: Power Drivers

2011-10-16 Thread Luther's Benz
I've used power charges many times and that's fairly typical anchoring steel to new concrete. nbsp;Load a second charge and tap the nail a second time. It won't hurt to fire with no nail. nbsp; Luther On Oct 14, 2011 9:56 PM, Craig lt;diese...@pisquared.netgt; wrote: To continue our kitchen

Re: [MBZ] replacing shut-off valve, OM617

2011-10-16 Thread Luther's Benz
That is brilliant! Luther On Oct 16, 2011 2:09 PM, Allan Streib lt;str...@cs.indiana.edugt; wrote: lt;snipgt; I could push in the arm on the valve and then cap the vacuum nipple with the plastic protective cap that was on the valve in the box. This held the valve in the retracted position

Re: [MBZ] 126 instrument cluster- Odometer

2011-10-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Pricey, yes, but also quality USA made that I'd gladly pay 50-75% more for. Negative on the slipping gears. nbsp;The small gear is mounted on the stepper motor, and the two larger gears free spin as they drive the odometer numbers. nbsp;Each small gear I've removed came off in pieces and the

Re: [MBZ] excruciatingly slow PC boot up

2011-10-06 Thread Luther's Benz
Memtest ran all night and is 80% complete on its 4th pass with zero errors through all 4GB. This morning I will drop a different video card in and see if that is the issue. nbsp;After that, I'm out of things to remove or swap since I don't have a spare CPU or power supply. :/ Luther On Oct

Re: [MBZ] excruciatingly slow PC boot up

2011-10-06 Thread Luther's Benz
Wait a min Maybe my older HD is the issue I have been having a few random blue screens in XP when trying to copy a file or attach it in email. nbsp;I'm going to try a Linux live boot with the new drive. Luther On Oct 6, 2011 6:29 AM, Dan Penoff lt;lwb...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: Slow boot

Re: [MBZ] Way OT Bicycles Parts

2011-09-09 Thread Luther's Benz
What part doesn't mix? nbsp;I'll make the ride once my bike is fixed and my leg no longer hurts. Luther, waiting for the bike check from StFarm On Sep 9, 2011 10:10 PM, Bob Rentfro lt;azbob...@gmail.comgt; wrote: There is something about Gene and Judes and bicycles and Luther that may not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Luther's Benz
My T60 is approaching 4 years old and is still under warranty since it came with a 3 year warranty that can be extended. nbsp;Unless Lenovo greatly degrades their quality, I will own ThinkPads for as long as I drive a Benz. Luther On Aug 31, 2011 7:16 PM, Gerry Archer

Re: [MBZ] NOW: dangerous pull starts

2011-08-17 Thread Luther's Benz
Please explain how a pull start is dangerous to the car? nbsp;Mercedes specifically designed these robust diesels to be pull started if needed. Luther On Aug 16, 2011 11:31 PM, Walt Zarnoch lt;zarnoch...@gmail.comgt; wrote: A pull start is more dangerous (to the car) than having the battery

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Luther's Benz
Cranking RPMs can be gauged by looking at the tach, should be around 400-500 RPM Luther On Aug 17, 2011 11:02 AM, Alex Chamberlain lt;apchamberl...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Thanks for all the help, guys! To address all the advice and questions at once: - Jamie asked about the block

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Luther's Benz
I second the pull start at this point. nbsp;It will eliminate intake, exhaust, and fuel as the issue. nbsp;Then it could be electrical. Luther On Aug 17, 2011 12:32 PM, Curt Raymond lt;curtlud...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: I think it means a bad battery, should be 30+ seconds before it slows down

Re: [MBZ] NOW: dangerous pull starts

2011-08-17 Thread Luther's Benz
Lame excuse :) Luther On Aug 17, 2011 11:40 AM, Mitch Haley lt;m...@voyager.netgt; wrote: Luther's Benz wrote: gt; Please explain how a pull start is dangerous to the car? amp;nbsp;Mercedes specifically designed these robust diesels to be pull started if needed. Rope towing is less safe

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Luther's Benz
If you smell warm wiring at 30seconds, something is loose or worn in the wiring. nbsp;Check ALL connections from the battery to the starter. nbsp;Do this before condemning the starter Luther On Aug 17, 2011 5:40 PM, Alex Chamberlain lt;apchamberl...@gmail.comgt; wrote: On Wed, Aug 17,

