Re: [MBZ] German cat names [was: Re: Oil puzzlement]

2007-12-03 Thread LWB250
The Coneheads, silly. MacDan, formerly of Fecamp, FR. --- andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry for the overly obscure reference. In college > my nickname was "pigeon" > or "street bird" (strasse vogel, auf Deutsch). > "Strasfogel" is a Polish > variant of the German. The onl

Re: [MBZ] generator

2007-12-15 Thread LWB250
No belt. Just go direct coupled with a standard SAE bellhousing. You can buy off the shelf alternators (generators) that will bolt right up to a standard SAE bellhousing, which I am sure can be found for that engine. Then you'll need some sort of governor and the usual shutdown safeties, which c

[MBZ] Succaneers Suck no longer

2007-12-16 Thread LWB250
Went to the game today to see the Succaneers spank the Falcons as well as run their first kickoff return in the club's history. It was a wonderful day. Looks like you'll get that draft pick, Rusty. MacPoos __

Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question

2007-12-17 Thread LWB250
One ground for one service drop. The NEC and other standards dictate that there be one ground point common to a drop. Multiple grounds create real havoc within the system, not to mention the potential (no pun intended) for some serious damage in a fault or lightning situation. Dan (with 20 years

Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question

2007-12-17 Thread LWB250
; generator site that > is not connected to neutral? > > -Dave Walton > > On Dec 17, 2007 4:58 PM, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > One ground for one service drop. > > > > The NEC and other standards dictate that there be > one > > ground point co

Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Question

2007-12-17 Thread LWB250
; generator site that > is not connected to neutral? > > -Dave Walton > > On Dec 17, 2007 4:58 PM, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > One ground for one service drop. > > > > The NEC and other standards dictate that there be > one > > ground point co

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-19 Thread LWB250
There is a major league shopping mall on the north side of Milwaukee that was vacant for about a year, as all of the anchor stores had pulled out and moved to the 'burbs - thieves went so far as to rent a crane and remove all the AC units off the roof and haul them away on flatbed tractor trailers

Re: [MBZ] completely OT: Kirby vacuum

2007-12-21 Thread LWB250
I can't help but wonder how good the Dysons are, not based on their marketing, but on the user claims. MacDan --- Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We have an Oreck too, good vac, very light and easy > to push around but > they are pretty narrow, it takes longer to cover the > room. Ba

[MBZ] FIOS Digital TV and Set Top Boxes

2007-12-21 Thread LWB250
I am seriously considering flipping over to Verizon's FIOS service, since it's run up to my house and more or less ready to go. However, the spouse is a TV freak (I would just as well not have one in the house) and as a result, we've got analog TVs all over the house. Since we're currently on ana

Re: [MBZ] completely OT: Kirby vacuum

2007-12-22 Thread LWB250
The last house we built in Wisconsin was over 3,000 sf and two stories. There was no way we were dragging a vacuum around the house, so we put in a central vac system. Definitely worth every penny, for a number of reasons. And yes, I too only had to empty the drum about once/twice a year. Nice.

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread LWB250
That's about right for 4/0. Add 5 pounds to each end of the cable for the camloc connectors, too, as they are big and solid copper. We used tons of this stuff in the generator business, especially with rental units. Talk about lots of money... MacDan --- Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread LWB250
When we would make up cables for our rental generators we used the scraps to make battery cables for our cars. We had the nice solder type battery terminals, too. Voltage drop? We don't need no stinkin' voltage drop! I can recall a VW I had that was retrofitted with a set of these. Darn starte

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread LWB250
our-ought battery terminals be > found? > > Luther > > On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:58:30 -0600, LWB250 > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > When we would make up cables for our rental > generators > > we used the scraps to make battery cables for our > &g

Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

2007-12-23 Thread LWB250
've been thinking replacement this summer and if I > do they'll be no smaller than 0ga. It might not help > but it shouldn't hurt and if I need to do them > anyway... > > -Curt > > Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:58:30 -0800 (PST) > From: LWB250 <[EMAIL PR

