Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-29 Thread Dave Walton
Likely it would still start with one bad plug, maybe 2. On Oct 28, 2011, at 10:17 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com writes: Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad

Re: [MBZ] Door Striker

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
of it. The plastic part is what causes the part in the door to rotate and latch as you close it. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 8:49 AM, rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: My 1983 240d driver's side rear door is not closing right. I have to open close it a couple of times just to get it to close

Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light

2011-10-28 Thread Dave Walton
Unlikely all would go at once. I'd check the relay. See if you get any voltage at the plug. I've tried to repair bad relays but have yet to figure out how to do it right. -Dave Walton On Oct 28, 2011, at 9:25 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, My 1983 MB 300D

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
We have 2 140's. In our experience the answer is a steady zero. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote: Does anyone know how much water comes in through a closed sunroof on a 140 when it is sitting in the rain? I need to document the amount

Re: [MBZ] A strange question about leaks

2011-10-22 Thread Dave Walton
-ass. -Dave Walton On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:34 AM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It's possible that the shop is at fault but I don't think that proving it will be easy or possible. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2011, at 10:21 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Hydropneumatic air cells (accumulators) gone bad?

2011-09-22 Thread dave walton
is displaced with fluid. -Dave Walton On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 2:27 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: So I've been riding around on the restored SLS suspension in my W123 1985 300TD.  While it's a huge improvement over the ride on the conventional rear shocks that I had removed

Re: [MBZ] OT Nasty people with computers

2011-09-08 Thread Dave Walton
. If they have even moderate computer skills and are so motivated they can make your life a living hell. Your call. -Dave Walton On Sep 6, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: As some of you may know I run a small earthmoving business. For the last year I have been

Re: [MBZ] Oxygen

2011-09-04 Thread Dave Walton
narcosis. Was only narked once. Felt warm and fuzzy all over. Not a care in the world. I knew enough to call the dive and take a day off. -Dave Walton On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:02 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Pure oxygen at one atmosphere is indeed a bad thing, especially long term

Re: [MBZ] A Word of Warning

2011-08-26 Thread Dave Walton
of rain theses things can drop is astounding. -Dave Walton On Aug 26, 2011, at 12:09 PM, Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: Have some cash money too as credit cards may not be accepted if communications are down. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun

Re: [MBZ] OT: cleanup of surface rust on machined surfaces

2011-08-23 Thread dave walton
The toughest coating and probably overkill would be epoxy paint. If given a second coat within 24 house it will bond to the first coat. Physically brushing the paint on always provides better adhesion than spray painting. -Dave Walton On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 7:25 AM, John Reames jwrea

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Dave Walton
I'd crack the injection lines on top on the injectors to make sure they are getting fuel when you crank. That will let the air out. -Dave Walton On Aug 3, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: So my '87 300D was sitting since early last winter and I was worried

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread dave walton
Maybe disconnecting the fuel supply line and sticking it in a bottle of diesel would rule out a clogged tank screen?. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 2:27 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] OIL ANALYSIS

2011-07-26 Thread Dave Walton
When you do change the oil on one of those, how much does it take? -Dave Walton On Jul 26, 2011, at 12:49 PM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Howdy - I thought some might like to see the results of using AMSOIL 15w40 long term in a tractor trailer rig used on long hauls

Re: [MBZ] starting on ether

2011-07-19 Thread dave walton
a virtually indefinite shelf life. It was only produced by the refinery in Lima Ohio. That facility was sold many years ago and I have not seen the product for quite a while. -Dave Walton On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: From what I've found, 45-50, which

Re: [MBZ] WVO 300TD and 300D Turbo

2011-07-17 Thread Dave Walton
That is the prudent path. Plus it leaves more free WVO for the rest of us :-) The *last* thing I want is more competition for the primo oil. -Dave Walton On Jul 17, 2011, at 8:18 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Hasn't softened mine. Show me an objective study demonstrating

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
of work because they used so much. Since then the rusting has increased logarithmically on the rest of the car. It is impossible to keep up with it. The 82 240D and the 87 SDL's are doing just fine. -Dave Walton On Jul 10, 2011, at 1:17 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: So

Re: [MBZ] 99 E300 diesel?

