Re: [MBZ] Solar Tree for charging EVs

; Maybe the magic electric cars should be on the wind grid and have filling > pods with large deep cycle battery storage so they can suckle off the grid > at a time closer to when wind makes power. > > clay > > > > On Apr 20, 2013, at 1:53 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > &

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

ATF should be a convenience store not a government agency. :-) The only folks who like the DHS have irrational fears or work for the government. Anti-gunners are just that - they have irrational fears against guns but see no problems with rental trucks, fertilizer, diesel fuel, pressure cookers,

Re: [MBZ] OT: shot Down in Flames gun propaganda!

It would probably be best if the 2nd amendment was expanded to include any weapon the U.S. military has or could use. But then again, the law is supposed to be U.S. troops cannot be deployed on U.S. land. Obviously the problem is pressure cookers, so we'll need to have national registration for th

Re: [MBZ] Solar Tree for charging EVs

The proliferation of computers and mobile devices increases power consumption. People heating 6000-7000+ sq ft homes aren't exact environmentally friendly. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 10:37 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: > Yup. Until that lifestyle is changed, efficiency (or the lack thereof) of > energy u

Re: [MBZ] USPO [was: Re: ML320 EGR]

i get mail all the time from the last person who lived at my address. usually from the state for underpayment. i write on it no longer at this address and give it back to the post office. On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 8:18 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Heh. > > We just got a statement from the wife's 40

Re: [MBZ] MBZ Anyone watching the news from Boston?

While I wish the process was more expedient for clear cut cases, I do not think trials should be rushed to prevent government overreach. I do think the penalty for murder in terrorist cases should be the death penalty. On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: > Terrorism is pol

Re: [MBZ] Building question

Lots of old homes built this way; surely they do not expect the owner to bulldoze the house and rebuild for such a repair that is fairly common. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:19 PM, G Mann wrote: > What you have described is known here as a "balloon framed" structure, > which BTW is not allowed by

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers

ices and discount > structures. It seems like (in this case, at least) that an artificial list > price has been created to not only increase profit but also to give the > consumer the idea that they are getting a deal. > > Dan > > > On Apr 9, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Brian Toscano >

Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers

Some dealers may be. Others like to jack up the prices of common warranty items like rotors. My local dealer at the time would charge 1.5-2X MBNA list. I could have ordered them from Caliber, and despite their weight, shipped FedEx overnight for far less. On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

h? I haven't been "up Nawth" recently, but I > doubt littering is limited to the South. > > > > Wilton > > > > - Original Message - From: "Brian Toscano" < > brian.tosc...@gmail.com> > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day

That's the just way it is in the South and it crosses all social classes. You're as likely to see trash being thrown out of an old pickup truck and you are a new Mercedes. Its right up there with farm activities that pollute the land and and water. On Sun, Apr 7, 2013 at 10:19 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] OT-Trurntable drive belts

As Gerry mentioned, you may consider taking it to a turntable shop. If you don't know of one, a good record store should be able to give you a referral. The turntable shop can check time, etc. and may not charge very. I liked going to my local shop because the owner had neat stuff to look at and

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

are all the linkage rods lubricated with ATF On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Jon Agne wrote: > I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control this morning. Replaced amp > yesterday, but now, while working, it seems super sensitive while > maintaining speed. I did notice that the firewall gromm

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hooked on oxys [was: Re: Ripping me open [was: Re:Autohaus AZ]]

For what its worth, the federal government government has been giving a small amount of people "medical marijuana" since the 1970s for treatments such as glaucoma. For some conditions, marijuana is the ONLY known medication. The program was "closed" (no new patients) during GHWB's administration.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hooked on oxys [was: Re: Ripping me open [was: Re: Autohaus AZ]]

Some painkillers affect people differently. For example, after a few doses of Percoset I stopped taking them because of unpredictable side effects. Hydrocodone was far more predictable but I also only took a few. I am like Dan, would rather tough it out. Pain medication is supposed to reduce, n

Re: [MBZ] Was Belly Pans, now Tunnel Insulation

Maybe its more noticeable at top speeds... On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I found posts about it on both Benzworld and one other MB forum. I'm not > saying it happens to all, but there were a number of references to the > problem. > > I haven't noticed any increase in nois