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all

2007-12-24 Thread LWB250
So does that mean you'll be at the office answering phones? Dan --- Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > um, yeah, i think christmas is a good time to buy > parts! > > www.BuyMBparts.com > > > > On Dec 24, 2007 12:58 PM, Sunil Hari > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Well done. Just beca

Re: [MBZ] Budget soundproofing

2007-12-26 Thread LWB250
Door seals are pretty easy to replace, especially if they're the original ones. No glue, just press them into the grooves for the most part. I don't recall specifics for different chassis, but on some there is a metal strip that on the leading edge of the door to keep the seal from moving around.

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-27 Thread LWB250
I taught in a local (rural/suburban) high school last semester, and to say that things are adversarial when it comes to students and parents is putting it mildly. I had a kid who was from a very well known and prominent cattle ranching family. It's clear that the student in question was not going

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
--- LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have heard stories that the bureaucracy at schools > is fat with > administrators making $100k + salaries - any truth > to that? Not in Florida. As an administrator (principal) the best you could possibly do is in the high 70's, and that's if you start

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
--- "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Problem is, the way things are today that they > probably wouldnt back you up. That's the real root of the issue. At the high school I was teaching at there is a very clearly defined dress code (a district-wide one, for that matter.) Y

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
Why does that name sounds familiar? He's not one of the M100 bunch, is he? Dan --- Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > some of you might be familiar with mike trei from > his contributions to the > star magazine or from other publications he has > written for. mike lives in > manhattan fo

Re: [MBZ] how the world has changed

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
I'm lucky to work for a principal who is very "hands off" unless you need her. She's also someone who you know will back you up, no matter what, as long as you arrived at the decision you made in a logical manner. There are too many administrators, who, faced with an angry parent, will cave in to

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-28 Thread LWB250
The majority of what you're going to see out there nowadays is SATA, so if given the choice, go that way. Not to mention it's faster than IDE or PATA. Dan --- LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Dave, > Thanks for putting that parts list & info together - > it's often tempting to > buy a b

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread LWB250
I would agree with Curt, as I have a laptop (15" MBP 2.0Ghz C2D, 2G RAM) that has a SATA drive in it, and I don't see a significant difference in access speeds over my former 15" G4 1.8Ghz that used ATA. I do some video field work with this machine, and I saw more of a kick in performance when I d

[MBZ] Diesel Bike

2007-12-29 Thread LWB250
Just came across this - cool! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/22/hydrostatic-drive-diesel-motorcycle/ Dan Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___

Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

2007-12-29 Thread LWB250
--- Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But have you compared with a laptop that has a 2.5" > ATA drive? Going from > my desktop to my laptop, I notice a very large drop > in disk access speed. > > Craig That was my point. My former laptop had a 2.5" ATA 100G 5400 RPM drive, my new on

Re: [MBZ] Bose

2007-12-29 Thread LWB250
Interesting comments, Jeff. I had totally forgotten about the Consumer Reports lawsuit, and now it makes sense why I never see a bad review for Bose products. While doing some work for the USAF I heard some of the flight crews complaining about the Bose noise-cancelling headsets they were being f

Re: [MBZ] The death of high fidelity

2007-12-30 Thread LWB250
The last time I looked, the cheapest digital back for either an RB67 or M645 Super was in the $15,000 range. Dan (former Mamiya guy) --- archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Will any film camera cheaper than a Hasselblad take > a digital back? Mamiya > perhaps? > Gerry > -

Re: [MBZ] 1967 200D labor of love

2007-12-30 Thread LWB250
Good for you, Bob! The finnies have always been and always will be my favorite MB chassis. There is just something so classic about that body style that doesn't existing in other MB models. Now you've got me pinin' for my former 62 300SE. Dan --- Bob Hamilton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] ok mac heads

2007-12-30 Thread LWB250
Sounds like you're trying to move a parent folder into one of it's child (offspring) folders, which is a no-no. I can look it up on my Mac developer's forum if you want, but I doubt the results will mean anything to you... MacDan --- Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > what the heck does t

[MBZ] Here's one for Kleb!