2011-07-10 Thread Dave Walton
Cleveland Ohio. They salt the roads here but the other cars don't seem to mind as much. I am sure it would do much better down south. On Jul 10, 2011, at 7:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Since

Re: [MBZ] Congress in Session

2011-07-09 Thread Dave Walton
The pudgy middle aged white men that make up the majority of the list membership have politics unique to them. I have found is best not to bring up the subject. :-) -Dave Walton On Jul 9, 2011, at 7:18 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: My views are quite mainstream

Re: [MBZ] crack?

2011-07-08 Thread Dave Walton
Maybe 20 years ago I was looking at a greymarket import that had the original steering wheel replaced with one that was missing the airbag. State Farm told me at the time that removing the original airbag, or adding one that was not hooked up made the car uninsurable. -Dave Walton On Jul 8

Re: [MBZ] Selling the boy's SD

2011-06-30 Thread Dave Walton
I might purchase the thing just so I can buy the guy a beer. -Dave Walton On Jun 30, 2011, at 8:33 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2471615425.html Notice no BLOWS ICE COLD, veggie conversion, or 40mpg. --R

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
tube. If it's a little off he can fine-tune it or advise you to pitch it. -Dave Walton On Jun 19, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: My kid broke his retainer for the second time this year. It's a very clean break, lines up perfectly when pressed together

Re: [MBZ] OT: Anyone ever repaired a retainer?

2011-06-20 Thread Dave Walton
In most of the industrialized world, orthodontics are covered by health insurance. -Dave Walton On Jun 20, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com writes: Is this a private orthodontist? Is there another kind? Sorry I don't

Re: [MBZ] Boots?

2011-06-16 Thread dave walton
You can still buy 100% neatsfoot oil at tack supply stores. I prefer it to the blends that add mineral oil or who knows what... Don't believe the advertising hype that claims the blends are better. In my experience they are not - although they do no not smell as much. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 16

Re: [MBZ] W210 diesel values, problems?

2011-05-10 Thread Dave Walton
Permanent warranty? In a word - no. I suppose if you have spent enough at the dealer to finance a small country, they might cover it. Us normal people are SOL. -Dave Walton. On May 10, 2011, at 2:40 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: Saw a '98 E300D with a for-sale sign

Re: [MBZ] OT Tubernets questions

2011-04-26 Thread dave walton
- so it may not be a DNS issue even though you get a DNS error. Try 8.8.8.8 . It has been rock solid for me. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My DSL connection has been quite funky lately, random bursts of not getting internet

Re: [MBZ] Marshall does it again

2011-03-27 Thread dave walton
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BBVN2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8m=A3NUNNXXHUJDMF On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Where does one obtain De-Oxit? My '84 190D has a flaky stalk, it'll sometimes turn out the lights completely if its in the wrong

Re: [MBZ] Marshall does it again

2011-03-27 Thread dave walton
MCM electronics along with soldering iron, solder-sucker, and some other odds'n'ends. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Dave Walton
If the onboard video uses system ram, you can get funky available memory numbers like that. You need multiple cores and/or multiple processors for speech recognition to work smoothly. Windows is a resource hog, but pales in comparison to Dragon. -Dave Walton On Feb 19, 2011, at 8:29 PM, Rick

Re: [MBZ] Scan tools for late-model Benz (was: Kaleb's new '99 E430)

2011-02-17 Thread dave walton
The 99 E Class with HID lights adjusts the beam position depending on rear load so that you don't blind oncoming drivers as much when you put a bunch of crap in the trunk. That was probably cheaper than putting SLS on the car. -Dave Walton On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] Scan tools for late-model Benz (was: Kaleb's new '99 E430)

2011-02-17 Thread dave walton
Call me cynical, but I suspect they figured they could charge more and keep people like us from diddling with it if it was somehow integrated with the computer. On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:16 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] I buy a 99 E430

2011-02-15 Thread dave walton
free software updates. I think I paid around $200 for it on eBay. -Dave Walton On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Now I am going to have to start learning about these cars

Re: [MBZ] W210 Q?