Re: [MBZ] Belly Pans

I do believe the '87 300D came with a tranny belly pan. These were often the first to go... On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Not according to the EPC. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 23, 2013, at 9:27 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrote: > > > You are supposed to have

Re: [MBZ] Power Steering/Steering Gearbox Question

The turkey baster does work over time. Without solvent or flush I'd expect any new fluid to turn dark pretty quick. Once you do it a few times you'd be able to see the filter at the bottom of the reservoir for quite a while. The new fluid will end up cleaning stuff up or mixing with fluid you ne

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD

I think I just put a mark on the bolts when I did it on a OM602. On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 9:25 PM, OK Don wrote: > It's aluminum, under high pressure, and too expensive for me to risk > messing it up. YMMV. > > On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 8:18 PM, Max Dillon >wrote: > > > Ok, but why? Removing and r

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

That's why there's a game called Florida or Ohio. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Wow. > > Mike > On Mar 4, 2013 4:39 PM, "Rich Thomas" < > richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> > wrote: > > > > > My Miami (Beach) story: Some years ago I was there on some business, a >

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

Yeah Florida didn't really had great codes until Hurricane Andrew. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 11:23 AM, WILTON wrote: > Probably no re-bar in this FL slab; likely just WWF (welded wire fabric - > a heavy wire with 4" x 4" grid) at best, mainly to counter thermal > expansion and contraction - try to

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2006 Chevy Silverado

Intermittent cooling COULD be the compressor clutch and not something inside the dash. As the clutch plate wears it may not engage 100% of the time its supposed to. Reshim the clutch plate and the problem could be fixed. On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 7:52 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Not familiar wi

Re: [MBZ] OT: scrap value for complete vehicle

alternators may be sold separately also. since i had a lot of cars I got to the know the junk guy. he would remove alternator and cats and take the rest to the scrap yard where they would ultimately be melted. depending on where you go they may not may not require gas tank removal. i think he u

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip

Parts of Easy Rider were filmed in Las Vegas weren't they? On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 9:06 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Hey, have you ever been to Las Vegas, NM? We got sorta stuck there one > night when big snow was forecast, we were driving from Houston to CO,

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

I think there is a V-Twin 20w-50. On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I hate to be "that guy" but I can't stop myself. > > > Mobil 1 20w50 = doesn't exist. > I think you mean 15w50. I've been getting it in 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart > pretty reliably. The ONLY reason I'll go to

Re: [MBZ] Oil (Dino)

I would use Chevron Delo 15w-40 or Mobil Delvac 1300 15w-40. Never really cared for Rotella. On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Benz Hogs wrote: > My ML is running around 10K intervals. > > Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL > '98 ML320 "Max" (161,xxx mi) > > On 2/13/2013 1:52 PM, Kaleb C. Stripli

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning MB Tex, plastic [was: Re: On topic! Cleaning leather upholstery]

It's pretty durable. I'd think carb cleaner would work fine. On Monday, February 4, 2013, Craig wrote: > On Mon, 4 Feb 2013 23:19:11 -0500 "Gerry Archer" > > wrote: > > > What's the best stuff to use on Mercedes blue plastic long lasting > > uphostery, dash, etc; in place of Armorall? > > Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

in 75 years, or accept that you will lose > everything on an annual basis. > > This is like complaining that you keep getting raped when you live > surrounded at close quarters by serial rapist. > > clay > > On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: > > > T

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

what happened to hendrik? On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Hendrik and fay wrote: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/**Sauber_C9 > > Hendrik > who doesn't own a M117 > > On 24/01/13 05:59, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > >> On Jan 22, 2013 6:56 PM, wrote: >> >>> I

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

> > I pay > taxes so I can benefit from these things when I need them. Seems fair to > me. > Sounds like you are mixing up taxes and insurance premiums. Glad to hear the radiator repair was not expensive! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] More guns

Alchohol, Tobacco, and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Sorry, I couldn't resist. Anyone ever been to Ruff's Liquor and Sporting goods in Arizona? They've since given up their liquor license, but at one time you buy a shotgun, cartridges, a fifth of bourbon and a

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

I thought they used the word REPUBLIC in the pledge because it sounded better. ;) On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> No one is stealing - it's called representative democracy. >> > > Or, alternately, a Constitutional Republic if you can keep it.