2007-12-30 Thread LWB250
http://cgi.ebay.com/Time-Travel-Theory-Project_W0QQitemZ140192550055QQihZ004QQcategoryZ1310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just think - you could go back in time and buy a NEW 350SDL. Dan Looking f

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
I have built TL enclosures using plans from both EV and Altec Lansing - if well designed, a TL enclosure with the proper drivers can do some serious damage to your eardrums. The EVs I built way back in my teen years would easily rattle windows both at my house and the neighbors when cranked up. I

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
The nice thing about building your own cabinets was that the money you saved could be put towards really good drivers. I was lucky, as we had a nice woodworking shop at the house, so building something like this was pretty elementary. Dan --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm pretty

Re: [MBZ] The dearth of high fidelity...probably more accurate

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
They are also sometimes referred to as "folded horn" enclosures. I believe this was the term used by EV and others. Dan --- Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It seems than at Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:36:39 -0500, > Allan wrote: > > > What is "transmission line" ? Sounds like > something you'd >

Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
In order to maintain the MB connection and still be efficient, you should do what one of the megafamilies in my neighborhood did a few years ago - get one of those Freightliner vans and convert it into a bus. I see you can buy them set up this way now, but when they got theirs was before that - th

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
If that makes you mad, you should hear some of the stories I would hear when working with the legal dept. at Kohler. While our division had some interesting litigation from time to time that we had to work on, the plumbing division had some real doozies. One of my favorites was the 600-700 pound

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
gs as compared to usa catalog and *was* > wondering why the wall hung > toilet assemblies looked more like a structure you'd > find on front of > a fork lift. > > On Dec 31, 2007, at 3:00 PM, LWB250 wrote: > > > /// > > > One of my favorites was the 6

[MBZ] Today's List

2007-12-31 Thread LWB250
This is pretty funny: http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html MacDan Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs __

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread LWB250
Interesting that you mention this. There was a very spirited conversation at a party I went to this week about how Bunn coffeemakers were the only ones that made "good" coffee, and that was because of how hot they got the water. Dan --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Robbins wr

Re: [MBZ] Stella Awards

2008-01-02 Thread LWB250
I have a clone recipe for the pasta fagioli form Olive Garden if you want it. My wife loves the stuff and claims this is as good or better. Drop me a note off-list... Dan --- Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have only lived in Jacksonville for 2.5 years and > have not tried the DD > coffe

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
Those went the same place the "Made in the USA" signs went. Dan --- LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Our W'mart used to have a sign saying "More then 3 > peole in line and new > lines will open!" Gone now. >

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot (was: Re: Stella Awards)

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
Steak N Shake does the same thing. You calibrate the fountain heads daily, using a little kit that Coke supplies to check the "throw" of each beverage mix. If it's off, you have to adjust it until it's right, then the offending head has to be checked again at the next shift change to make sure it

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
There's a Harbor Freight retail store about to open near my house. I didn't know they were going retail - I'll check it out when they open and report back. Dan --- Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So HF had these little mini lathes on sale a couple > weeks ago for $370 > and a 15% off

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread LWB250
There was an article in the WSJ a month or so ago about this, mainly talking about how GM knew about the change some time ago, but did nothing to change or re-engineer the OnStar systems they were selling. They also mentioned the poor, nearly non-existent notice provided to their subscribers. Dan

Re: [MBZ] (NE) Customer Complaint - Store 3212

2008-01-04 Thread LWB250
Costcos seem to be somewhat inconsistent. When I lived in S. San Francisco, there was a Costco close by that had a wonderful selection of stuff, a lot of it with depth (more than one brand of a product, different levels of quality, etc.) They opened a Costco near the house down here a few years

