Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
A '72 140? You mean 92, don't you? ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Walt Lasher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 1:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140 > I'm getting a new windshield in my W140 (1972 300SD) today. Is > t

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Neat little machine. I like it! Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 4:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed > No it's a micro excavator, minis are 1 to 5 tonnes

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
And pay for only what's BEEN done. Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 10:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing > > > And pay only for what's BEEN done. > > > > Wilton > > Absolutely.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
No, thank you. 'Just wondering how it could be an SEL AND a coupe. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Frederick W Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels > Wilton. > Could have been an

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
SEL coupe or an SEC? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Frederick W Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 126 Wheels > > > > >Dwight. > >I had time this morning to clean off the brake dust residue and > >there are low re

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
And pay only for what's BEEN done. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Scott Ritchey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing > The advice given to me for a similar project was: "get the divorce fi

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another basic law of nature: life always goes POOF! to fill the space available. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing > > Yeah, don't push that too

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update > On Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:51:28 -0500 "Wilton Stric

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Wrong time to sell and wrong time to buy - when you HAVE to. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update > Kaleb wrote: "WEll Donald, I did have the c

Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
How tall is it? From ground to bottom of seat, for example. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] plumbing / chemical help needed > Not sure if this will work but

Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
And < 100 kmi? I may want one of those, too!! ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car for sale update > ROTFLMAO > > > > > So, does anyone have a nice Mer

Re: [MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
ieve they went to a V6 around > 1998 or so? > > On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 8:08 AM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is an E320 or 320E an I-6? > > > > Wilton > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] E320

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Is an E320 or 320E an I-6? Wilton ___ 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merce

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Zackly my thoughts, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel price > Seems to me like somebody it trying to look good with low gas prices, > but are m

Re: [MBZ] Lamp out

2008-11-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
gt; > > > E M wrote: > > > >> lol, yes, being alone, I had to drive to a store with a big glass window > >> and > >> reverse towards it, and check them in my rear view mirror. ;-) I thought > >> it was very clever of me. lol > >> > >&

Re: [MBZ] Lamp out

2008-11-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
ad to drive to a store with a big glass window and > reverse towards it, and check them in my rear view mirror. ;-) I thought > it was very clever of me. lol > > Ed > 300E > > 2008/11/22 Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > &g

[MBZ] Lamp out

2008-11-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
Ed, you did check backup lights, didn;t you? ;< Wilton ___ 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://okiebenz.

[MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
#2 is $1.10 more per gal here than plus/extra gasoline Wilton Goldsboro, NC ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] rear end questions

2008-11-21 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Coupla weeks ago, on 20 mile drive along I-795 between Goldsboro and Wilson, NC, I counted 6 dead deer. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] rear end questions > P

Re: [MBZ] lamps

2008-11-21 Thread Wilton Strickland
hich can't > be seen by the driver and are required to be working. It's the law in > Germany (and other EU countries) that you have to carry spare bulbs so > if the cops pull you over for a broken light you can fix it there and > then. None of this get it fixed first chance you

Re: [MBZ] lamps

2008-11-21 Thread Wilton Strickland
How 'bout the light inside the trunk? I don't know - just wondering if it's on the monitor circuit. Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] lamps > I'll have to start pulling

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
Is this on a 124? How 'bout rear, outside corner lights - on OUTSIDE corners of tail light assemblies. How 'bout rear window brake light or license plate lights? Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
its absolute finest > And I'm damn proud of it! :) > > Luther > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > WOW! You really ARE a whippersnapper! > > > > Wilton > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts s

Re: [MBZ] I don't understand

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Ponton) have been unibody. No separate > frame on anything later that the Adenauer. > > Peter > > On Nov 19, 2008, at 5:37 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: > > > Does a 300SD really have a FRAME, or is it unibody? ;<)) > > > > Wilton > > > > -

Re: [MBZ] I don't understand

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Does a 300SD really have a FRAME, or is it unibody? ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I don't understand > Curt wrote: "Why does anybody try to sell

[MBZ] OT - heat pump freezing

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Here's the heat pump article; 'lot of it's very basic, but some may want that, too. HEAT PUMPS: by Wilton Strickland A heat pump is simply an air conditioner with the ability to provide heat by transferring heat from outside the house to the inside of the house in addition to the

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Aux heat strips should come on if the temp SETTING (temp you're calling for) on the control unit (thermostat on the wall) is greater than ~2 to 3 degrees higher than the temp. at the thermostat. When temp gets (or stays) within ~2 to 3 degrees of the setting, aux heat strips turn/stay off. Like i

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
WOW! You really ARE a whippersnapper! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest > Ok, old farts :) I had several HS teachers th

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
EMER may turn off the outside unit, but AUX doesn't usually turn it off. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up > Well that emergency

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Zackly what I thought about the home "warranty" company. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up > I googled for a repair service, up popp

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Physics will win EVERY time. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up > > Curt wrote: > > > > This doesn't help you at all b

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Go to cool cycle for a while. make sure there's good air flow inside the house and through the outside coil; check/replace filters. Other thermostat across the room may be for a prior heating system, maybe, even electric ceiling "radient" heat or electric baseboasrd heaters. Look in fuse/breaker

Re: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables

2008-11-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
I've used 2 sets of cables to start my Diesels, also. 'Also used 2 starter battery/kits once. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables > O

Re: [MBZ] Ticking noise in a diesel?