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

Just make sure you seal up whatever you're insulating. Mice and all kinds of rodents love insulation. If you can't seal it, don't insulate it. You won't dead mice and mice droppings all throughout your walls, ceiling, and floor. You may already know, but it can be so serious I risked telling yo

Re: [MBZ] They are a little optimistic on the price

That could be a worn clutch causing intermittent engagement. You never know. Some people go bonkers over Mercedes and if they get a $3000 tax refund they'd but it, even though its a pos. On Tuesday, January 29, 2013, WILTON wrote: > "Air conditioner works but blows hot air---?" ;<) > > Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT: Camp

Not as many rust free Texas Mercedes for you to buy!! He's up around the Rust Belt. States that typically offer lower property tax rates usually make up for in it other ways - sales tax, income tax, or personal property (car) tax. On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I t

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

than the armpit of America. On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: > Are you saying those that live in Tornado Alley should move ASAP? If so, > I have a big banned #$(% you for that comment. > > Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL > '98 ML320 "Max" (

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

Sure, bring a couple of million dollars, and be ready to pay out of the butt in taxes. Then hear how school bus drivers get paid overtime to charge their cell phones. How they will spend a cool billion dollars to install EZ-Pass on the turnpike to phase out toll collectors who make $20 and hour.

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

Its pretty stupid to live in a flood prone area anyway. I really have no remorse for people who choose to live in natural disaster areas. People regularly leave their homelands for better opportunities or jobs. Then are there those that stay in problem/depressed areas and expect the government t

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

uld be paid for their loss? > > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM, Brian Toscano >wrote: > > > If New Jersey wants to rebuild its shore with its own money its fine with > > me. I lived in New Jersey for over 20 years. > > > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM, J

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

? How about the rest of our state? What makes > you think we should not be supported by our government during a time of > catastrophe like any other part of the country? > > Jaime > > > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Brian Toscano >wrote: > > > The only LUS

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

was no evidence of oil having > > been used, or not used, so a scan was the final call. It was quite a > > relief when we passed the test! > > > > Jaime > > > > > > > > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Brian Toscano >wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

I certainly don't blame the buyer for wanting to have their bases covered. It can be financial disaster in New Jersey. Its just a shame that the seller had it pumped and filled and had to deal with that. On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I don't know for sure, but the

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

Jaime, How did they discover the tank and the leak? Disclosure - has there ever been an underground oil tank? I am wondering because I will one day be dealing with a tank that pumped and filled with sand. That tank is under a concrete slab/front porch. The house was converted to natural gas 20

Re: [MBZ] OT: Camp

I wonder if the term "camp" grew out of old logging camps which probably didn't have many modern amenities. Similar to mining camps out West. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 7:11 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > My sister's in-laws have a "lake house" in Minnesota. They use

Re: [MBZ] OT: Camp

My sister's in-laws have a "lake house" in Minnesota. They used to live there year round, but now only spend the summers there and live in NC the rest of the year. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I just can't get past the terminology. Our family has >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Camp

I find it a bit unusual too, but we don't live in Maine. I'd guess in most parts of the country Curt has a "cabin" and a camp(site) is where you pitch a tent, and camp is a permanent facility such as a Boy Scout Camp or Girl Scout Camp. My relatives in Alberta refer to their place on the lake a

Re: [MBZ] Roofing - was: OT Camp

My grandparent's had a house with a slate roof. Everyone really liked it, except there were a few times that it needed repairs to flashing or slate would come loose. I'm not sure anyone in the area really knew how to work on it very well, but I was young at the time. In some parts of the country

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

It might be fine in Eastern NC. In the mountains or in hardwood forests I'm not so sure. On Sunday, January 27, 2013, WILTON wrote: > Lotsa brick houses all through the countryside around here (eastern NC) > and very appropriate. > > Wilton > > - Original Message ---

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

Green or even some red tin roofs look really nice Hope they recycle old asphalt shingles nowadays. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM, wrote: > It looks pretty cozy:) > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jan 27, 2013, at 10:42 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > > Ahh right, a regional thing I think. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

i don't consider it appropriate for the setting. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:23:23 -0700 Brian Toscano > wrote: > > > It always bothered me when someone would build a brick house out in the > > country; seemed to me they sho

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

ing in the country... On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 7:20 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > Tin roofs are still popular in various rural parts of the country. > > Many of the original roofs were nailed directly to rafters without any > insulation. > > Nowadays I believe plywood is nailed to the

Re: [MBZ] OT Camp

Tin roofs are still popular in various rural parts of the country. Many of the original roofs were nailed directly to rafters without any insulation. Nowadays I believe plywood is nailed to the rafters, then tar paper, the tin roof goes on top... On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 7:15 PM, Craig wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT Which Glock to buy?