2011-02-01 Thread dave walton
No, but a code reader will give you a real-time reading of the oil pressure. -Dave Walton On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Loren Faeth lefa...@gmail.com wrote: Can anyone tell me if a run of the mill E320 210 has an oil pressure gauge? TIA x ___ http

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-02 Thread Dave Walton
You need to find who fills home heating tanks, delivers fuel to road crews and mining operations. They will have a kerosene tank. Up until maybe 3-4 years ago, kerosene here was 1/2 the price of diesel. Now it's more. No idea why - especially when diesel has $0.50 more in tax per gallon. -Dave

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Dave Walton
Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no sulphur and no fuel additives. -Dave Walton On Jan 1, 2011, at 3:47 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: #1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB. On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] Learning to weld

2010-12-20 Thread dave walton
. -Dave Walton On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Me three, although having some success welding up a brace for my snowmobile trailer (thicker, new metal) helped a lot. I took a basic welding class at The Steel Yard in Providence. Best thing about

Re: [MBZ] 140

2010-12-11 Thread Dave Walton
are those who have not owned them or who own ones that are so far gone they should scrapped. It's a sweet ride! If you are unfortunate enough to be stuck with a 99 S500 with ESP, I'll take it off you hands for $500 :-) -Dave Walton On Dec 11, 2010, at 10:33 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net

Re: [MBZ] OT - harbor freight coupons???

2010-10-21 Thread dave walton
Keep in mind that the actual weight limit depends on how far you extend the arm. I have their 2-ton unit and it's only rated for 500lbs when fully extended. That's the position you need to use when pulling an engine from a W140. -Dave Walton On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV

Re: [MBZ] 603 turbo oil line

2010-09-26 Thread Dave Walton
If it's the supply line, it is worth the peace of mind to buy a replacement. If it is the return line you can use duct tape, a piece of old garden hose, and some Harbor Freight zip ties. -Dave Walton On Sep 25, 2010, at 11:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Does anybody

Re: [MBZ] [Linux] OT: Laptop Question

2010-09-19 Thread Dave Walton
Panasonic Toughbook Many models over the last decade to choose from. I use CF-29's with touchscreen for my autistic nephew, although that model is slow by today's standards. They can take quite a beating - literally. -Dave Walton On Sep 19, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno

Re: [MBZ] 603 rods, old V new

2010-07-03 Thread dave walton
Light hatch marks are better than no hatch marks in my opinion. They help lubricate the rings, right? -Dave Walton On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Here are a couple of photos showing the difference between the old style 603 3.5 rods and the updated

Re: [MBZ] 603 rods, old V new

2010-07-03 Thread dave walton
it back together and enjoy driving it as-is. Start looking for a replacement engine when it begins burning oil badly or begins giving you blowby. -Dave Walton On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: well #1 has light hatch marks except for about 1/2 or so

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-27 Thread Dave Walton
You still need to make periodic point-in-time backups and archive them. If you do not detect data corruption until after you sync the images (very likely), you will replicate the bad data and destroy the good data on the mirror. -Dave Walton On Jun 27, 2010, at 7:47 PM, Fmiser fmi

Re: [MBZ] OT external HDs ?? + bit of benz content.

2010-06-26 Thread dave walton
array so you don't need dedicated boot drives (you can boot from the array). This allows you to create a virtual MBR disk to boot from while most of the array capacity is in a GPT disk. -Dave Walton On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread dave walton
Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump? Unless of course the battery and fuse is in the trunk :-( -Dave Walton On Monday, June 21, 2010, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I was out working on the 560 a little yesterday and noticed the locks had locked themselves.  I

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
By the time a flex-disc exhibits any symptoms the car is too dangerous to drive. Get the damn thing up on ramps and take a look now. It will take you 5 minutes and could save you an ambulance ride. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Would

Re: [MBZ] symptoms of failing flex disc?

2010-06-03 Thread dave walton
than any ABS system on the planet and the driveshaft tears into the passenger compartment. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:46 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Why's that?  What happens if it fails? On Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:39 -0400, dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] SDL

2010-05-12 Thread dave walton
Both the 91 and 94 diesels are rod benders. The long body W140 diesel was not sold in the US. There was a gray market import 94 350SDL that went on eBay a few years ago. Looked like a nice car but no sunroof. -Dave Walton On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 5:05 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Just had

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-22 Thread dave walton
not totally disintegrate the bladder. You might have to poke around to find any hole(s). Keep in mind that a failure of the bladder while you are inspecting them might cause the compressed gas to escape violently and propel any inserted object quite rapidly. -Dave Walton On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
the remaining good one? -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:20 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Andrew, Replace BOTH of the spheres at once!  You were told this the last time, and you ignored it.  There is a reason that you need to replace BOTH AT THE SAME TIME!  You just found the reason

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-21 Thread dave walton
Yes, exactly. A bad shock gives the opposite reaction than a bad sphere. They both function as shock absorbers but the design and mechanics are different. -Dave Walton On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The spheres are the shock absorbers aren't

Re: [MBZ] Changing 300TD air cells (accumulator spheres) - anyone BTDT?