2008-11-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
I'll give 'im $600. Wilton - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ticking noise in a diesel? > I can feel the love on this list.. > > On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:45 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables

2008-11-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Takes more power (amperage - bigger cable) to initiate turning than to KEEP it turning. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kris Gilmore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] Diesels need big jumper cables > Ye

Re: [MBZ] 240D tire size?

2008-11-17 Thread Wilton Strickland
The first number is width of the tire in mm; second number is aspect ratio (height of the tire expressed as a percentage of the width); last number is diameter in inches of wheel on which the tire mounts. A 175/70 HR 15 tire is 175 mm wide; the height (not diameter) of the tire is 70% of the width

Re: [MBZ] Frustration and Envy

2008-11-17 Thread Wilton Strickland
I giggle, too, when I do mine with the $2 sucker. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Frustration and Envy > I find kitty litter works well at absorbing oil spills

Re: [MBZ] Hammie passes inspection

2008-11-15 Thread Wilton Strickland
PASSED or "got" the sticker? ;= Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Hammie passes inspection > As always its handy to know a guy who knows a guy. > > So the car passed inspe

[MBZ] Fw: Stealership theft again

2008-11-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
- Original Message - From: "Strickland Brian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again > I called the area rep today and she said she would look

Re: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler

2008-11-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yea, we wanta read it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Unscrupulous MB recycler > why dont you just post it here for all to see > > Glenn Brown wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-14 Thread Wilton Strickland
e realtors are that way, good ones are not. > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > Anything to get it through closing. > > > > Wilton > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, > 87 300SDL x2, 8

Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers

2008-11-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Anything to get it through closing. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 9:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Bean Pickers > Then you have had 2 bad real estate agents. > > Allan Streib wrote

Re: [MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
s about lawyers, which they will be paying for, also saying > things like not being happy with the service and writing letters to > MBUSA will help them make up their minds that customers are not wallets > on legs to be fleeced at every opportunity. > > Hendrik > > Wilton Stri

Re: [MBZ] Big Benz time again.

2008-11-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
4+ years ago, when I was looking for a 124 Diesel, I was disappointed and appalled at the number of sellers who lied and seemed so ignorant about the cars they were trying to sell. It's damned upsetting to be told all sorts of BS about how great a car is and/or he has "all service records," then y

[MBZ] Stealership theft again

2008-11-13 Thread Wilton Strickland
Son with the '07 R320CDI just called to ask my opinion of latest stealership scam on 'im: Month or so ago, he had the vehicle in for bunch of warranty work, including inop stereo/tape/CD system. They did everything but the stereo - 'had to order parts. 'Called him coupla days ago to tell 'im par

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
n fuming. > > Funny how that works. > > --R > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > I was fool enough to let the SOB get away with it. I hope he has been > > rotting in HELL for many years. > > > > Wilton > > > > - Original Message - > > F

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
t: Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > I asked the salesman, "Where's the $100 I gave you > > yesterday afternoon?" The SOB replied, "What $100?" > > So how many months did he take his liquid diet through a straw? > I can't imagine

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another goodun, Rich. 'Never heard it like that before. Thanks for the laugh. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] junker > NH has a very high tattoo to tooth r

Re: [MBZ] Camera Stores

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Another $100 lesson: In 1958, I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief (USAF E-3) paid a grand total of $220 per month. I had a '51 Chevrolet; 'saw a nice-looking, excellent condition '56 Chevy 4-door sedan on stealer's used car lot; 'made a deal one day to trade; 'told salesman I'd bring 'im $100 d

Re: [MBZ] junker

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
Same here in NC for many years. Now going to system requiring inspection before license renewal. When you go to renew license, if you don't have record of appropriate and timely inspection in the DMV computer, no license renewal. Wilton - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Inverted to improve aerodynamics/streamlining. Wilton - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:48 AM Subject: [MBZ] WW2 Mercedes Aircraft Engine > Hi all - > I watched a show today* that told about the

Re: [MBZ] I need a GPO

2008-11-12 Thread Wilton Strickland
I bought a Garmin Nuvi 750 'bout 2 months ago at Sam's for $300. 'Has latest maps. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Anthony Galioto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: [MBZ] I need a GPO > I am going to get my daugh

Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Oh. 'Thought it was technical order. ;=) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg > On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:33:30 -0800 "Zolta

[MBZ] flare tool

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Reminds me of a night in Greenland in 1978. I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom Air Base, now known as Kangerlussuaq. Early evening I was in my room reading and listening to classical music; phone rang; Base Commander asked me to go over to Officer's Club and talk to a NASA guy about a

Re: [MBZ] Leaving unmounted tires outside

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Keep 'em dry, cool and in the dark. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaving unmounted tires outside > On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:23:15 -0800 "Alex Chamberlain"

Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
inum) but I have > not been able to find fuel hose barbs in anything but brass. Can brass > fittings be used with aluminum, or do I need to keep looking? > > Allan > > > > On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:48:04 -0500, "Wilton Strickland" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: &g

Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, that, too, but much slower than direct contact, of course. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update > > When dissimila

Re: [MBZ] Thank you to the Veterans

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thank you. 'Glad to have had the opportunity. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:23 AM Subject: [MBZ] Thank you to the Veterans > I know we have several veterans on here and I also kno

Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
And tank "filling." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 8:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Our 190D 5 cyl Auto gets 40 mpg Ask her to prove her method, how exactly did she come to this conclusion. 47mpg is bey

Re: [MBZ] OT - home hot and cold water filters update

2008-11-11 Thread Wilton Strickland
Without a nonconductor between them, electrolysis will "rust away" (erode) the iron. When dissimilar metals are in contact with each other, electrolysis (natural reaction/flow of electrons between them) erodes the less "noble" metal. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAI

Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters

2008-11-09 Thread Wilton Strickland
from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > -Original Message- > From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:34:12 > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters > > > Yea, 'thought it ma

Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters

2008-11-09 Thread Wilton Strickland
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 4:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters > On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:45:19 -0500 "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > "hog panels"? > > http://www.stockyardsupply.com/page3/index.htm > >

Re: [MBZ] Bolt cutters

2008-11-09 Thread Wilton Strickland
"hog panels"? Wilton - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 3:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bolt cutters > I am looking to buy a bolt cutter. The initial use will be cutting hog panels. Does anyone have suggestions on size

Re: [MBZ] Holy heck...

2008-11-09 Thread Wilton Strickland
Don't forget Curt's Tool Rental Service, eirther. ;=) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Holy heck... > What I really ment

Re: [MBZ] New Calipers in

2008-11-09 Thread Wilton Strickland
Will you be setting up Curt's MB Specialty Garage soon? ;= Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 1:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] New Calipers in > Just think of how many MB related posts I've put on in the las

Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
d star and the people that wear hoods Guillain-Barré Syndrome On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 7:34 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What did he have, then? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > T

Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
ouldn't we all be rooting for him to do a good job rather than just be > hating on him? > > On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 7:16 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Well said, Hendrik. Thank you. > > > > Wilton > > > > - Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
Well said, Hendrik. Thank you. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood star and the people that wear hoods > No I don't think he accidentally posted it to th

Re: [MBZ] Hood star

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
I could tell ya, but I'd probably get government quarters at Fort Leavenworth, KS, as payment, and I'm not that fond of government housing. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 3:38 PM Su

Re: [MBZ] MBCA Seattle Section 2008 Car show

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
"chromed hub caps" - 'left inner circles unpainted, i. e., stainless steel unpainted like those on my two wheel utility trailer. Wheel covers from salvage yard with original color on inner circles removed and left unpainted. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: [MBZ] Blower control: How should it work?

2008-11-08 Thread Wilton Strickland
For settings other than defrost and high, a temp sensor determines how much air is needed to satisfy what you're asking for, then it turns the fan on very low or higher depending on how close the temp in the car is to what you're asking for. Usually, if there's a wide difference between temp in th

Re: [MBZ] W126 Instrument Panel pulling.

2008-11-07 Thread Wilton Strickland
Have you hooked both sides at the same time, gripping one puller with each hand and pulling each alternately in rapid, jiggling motion. 'They usually come out fairly easily, but cluster removal back in Jun on my 124 was a real bear to remove. 'I sent you that writeup, didn't I? Problem was facto

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
WO school. Another possibility is that this was a story going around > and told to, or taken by, the new guys as a true story. Don't know. I'm > going out to TX to his wedding in January, so if I think of it I will ask > him. > BillR > > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running

2008-11-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
My '71 Chrysler station wagon was Ziebarted in Soo, ON, in late '71. Wilton - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 115 300D now running > A chain that does undercoating, ru

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
ld is to refer to living costs as percentages > of earnings. > > but WRT that house; 5 bedrooms in ~1900 sq.'?! hard to imagine how > there could be room in any of those bedrooms for a bed, or room anywhere > else in the house! > > > cheers! > e > n6zes > >

