Re: [MBZ] OT A Reminder

2013-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 10:34 AM -0700 6/8/13, Greg Fiorentino wrote: As I have taught my children: violence is NEVER a good solution. (But sometimes it is the ONLY solution). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XazOmi4yIbU "A riot is an ungly thing... undt, I tink, that it is chust about time ve had vun!"

Re: [MBZ] A Sad Ending

2013-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:02 PM +0930 6/9/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: We had one joker over here who put a Japanese motor in a 201 and then to top it off put a Merc star on top of the Japanese motor. That's when I lost it. Hendrik who has a pure Benz Ha! http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq250/f4fay/mercbw3.jpg

Re: [MBZ] On the road again] and a new issue

2013-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 6:55 AM -0400 5/25/13, Dwight Giles wrote: Yes, Marshall used to say to check the firewall behnd the battery for rust and leaks on a 123. And DON'T forget to CHECK the FUSES! >:-} -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Deaf dog owners

2013-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 10:28 AM -0400 6/9/13, WILTON wrote: How is it that so many dog owners seem to be deaf to the relentless, incessant barking of their dogs. I like hearing my neighbors' dogs barking. Means they're on the job. And it's usually because my cats are teasing them, so I figure it's only fair.

Re: [MBZ] A Sad Ending

2013-06-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:55 AM -0400 6/9/13, Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik and Fay wrote: We had one joker over here who put a Japanese motor in a 201 and then to top it off put a Merc star on top of the Japanese motor. That's when I lost it. 30 years ago I wanted to put a Japanese motor in a Fiat. I would have cal

Re: [MBZ] you know you want this

2013-06-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:41 AM -0400 6/11/13, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/accessory/title-Illuminated_Star/id-OEMPartNo:AQ1110 Affirmative action comes to Stuttgart. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:38 PM -0400 6/10/13, Dan Penoff wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. Agreed. He helped keep my /8s et cetera on the road... http://www.epsparts

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:23 PM +0930 6/12/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: I pull an engine apart and put it back together and get nothing, someone undoes 4 bolts and swaps a seat in and get standing applause. Well, SURE! Any schlub can rebuild an engine, but we all know how much fun removing seats is. Well that's j

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:40 AM -0400 6/12/13, WILTON wrote: BTW, 'just remembered: I used to have B-47's and jet engines lying all over the hanger floor; put 'em back together; worked fine; never got an ATTABOY nor decent pay for it. ;<) Have a belated ATTABOY on me, then! ^.^ -MMM- who always liked the B-47

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:01 PM -0400 6/12/13, WILTON wrote: him, "If I find such as that again, the wrenches will be MINE." 'Came back from lunch and found the wrenches in offending/dangerous position again, therefore, wrenches still in my tool box. Good man. -MMM- ___ http

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:45 AM -0400 6/12/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Yeah, just be sure you're not wandering around in any Goodwill stores around there. You could be dealt a crushing blow! What, I could find a Nobel Prize? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts g

[MBZ] Let's Play Homeland Security Haiku! Was: Re: OT: Things that make you say hmmmm

2013-06-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:27 AM -0700 6/12/13, Curt Raymond wrote: http://m.funnyordie.com/videos/ba0cc80eec/nsa-wiretapping-public-service-announcement Okay its satire but they do kind of have a point... http://www.forbes.com/sites/reuvencohen/2012/05/26/department-of-homeland-security-forced-to-release-list-of-k

[MBZ] OT: Norfolk Southern, What's Your Function?

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Busby Berkeley meets Casey Jones meets Schoolhouse Rock... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL_V_y2zYR4 ___ 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 d

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:03 PM -0400 6/13/13, Gerry Archer wrote: What's the connect between the (Australian designed?) Canberra and B-47s if any? They both had wings, jet engines and were flown by the Air Force, as the B-57 by the latter. Oh, and each had a 7 in there somewheres. :D -MMM- __

Re: [MBZ] New driver seat is in wow

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:39 PM -0400 6/13/13, Gerry Archer wrote: My mistake. Must have been confusing the B-57 (Canberra) with the B-47. http://www.americancombatplanes.com/b57_1.html http://www.planesofthepast.com/b47-stratojet.htm?gclid=CNSa8JqZ4rcCFWYV7AodWlAAlA (reads B-57 history on Wiki interestedly) -M

Re: [MBZ] I think its the end

2013-06-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:35 PM -0500 6/14/13, OK Don wrote: Kaleb, how many cars do you have for Curt to choose from? A whole yardful, of course! :D -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I think its the end

2013-06-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
In some circles, it's called an embolism. :) On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Air in a liquid cooling circuit would be a circulatory problem, right? > > Mitch. > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] letting Gary back on the list?

2013-06-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Give the lad another shot. On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:02 AM, G. M. Brown wrote: > I'll second that. > > > > G. M. Brown > > Brevard, NC > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] The Dream Is Over

2013-06-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 1:54 AM -0700 6/18/13, Zoltan Finks wrote: I'm tempted to remain on the list in case I need any OT advice on anything. Stick around. I had a three year Benzless hiatus, but I stuck around the Other List for the grins and 'cause I could offer the occasional nugget of advice... -MMM- ___

[MBZ] On Murphy's Law...

