Re: [MBZ] OT chip

Frederick, There is one place that has them in stock stateside, according to TI's site. http://www.ti.com/general/docs/usercart.tsp?action=checkout&distributorId=19&localeId=EN&elementType=PR&quantityType=reg&elementId=BQ24721RHBR&apUserId=C_EN_128456956 http://www.rocelec.com/ Walt On Thu, De

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: The Joy of Mercedes Repairs

Yep, goes to show that mythbusters is purely entertainment. :P I could go on for hours about how they botched stuff... Walt On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Fmiser wrote: >> Walt Zarnoch wrote: > >> IIRC Mythbusters sucked up a half gallon of gas into a >> shopvac, and le

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: The Joy of Mercedes Repairs

IIRC Mythbusters sucked up a half gallon of gas into a shopvac, and left it run for quite a while without any "boom". Diesel, being harder to ignite due to the vapor pressure difference, should at least be as safe. Still gives me the heebie jeebies thinking about sucking that stuff up though...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

I've got 4G-LTE through Big Red, and I get 14Mb down, 5Mb up. That's indoors on the edge of service (1 bar, can't find a REAL dB value...). I've tethered on 3G since before android was born, and it was ok, just not as fast or useable as cable is. The big issue is ping time and delay, or dropped pa

Re: [MBZ] S/N ratio issues with list

gets to be 80-ish degrees? Or fall asleep when it gets warm in general? On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 17 Jun 2012 10:07:08 -0400 Walt Zarnoch > wrote: > >> Am I the only one noticing the signal to noise taking a nose dive? > > A lot of the

[MBZ] S/N ratio issues with list

Am I the only one noticing the signal to noise taking a nose dive? Must be the dog days of summer addling our brains. :P Walt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Eating belts

My guess is that the old alt wasn't putting much of a load on the system, and the old belt was on it's last legs. New alternator allows full charge current and puts more stress on belt, belt snaps. Long story short, replace belt and then see if it happens again. Worst case, keep a spare belt in

Re: [MBZ] coil packs

Bingo. The one problem is that if either plug/wire set has issues, both have issues. It's a waste spark setup and is quite cost effective. Walt On Jun 15, 2012 7:51 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > Alex Chamberlain writes: > > > A common arrangement on sixes--the V-6 in my '93 Isuzu Trooper is the

Re: [MBZ] OT: In praise of misfits

Yep, not being able to concentrate can be a good thing. As can the hyper-focusing when you need to get things done. The procrastination, I could live without though... It's who I am though, and I don't feel like changing it at all. Walt On Jun 8, 2012 5:46 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > > Why bus

Re: [MBZ] OT use number 93 for a dead cat

He did it the hard way. Just strap buttered toast to the back of the cat and toss it out a window. It'll never fall. Walt On Jun 7, 2012 3:10 PM, "clay monroe" wrote: > that is totally cool. Best use of a cat in ages. > > clay > > On Jun 5, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > > > http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Speedtest.net Mobile Result

Sounds like the initial short-out was dealt with by the pump-out, but the water that wicked back up the lines is finally causing them to corrode away to nothing. Be sure to isolate it as a line issue first, by unhooking everything else after the phone drop, putting modem as first device. That may

Re: [MBZ] Golf and Benz

That may work... Just don't tripple-book the shuttle, only airlines and hotels can get away with that nonsense... Walt On Jun 5, 2012 10:32 PM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > So in a coupla months the Kiawah swells will be putting on some sort of > golf tournament. The only road in/out is my road, 30k

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Merritt's car

Fraud lawsuit. Walt On Jun 4, 2012 10:54 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > And the winner is. > > / are: Peter and Brian > > It appears it was the coil. > > Apparently the farstone place replaced the coil and charged him for it, > but then took the new coil off and put the old

Re: [MBZ] was Hyundai Sonata suddenly accelerates now golf ball catch

Fs: AMG with slight hail damage. Walt On Jun 3, 2012 9:34 PM, "Barry Stark" wrote: > H - > I was surfing after following Gerry's link and found this... > > > http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1076623_mercedes-breaks-world-record-by-c > atching-golf-ball-with-sls-amg > > > > > > http://www.m