2010-04-20 Thread dave walton
marvelously. -Dave Walton On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 2:25 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I'm fed up with the jarring ride when driving over rough pavement in my 1983 300TD.  I replaced both air cells (accumulator spheres) with one new and one used one a couple years ago.  I never

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight coupons in Automobile magazine

2010-04-03 Thread dave walton
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/MagazineLanders/3-general/images/20_c.jpg On Sat, Apr 3, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: For anyone contemplating making a purchase at Harbor Freight in the next few months, the May issue of Automobile magazine (with a big

Re: [MBZ] OT Hacker Disables More Than 100 Cars Remotely

2010-03-19 Thread dave walton
Most routers will also log the MAC address of the network port on your computer. This means they can still track you when connecting through an anonymous account on a wireless access point. -Dave Walton On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread dave walton
Grab some tools and start taking it apart. Follow the path of the water - start at the inside bottom. Worst case you will break something and have to go buy a new one. These things are way simpler than the cars we work on. -Dave Walton On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-14 Thread dave walton
Take apart the bottom filter assembly. There is a small hole that clogs and causes the accumulated food particles to dump back on the dishes rather than down the drain. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag

Re: [MBZ] Biodegradable Wiring Harness Question

2010-03-13 Thread Dave Walton
Any flex causes the insulation to crack and expose bare copper. -Dave Walton On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:47 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable? Does the insulation break down? Does the wire become brittle? Do the connectors come loose

Re: [MBZ] Hendrick needs this.

2010-03-09 Thread dave walton
, no spinners, but I could hook you up with a neon or LED undercarriage lighting system that looks wy cool on foggy mornings. Do you get fog down-under? -Dave Walton On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: No I don't need a 2 door car and the steering wheel

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

2010-02-17 Thread dave walton
The stopping action of the brakes can be overridden by the traction control and/or ABS in my 99 E300. Stability control also needs to take control of the brakes away from the driver if needed. In a modern car, systems could interact in ways difficult to reproduce. -Dave Walton On Wed, Feb 17

Re: [MBZ] The crack smokers are out early this year

2010-02-08 Thread dave walton
to speak English. I put my German mother-in-law on the phone with him and he hung up on her. -Dave Walton On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1573271616.html Isn't Elsbett a single tank conversion thats terrible? Its not even

Re: [MBZ] Brabus Smart Car

2010-01-18 Thread dave walton
more than that. Every accident is unique, but that does not put the odds in your favor. -Dave Walton On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:22 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it would not surprise me if it did ok. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 7:15 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: You wrote My

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-12 Thread dave walton
I bought a case of it a while back (the 911 stuff). I use it to pre-fill the fuel filters when I change them out, and keep a bottle in each car just in case - but have never needed those yet. -Dave Walton On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Do any of you

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2010-01-02 Thread dave walton
with right now. http://fit-pc2.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Are those $299 netbook things any good? I love the two netbooks in my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2010-01-02 Thread dave walton
can't take credit for diagnosing that one. They called in a real electrician who narrowed down the line causing the problem, then he tore into the drywall and found the nest. I guess that's not uncommon out in the boonies. -Dave Walton On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Max Dillon meadedil

[MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2009-12-31 Thread dave walton
lives in an area that is not wired for electric power or cable TV, but she can get DSL just fine. Thanks -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop

2009-12-31 Thread dave walton
She has solar panels that charge old 12V car batteries. Her current Dell runs directly from the 11-14V off the batteries. She does have an inverter if needed. I'm not sure how far back I can go with the Dell's before the video gets choppy. -Dave Walton On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:41 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-30 Thread dave walton
will increase as our economy improves because the suppliers will charge more. Simple put - our destiny is in their hands. -Dave Walton On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: The money/economy talk show that I really enjoy (Money Talk with Bob Brinker) has

Re: [MBZ] What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-29 Thread dave walton
Once the economy starts rebounding and fuel goes over $5/gallon, that price will not be unreasonable. Personally I'm a cheap SOB and would not pay more than half what they are asking for it now. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 4:38 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: http

Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?

