Re: [MBZ] OT: How to divide my IMac

2015-12-15 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
 As a matter of fact, this isn't a trivial question. My son did this for me on another iMac, and he had to partition the hard drive. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device -- Original message--From: Curt Raymond via MercedesDate: Tue, Dec 15, 2015 1:22 PMTo: Mercedes Discussion List;Cc:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

2015-12-10 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Much more realistic.  Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE device -- Original message--From: fmiser via MercedesDate: Wed, Dec 9, 2015 6:42 PMTo: mercedes@okiebenz.com;Cc: fmiser;Subject:Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting > Andrew wrote:> > Anyway, I found a potential solution - a giant

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

2015-10-07 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
What ethanol? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 07 October 2015, 02:34PM -0400 from OK Don via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> : >Don't forget the federal subsidy of the ethanol in your gas . . . that >needs to STOP. > >On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] For y'all trekkies

2015-05-28 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Now that was funny!! -- Sent from myMail app for Android Thursday, 28 May 2015, 00:50PM -0400 from Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: But wasn't his predecessor the most often on vacation president ever? I feel like the Republicans pick on Obama for a whole bunch of things they'd

Re: [MBZ] HiFly better than GoforM?

2015-05-15 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Insane! ! I want some but lack a vehicle. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Thursday, 14 May 2015, 09:57PM -0400 from Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: These tars are H rated 400 AA, so that sounds pretty good.   $46 each at MI stores.  (for 123)  That makes em less than go for

Re: [MBZ] Accumulators for a W123 300TD

2015-05-13 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
-- Edison California state regulation. Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 05:12PM -0400 from Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: That’s bogus.  How are other suppliers sending them? They’re in LA - see if there’s someone around that can do a will call and send

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-13 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Assuming money is no object... -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 05:37PM -0400 from Dimitri via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: I'll admit they're not bad but I'd rather buy a G-wagen or a 60's bronco or scout. Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Park your Toyota Pious

2015-04-27 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I commute 13 miles RT daily. I will gladly accept a donation of any brand of electric car. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 27 April 2015, 11:40PM -0400 from OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: The Leaf would be a good car for my BIL in Philly, my daughter in NYC, or the one

Re: [MBZ] Nice 1984 300CD

2015-03-16 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I don't like anthracite grey and besides - what's with the hub caps? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 16 March 2015, 02:42PM -0400 from Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: I can see the price he’s asking - it’s a really nice example and appears to be in excellent shape:

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I never tailgate and don't own drone so our paths will never cross. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 16 March 2015, 01:36PM -0400 from Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: You of course have the right to operated the drone but if it begins to infringe on my rights I have

Re: [MBZ] OT - My Drone Buddy Gets into Trouble

2015-03-16 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I don't know but from what I've read he's a jerk in real life -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 16 March 2015, 01:35PM -0400 from Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com: Steve Segall and Bruce Willis. On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Incredibly disappearing coolant in my W123 300TD

2015-03-16 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Patty is super helpful advice, Peter - many thanks.  Do you make house calls? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 16 March 2015, 01:47PM -0400 from Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Leaks that I have found on this system: Porous heater or radiator hoses that only weep

Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

2015-03-12 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
How is his fee determined? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 10 March 2015, 10:01AM -0400 from Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: The stealer guy said the ML wants service at like 10k intervals but the computer will tell the driver when it wants attention.  That seems

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Please keep us posted. I want to have a solar tube installed to shed some light on a gloomy kitchen, even though it has a window. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:47PM -0500 from Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Did my civic duty today and had jury

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I would have attaboyed if he have used lung  power rather than the electric motor. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:08PM -0500 from WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: ATTABOY. W - Original Message - From: Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

2015-01-20 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Where do you' do all that driving? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 00:03PM -0500 from Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Changed the engine oil and filter on my '87 300TD this past weekend.  Sucked out the old with an electric pump.  Filled with M1

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

2015-01-04 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Perhaps a better descriptor  is the one offered by a tech at an indy Autohaus: they don't break. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Sunday, 04 January 2015, 07:39PM -0500 from Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: sadly, we haven't had anywhere near as much trouble getting parts

