[MBZ] 500SEL

Hi, All. Passed by a 500SEL and took some pictures. Basic info: 1985, one owner, Florida car, no rust that I could see. $3500. Too much tint to see much inside except for very clean and sun has faded some of the wooden dash trim. I'll send pics to anyone who would like them, and on Teusday next

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

At 03:55 PM 8/2/2008, you wrote: Dwight/Curt. Count me in. Fred Moir Lynn MA >The management committee of the New England Davison of Okiebenz Intl. (Curt >& I) is pleased to announce the First Annual New England Mercedes Benz >Chowdah Fest to be held Saturday September 13 at Goddard Memorial S

Re: [MBZ] MB Chowdah Fest -September 13

Hi, Dwight. Just what I have always wanted, MBZ Roller Skates! Fred Moir > > >Fred, > >Great. Maybe we can send you home in another RI $500 diesel special. > >Dwight ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.co

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 automatic transmission

Andrew, et al. One thing more thing about rebuilt trans. You will not get a better rebuilt MBZ trans than one of Rusty's. IF you are fortunate, you may do as well, elsewhere. Stick with Rusty, we all know that he stands behind all of his sales. My $0.02 Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maxi

Re: [MBZ] [SPAM] Re: 240D U joint?

Curt. Luke wants to go to Tadmuks some Saturday, and breakfast, of course! The boggy ground will likely be frozen, so, a jack and stands might work? Or maybe they'll let you roll it on its side. Pick a nice day and we'll help you scavenge. Fred Moir J/Y Ghost. Lynn MA 85 300DT 87 190DT

Re: [MBZ] [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] Re: 240D U joint?

Luke. What think 'e? Fred At 02:17 PM 12/17/2008, you wrote: Nope, ujoint. I think used is the way to go. I bet the '82 240D I pulled the amber fogs and grill from would have a good one. Just a matter of getting the yard to pull it and not screw up the orientation. Curt Curt. Luke wants

[MBZ] Heater

Hi, All. My 190DT has a coolant leak in or around the heater core. The coolant goes down very slowly, but the smell of hot A/F is noticeable. Q. What are the chances that the seal gasket between the core and the pipes has failed vs. "Holy heater core, Batman" ? Fred Moir Hopeful pessimist Lynn

Re: [MBZ] Why Toyota wants GM to be saved

Friends, et al. These political discussions make me tired. I'm with Plato:- Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Fred Moir Lynn MA "Curt Raymond" said: > Source? I remember talk of GM losing money at the time but haven't spent > time to research it since then. It's been stated recently on

Re: [MBZ] Why Toyota wants GM to be saved

Alex. I stand corrected. My classical education was a long time ago. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 01:37 PM 12/18/2008, you wrote: On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 8:57 AM, Frederick W Moir wrote: > Friends, et al. >These political discussions make me tired. > I'm with Plato:-

Re: [MBZ] Why Toyota wants GM to be saved

Donald, old son. You are not paying attention. Fred Moir At 02:58 PM 12/18/2008, you wrote: Fred Wrote: "These political discussions make me tired. I'm with Plato:- Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" I didn't realize General Motors was a political discussion. I thought it had to do with cars.

Re: [MBZ] Clunk

Donald, Peter, et al. I had a gas station in '70-71 and traded for a '61 Cadillac (don't ask). It had a "Dual-range" transmission. Step on the gas and it would "gather momentum" until about 30mph or so when this weird sliding transfer would take place and you were in the upper range. Never fa

Re: [MBZ] Clunk

Dan, et al. At this distance, I couldn't tell you what the type of trans was. Got it very cheap, fixed the shift tube in the column, then had to replace the leaking steering box. Traded it for 67 GTO with a bad rap in the engine. Those were the days! Hah! Fred Moir Lynn MA " We get too soon old

Re: [MBZ] OT, the Mall

I try to avoid malls, they smell of humans. Fred Moir Bah! Humbug! At 06:18 PM 12/19/2008, you wrote: "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > I have not been to the large shopping mall in Tulsa for probably 10 > years. I try to avoid malls, they smell of human flatulence. Allan -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] Where is the block coolant drain on an OM602?