The pump action of a shot gun remains one if the most feared sounds in America. Having said that, experiences perps and even menacing dogs know when you're loading a clip. No shot is necessary. The just move on. On Saturday, January 26, 2013, Jim Cathey wrote: > It helps to make .380's and .38

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

early gasoline engine. A friend of mine up in PA has a leather belt and saw that he can power from one of his old Farmalls. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 7:03 PM, David & Kristin Gilmore < dandkgilm...@frontier.com> wrote: > At 06:43 PM 1/24/2013, Brian Toscano wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickem-up trucks

You know a lot of people want what they can get for X dollars. I once put a trailer up on craiglist at a very reasonable price. No takers. I put it back on craigslist for a bunch more and people jumped on it right away. "I want a $500 trailer" mentality. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 8:37 PM, WIL

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickem-up trucks

That might be a red flag in a downtown metro area. But out in farm country I have never seen a farm truck with a fuel tank stop or have placards. In some areas they don't even have to be tagged and separately insured. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM, Fmiser wrote: > > OK Don wrote: > > > I'll

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickem-up trucks

The easiest trucks to sell are probably V8 crew cab. For hauling anything of significance, get the 3/4 ton. Trailers are great too. And if you don't need the trailer very often, you can rent from U-Haul etc when you need it so it doesn't clutter up the yard. I would say your choice should depen

Re: [MBZ] Worn rear tires

You could even have a broken spring or two and not necessarily notice until you pulled it apart. On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:32 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Also bushing at the bottom of the carrier could cause your problem. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Max

Re: [MBZ] Final gun comment

Randy, I find it interesting that you voiced objection to the gun posts, but think we should read your OT posts about electrical work and local Canadian issues, such as Japanese senior citizens. ust like RLE, all of your messages now go straight to bit bucket. Thanks, Brian Toscano whose family

Re: [MBZ] Driving

Excellent. This is why NC requires elderly driving tests. :-) On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Craig wrote: > > That's a good one. Thanks for the chuckle, Wilton. > > ++ > I chuckled also - thanks > mao > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Cold weather issues

The lack of insulation makes for old house charm. :-) Back then fiber glass didn't exist. In some rural areas, houses were clapboard siding, studs, and tongue and groove or simply pine boards on the inside with a tin roof. Exterior clapboards may never have been painted. Wood stove inside, poss

Re: [MBZ] Why were they loaded?

Kaleb said no to political banter. You can't have it both ways Gerry. On Sat, Jan 19, 2013 at 11:05 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: > Private sales at gun show on hold after three hurt in accidental shooting > > Raleigh, N.C. - Officials said the Dixie Gun and Knife Show will continue > Sunday without p

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN They took their ball and when home

I still can't understand the irrational fear some people have of guns. I think it is just a stigma passed down to them by their environment. Possibly because in the Northeast and other areas that are anti-gun most gun owners are cops and criminals. In other parts of the country guns are just pa

Re: [MBZ] banished for life

I used to wonder if being a member of this list got you banned over there. On Wednesday, January 16, 2013, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > To Max: this in not banned, so you can stay (as if I had anything to say > about it) > > I subscribed for a while. too many posts, very little of

Re: [MBZ] OT GUN: RKBA

ed a license to own a air rifle, not that I > have an air rifle or license. > > Hendrik > who lives in a semi civilised country > > On 15/01/13 14:52, Brian Toscano wrote: > >> I would not be offended if the easily offended people unsubscribed from >> the >

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

I would not be offended if the easily offended people unsubscribed from the list. Should be treated no different than reading about Randy's oven hood, Craig's postings about a job search involving religious universities, or the paneling in Curt's home. On Monday, January 14, 2013, Kaleb C. Stripl

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer Uninterruptable Power Supplies

If you replace with a laptop, would you really need the UPS? Just sayin'. On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Craig wrote: > On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:21:25 -0600 Benz Hogs > wrote: > > > Possibly this: > > http://www.fixya.com/support/t8134863-apc_smart > > though that seems highly unlikely. > >