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Have you tried this start process with diesel purge from just under the hood? nbsp; Are you in a situation where you can pull start it? nbsp;If it won't pull start, then fuel blockage/leakage is the problem. All a diesel needs is fuel and air to run...wait, have you checked to make sure

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Luther's Benz
Sounds like your memory controller is hosed. nbsp;I'll give you $50 for that hunk of junk :) Luther nbsp; Aug 12, 2011 9:05 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote:nbsp; My home desktop has been acting strange lately. This computer has 2 hard drives, the original with the

Re: [MBZ] OT computer shuts down

2011-08-12 Thread Luther's Benz
You can add another one and disable the onboard in BIOS. Luther On Aug 12, 2011 9:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: If it's the vid card I believe it's built onto the mb Sent from my iPhone On Aug 12, 2011, at 9:29 AM, Allan Streib lt;str...@cs.indiana.edugt;

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol could be risk in U.S. pipelines

2011-08-08 Thread Luther's Benz
Foreclosure? nbsp;Search on Google for home loan documents missing and you will find that when some banks sold mortgages electronically, they failed to transfer the title paperwork. nbsp;If pressed for the paperwork, the banks might not be able to produce said proof of ownership Luther On

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-04 Thread Luther's Benz
You are on the right track, so keep going with that process as it sounds like a normal low fuel start and the shutoff is working correctly. nbsp;Hopefully you are charging the battery while at work, yes? nbsp;It should start and run under its own power next time. nbsp;Keep the pedal to the

Re: [MBZ] Car color and temperature

2011-08-02 Thread Luther's Benz
Where can this info be found? Luther On Aug 1, 2011 11:00 PM, Craig lt;diese...@pisquared.netgt; wrote: On Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:01:26 -0400 Michael Canfield lt;slozuk...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Less is better with window tint. Living in a dry area with typically few clouds at a high

Re: [MBZ] Trip update

2011-07-29 Thread Luther's Benz
Crack of dawn my b*tt :) Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Jul 29, 2011 8:30 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: Leaving dayton headed toward niagra. Just filled up 34.4 mpg. Now that's what I'm talking about Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD - Long Live Opera!

2011-07-29 Thread Luther's Benz
M, yes, good old fashioned free singing. nbsp;Great voice to boot :) nbsp;My man-love goes out to Samuel Ramey and Thomas Hampson. nbsp;Ramey teaches here in Chicago and I listened in on his master class back in the spring. nbsp;Have his autograph from (on my No Tenors Allowed cd) from a

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD - Long Live Opera!

2011-07-29 Thread Luther's Benz
Metallica Black is some of my favorite driving music. nbsp;Opera sucks as driving music, too much dynamic change... Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Jul 29, 2011 4:33 PM, Randy Bennell lt;rbenn...@bennell.cagt; wrote: You bu**ers are just too hi-falutin. I am more into Elvis, Roy

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pickups

2011-07-13 Thread Luther's Benz
I wasn't being serious :) Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Jul 13, 2011 8:16 AM, Mitch Haley lt;m...@voyager.netgt; wrote: Benz Hogs wrote: gt; Looks like a POS and you want too much for it :) gt; gt; http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/2474593056.html It's specialized for a rather small

Re: [MBZ] OT: Air rifles

2011-04-30 Thread Luther's Benz
Can that barrel be removed to fit the rifle in a backpack? nbsp;I'm not sure how the locals would take to riding to the woods with a rifle strapped to my back, even if its a .177 Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Apr 29, 2011 5:25 PM, Craig lt;diese...@pisquared.netgt; wrote: In light

Re: [MBZ] I'm back!

2011-04-23 Thread Luther's Benz
The Enhanced Fujita scale sets an EF4 tornado at approx 400-900 meters wide. nbsp;An EF5 is approx 1100m +, or about 3/4mi. nbsp;A tornado wider than a mile is extremely rare and I would venture to say that 5mi wide tornados are unheard of and maybe physically impossible. Luther -- Sent from

Re: [MBZ] dissimilar metal corrosion

2011-04-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Groceries come from Trader Joe's, they don't do cleaning supplies in large quantity. I've been all around the late Sheldon's website for this and many other issues. nbsp;I was hoping the wise MB mechanics would have some new suggestions to handle AU+steel corrosion. Luther -- Sent from my Palm

Re: [MBZ] dissimilar metal corrosion

2011-04-16 Thread Luther's Benz
Argh, Al+steel. nbsp;Thanks for the reminder. Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Apr 16, 2011 3:58 PM, Allan Streib lt;str...@cs.indiana.edugt; wrote: Luther's Benz lt;benz-n-h...@gulseth.netgt; writes: gt; I was hoping the wise MB mechanics would have some new suggestions to handle AU