Tyler. If memory serves, it is on the passenger side near the starter, ahead of the block heater towards the front. I may have ben replaced by a bolt. YMMV Fred Moir Lynn MA 190DT Blue 190DT Bent 300TD At 05:02 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: I'm attempting a citric acid flush on my 1987 190D Turbo,

Re: [MBZ] Battery options

Philip, and others. Yup! Old Cats (in marine service) had an electric motor to start the two cylinder gas motor to start the main diesel, the pony motor also had a crank handle. Loads of fun on old re-cycled bayou boats in frigid New England! Maintenence? Wutz thayut? Pourquoi? Je n'sai

[MBZ] OT memory

Hi, All. Anyone need two 256mb memory chips for a Dell Power Edge server? Free for the asking. KTD-PE2400/256 + Kvm133X72RC3/256. I too buy the wrong memory. Kaleb. laptops usually have double sided Sdram. On some older laptop systems there are some chips that only work on one side, so if they

Re: [MBZ] Router help

Manfred. Tiger direct is having a sale on a D-Link N wireless router for $40 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3334084&sku=D700-2328 YMMV Fred Moir At 07:18 PM 12/23/2008, you wrote: Yeah that's what I would do but she isn't that into making something lik

Re: [MBZ] OT memory

Douglas. Address? off list. Fred Moir At 07:40 PM 12/23/2008, you wrote: Sure I could use them.. Douglas Hi, All. Anyone need two 256mb memory chips for a Dell Power Edge server? Free for the asking. KTD-PE2400/256 + Kvm133X72RC3/256. I too buy the wrong memory. Kaleb. laptops usually have

Re: [MBZ] Router help

Manfred, et al. Sorry, Manfred, can't help you there. I'm just smart enough to blow fuses. I use a refurbished Netgear Mimo G router from Tiger and it suits me. Some of the list genii will know a lot better than "ole spark y." Fred Moir Lynn MA p.s. Try Kaleb's Linux list, some of them are half

Re: [MBZ] CHEAP Chicago 190D w/bad B2 piston

Kaleb, et al. The two 190E transmissions that I installed/removed/took-apart, were worn out; mostly the bands were down to the metal. The clutches were quite worn but still had some material left. They both shifted though, go figure. Fred Moir Lynn MA Gimme a diesel any day, gotta be a diesel!

[MBZ] Seasons Greetings

MB Nuts. (you know who you are.) All the blessings of the season to each and every one. In the spirit of giving. Angelo, the shipper says that the items were delivered, My Christmas present to you. Fred Moir Lynn MA Ho! Ho! Hack! Hack! Ho! (My present is a Christmas Cold, Fa la la, la la la )

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Seasons Greetings

Jim, and all. Croak croak cro Don't know ASL Fred Moir Silent for once! Have a Happy. At 02:40 PM 12/24/2008, you wrote: Ho! Ho! Hack! Hack! Ho! (My present is a Christmas Cold, Fa la la, la la la ) Don't you mean: Fa da da, da da da? -- Jim ___

[MBZ] OT Memory.

Manfred. Are still with us? Need an addy. to send chips to. Fred Moir Lyn MA ___ 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 or change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] Lipodiesel

Loren. Trust someone to find a green solution! Make room!, make room! Hey! This cold medicine is better that I thought! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:04 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: chicken fat prices went out of sight last summer as soy prices went out of sight. Some BioD plants switched to chicken fa

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

Mitch, and celebrants all. Try a power supply. A poor p/s has condemned more motherboards than seems reasonable to me. Usually reads correct voltage, but is flaky because the rise time of the 5v is too slow to init the motherboard or the 'voltage made good' signal is too slow to keep the power

Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Mitch. Cocensus is:- Replace the power supply Have a Happy. Fred Moir At 11:15 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: Sending this from my yahoo account because I didn't receive the first message I sent to the group. Merry Christmas to me. My 2004 eMachine refuses to boot. The led "pilot light" on the MB

Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Bob R. Sam? Eyeyam feelink bedder. Fred the Sickly. At 01:30 PM 12/25/2008, you wrote: Fred >From your typing you're looking weller. Hope you're a weller feller. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

If you want the memory, it's yours. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 10:31 PM 12/24/2008, you wrote: if he is not with you, I am Frederick W Moir wrote: Manfred. Are still with us? Need an addy. to send chips to. Fred Moir Lyn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For n

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

Kaleb. If this mysterious person doesn't speak up by New Year, I'll send them to you. Fred Moir Lynn MA ]At 11:04 PM 12/25/2008, you wrote: I think somebody said they wanted it, but if they dont want it, I will take it. Let me know. ___ http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] Fwd: Daimler SP250 RARE FIND, Low Miles, Stored since 1969. - $15000 (Amesbury, MA)

Hi, All. Now this would be a Christmas present! An exquisite blend of hand rubbed plastic and Detroit Iron! Fred Moir Lynn MA Daimler SP250 RARE FIND, Low Miles, Stored since 1969. Reply to: sale-970089...@craigslist.org Date: 2008-12-26, 12:35PM Daiml

Re: [MBZ] An Odd Combo...Austin and MB

Alex, et al. The Princess was a small Limo. Longer than it looks. No Oel Motoren, AFAIK, just an old C series 6cyl, same engine as an Austin Sqeely 3000. This from memory that is older than either car. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 01:25 PM 12/26/2008, you wrote: On Fri, Dec 26, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Rober

Re: [MBZ] SP250

Dang! There goes the memory again. I need to replace the fuses. Fred Moir (at least I think it is) Lynn MA At 04:53 PM 12/26/2008, you wrote: > ...An exquisite blend of hand rubbed plastic and Detroit Iron!.. > If you be thinking that's a Chrysler Hemi, you be wrong. RLE

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

Kaleb. My recollection was that there was no need to. Merry belated Christmas present. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 05:34 PM 12/26/2008, you wrote: ok. I still need to send something to you for that tc Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb. If this mysterious person doesn't speak up by New Year, I&#x

Re: [MBZ] 119 broken valve cover

Kaleb, et al. From the photos, it looks like a very worn chain, and/or a dead tensioning device. When the throttle is suddenly released, the chain rides up the back of the sprocket and part jams between the guide and the sprocket, putting a lot of pressure on the guide, eventually breaking the

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

Kaleb, and all. Happy New Year. May it be serene and merry. Kaleb, the memory will go out Friday. Fred Moir Lynn MA p.s. I have some more memory for an HP Proliant, yours if you want it. At 11:33 AM 12/26/2008, you wrote: Kaleb. If this mysterious person doesn't speak up by New Year, I'll send t

Re: [MBZ] I get a job today, and I get a memo from the pres of my company

Kaleb. The Okie FBI Man The lengthy list of openings includes positions in finance and accounting, security, intelligence analysis, training and education, nursing and counseling, physical surveillance, electrical engineering, physical and social sciences, and auto mechanics. Procedures for a

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Fred

Kaleb. Good. Tell me, is it really made of cheese? Fred Moir At 03:10 PM 1/8/2009, you wrote: The Eagle has landed. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, who is my...@netscape.net

Um. mail.google.com will let you sign up, gratis. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:38 PM 1/9/2009, you wrote: Just ask someone using GMail to send you an invite. I have 86 left. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT:Visigoths and Vandals

The Visigoths are the ones to watch out for! Also, the Ostrogoths. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 03:30 PM 1/14/2009, you wrote: > Jim wrote: > We just returned home to find a big pit in our front > yard. Vandals pushed over a tree, gouged out a bunch > of dirt, ripped off the front door and the steps,

Re: [MBZ] 4-matic repower?