2009-12-29 Thread dave walton
Yes. Just had to replace the one under the sink that powers the hot tap and dishwasher. You can get a new 10-pack on eBay for what Home Depot charges for 2 of them. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:27 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I think I've got a bad one.  Several

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-22 Thread dave walton
are important at a given point in time. Oh, and those never get changed once they are released either - which causes the same vicious circle to start all over again... -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 1:00 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: the MacIntels have been out

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-22 Thread dave walton
the show it was recording - nice feature :-( -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Microsoft typically releases updates on (I think) the first tuesday of every month.  For very critical security problems they have been known to make

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-20 Thread Dave Walton
, kept the DOJ off his back. Conspiracy theorists claim there was a under-the-table deal that Apple not sell their OS against Windows. I see no other reason that Apple would not market their OS to some of the 100 million PCs out there now running Windows. -Dave Walton On Dec 20, 2009

[MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
I think it's time I started getting my feet wet with a Mac. Can anyone recommend the cheapest used Apple machine that I should look for on eBay that will run Snow Leopard 10.6.x ? I don't need speed, ram, or lots of disk space. Just need to boot the OS to help me make a Hackintosh. Thanks -Dave

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
Both. The HowTo's I've found for my target MB all require a running Snow Leopard machine to prep the HD for the Hackintosh. -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:14 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Pretty sure any Intel mac would boot Snow Leopard.  A G[345] will not. You say

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mac Starting Point?

2009-12-19 Thread dave walton
know what you are doing Redghost, so PLEASE point me to a HowTo that will obviate the need for me to start with a working Mac. Thanks! -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: That is not correct.  You need a boot DVD or CD to get the system running

Re: [MBZ] More 140 pleasure

2009-12-16 Thread dave walton
Mine too. The next one I get with the 3.5L diesel will get it's head pulled right away - after I check to see that MB did not get to it first. -Dave Walton On 12/15/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: that could be, i think thats what happened to mine. Mitch Haley wrote

Re: [MBZ] Another welding convert

2009-12-13 Thread dave walton
Even if you have a gas unit, it's a good idea to keep some flux wire on hand. If you have to weld an overhang (underside), the flux helps keep the liquid metal in place until it cools. -Dave Walton On Sat, Dec 12, 2009 at 9:18 PM, Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Not my experience

Re: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD?

2009-12-13 Thread dave walton
and will seldom end well. Hitting bumper-to-bumper is a much better alternative regardless of speed. If the car will idle, that will keep power to the brakes and steering. If not, I'd call a wrecker or use a dolly. -Dave Walton On Sun, Dec 13, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] OT scandisk and defrag

2009-12-11 Thread dave walton
That's the best example of why you should never hire a programmer with a Master's degree or better. Those wonderful filesystem algorithms only work good on paper :-) -Dave Walton On 12/11/09, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] ATTN Dave Walton

2009-12-02 Thread dave walton
thin it with diesel or kerosene in the winter. They can take a lot of abuse :-) -Dave Walton On 12/1/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Hey dave, Did you check out those pics I posted after I pulled my #1 rod/piston? Did your look similar when you did it. So you just replaced

Re: [MBZ] DIY not

2009-12-02 Thread dave walton
Yes. The new gasket is reinforced in that area. -Dave Walton On 12/2/09, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: I personally think the rod bending problem is only partially the rods. I've had the head off three of these things recently, and in every case

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread dave walton
Competition is a good thing. Put your money where your mouth is and offer 20% off. That will show him... (you will make it up with volume) Ordinarily I value good advice over price, but with all this whining going on all I have to go by is my cost. -Dave Walton On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM

Re: [MBZ] Special Deals from BuyMBparts , Inc.