Re: [MBZ] No cross pollination

Microsoft has/had an "automotive version" of windows. I saw it on a timeline of windows versions. Walt On Jun 3, 2012 12:07 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > "Gerry Archer" writes: > > > Probably won't be long before Windows will be running hybrids. (g) > > Ha. ATMs don't have the ability to kill yo

Re: [MBZ] No cross pollination

Those sounds are the FIRST thing to get turned off when I do a windows install. They make me want to cut speaker wires... Sometimes I even replace them with blank files... Walt On Jun 3, 2012 4:53 AM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > > And I HATE the Bof

Re: [MBZ] No cross pollination

g before you were fixing it. Several banks are using Windows > to run their ATMs. > Probably won't be long before Windows will be running hybrids. (g) > Gerry > > From: "Walt Zarnoch" > >> Ask a civil engineer to design a rocket engine. >> He's an engi

Re: [MBZ] No cross pollination

Ask a civil engineer to design a rocket engine. He's an engineer after all! :P Walt On Jun 3, 2012 1:46 AM, wrote: > > ...I'm surprised that some of the computer professionals on the list > > haven't bought a hybrid since they could probably diagnose and fix a > highly > > computerized car. > >

Re: [MBZ] Hyundai Sonata suddenly accelerates against driver's will to 80 mph

Raises hand... Walt On Jun 1, 2012 11:41 AM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > > Gee, who knew a Hyundai could go that fast?? > > Randy > > On 31/05/2012 7:33 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > >> The police of South Korea investigate the reasons of a bizarre car >> accident, which occurred to the latest model of

Re: [MBZ] electric pumps

BUT AN LED WILL NEVER BURN OUT! Sorry, tongue-in-cheek comment, I've had to replace my fair share of the things. :p Walt On May 31, 2012 12:50 AM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > Yeah but what happens when the CEL light has been on so long it burns out? > :-) > > > On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 10:42 PM, w

Re: [MBZ] Selectric

It has been said that a BSOD used to do the same thing, if one was privileged enough to know how to decipher it. I need to brush up on GNU/Linux core dump, would help fir when Sid starts getting angry. Walt On May 30, 2012 10:12 PM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Car For Donald Snook

; > I recall looking at one a while back and being suitably impressed. It > listed for like $25k and was loaded at that price. > > Dan > > On May 30, 2012, at 9:36 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > > Bite thy tongue, some of us love our Hyundai's with as much pa

Re: [MBZ] Car For Donald Snook

Bite thy tongue, some of us love our Hyundai's with as much passion as a Benz. ;) The lexus on the other hand... eew Walt, who loves his 2000 tibby On May 29, 2012 7:17 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > Those sixties caddies were beautiful. Look what's happened to the luxury > au

Re: [MBZ] Speedtest.net Mobile Result

And weird oddities with voip/video conferencing as well. Sure beats the alternative of dialup though! Bee booop de der de durrr SCRE KSHHHSHSHSHHSHSHHSHSH... Walt On May 29, 2012 12:42 AM, "Craig" wrote: > On Tue, 29 May 2012 00:22:01 -0400 Walt Zarnoch > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Speedtest.net Mobile Result

.73 second ping. Ouch. Walt On May 29, 2012 12:21 AM, "Craig" wrote: > On Mon, 28 May 2012 22:48:13 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrote: > > > Test Date: May 28, 2012 9:33 PM > > Connection Type: Wifi > > Server: Bixby, OK > > Download: 14.47 Mbps > > Upload: 2.82 Mbps > > Ping: 731 ms > > I'll

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cheap first year Porsche 928

Supercharger bump... er, no thanks. That ain't a mopar. Walt On May 27, 2012 8:31 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: > I believe 5-speeds were uncommon in those cars. All the tacky ricer crowd > goo-gas would have to go and it would have to be re-painted a more tasteful > color. > > Rick > Sent from my iP

Re: [MBZ] 124 dash removal tips

g is necessary, > they make flush guns for that. > > > On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 5:38 PM, Walt Zarnoch > wrote: > > > I think the FSM has the make-up numbers for common things like condenser > > replacement and whatnot. > > > > I'd personally do a system flu

Re: [MBZ] 124 dash removal tips

I think the FSM has the make-up numbers for common things like condenser replacement and whatnot. I'd personally do a system flush with acetone to clean out any acid buildup, then refill oil and use JC-Test for the gas. Walt On May 27, 2012 4:19 PM, "Max" wrote: > Brian Toscano wrote: > > >If