Hi, All. I have a 4-matic picture of the system mated to a 603, from MBZ. If anyone wants a butchers, let me know and I'll send it to them as an attachment. It's probably just one of those "We won't make enough sales to justify the cost in the good ole US of A. Most 'mericans are too dumb to kn

Re: [MBZ] OT Audacity recording

Loren, et al. Could the version of the program that you are using be an "evaluation" copy, with limited functionality? Just A thought. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 11:38 AM 1/24/2009, you wrote: To Scott, I am pretty sure i used stop. I tried to record from the end, and then stop, and that did not s

Re: [MBZ] OT Audacity recording

Luther. That's me. Lost in Space. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 01:22 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Audacity is Open Source, so I don't think they have "evaluation" versions, only Beta and Stable. Luther Frederick W Moir wrote: Loren, et al. Could the version of the program that

Re: [MBZ] pasties

Hi, Hendrik & Fay, et al. Cricket? Jimminy? Disney character, Official conscience? Ate a lot of pasties in Somerset 1959 - 1962 Fred Moir Lynn MA NON-Whinging Pommie Bastard. At 05:03 AM 1/26/2009, you wrote: I've been working my ring our on the barby and as a result had to have a few beverages

Re: [MBZ] OT - NeXT Cubes

Alles. In my cellar I have a Mac II and IIx plus keyboards and a mouse or two, ADB. also KBs and a mouse from an old serial style Early Mac. I also have some 30 pin memory. All FREE to any one who wants them. Also have a Mac monitor that still works. ST225N etc. Found a box of video cards for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fountain Pen Question

John, et al. I was taught at school to use a folded sheet of blotting paper under my writing hand to avoid smudges and inky cuffs. That was until they decided that I could not be ambidextrous/left- handed and MUST write right (?) handed as all good, right thinking (?) people do! Computers are a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fountain Pen Question

Mitch, et al. Indeed! Jolly Olde, Bloody Olde, Yinglandt! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:10 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: That was until they decided that I could not be ambidextrous/left- handed and MUST write right (?) handed as all good, right thinking (?) people do! Did you

Re: [MBZ] OT - NeXT Cubes

At 12:06 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote: On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Frederick W Moir wrote: > a short adapter > cable for a mac laptop square-ish to DB25. I know Hursty has a Pismo, but perhaps some of the G3 laptop cult here have Wallstreets? Those need that particular dongle to h

[MBZ] Re MBZ OT - NeXT Cubes

Curt. Now you tell me! These weren't "Bargains", just left-over parts/tools/supplies from PC Support from when I closed it. Put the stuff in the cellar and promptly forgot it. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:53 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote: Pfff last week I got rid of 36 18Gb full height (but 3.5" width)

[MBZ] Fwd: OT -- DIY Plasma Cutter

Wilton, et al. Plama Cutter? Fred Moir Lynn MA Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:50:16 -0500 From: Rich Thomas http://www.instructables.com/id/HOMEMADE_PLASMA_CUTTER/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] what is this car??

Chuck, et al. D'accord. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 01:40 PM 2/15/2009, you wrote: DS 21 I think. Very cool car. Ed 300E 2009/2/15 Chuck Landenberger > My best guess is a Citroen. > > Chuck > Phoenix AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Engine - $350 (Ft Myers)

Original Message Subject:Mercedes Engine - $350 (Ft Myers) Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:18:16 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more informatio

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Engine - $350 (Ft Myers)

Alex, et al. It just caught my eye and I thought of Kaleb. Who knows? I may be gold or dross. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 12/28/2009 2:36 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 11:20 AM, Frederick W Moir wrote: 1989 Mercedes 300 DIESEL Engine, 90,000 miles, with A/C P

Re: [MBZ] Comic opera

Alles. It's not so funny when you consider all of the wars, border incidents, terrorism and murders between these two nuclear weapon armed countries. If you are lucky enough to see this "spectacle ', Don't laugh and have an escape route planned. Fred Moir Lynn MA "The sun never sets on the Brit