2009-12-01 Thread dave walton
Nothing personal, and I like all you guys just fine, but the people selling auto parts to me online are not even close to being my heroes. Today is the anniversary of Rosa Park's refusal to give her seat on a public bus to some white racist. And she did not whine about it. -Dave Walton On Tue

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-28 Thread dave walton
They will just create 2 accounts - same problem. -Dave Walton On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: dave walton wrote: That's how the online GSA Auctions work. They do have a weakness, however. I suppose you could make the smallest incremental bid repetitively over

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-26 Thread Dave Walton
You don't want bubbles. Automatic dishwasher detergent will degrease without foaming up. -Dave Walton On Nov 25, 2009, at 11:02 PM, Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org wrote: We have a plan Looks like the head gasket replace on the 2.6 190e is going to happen next weekend (Dec 4

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-23 Thread dave walton
who needs it looks it up in the next couple days. -Dave Walton On 11/22/09, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: I believe the market is overripe for some serious competition to the Bay area whackos' fleabay. I think there is enough talent

Re: [MBZ] My wagon is like a green house

2009-11-23 Thread dave walton
. France used to use Ozone for water purification instead of Chlorine. Not sure if they still do. -Dave Walton On 11/22/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: So this 87 TD I have sitting around is like a greenhouse. Its been sitting under a tree in the back for a while, and I knew it leaked

Re: [MBZ] I am NEVER selling on ebay again

2009-11-21 Thread dave walton
Plus, their search function has been down half a day. It's still acting funky. Legit buyers cannot even find things to bid on today. They are pissed too. -Dave Walton On 11/21/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have just about had it with ebay. I took quite a long break from

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
into a clean container. If you see water you have a problem. -Dave Walton On 11/16/09, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I really think you are being a bit obsessive/compulsive. If you drain the tank via the screen/drain hole, the algae will come out. Most of it anyay. Most of the rust/dirt

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
(makers of PRI-Ocide). -Dave Walton On 11/18/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: According to Chevron, there are fungi/bacteria that grow in diesel fuel, no water required. Fortunately the most common types need water. The process of refining

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel tank filter RR

2009-11-18 Thread dave walton
a deal, then biocide would be included in the additive package from all the fuel retailers. -Dave Walton On 11/18/09, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: If you have microbes in the tank sufficient to warrant draining the tank, you NEED biocide, water or NOT. Once, a treatment at the shock

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-15 Thread dave walton
Looked the same. A bit heavier, don't recall how much. According to the dealer, there had been several updates to the rod. Each one heavier than the last. Numbers on the piece were different. I lost a hard drive since then and don't have the numbers anymore. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-14 Thread dave walton
expensive way fast. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 2:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I cant remember.  Did you just replace the 1 rod?  Was this on a 126 or a 140?  If 140, were you able to do it with the engine in the car?  Did replacing the rod correct your problem

Re: [MBZ] Who was it that replaced their #1 rod?

2009-11-14 Thread dave walton
H Y L O M A R The torque instructions say to use wet head bolts. Lubricate them with motor oil just before tightening. You want the resistance to come from bolt stretch, not friction. -Dave Walton On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 5:58 PM, Michael LaFleur mike.lafl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: All the rods

Re: [MBZ] B-5 Diesel Question

2009-11-11 Thread dave walton
the warranty. Caterpillar put an extra injector in the exhaust manifold and does not have this problem. If you have a 2007 or later diesel, I'd consider skipping biodiesel altogether. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:07 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: It was a while ago, around 2004

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
to apply force. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM, Jim Arnott jr.arn...@gmail.com wrote: Good evening folks, I am Jim Arnott, a long time VW owner (and list admin for a bunch of VW lists) and possibly a new used Mercedes owner. I live in NE Oregon and have been driving/repairing VWs

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
This bickering is what made me avoid both of you for my last 2 orders. Either put the details of your spat out in the open so each of us can choose a side, or get over it. -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Correct, he should actually call

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread dave walton
On second thought, this might be fun to watch :-) -Dave Walton On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Let's also remember who pulled you from the gutter, gave you a job when you hadn't had one in years, which allowed you to buy all the guns, cameras

Re: [MBZ] B-5 Diesel Question

2009-11-09 Thread dave walton
the lubricating properties of ULSD. The additive package has been modified to make it play nice. This means you can no longer ASSUME it is okay to use heating oil in your vehicle.You may be getting ULSD fuel with no additives. -Dave Walton On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:16 AM, LarryT l02tur

Re: [MBZ] Seattle rod bender

2009-10-24 Thread dave walton
. Good used 606 engines were running $3k-$4k last time I checked. -Dave Walton On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 5:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/1435870810.html wonder if he

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel Special Edition

2009-10-20 Thread dave walton
was selling in this country at the time was the E300. -Dave Walton On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:00 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: That could be it.  There was a yellow triangle in center of the instrument panel with the acronym. So you think it does

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