Re: [MBZ] OT - # 1 grandson

Save the car, get a 21 speed. It has been said a pedal bike can get across DC quicker than a car can. They also take up less storage space than the car. ;) Walt On May 27, 2012 7:01 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > # 1 grndson finished his junior year in college in France few days ago. > Since then, he'

Re: [MBZ] Statewide list bites the dust

Forgot that bit! They must also be RARE EURO SPEC! With US DOT lights... Walt On May 27, 2012 12:15 AM, "Kevin Kraly" wrote: > and 40MPG of course! > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1977 240D 316Kmi, Liesel > > -Original Message- From: Walt Zarnoch > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Statewide list bites the dust

Sounds like we need KalebsList. Only MB's for $500 and under, blowing ICE COLD FROSTY AIR! Walt On May 26, 2012 8:27 PM, "Alex Chamberlain" wrote: > On May 26, 2012 4:47 PM, "Walt Zarnoch" wrote: > > > > > FFS, what does craplist gain from

Re: [MBZ] Statewide list bites the dust

I wonder if they'll sue the person who made the firefox extension or greasemonkey scripts that automate searches... Or all the android app creators? FFS, what does craplist gain from segregating people to one city at a time anyways? Walt On May 26, 2012 7:41 PM, "Craig" wrote: > On Sat, 26 May

Re: [MBZ] Statewide list bites the dust

%@$#&$%@#%#%#$#&37384&-&*';"/!?!;!;%)!!! Walt On May 26, 2012 7:27 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Craig list nazis strike again: > > "Craigslist has given Statewidelist.com a CEASE AND DESIST so until > further notice statewidelist.com will not be online. If you would like to

Re: [MBZ] Which AC leak sealer to use?

It sometimes trashes expansion valves/orifice plates, but mostly works ok. It's really a "I just want it to work for a season quickly, and on the cheap" fix. I say go with a dye test and see if it isn't the condenser leaking from a rock ding or something simpler. Walt On May 25, 2012 6:02 PM, "C

Re: [MBZ] OT gps phone tracking

If it's more of a "the car is for work and work only" thing, then just track the car using a cheapie walmart android phone and google latitude. If it's to see where he is at all times, irrespective of cell coverage, just get a satellite beacon ankle bracelet. At least then he'll know he's being tr

Re: [MBZ] Where to mount a cup holder?

Amen to that. I find that trying to sip anything at all at 60 is a recipe for "fun", even when you're a passenger. Then again, I'm also one of the only 20 somethings I know who refuses to talk on the phone while driving, txt while driving, keep the GPS screen on, blah blah... Guess it comes fro

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

reasonably legitimate. The > speed limit in North Dakota between the Cdn border and Grand Forks is 75 > mph. If I run the limit, I generally get passed but most of these folks are > probably running about 80 mph which does not seem all that excessive in the > circumstances. > > Ra

Re: [MBZ] Is it bad for my w123 300DT to go 80mph

So yo never, ever, EVER pass? I routinely have to hit over the speed limit when some bozo doing 40 in a 55 decides to become "Mr butthurt racer!" and floors it as I go to pass. Same idiots get MASSIVELY pissed at me when I go the speed limit in the 30 zone after the 55... they want to go 45... Min

Re: [MBZ] continuing saga of the broken W116 door latch handle

I'll check for 123's next time I'm at the yard. Walt On May 21, 2012 11:15 PM, "Max" wrote: > Great work, sorry I don't have a 123 handle... > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD > ___ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > F

Re: [MBZ] Good-bye folks

I know hotmail isn't really as standards compliant as it should be, so that may be part of the issue. I say get another separate email account just for the list, as Allan suggested. Walt On May 21, 2012 1:35 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > Consider opening up a gmail account and subscribing to the

Re: [MBZ] Crazedlist gone?

Never knew it did job listings. Walt On May 16, 2012 1:15 PM, "Craig" wrote: > On Tue, 15 May 2012 22:58:06 -0400 Walt Zarnoch > wrote: > > > Statewidelist.com > > It only gives job postings for the last 2 - 3 days. > > > Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] Crazedlist gone?