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

Dwight. I'd love to buy your car! Just let me check my portfolio, nope didn't win the lottery (again!). Fred Moir Lynn MA Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Irony is not far behind. On 12/30/2009 10:06 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Anybody want to buy a rare Bio D ready 240D 4 speed stick wit

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

Curt, et al. In the early sixties, in Aden, we had a vehicle roof top antenna that rotated 90 deg. by an inside handle, moving the antenna from along the roof to vertical at the front near the windshield. Probably cost as much as a space shuttle toilet seat, but was strong and serviceable. Wh

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

Dwight, Curt, et al. Also one of those windshield sun visors and fender skirts? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 12/31/2009 1:12 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Speaking of strange recall-my Grandfather's 49 Buick had an antenna that retracted and then laid on its side in front on roof. Big

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz Parts '87 300D '92 500E '94 E420 '95 E320 - $100 (Stamford, Ct)

Not Mine etc. Original Message Subject: Mercedes Benz Parts '87 300D '92 500E '94 E420 '95 E320 - $100 (Stamford, Ct) Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:28:47 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigsli

[MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)

Original Message Subject:1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:34:37 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)

Dan, Tom, et al. This was a sly invitation for Mr Snook to dive into another BMW and a diesel at that! Nah! He's too smart for that. "Run away! Run away!" Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/2/2010 9:59 PM, tom tomscat wrote: Hi Fred, This guy has had this up for sale for quite a while. "Ne

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)

Dwight, Tom, et al. Second row? I'm not a snob, I'd encourage all to come with a diesel, ( or gas for that matter, just park downwind. ) Dwight, Tom's too smart to buy into the Hand Grenade engines in older BMW's. I admit to having a BMW 1600 that I drove like an absolute madman, a danger to al

Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies

Alles. Tired of oncoming headlights blinding you? Who needs Euro lights, this would do very well! Though I suspect the Boys and Girls in Blue would object, after they stopped laughing! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/3/2010 3:28 PM, OK Don wrote: I've always wanted one of those search

Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"

Eyegore! Blucher! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/4/2010 7:50 AM, LarryT wrote: "Give him a sedagive???" What a great line from the funniest movie of all time! Others to jar your memory - Werewolf? There wolf, there tree. great knockers! Why thank you doctor. LarryT _

Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"

LarryT, et al. "Walk this way" Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/4/2010 8:32 PM, LarryT wrote: HAHAHA - I wonder if everyone is getting a kick out of this like we are? Or if they know what we're talking about? ;-) LarryT (Blucher) ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"

Alles. That's Fronkensteen. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/5/2010 8:17 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Depression breaker: Airplane, Caddyshack, Young Frankenstein. -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"

LarryT. Pax! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/5/2010 8:09 AM, LarryT wrote: Hi Fred - Hump? What hump? Wasn't that on the other side? Put...the candle...back (that movie was filled with so many great lines this could go on for a looog time) ;-) LarryT _

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mathieu's back!

Mathieu, et al. Johnny B does assessment work for FEMA Maybe he could offer some encouragement? . H? Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/8/2010 11:52 AM, Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Max, No offense, I really don't want to re-live the experience yet. The wounds are too fresh and I do not want to be a si

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mathieu's back!

Alles. I have not been in contact with JohnnyB in a year or two. As I understand it, he is very busy going around to all the hot spots and doing his work, only to blast off to another national difficulty. What is the reward for a job well done? Another job! He lives in Lake George NY and the la

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Gary. I'm usually tolerant of people who know no better than to make such uninformed statements. I thought that you had at least a glimmer of sense, guess I was wrong. The freedoms that you enjoy, including the right to free speech, are rare in this world today. A thin line of Hardees rejects

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Gary. "as long as the american people continue to capitulate to tyranny" How would you suggest that we resist, if not with the Hardees rejects? Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archiv

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Gary. I can't argue with that. I too think we have many useless legislators whose only loyalty is to the thing that pays best. Still, that is our fault for giving them a license to steal in the form of an elected office,then sending them to that most corrupt of American cities, the one on the P