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
r 04, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold > On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wilton Strickland wrote: > >> Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry? > > Want a vacation home up there, W

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
I was with B-52's at Warner Robins, GA, then. Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold > Ten years earlier, HH 43Bs. > > Harry

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Don't know - never heard it. 'Did hear about the "wouldn't dare" comment, though. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 1:13 P

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
ubject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold > Wilton Strickland wrote: > > Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry? > > Want a vacation home up there, Wilton? > It's a ghost town now, $15-25k will buy you a halfway de

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
Some stuff sorta like that, but 'can't remember specifically. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
cidental B-52 arsonist' was, his cigar was lit when it > started the fire. Could well be more than one stogie general was around > back then - probably late 1970's. > BillR > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > O

[MBZ] 87 300D low freq tic

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Started my 87 300D this morning, and as I selected reverse, began to hear (barely) a very low frequency tic coming from somewhere on the right rear. This was before I started moving, and gear selector had no effect on the tic. 'Had a thought it may be rain water dripping off tree onto car roof, b

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
uesday, November 04, 2008 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents > Thanks Wilton. Is that sort of an accident likely to get the general into > as much hot water as it likely would have any of the air or ground crew? > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: [

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
Sawyer, 4 long years. Flew into to your place every now and then on the milk run. You guys had it soft.:>) Harry - Original Message - From: "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:54 AM Subj

Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
Kincheloe AFB in the U. P. for me; and you, Harry? Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 300E oil, now Batteries and cold Loren, we did the same when stationed

Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents

2008-11-04 Thread Wilton Strickland
The cigar-smoker general - Curt Lemay, CINCSAC Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 9:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] most expensive accidents > Some years ago an Air Force buddy of mine reported that

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
My 124 300D is elec. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Loren Faeth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!) > My 81 240D is mechanical. The 126 is electronic, at least

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
E: > I have no experience in that arena, but it sounded like a good response. > > [#3 is the true answer.] > > D. > > > On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 8:18 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > How do you know what a hooker stockpiles? > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
How do you know what a hooker stockpiles? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!) > Didn't even have to go out and buy

Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
Shop supplies? The mechanic's paper towels? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement > It's quite dusty here in the AZ desert. These all are

Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's why it's called STEALERship. 'Got the name the old fashioned way - they EARNED it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement > But you woul

Re: [MBZ] Stealership Excitement

2008-11-03 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's why I've done my own oil changes for 62 years (started helping brother do 'em at 12). 'Think the oil was ~$0.20 per qt. then. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [M

[MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge/Inst Cluster Removal

2008-11-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Here are the parts of my evapectomy summary relevant to inst cluster. (This was on a 124, but the removal tools are same for a 126, and 126 cluster extraction itself is basically the same.) The problem I had removing the cluster is rare - had not had this prob. on coupla 123 clusters I've remove

Re: [MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge: Related Subject............

2008-11-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
That's a 1/8 inch (one EIGHTH of an inch) to 3/16 inch hook. Wilton - Original Message - From: "David Hemsley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2008 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Intermittent Temp Gauge: Related Subject > > Angelo,

Re: [MBZ] Fossett

2008-11-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Sounds like about the same area they found his ID, pilot's license, cash, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fossett > Rich Thomas wrote: > > So he either

Re: [MBZ] From Mrs Bill // RE: Thanks for helping me with my new O309DMotoroam. (For kaleb prices!)

2008-11-01 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Don't know what Bill thinks he has to apologize for. If it's the commentary on colonialism, I thought it was appropriate and well done - no apology needed. 'Just wish I'd said it myself. We're praying for his speedy recovery, so he can hurry back here and try to keep us straight. We also wish Su

Re: [MBZ] OT - way of topic, concrete restoration

2008-10-31 Thread Wilton Strickland
Photos? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes list" Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 5:22 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - way of topic, concrete restoration > I have a 85 year old concrete stile on the edge of the > yard. The fence it went over is long gone

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik the Cheap versus Team RLE and it's mega budget

2008-10-31 Thread Wilton Strickland
Wow!!! Sliced and scrambled Ferrari! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hendrik the Cheap versus Team RLE and it's mega budget > No no no, I have lots of fun win

[MBZ] Fuel and tire conservation

2008-10-31 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Did some bit for fuel and tire conservation today; 'checked and filled tires on the 87 300D to 32 psi. 'Sure rolled easier the few blocks home. 'Hadn't checked 'em for 6 months or more, and they were all at ~20/21, evidently down from normal leakage and cooler temp - 'hope that's all. Wilton _

Re: [MBZ] a slight correction

2008-10-31 Thread Wilton Strickland
I noticed, but I wasn't going to say anything. ;-)) Wilton - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] a slight correction > > ...After pulling the access cover off the back of the light assembly, > > locate the >

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