Statewidelist.com On May 15, 2012 10:54 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > http://www.crazedlist.org/**index.cgi > > __**_ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http:/

Re: [MBZ] The American dream in an automobile

He can send you some seeds if you want. Walt On May 15, 2012 12:20 AM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: > On May 14, 2012, at 9:06 PM, "Gerry Archer" > wrote: > > > The creeping commuters of California and Connecticut will become > > the eagles of the sky; landing quickly on the roofs of the corporations >

Re: [MBZ] Rusty exhaust bolts.

That's what he said! Walt, who couldn't resist the temptation. On May 14, 2012 8:03 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > It had steel nuts. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 13, 2012, at 11:06 PM, OK Don wrote: > > DId it have the original copper nuts, or were they replaced with steel > ones? I've

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 78, Issue 67

It's not always about the speed of the shift, it's about the full control a manual box gives compared to an auto. :) Walt, who is in the minority that can not "drive" an automatic transmission vehicle. On May 13, 2012 10:21 PM, wrote: > > The more a car does on it's own the better off we all

Re: [MBZ] 150mph

My cars tires are rated faster than the speed cut. Then again, you can't get Falken tires in the style I have unless they are Z rated (149+ mph)... :/ Walt, who is dreading tire change time... On May 12, 2012 1:07 AM, "G Mann" wrote: > The miscreants stolen Hertz Camaro had 4 flat tires... the

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

I love the people that blink their signal once, in the opposite direction, then swoop in like a bird of prey... Walt On May 11, 2012 7:24 PM, "OK Don" wrote: > It's not the kernal that's the problem - it's the drivers in most cases. > Then comes the third party software. No, I don't want softwar

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Exhaust fell off

No problem, it's what the list is for. ;) Walt On May 11, 2012 11:59 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > That sounds like the one. Good idea about sealing off the > plastic. I have some of the blue painters tape from a previous > wax job. > Thanks, > Gerry > > Fro

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Exhaust fell off

raped a large sheet of plastic over the whole front end of the car and > pushed it up over the wipers and windshield. It looks like that > arrangement > would pretty well protect the finish from overspray, so I feel more secure > about using an adhesive that has volatile solvents that

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Exhaust fell off

After consulting the web on a good nights sleep, it's 3M 90 spray adhesive that you'll be looking for. Sadly, I don't know a brick and mortar store that for sure sells it... Walt On May 11, 2012 6:42 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > > Thanks. I'll try that. >

Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server

If it can wait a day, I just use one of the many rainbow table services (loginrecovery free edition, etc) and get the original pass. Or I boot the NTHack floppy/cd and do some registry manipulation! :D Walt On May 11, 2012 9:31 AM, "Benz Hogs" wrote: > It's rather easy to blank a Windoze passwo

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

So who is at fault if you're drunk in a self driving car? Walt On May 11, 2012 9:51 AM, "G Mann" wrote: > Relax... it's a windows based system... it couldn't crash . ;)) > Guess the coming EMP from solar flair isn't a concern either... > > I'll keep driving my indirect injection non-computer

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Exhaust fell off

Snip. Got to set the trap. Need a new rabbits foot. /snip I have 2 sets, still attached to the wabbits! Much more fun that way, even if the little buggers chew the carpet. :P I'd try 3M spray adhesive, they make one that will bond most anything to most anything, but I forget the actual number..

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

I say get a $35 HID kit and slap it in. I have had zero problems with the 6 or so kits I've bought for myself and friends, and it sure beats changing bulbs every few months! You'll want a 6000K color temp range to mimic the "white but not blue" light if an over-watt halogen. Walt On May 10, 2012

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

gt; > At least compared to an diesel Mercedes I've ever driven. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 07:52:11 -0400 > From: Walt Zarnoch > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test > Message-ID: > > Con

Re: [MBZ] Google's robot cars pass driving test

"Open pod bay doors..." On an underpowered prius, sure. On anything with a few hundred horse, NO! Walt On May 9, 2012 7:44 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > Google's autonomous cars have passed their first driving test in Nevada, > which included a trip along the famous Las Vegas Strip. The self-dri

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

Walt On May 7, 2012 1:36 PM, "Walt Zarnoch" wrote: > I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. > On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > >> LT Don. >> >> I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; >&

Re: [MBZ] strange oil pool

I always thought it was a H2G2 reference myself. On May 7, 2012 1:33 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > LT Don. > > I think he works with mentally and/or emotionally-challenged patients; > therefore, the name. I commend him. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" < > apchamberl.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Jeep heater hoses