Re: [MBZ] Coffee is hot

2008-01-04 Thread LWB250
My paternal grandfather smoked two packs of Marlboros a day along with consuming at least 2-3 shots of Canadian Club. While infirm in his last few years, he lived to 98. My Dad died at 54, almost 25 years ago, the victim of esophageal cancer. He was a pipe smoker. Go figure. The 5 year surviva

Re: [MBZ] OT:Unified Germany - I thought the communists lost

2008-01-07 Thread LWB250
Just claim it's for religious reasons and they'll leave you alone... Dan --- John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gary Hurst wrote: > > no. > > Do you have a plan for teaching her? Just curious, > but why did you > take her out? > > > ___ > http://

Re: [MBZ] 230

2008-01-08 Thread LWB250
The 114 was typically an M130 around here. Good engine, as long as you took care of the head every 100k or so. Dan "don't ask me how I know" --- tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You're thinking W114. The W123 250 had an M123 2.5L > five-bearing six - > the final variant of the old M

Re: [MBZ] OT:Education

2008-01-10 Thread LWB250
As an educator, I can say without exception that the most successful students are the ones whose parents are involved with their education. I currently work at a Title 1 school, and while it's not in a bad area per se, the typical family is one parent or possibly two adults who are not married or

Re: [MBZ] OT:Unified Germany - I thought the communists lost

2008-01-10 Thread LWB250
Good question, but it also brings out the fact that our community colleges are doing more with remediation than the core coursework in a lot of cases. Dan --- Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > how did they pass high school if they can't do > remedial work? > > oh, wait, no child is left

Re: [MBZ] OT:Unified Germany - I thought the communists lost

2008-01-10 Thread LWB250
That's a good question. I don't know. I went to a community college down here to get a back door into a 4 year state university. Why? Because the 60+ credit hours I had from I.U. were not recognized by a state university because they were more than 10 years old. Now think about how stupid that

Re: [MBZ] OT:Education

2008-01-11 Thread LWB250
--- Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here, the superintendent is hired by an elected > school board. I > assumed it was that way everywhere. So, the > position is effectively a > political appointment. We've had some really good > ones in the past > (thinking of one in particular, and

Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance

2008-01-11 Thread LWB250
Actually, they're not getting *all* of your tax dollars. Every school district receives a fixed amount from the state and federal government for every student in attendance. They're rabid about this in most district, making sure that every last child is accounted for, as each one means $$ in the

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

2008-01-11 Thread LWB250
I don't know about Leopard, but there is proof that people have been able to take the Tiger OS (OS X 10.4.x) and get it to run on an Intel (non-Apple) system. MacDan --- jgiels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a question for all of you in the IT sector. > Now that Apple uses Intel processor

Re: [MBZ] Education

2008-01-11 Thread LWB250
It's like the Modern American History class I took a few years ago. The prof graded on a curve, and the kids in the class were pissed about me being there, so much so that they complained to the prof that, "It's not fair - he was ALIVE when all this stuff happened!" Heh. The prof thought it was

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators

2008-01-13 Thread LWB250
Why would one of these overheat unless there was an overload or the cooling system was blocked in some way? There are many thousands of air cooled gensets in emergency standby service, all of which, if properly maintained, will run for hundreds of hours without any attention. The Cummins name com

[MBZ] Windows on a Mac

2008-09-23 Thread LWB250
Who was looking for a copy of Parallels? They have a bundle deal out right now that's got Parallels and 9-10 other titles for $49. I got my copy this way... http://www.parallels.com/en/green_bundle1/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts s

Re: [MBZ] air suspension.W109

2008-09-25 Thread LWB250
Bags aren't bad from Rusty. As long as the car isn't a rustbucket they're fairly easy to swap out. As for valves, well, you might be up the proverbial creek without a paddle. There are two series of valves, the early and late (I don't recall what the defining characteristics are - check the M

Re: [MBZ] Fossett

2008-10-02 Thread LWB250
Why do they keep making statements like, "He was carrying a bottle of water and no parachute." WTF? As if every single engine pilot carries a parachute? Duh. Dan --- On Thu, 10/2/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ]

[MBZ] A SMART Car for everyone!