Re: [MBZ] Uh, Oookaay

He should have used some dye in that rhino liner. Florescent green or maybe even cammo. On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Rolf wrote: > " gets approx. 40 Mpg." == odo dont work. > > > On 1/11/2013 9:12 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > >> "rinolinered paint" WTF >> >> Looks like Amish meet Benz, th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

t; problems. > > 1:you are not burning your fire hot enough > 2:your chimney is junk and needs replaced > 3:you need to learn about cleaning your chimney way more often. > > Mike > On Jan 8, 2013 7:23 PM, "Brian Toscano" wrote: > > > cresote can leach thro

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mail hacked?

No On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I think my Yahoo mail got hacked, anybody get any weird messages from me > lately? > > -Curt > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

metal chimney which I've > read is a recipe for fire. > > Of course the fake wood paneling I've got now is probably only 1/2" off > the chimney, I haven't opened it up to be sure but any work I do I plan to > at least get closer to code than whats already here.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

So what is on the studs? Just the wood paneling? Pine boards? On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > I think you mean above the ceiling tiles, but I dunno and I don't really > want to rip the ceiling out to find out. The house was built in 1938 but I > think it must have been r

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

cresote can leach through On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 5:17 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > If it's brick I don't see why you need a gap. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > On Jan 8, 2013, at 6:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > > Brick, if it was block I wouldn't want it exposed in my kitchen. > > > > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

insulation works best as insulation when it is not stuffed tight, but since the primary purpose here is to prevent airflow with a non-combustable, stuffing tight should be fine. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:57 PM, Craig wrote: > On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 16:51:23 -0700 Brian Toscano > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chimney

what about just regular fiberglass insulation around it up in the attic? wood trim was made to hide cracks. functional and can be nice to look at. On Tue, Jan 8, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Craig wrote: > On Tue, 8 Jan 2013 18:30:34 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > > > An air gap for what? I know tha

Re: [MBZ] Jaime scolds

Glad email has auto-delete so I don't have to read anymore relng...@aol.com On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:59 PM, wrote: > > LOL > > > Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® > > -Original Message- > From: relng...@aol.com > Sender: "Mercedes" > Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:52:51 >

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

Among other things, the soles can wear down depending on how people walk. I think it goes beyond the inserts. On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 8:35 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to the >>> owners foot? >>> >> >> And why wo

Re: [MBZ] W210 and rust

Was RLE writing with sarcasm? Is it true that perch rust only occurs in 2WD models? On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 5:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Why so rude? This isn't BANNED, is it? You really should lighten up a bit > on the normal list. > > > On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM, wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

I've heard shoes are one thing to never buy used. Don't they form to the owners foot? On Sunday, January 6, 2013, Benz Hogs wrote: > No worse than feet getting soaked running through a creek (think Hell > Race) or racing through mud/water in a Cyclocross race. I've soaked more > than one pair o

Re: [MBZ] NA Diesels in higher altitude was Re: Rejuvenating Long Parked Cars

NA engines lose 4% of power for every 1000 ft above sea. In Fort Collins you'd be down 20%. Turbo/super charged engines aren't affected as much - maybe 10% total loss even at 10,000 ft. On Sunday, January 6, 2013, David Bruckmann wrote: > Nope. My '76 300D (617.910) has a manual adjustment knob

Re: [MBZ] Civil Engineer Looking for Work - OT

Wouldn't it have made more sense to get a job before the grad degree? With no job experience he is competing against those that may have decades of experience. Its often easier to get a job if you already live where you expect to work or would like to get a job, unless the prospective employer k

Re: [MBZ] Heaters

Yep. Truck, utility trailer, or delivery. If you aren't living where any of those make sense, try another fuel source. On Saturday, January 5, 2013, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:01 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" > > > wrote: > > > Well how you supposed to get to the store to get a refill

Re: [MBZ] Charging issue!