Mcparts is fine, i have a 8 foot length of their fuel line serving as a power steering return line on my other car, and the heater hose holds up to green death just fine. Walt On May 6, 2012 10:32 PM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > Hey all, > > Since domestic car manufacturers don't continue to suppor

Re: [MBZ] Bright lights gonna set my 300TE on fire

Buy a cheap-ish HID kit, in the 6K color temp range. Lots of light, and it won't look blue. Walt On May 6, 2012 9:22 PM, "Hendrik & Fay" wrote: > My daughter has her learners and as part of the process she needs to do 15 > hours of night driving. > As some of you will probably know the stock li

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gifts

Dinner for two at a smaller establishment, not necessarily the "most expensive" place, followed by a chick flick/funny movie, then maybe a box of chocolates at home? Throwing an idea out there. Walt On May 6, 2012 7:05 PM, "Tim C" wrote: > ...are not my strong point. > > This year SWMBO is both

Re: [MBZ] Today's BAT

Likely all the engine bay dress-up with no interior restoration efforts made. It seems the norm now, go fast, good bay, sod for interior. Hm, green interior... Maybe that would be marketable? Walt On May 6, 2012 10:18 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > If I had a place to work on it, I could restore th

Re: [MBZ] oh, those wheels

205/40ZR17 Falkens. Came with the car when I bought it. I fell in love with the steering response... Walt On May 6, 2012 9:35 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > Walt Zarnoch wrote: > >> I actually like the gloss black/polished lip/blue car combo. >> >> The fact t

Re: [MBZ] oh, those wheels

I actually like the gloss black/polished lip/blue car combo. The fact that I bought my car with a set pre-installed has nothing to do with it though. :p Walt On May 6, 2012 9:25 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > I'd rather see the original 13" wheels than this: > http://bringatrailer.com/2012/**05/05/

Re: [MBZ] S210 sunroof woes

I'm blond, so sunburn is always the enemy... By open, I mean tilted up, not fully retracted. I usually only open it fully on clear moonlit nights. It's peaceful. Walt On May 5, 2012 9:11 PM, "David & Kristin Gilmore" < dandkgilm...@frontier.com> wrote: > At 06:33 PM 5/5/2012, Walt wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] S210 sunroof woes

I was once pf the same mind, but I now find myself driving with the sunroof open all the time. Less wind noise than windows down, and why not use it if it works just fine? I do know MB and Hyundai (forgive me for putting them together...) both add quite a bit of extra bracing to their sunroof ve

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am, liquefying my equipment"

If by pills you mean pop top bottles... ;) Walt On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > See the medicine is working, well that and Roger is being a good boy and > agreeing with me on everything. > > Hendrik > who is due for his midday bunch of pills > > > On 05/05/12 03:10, Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Grease

The harbor freight digi-scale is dead nuts in sync with the post office scale, or at least the unit I bought is. For the price, it's awesome. Walt On May 4, 2012 8:58 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > In 2008 I had a wheel bearing fail on my '85 190D. My Indy replaced it and > I asked him to repack t

Re: [MBZ] Funny shipping

Could be caliper seals, you won't really notice the fluid since it gets flung off while driving. My 2 cents, Walt On May 4, 2012 8:27 PM, "Kevin Kraly" wrote: > Yes, the same, slightly flexible plastic strips to which I was referring. > My car is "right on the line" too, perfect way to describe

Re: [MBZ] WAS OT CL idiot "I am, liquefying my equipment" NOW Grease

I do know that on CNC machines, you MUST use the grease that is specified, or there are big repercussions in wear and waranty status. Walt On May 4, 2012 12:18 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote: > How about a grease thread? > > I know there are those who insist one must use special MB grease for wheel >

Re: [MBZ] E diesel

The furthest thing from my mind would be economy if I were buying a new Mercedes. The ride is paramount. I want it PLANTED on the road. No exceptions. Must have brakes capable of stopping entire car when an idiot cuts in front of you out their driveway, that are predictable, and stay that way. M

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am liquefying my equipment"

One must wonder about the miscibility of these subject fluidic data streams... Walt On May 2, 2012 4:09 PM, "Craig" wrote: > On Wed, 2 May 2012 15:40:49 -0400 Walt Zarnoch > wrote: > > > I raise you distillation and sputtering. > > I think we are loosing sight

Re: [MBZ] OT CL idiot "I have closed my business and am liquefying my equipment"

I raise you distillation and sputtering. Walt On May 2, 2012 3:39 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > Sublime. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 2, 2012, at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Better than concocting something. > > Dan > > On May 2, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Craig wrote: > > On Wed, 2 May 201

[MBZ] Idiotic traffic lights. Was: UPS Diesel or floating gas?