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

2015-01-04 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
A replacement dash or console in any color besides black. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Sunday, 04 January 2015, 07:43PM -0500 from dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: I've never had problems getting parts for a w123. What parts are hard to find? Sent from my iPhone On Jan

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT - A COUNTRY BOY REMEMBERS - R. J. WORKS FARM

2014-12-24 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Not to mention literalists. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 05:23PM -0500 from Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com: Andrew wrote: It appears that this list is populated with late bloomers. No bloomers here. I wear briefs. mao

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2014-12-12 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
We're all in this closet together. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Friday, 12 December 2014, 07:27PM -0500 from Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com: Andrew wrote: I followed on with a zero content message because I am a closet conformist Not much closet here. mao

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300TD W123 Balky Starter

2014-11-18 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Send me a link so I can at least price it. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Tuesday, 18 November 2014, 06:39PM -0500 from Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: The problem with the diesel starters is that usually the coil windings have acquired too much resistance, and if you

Re: [MBZ] FW: Craig's New Ride

2014-11-14 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
New job too. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Friday, 14 November 2014, 02:55PM -0500 from Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From:  fredh.s...@hotmail.com To:  d...@penoff.com Subject: RE: [MBZ] Craig's New Ride Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 19:54:08

Re: [MBZ] The Brakes that WON'T - 1983 300TD

2014-11-10 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I like your explanation better than any of the others because it's a cheap fix. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:48AM -0500 from Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca: Is there a check valve in the main hose leading to the brake booster? I had a vehicle way back that

Re: [MBZ] The Brakes that WON'T - 1983 300TD

2014-11-10 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I kinda doubt it. The tube looks grate. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:17AM -0500 from Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: It's the big plastic tube that gose to the break booster.  If it is braken you will loose you're break peddle.  Their a known

Re: [MBZ] The Brakes that WON'T - 1983 300TD

2014-11-10 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
My symptoms are silent -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 10 November 2014, 04:31PM -0500 from Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: ‎Original Message   From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:41 PM To: Scott Ritchey; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 123 fuel sender and hubcap

2014-10-13 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I did too, in the Auto  Benz body shop in Alexandria,  VA -- Sent from myMail app for Android Sunday, 12 October 2014, 01:31PM -0400 from Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: I saw a masking tool once that covered the star. Looked like a big branding iron. On Oct 12, 2014 1:10 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Someone in IL needs this 116

2014-10-06 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
They were never badged as 450SE L 6,9. Just 6.9 on lower right corner of trunk lid,  sometimes with 450 SE L as well on the left corner -- Sent from myMail app for Android Saturday, 04 October 2014, 04:56PM -0400 from Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Exactly.  The car is a

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-06 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
I bought a 78 SL C for cheap that had several broken linkage  bushings. Very poky-  top speed was 45 mph IIRC. .. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 06 October 2014, 07:34AM -0400 from MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Having that linkage break while driving would not be my

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71

2014-09-17 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Balogna -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 17 September 2014, 01:16AM -0400 from Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Original Message   From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 11:21 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Reply To: Greg Fiorentino

Re: [MBZ] Testing Prius

2014-09-12 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Sounds insanely cheap. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Friday, 12 September 2014, 04:48AM -0400 from John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net: How about a cheap new vehicle. Lease a smart ED with the battery assurance plus (BAP). Note that MBUSA has captured and retained the $7500 federal

Re: [MBZ] This worth anywhere near the listed price?

2014-09-09 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
Run away from this pos. The owner is obviously lying. -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 08 September 2014, 08:02PM -0400 from dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Depends upon condition. If the rust is merely surface which the owner claims but I doubt then it's probably

Re: [MBZ] FYI 85 123.133 for sale; usable for parts

2014-09-09 Thread astrasfogel--- via Mercedes
What color interior? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Monday, 08 September 2014, 09:30AM -0400 from John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com: Mainly drive-train stuff is usable; radiator and oil cooler are no good; body has rust-through in several places, so some body stuff might be