2008-10-08 Thread LWB250
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA7oADAI9lo Fun. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okieben

Re: [MBZ] which old airplane?

2008-10-18 Thread LWB250
Dad was a flight engineer on a B-29 based on Guam and Tinian (sp?) that was configured for recon only. The bomb bay was loaded with cameras and there were only two operable turrets and a tail gun. We used to walk through the B-29 fuselage at the museum at Wright Patterson AFB when I was a kid

Re: [MBZ] B-29

2008-10-19 Thread LWB250
The recon version only had a top turret, bottom turret, and tail gunner. The bomb bay stuffed with camera gear, and in place of a bombardier, there was a crewman to operate the cameras. I've got a picture somewhere of Dad and his crew standing in front of all the camera gear that's set up on s

Re: [MBZ] secret message for wacko the insane

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
For organ stuff you need Bach.  Maybe one of the Fantasias or his rather prolific Toccata & Fugues.   Dan --- On Wed, 10/22/08, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] secret message for wacko the insane To: "Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] secret message for wacko the insane

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
sday, October 23, 2008, 9:55 AM I don't know, but reading about Lt. Wackos organ climax in his 300E just puts me off. --R LWB250 wrote: For organ stuff you need Bach.  Maybe one of the Fantasias or his rather prolific Toccata & Fugues.   Dan --- On Wed, 10/22/08, Wonko the

Re: [MBZ] OT xp v vista

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
One thing you might want to look at:   If you've got an 802.11n router and wireless card in your laptop, see what frequencies they run at.  802.11n will work at both 2.4Ghz and 5.4Ghz (I think).  I would have to go back and check, but one of these bands is also used by wireless phones.  If you'v

Re: [MBZ] OT wireless was Re: OT xp v vista

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
I have been using an Apple Airport Extreme (both b&g) and I found that using the higher frequency setting worked best for me, however, since I moved into a significantly larger house (4500 sf vs. 2300 sf) I have found that my Extreme won't give me complete coverage of all three floors.  As a res

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 35, Issue 157

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
Joe, It's always been that way - us Apple oldtimers gave up trying to convert people a long time ago - we knew it's something you just have to experience for yourself MacDann (Machead since 1991) --- On Thu, 10/23/08, Joe Sasser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Joe Sasser <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 35, Issue 157

2008-10-23 Thread LWB250
I won't do the soapbox thing here, but I started out with Macs doing systems administration, and all I can say is that they were a real treat to work with from an administrative standpoint - at least in OS 9.  I got forced into Active Directory, which, while quirky, finally seems to be manageabl

[MBZ] OT - Woodworkers Take Note

2008-10-26 Thread LWB250
As I get my woodworking shop back in shape, I came across a good deal on an Incra brand miter gauge and "Incra jig" on Amazon. If you go searching for the Incra brand miter gauge you'll find a blip down the page that says something about "Special Offers and Promotions". If you use this to add

Re: [MBZ] I have problems

2008-10-29 Thread LWB250
You should add kids to the list, right? Dan --- On Wed, 10/29/08, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] I have problems > To: "mercedes Mailing List" > Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 6:40 PM > I get into these modes of

Re: [MBZ] Fashion model Gullwing

2008-10-29 Thread LWB250
16. Gwen was born in 1992. Don't ask me how I know. Dan --- On Wed, 10/29/08, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Fashion model Gullwing > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 8:33 PM > The results of on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ever see 100 billion dollars?