One morning on the way home from work, I had to sit for 10 minutes at a red light, "no right on red" sign, no traffic at all, nobody but me at 3:00 am. I just shut the engine off and waited. Eventually a taxi went down the main drag and the light tripped. Would have said "sod the right on red", b

Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server

http://wiki.samba.org/index.php/Samba4/HOWTO#Implementing_Group_Policies_.28GPO.29_in_a_Samba4_domain Hope that helps! Walt On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM, Ed Booher wrote: > On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > >>  picked up a dell 2650 with a fresh inst

Re: [MBZ] OT fedora server

SAMBA should do most of that, iirc it did AD stuff. Sorry I can't be much more help, I just tolerate windows now, much prefer the penguin. Walt On Apr 16, 2012 11:32 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > picked up a dell 2650 with a fresh install of fedora. Anybody familiar > with th

Re: [MBZ] OT - Yard Lighting Quandary

So it was all pictures of the posterior sections of happy people? Walt On Apr 16, 2012 11:30 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > Haha. She's not gay! It was a gay-ass art fair thing! > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 16, 2012, at 11:24 PM, Rich Thomas < > richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT - Yard Lighting Quandary

Get some 12V LED light strips, a small battery, and a harbor freight solar panel charger. Should light things up nicely, and it's fully self contained. :) Walt On Apr 15, 2012 2:05 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > I have a backyard that borders a very deep wooded area, and at night it is > darker than

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating tangents...

Lets talk about puppies! Or maybe nuclear fusion reactors? I love this list, the tangents make for great stress relief throughout the day. :) Walt On Apr 11, 2012 8:44 AM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I second that. I hadn't thought of it, but the recycle aspect and the heat >> an

Re: [MBZ] Water pump leak

Kroil and wait... Walt, who's snapped off a few fan bolts... On Apr 8, 2012 12:31 PM, "Michael Canfield" wrote: > That is what I thought. Water pump is off parts car. Having trouble w/ > over tight fan bolts! > > Mike > On Apr 8, 2012 11:53 AM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > > > Michael Canfield wr

Re: [MBZ] Very Aggravating

Hate to be the guy who buys a car some dumbcrap owned, and gets mistook for him because of the plates... Walt On Apr 7, 2012 1:28 AM, "Alex Chamberlain" wrote: > > As I said earlier, I should've pulled the > > plate from my 300d, and stuck that on. > > And no such shenanigans would be necessary,

Re: [MBZ] airplanes

That side row is nice. Nobody next to you at 6:00 am to bug you on the puddle jump as you recover from your 7+ hour overnight flight. Walt On Apr 3, 2012 11:40 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > The last several trips I have made have been in the embrarer planes. I > kind of like them and like the

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Banned... Walt On Apr 2, 2012 10:16 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > Fupa- a nasty abbreviation I won't elaborate on:) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 2, 2012, at 9:57 AM, andrew strasfogel > wrote: > > Thanks, Wilton. Until you came to my defense Rich had nearly > convinced me that I had m

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

Fins make anything awesome. Walt On Apr 2, 2012 8:24 PM, "OK Don" wrote: > I like the fins best, but probably not in black. > > On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:51 PM, Hendrik & Fay >wrote: > > > Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. > > I have thrown together some tuning/

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

Maybe a nice focused horn and a magnetron to give them some warm feelings? Walt On Apr 1, 2012 11:15 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > I've considered remotely controled quad 20mm Gatlin guns up on the > widow's/captain's walk, but that may take out the cars, too; maybe, a > zapper ray gun with very fine, p

Re: [MBZ] I'm taking the Voluntary Severance Program

The start of a new beginning. If you're anything like me, you'll go nuts with the new-found time, and find other stuff to fill the gap. Walt On Mar 30, 2012 12:12 AM, "Craig" wrote: > After much prayer about the matter, Shirley and I decided I should take > the VSP, so I did. > > My last day at