Re: [MBZ] somebody should buy this

2011-04-10 Thread Luther's Benz
Naw, I already laid out $6500 for a 2 week trip to France in May. -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Apr 10, 2011 4:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: I paid more for this car besides I have to make a profit. You want me to pick you up at the airport? Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-19 Thread Luther's Benz
The odometer is broken also :) Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Mar 19, 2011 3:21 AM, Kevin Kraly lt;kr...@comcast.netgt; wrote: Wow, 290K on a gasser engine is quite a lot! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-19 Thread Luther's Benz
'91 is square nose. nbsp;The 318 is a dog, but I'm use to nearly full throttle diesel driving. nbsp;If I give more than half throttle to the Dodge, I'll squeek the tires some Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Mar 19, 2011 3:55 PM, Curt Raymond lt;curtlud...@yahoo.comgt; wrote: '91 is old

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Valve Tick Diagnoses and Fix

2011-03-07 Thread Luther's Benz
Ebay seller and he had already pulled the engine and condemned it. nbsp;He was selling the body only. nbsp;I messaged him and asked if he wanted to sell the head also. nbsp;$550 later, it was shipped to me :) Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Mar 7, 2011 2:56 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] New Stereo for Red

2011-03-06 Thread Luther's Benz
If you remove the console pannel to access the fader switch, there are 4 connectors there, one for each speaker. nbsp;Tap in there for clean access to your speakers without going into the dash. Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Mar 6, 2011 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond lt;curtlud...@yahoo.comgt;

Re: [MBZ] I now have a 99 E320

2011-02-26 Thread Luther's Benz
Dude, you are a freak, but that is last years news :) Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 26, 2011 5:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: So last week I bought the 99 E430, this week I bought a 99 E320. I am going to have to get rid of some of this old crap I guess. I

[MBZ] OT at the opera tonight

2011-02-25 Thread Luther's Benz
Tonight was Wagner's Lohengrin at the Lyric in Chicago. nbsp;5 great voices. nbsp;The best Lohengrin tenor and best Elsa soprano Mmm, WOW. nbsp;As much as I hate being able to spit over my neighbor, paying for parking, taking 10 minutes to travel 2 miles (and the toll it takes on my

Re: [MBZ] Anyone near Frankfort IL

2011-02-16 Thread Luther's Benz
I am about 1.5hrs away (depending on traffic) but will not be free until Sunday Feb 27... nbsp;Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 16, 2011 11:57 AM, Dieselhead lt;126die...@gmail.comgt; wrote: Hi A friend of mine is interested in a car at Frankfort, IL. Anybody close enough to check

Re: [MBZ] a car for zippy or mao

2011-02-06 Thread Luther's Benz
I like it, but there isn't money in the budget for a car Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 6, 2011 3:12 PM, Mountain Man lt;maontin@gmail.comgt; wrote: ...eh... its a W124... find the exact car, different year, W123 - I'm interested. thanks. mao

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-04 Thread Luther's Benz
There are painted bike lanes between the driving and parking lanes and is how bikes fly by the cars sitting in traffic in a very legal manner. Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 4, 2011 1:34 AM, Fmiser lt;fmi...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Luther's Benz wrote: First, the list doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-03 Thread Luther's Benz
We were never in danger of being run over nor caused a nuisance. nbsp; We had to vacate the road twice for snow plows working in gangs of four. nbsp;We passed a nearly constant stream of people walking on the streets, digging their card out, or gawking at us as we rode by. nbsp;The roads had

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-03 Thread Luther's Benz
Bzt, wrong. nbsp;There are no ditches and the law is share the road with bikes. nbsp;I have the same rights as cars and obey the same laws. -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 3, 2011 2:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: Apparently you have not driven in these

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-02-01 Thread Luther's Benz
So you grew up across from Pleasant Home? nbsp;That's a very pretty mansion. The West Cook Y is on the NW corner of Marion/Randolph and there is a parking lot north of it. nbsp;That might be what you see on Google. nbsp;The building is old and still has the residential parts. Luther -- Sent

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL glow plug system massive failure

2011-01-23 Thread Luther's Benz
I'll check for connectors touching, but this problem is a sudden appearance and the harness does have many cracks in the insulation. -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Jan 23, 2011 4:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin lt;ka...@striplin.netgt; wrote: No, that is definitely not it. Im not sure you need a new