2008-10-30 Thread LWB250
Yeah, in Zimbabwean money. Check out their rate of inflation lately. Our problems pale compared to theirs And that's what they get for kicking out the colonials and taking back the land. Lots of good it did them. Dan (who used to do business in Harare) --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Mitch Ha

Re: [MBZ] Fossett

2008-11-01 Thread LWB250
Having backpacked in that area, I can assure you that at the altitude he crashed at and the time of year that it happened, he was part of the food chain in short order. Lots of bears and other such varmints around there, and they would be foraging at that time of the year, too. Yum. Dan ---

Re: [MBZ] OT: removing salt corrosion from aluminum

2008-11-02 Thread LWB250
Allan, This is from a detailing forum that I frequent: http://www.properautocare.com/howtorestscb.html Not sure if it will accomplish what you're looking for, but I thought I would pass it along... (Nice weather we're having this week, eh?) Dan --- On Sun, 11/2/08, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] battery heat

2008-11-04 Thread LWB250
Actually, both plate and blanket heaters are still used on industrial engines that are installed in unheated areas. I wouldn't say they are common, but they're around. The same vendors like KimHotstart that make engine block heaters sell them. Dan --- On Tue, 11/4/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[E

Re: [MBZ] small

2008-11-04 Thread LWB250
I just did my 25 hour oil and filter change on the tractor. I have always used Mobil1 10W/30. On a related note, I was surprised to see Mobil1 V-Twin motorcycle oil on the shelf at the local McParts. I have always had to order it from an aircraft fluid house in Miami they have it on specia

[MBZ] Help Needed from International List Members

2008-11-05 Thread LWB250
I'm in a real pickle with an engine issue at work, and I can't get any help on this side of the pond. I have a Mitsubishi 1.5L industrial gas(oline) engine that is used on a generator. It is the same basic engine that was used on the 91-95 Mitsubishi Mirages. That being said, there are so

Re: [MBZ] Help Needed from International List Members

2008-11-05 Thread LWB250
Again just one more of my dream projects... > > > Trampas > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of LWB250 > Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 9:41 PM > To: Banned; Okie Benz > Subject: [MBZ] Help Needed

Re: [MBZ] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS?

2008-11-06 Thread LWB250
Doing something with Cummins? Just curious... I'm a bit far, maybe an hour away Dan --- On Thu, 11/6/08, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS? > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Dat

Re: [MBZ] Anyone between Columbus, IN and Starkville, MS?

2008-11-06 Thread LWB250
Indianapolis. Plenty to do/see here, although the weather is starting to turn crappy. A week of temps in the 70s is now cooling off to highs in the 40s and 50s by the weekend, with a small possibility of snow (no accumulation.) There are still leaves on the trees, so around Columbus will be ve

Re: [MBZ] shox, choose wisely

2008-11-11 Thread LWB250
HDs are very hard, IMHO. I have used them on a couple of different MB chassis, and regretted not using comfort every time. You would think I would learn.. Dan --- On Mon, 11/10/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Crown Vic/Grand Marquis

2008-11-11 Thread LWB250
I have a 2002 Crown Vic XLT or something like that - it's the last stock model before you get to the P71 (police chassis.) I didn't choose it, the owner did - but I did a fair amount of research on it even after I got it. There are very few weak spots, even with some miles on them. The ones I

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread LWB250
I consider myself a "prosumer" photographer, having shot medium format stock work for a number of years. B&H is good if you're OK with buying over the Internet - they do a great job. If you want to go the used route, KEH is definitely the one, as King has done a great job with their reputation

Re: [MBZ] I am in a buying freeze

2008-11-13 Thread LWB250
I almost hate to ask, but what's the skinny on the 4Matic? Dan > >>> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I am absolutely NOT buying anymore cars > until I get the ones I have now substantially thinned down. > In fact, Im probably going to be just selling alot of > project cars that I am not going

Re: [MBZ] I am in a buying freeze

2008-11-13 Thread LWB250
6 AM > Its engine is locked up. I have a good engine sitting in my > garage ready to install, I just have not got around to it > yet. > > LWB250 wrote: > > I almost hate to ask, but what's the skinny on the > 4Matic? > > > > Dan > > > > > &g