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Alles. (German word!) I too love this country, warts and all! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/11/2010 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: pm7...@comcast.net wrote: If it's so nasty here, why do you stay? In my case, because it's MY country, and I'm not letting the criminals who silently overthrew the Republ

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Gary. He may ask, but. "...out of my cold dead hand..." Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/11/2010 12:29 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: be careful for what you say or peter might ask for your expulsion too ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

All. I get tired of the military always getting a bad rep. The poor sods in the military have always had to clean up the failures of politics. ("Business by other means") My last words on the subject. (Do I hear cheering?) If you don't understand my point of view, please read:- Tommy by Rudyard

Re: [MBZ] A heartbreaker

Curt. I have a license. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/16/2010 9:23 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Hmm, I spend 2 weeks in June in LA every year. I wonder how much the shipping would be? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] Massive smoke clouds

Clay, et al. If you have the pipe off the side if the vac pump, pull it off, and if it is full of oil, diaphragm is gone. Btdt. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 1/16/2010 4:20 PM, Redghost wrote: Gump Driving down the freeway yesterday there began to be a larger and larger cloud emanati

Re: [MBZ] Coolant Leak

LarryT. I Have two 190DT's, essentially the same engine. The white (Bent) one blew the gasket at 120Kmi and I think the Blue one is going. Oil is decorating the RF of the engine about where the chain tensioner is. There is anecdotal evidence that they blow when some idiot (me) goes over 161kph

Re: [MBZ] Getting Alt. Pulley off

Bob R, et al. Cardboard is your friend. Anti-laceration tool. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/16/2010 4:48 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: How do you get that stinkin nut off to get the puley/fan off (without wrecking the fan/fins)? Bob R ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Diff replacement - was: Axle shaft replacement

Gerry, Curt, et al. The transmission one has lettering on it (In German) that says this side to trans. I think the diff. one is either way. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 1/20/2010 7:16 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I think Gerry should get an award for use of the word "universal" to mean

[MBZ] FWD: Okie Acres North?

Original Message Subject: Mercedes Benz Parts '87 300D '92 500E '94 E420 '95 E320 - $100 (Stamford, Ct) Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:33:46 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org postin

Re: [MBZ] I'm not sure what this is

Alles. $60,000 to make tea! I'll use my old kettle. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/25/2010 11:14 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: but it looks like it would be cool to have http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1569446386.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] FI

Alles. I think that Bendix was the developer of electronic fuel injection. America the beautiful, donchaknow. Fred Moir Lynn MA Smells like someone's been using diesel! On 1/25/2010 4:19 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...What I really like is the badge on the back of some '80s-'90s Cadillacs, abo

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Curt & Angie. Joanne & I are rooting for you and a minor annoyance that goes away quietly. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/26/2010 4:52 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Anyway it sounds like tomorrow I'm probably going to get a stent put in... So I may not be on the list for a couple days and suddenly I'm not s

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

Curt. Live long and prosper. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/27/2010 7:50 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: So its done, 3 stents in 2 different places. If it weren't for the pain in my leg and that I get dizzy quick I'd be outta here now. Thanks for all the kind words you lot. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

Dwight. Curt's not that cruel! It's only once a year. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/29/2010 8:32 AM, degco...@cox.net wrote: Curt, Glad you had it done-we need you at Chowdah fest. Does this mean you'll be taking Fred's favorite -bacon burgers- off the menu? ___ h

[MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

Dwight, Curt, et al. Turkey bacon, H? Perhaps, especially if you didn't tell me what it was. I've eaten a lot of strange things whilst on deployment in various corners of the world. A lot of it was good, some of it was weird (Sheep's eyeballs?), and some of it made me wish for an in

[MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes Benz E 300 D Diesel $ 2950 OBO Hartford Area Bloomfield - $2950 (Hartford)