Re: [MBZ] OT - FLACs and CUE files

I'd try using Audacity to do the conversion, it should obey the CUE file when converting. Walt On Mar 25, 2012 10:47 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > Anyone here know anything about FLACs and CUE files? > > I just got a FLAC of something from a friend, and while it has a CUE file > and all the related

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the driveway - was: Use of synthetic oil in older diesels

Muriatic acid wash. Walt On Mar 22, 2012 8:14 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > > > Rick Knoble wrote: > > > > > > > > Driveway cleaning question to follow. :-) > > > > Fmiser wrote: > > > > > > Why not just let it soak into the gravel? > > > Rick Knoble then wrote: > > > > It has already soaked... into t

Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo WAS:smokin SDL

I prefer loctite 518 for my sealing needs. Walt On Mar 19, 2012 11:42 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have been a fan of the blue permatex in small quantities. as in put a > little on your finger and rub it on the surface. It takes almost none to > work well. I have seen fro

Re: [MBZ] Pi

I run in military time, only because I work from 21:00 bar time to 2:00 bar time, and the resultant sleep schedule puts me in a "is it 7:00 at night, or in the morning?" predicament... Walt On Mar 16, 2012 2:28 AM, "Frank Peele" wrote: > Curt, > > Ah yes, military time. Once I retired after 30 y

Re: [MBZ] Old MB Parts

The aux pump from a Saturn SL2 is easier to find, and also made by Bosch. ;) Walt On Mar 13, 2012 1:42 AM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > Rick Knoble wrote: > > > > > My local Pick and Pull gets the occasional W123/W126 diesel in > > stock. > > > > What parts does it make sense to pull and stash to keep on

Re: [MBZ] source for small electric motors?

Try a hair dryer if it's a metal squirrel cage, sometimes it just needs a little heat. Walt On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > On Wed, Mar 7, 2012, at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: > >> Any chance it is repairable? >> Electric motor shop might fix the one you have. >> Might

Re: [MBZ] source for small electric motors?

I second surpluscenter allelectronics.com sometimes has them as well. I'd honestly call viking though, worst case they tell you it's NLA. Walt On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > grainger.com > > Surpluscenter.com > > > >> One of the blower motors in the V

Re: [MBZ] Butane-Propane mix

Irrc, Jim uses iso-butane camp stove cans and good old propane, and mixes as he goes. Walt On Mar 4, 2012 6:16 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > Hi Jim, > I tried to find (Coleman?) propane-butane mix when I was fixing the A/C on > both cars, > but without success; it was all just propane. > Yesterday

Re: [MBZ] Just the thing for the discerning enthusiast

Wow. That is actually a quite tasteful conversion, that looks to be done properly! Makes me wonder if it's the end times... Walt, who still can't believe it, even with pics... On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I think I saw this thing a few months back > http://charleston.c

Re: [MBZ] Volt vs. Gas

Saw one in 2K10 at google I/O, they were still billing it as an electric car at that point, no mention of a fuel system. My understanding is that it was designed as a commuter car to get you from point A.0 to A.5 since point B.0 was a bit too far away. Walt On Feb 26, 2012 10:12 PM, "Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Myth or fact? 100 mile W123

No reply to my inquiry... This is most strange. Walt On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 8:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Sounds fun! Maybe I could wrangle a deal. > > "$500 only! Last offer!" > > Walt > > On Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.co

Re: [MBZ] Myth or fact? 100 mile W123

Sounds fun! Maybe I could wrangle a deal. "$500 only! Last offer!" Walt On Feb 18, 2012 7:36 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Maybe you of Grant could get Walt to ask the questions. He has a NY phone. > > > Weird. I gave him a NJ phone number... maybe thats why he never >> resp

Re: [MBZ] who wants a W124 Sportline?

If GM did it right, a carbon fibre Vette with a proper polish and uv protectant clearcoat would likely sell quite well. Witness the naked stainless steel on the DMC-12. Walt On Feb 17, 2012 11:39 PM, "E M" wrote: > Me too, just delete the badges, and that silly carbon fibre that is all the > rag

Re: [MBZ] OT: G3 and G4 monitors

access to it. > > It's an early 1.8GHz 20" iMac, so the PSU I have should work in it. > > Let me know if he needs it for sure and we can work out the details. > > Dan > > On Feb 11, 2012, at 5:01 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > > Here's what we have so far.

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