Yeah... I've had batteries fail internally where voltage was all over the place. But this is his 2nd battery? On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:41 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > I understand that the voltage regulator could be faulty but why would the >> voltage cycle up and down with the car off! And why was

Re: [MBZ] Skunky Front Loading Washer - OT

Neat article. I bought a Bosch front loader back in 2000 and never had any problems. I cleaned the detergent dispenser once and a while. On Saturday, December 29, 2012, Rick Knoble wrote: > Okay, Karl Denninger is a finance/economy guy, but he had a great article > on front loaders a while back

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

wrote: > Mephisto Flip Flop > > --R > > > On 1/3/13 5:29 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > >> No, I only waltz in flip flops. >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Rich Thomas < >> richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.net> >> wrote: >&g

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

No, I only waltz in flip flops. On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 2:09 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Do you ever waltz in them? > > --R > > > On 1/3/13 2:12 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > >> I've enjoyed my Mephistos. >> > >

Re: [MBZ] OT shoes and repair

I've enjoyed my Mephistos. My advise is to get quality repairs when needed. In my case they last longer than several pairs of cheaper shoes before they need any repairs. I was not happy with their sandals but the shoes have been fine. On Thursday, January 3, 2013, Craig wrote: > On Thu, 3 Jan

Re: [MBZ] Happy New Year was Re: 126 vacuum diagram

Aren't fireworks good enough? On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, Dan Penoff wrote: > We had a young boy lose an eye, I believe, last New Years from just that - > some idiot firing a gun into the air. It was amazing the kid wasn't killed. > Of course, they have never identified the perp. > > Dan > > Sen

Re: [MBZ] Lenovo T-61

On at least some T-61's there is a compatibility mode in the boot setup screen that you may need to toggle. I have do to that on my T410 when using imaging software. On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM, John Reames wrote: > That drive is not an FDE drive; there were only a couple of FDE drives in

Re: [MBZ] How much is 90 degrees?

yep On Thu, Dec 27, 2012 at 3:53 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > I'd put a mark on the socket so that I can do 1/4 turn of the bolt head. > > > __**_ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

Since the person that had that problem left the company, and I re-imaged his computer, I'm not sure if the problem he reported was hardware or the software he had on it (or both). On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: > The last lenovo I needed serviced got a new motherb

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

> it to run too hot if that turns out to be the issue? Its bone stock, not > overclocked or anything like that. > > > On 12/26/2012 9:51 AM, Tim C wrote: > >> On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Brian Toscano >> **wrote: >> >> since you have 2 of these you c

Re: [MBZ] hardware testing

i have seen plenty of hard drives fail SMART tests but work completely fine. sometimes it is just a matter of what testing they support. i have not seen a bad hard drive make the computer shut off. i would be looking at failed/failing components such as motherboard and daughter cards including t

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh...

with lower compression it would spin over faster! On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > If I had scored pistons wouldn't the engine start harder because of > lowered compression? > If anything it starts EASIER now. Car-part does have some $600-$700 > engines, I was considering a

Re: [MBZ] Volvo diesel?

whatever gets you to work and back... On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Massively overheated because the bottom radiator hose came off in the left > lane of 495 at 75mph I figured the engine might be damaged beyond what the > car is worth. > During my ownership this car has

Re: [MBZ] Another piece of good news

Sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you don't. Though I suppose ticking is better than knocking. On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 1:52 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > To facilitate the alternator removal I'd parked the 240D next to the > garage up on some 4x4s but we've got 6-12" of snow in the forecast so

Re: [MBZ] Getting a head at Xmas time

Based on an earlier post I think he's in Louisiana for Christmas On Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Rich Thomas wrote: > Yum sweet tater fries. Where do you live? > > --R > > On 12/25/2012 9:11 AM, Dieselhead wrote: > >> then sweet tater fries >> > > > __**_ > htt

Re: [MBZ] Diesel oil question

2% was the generally accepted soot limit back in the CG-4 days. Semis and other trucks/engine combinations are engineered differently than cars. The new pick up truck diesels take about 2-1/2 gallons. The older ones were closer to 3 gallons. My Cummins B5.9's were designed to run 300,000 miles

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tonight's big repair

; > On Dec 22, 2012, at 12:54 PM, Brian Toscano wrote: > > > The last time I had to repair the garbage disposal, it would not spin. I > > guess its not used enough. A large pry bar that I often use for > suspension > > work got it going... > > > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tonight's big repair

The last time I had to repair the garbage disposal, it would not spin. I guess its not used enough. A large pry bar that I often use for suspension work got it going... On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > And 'Nother ATTABOY!Those kinds of fixes are g

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