Re: [MBZ] your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-13 Thread LWB250
That's the sound of alarms going off. An education professional, ESPECIALLY a school counselor, cannot, should not, ever make a statement like that. It's education 101. Even someone with a background in psychology or social work like a counselor is not in a position to make a diagnosis, or

Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-14 Thread LWB250
It's called the Magnuson-Moss Act, and essentially if the problem is reported within the warranty period it's covered under the warranty until it's resolved. I used to deal in warranty administration with a large manufacturer, and trust me, I know this well. They're jerking his chain - if the d

Re: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler

2008-11-14 Thread LWB250
Hmmm. I wonder if they're located in Indiana if so, I know who they are Dan --- On Fri, 11/14/08, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Date: Friday, November 14, 2008, 1:31

[MBZ] Inside an Airbus A380

2008-11-14 Thread LWB250
Check it out: http://telstarlogistics.typepad.com/telstarlogistics/2008/08/flight-report-a.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 36, Issue 115

2008-11-15 Thread LWB250
When I dusted off the Mamiya a year or so ago, I was really distressed to discover that they no longer produce 120 Kodachrome. I shot boatloads of the stuff and loved it - there is nothing better, IMHO. Most of the work I did was landscape stuff, which was probably better done with a more blue

Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop

2008-11-15 Thread LWB250
The MBA dropped in price because they just refreshed it. You're looking at the original version, which is no longer in production. As for price drops, don't count on it. Historically, Apple has never done it. They expect a crappy first quarter (you should have read their forward-looking stat

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-15 Thread LWB250
I have an SX-780 Pioneer receiver that's still hanging on... I know it's not a tube unit, but its longevity has amazed me, especially since I haven't taken very good care of it over the last 10-15 years... Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Loren Faeth <

Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop

2008-11-15 Thread LWB250
ECTED]> wrote: > From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:57 PM > LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > &

Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop

2008-11-16 Thread LWB250
Sounds like the 733Mhz G4 Quicksilver with the 15" studio display I have in our spare room. I rarely use it, but I just can't bear to part with it. It's such a cool machine and will still do a lot, even though it's got OS X on it. Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: [MBZ] Film Resolution & Publication

2008-11-16 Thread LWB250
I just picked up an Omega enlarger off our local Freecycle group. Why, I don't know, as I have no intention of doing any darkroom work. I guess I just couldn't let it go to the landfillit's sitting in my basement with a garbage bag over it to keep the dust off. Dan --- On Sun, 11/16/08,

Re: [MBZ] stupid ebay

2008-11-17 Thread LWB250
it's the "5 star" rating thing. No 5 stars, no selling. It's driving a lot of sellers away. What a surprise. Dan --- On Mon, 11/17/08, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] stupid ebay > To: "mercedes Mailing List" > Date

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-19 Thread LWB250
There was an interesting segment on "All Things Considered" (NPR) a while back about all the small town banks in rural communities throughout the Plains that were doing quite well, despite their big city brothers who were rapidly going down the tubes Remarks were made by many about how most

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

2008-11-19 Thread LWB250
Don't do it. If you try and run it on hardware that is not capable of interpreting 64 bit code, it's unlikely to work, even boot for that matter. If it does it would probably be in some sort of "limp home" mode, and you know what that's like... Dan --- On Wed, 11/19/08, Allan Streib <[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Car For Sale

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
Price? --- On Thu, 11/20/08, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Car For Sale > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2:24 PM > 1990 Volvo 240DL Great shape. Paint looks great, interior in > amazing cond

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
I have 2002 model (LXE) that is as close to a P71 as you can get with a stock car, and it's all of those things and more. As for seeing mid-20s for fuel mileage, that's never happened, but then again, I've never run a whole tank of fuel on the interstate, either. I will say that I consistently

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
That would truly suck. FWIW, I know where you could get $500 quick Dan --- On Thu, 11/20/08, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Thursday, November

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