Original Message Subject: 1995 Mercedes Benz E 300 D Diesel $ 2950 OBO Hartford Area Bloomfield - $2950 (Hartford) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:58:15 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes Benz E 300 D Diesel $ 2950 OBO Hartford Area Bloomfield - $2950 (Hartford)

Yup! Quite fast too. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/29/2010 10:47 AM, Allan Streib wrote: That is an NA diesel right? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

[MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - $1800 (Saratoga Lake)

Original Message Subject:1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - $1800 (Saratoga Lake) Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:56:51 -0800 (PST) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes Benz E 300 D Diesel $ 2950 OBO Hartford Area Bloomfield - $2950 (Hartford)

Curt, et al. I'm only honoring The Good Doctor's injunction to "Drive it like you stole it". Sheesh, always the negative wave. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/1/2010 8:52 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: The only one I've not been able to notice lag on is Fred's 190D 2.5T and only when he's d

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes Benz E 300 D Diesel $ 2950 OBO Hartford Area Bloomfield - $2950 (Hartford)

Curt. I must try to use emoticons. (Tongue firmly in cheek sort of thing). Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/1/2010 12:11 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Actually I was complimenting your extremely smooth driving style. I was very impressed when we drove down to pay for the RI Red 190D, especiall

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

Hey! Is that a goat rope joke? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 2/4/2010 4:46 PM, R A Bennell wrote: OH, come on. What if he throws the goat in? Will that sweeten the deal? You can sell your lawn mower. You won't have to fertilize. You won't need to get a dog for a pet. You will be the en

Re: [MBZ] Goat dent

Dwight, et al. Paddy McGinty's Goat. Like in the song. Fred Moir Lynn MA Dieselitis Maximus On 2/4/2010 5:41 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: AS in Hogan's goat? Bissell Cove Quahog& Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Market bubbles

Dwight, Curt, et al. As I said before, my 190DT Bent and an early 90's 300CE plus a similar 300D for wiring/rear-end/paatz etc. Dream on. Some dream in Technicolor, I dream in diesel. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 2/8/2010 9:05 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Maybe you and Fred can work together and you

Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?

Rich, Alles. Money can buy a lot of things, grace is not one of them. I have neither, therefore I know. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/11/2010 4:29 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Money can buy a lot of things, class is not one of them. --R ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?

Dwight, et al. No, I'm not. I have met some truly gracious people and cannot hope to be so, though I strive to achieve that state. Aren't I the most trying guy you know? Fred Moir Lynn MA Home of "Der Lumpen." On 2/11/2010 5:00 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, You are being too modest. Dwi

Re: [MBZ] Any other fans of the 600 SWB ?

Mao, et alles. I once passed within elbow distance of Grace Kelly on a shuttle flight from Boston Logan to La Guardia, does that count? No, I was so crass as to ask for an autograph. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 2/11/2010 9:17 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Fred wrote: I have neither,

Re: [MBZ] early 190E

Alles. My 190E 1985 2.3 4cyl. auto. Was only in fair shape when I got it home. The first thing was the timing chain, single row, so worn out that it was rattling the chain tensioner. The cam gear had lost all of the sprocket tips so badly that I expected it to skip out of time at any second. Hom

Re: [MBZ] 2010 NE MB Chowdah Fest -Save the Date

Dwight. Gee, Dwight. I thought you might be entertained. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 2/17/2010 11:54 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: We will also have a new award this year-we will see if anyone can top Fred in "The best car stories in exotic parts of the globe' category. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Owner's Manuals?

Try http://www.tmcpubl.com Not cheap, but they have good readable manuals printed one-off. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/25/2010 11:51 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:57:37 -0500 "LarryT" wrote: Call your dealer and order one - $10 last time I bought one - or c

[MBZ] OT Canon Lens

Greetings and Salutations. I was going to throw out a Canon super8 camera that was left on a shelf with the batteries in. Any one want it complete or for the lens? Apart from the corrosion in the handle it may (?) still work. Canon Zoom Lens C8, 9.5-47.5mm 1:1.8, if that means anything to you. F

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