2013-06-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
http://www.improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume9/v9i5/murphy/murphy0.html http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn4231-murphys-law-honoured--50-years-late.html#.UccWDMu9KK0 -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] OT "The good ole days of Car Washing"

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 2:45 PM -0400 7/4/13, Rich Thomas wrote: Never did find out but I told Cleo I went there and tried to find his dad, Cleo thought that was pretty cool. He told his dad, who thought that was pretty cool too. I think it's pretty cool, too! :) -MMM- ___ h

Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:30 PM -0500 7/4/13, OK Don wrote: Exactly - got the brake caliper cleaned up (minor corrosion at the bottom), new o-ring, and the brake works again and isn't leaking 5606 :-) We're flying again, till the new windshield arrives Monday or so --- Reminds me of the old joke concerning 5606 and

Re: [MBZ] 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: Affordable Luxury?

2013-07-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:48 AM -0400 7/5/13, Chris James wrote: Is anyone else following the new CLA? FWD? FTS. -MMM- ___ 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 d

Re: [MBZ] OT finally a good use for spoilers

2013-07-06 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 1:22 PM +0930 7/6/13, Hendrik and Fay wrote: http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/31125 See they are useful. LOL -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] SF Plane Crash

2013-07-06 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:34 PM -0400 7/6/13, Gerry Archer wrote: (07-06) 13:11 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- A Boeing 777 passenger jetliner bound from Seoul, South Korea, crashed and caught fire while landing at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. Korean BBQ? -MMM- ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] SF Plane Crash

2013-07-06 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:57 PM -0400 7/6/13, Dan Penoff wrote: WOW, was that tasteless! (I love it!) Probably more appropriate for Banned, though. Belike. How's that stent holding up so far? So far, so good. Still a little light headed... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Some guy takes a 220D to the track.

2013-07-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:19 AM -0400 7/2/13, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: http://oldcarjunkie.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/taking-the-diesel-mercedes-to-the-auto-x/ Hee! I actually autocrossed my '68 220D a couple of times. Most fun! -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Sounds like someone forgot the 7 Ps... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_Ps_%28military_adage%29 In this case, "Proper piloting prevents piss poor pullout and pileup." -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:00 PM -0400 7/8/13, Rich Thomas wrote: leaking considerably, dripping down through the lights and such above my seat, right onto my head and neck. I pointed out to the FA that this might be an issue, electrics and all that in there and in the ceiling/floor above, through which I am sure

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 10:33 AM -0400 7/9/13, Rich Thomas wrote: One hopes. The wire bundles look sorta like what your car has, no idea what kind of connectors are used. Mostly insulated and waterproof types. But still, the idea of water dripping around inside an airplane's electrical guts gives one pause.

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 Mercedes Benz 300 d

2013-07-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:51 PM -0400 7/9/13, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: As someone who fails inspections regularly, I speak with authority. What is this "inspection" you speak of? I know of no such thing in Arkansas, and also see damned few cars in truly poor condition on the road. Can it be that Arkansas has de

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 Mercedes Benz 300 d

2013-07-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:43 PM -0400 7/10/13, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: The inspection station is kind of a cool place to hang out. The dudes who work there are fun to chat with, once you have been through the wringer a few times. What cost me the most was removing the tinting form my 85 wagon. Its opacity exceede

[MBZ] Kaleb's Future Daughter In Law...

2013-07-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
14-month-old girl bids and wins 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite, gets to keep it. We often say the love of cars is something in our blood. For one US toddler, it may be in the genes. At just 14 months old, Sorella Stoute from Portland, Oregon, bought a 1962 Austin-Healey Sprite on eBay. Unfortunatel

Re: [MBZ] OT Electrics on Pikes Peak

2013-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:36 PM -0600 7/10/13, Craig wrote: On Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:55:15 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: This looks like it could be fun and insane http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/10/driving-toyotas-ev-pikes-peak-racer Yes, indeed! 600 BHP and 900 ft-lbs torque... And maybe 30 miles on a charge, if

Re: [MBZ] AC and alternators?

2013-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:17 PM -0700 7/10/13, Curt Raymond wrote: Sounds like a VR to me, I've got a spare, I'll give it a shot. I'm also going to gut an old 12v cellphone charger to make test ports I can easily plug my multimeter into for realtime monitoring. I use one of these widgets: http://www.walmart.com/

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 Mercedes Benz 300 d

2013-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:43 PM -0400 7/10/13, Dwight Giles wrote: Yes-i know. Used to change trannies in college dormitory parking lot or even on roadside. Almost go suspended from college rebuilding comet trans in my room. Something about the carpet h parts cleaner. But that was 45 years ago. When I was in aircr

Re: [MBZ] 240D Turn signal stalk

2013-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:29 PM -0700 7/10/13, clay wrote: Yes. Sorry for the late reply. I did the job on Gump and the stalk stayed put. I have a trio of stalks that are almost tight, but slip at times. A tiny filing at the ends and the middle stops to make it more defined will help. Just be careful to not go

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 6:42 PM -0500 7/11/13, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Asians can't drive so why think they can fly? Nonsense!

Re: [MBZ] AC and alternators?

2013-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:50 AM -0400 7/12/13, Rich Thomas wrote: Cheepchineechit meter for cars http://dx.com/p/mini-digital-blue-red-led-dc-current-meter-voltmeter-w-ampere-shunt-219592?utm_source=dx&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=20130711updatenewarrivals What self-respecting Benz owner is gonna mount THAT on the

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

2013-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:04 PM -0500 7/12/13, OK Don wrote: I think your options are to get and try one from a 601 in a W201 - 190D, or replace the entire fan with an electric fan or two mounted where the fan shroud is now. Then you can control it electrically all you want :-) Speaking of which, Don, I wanna wire

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

2013-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:54 PM -0400 7/12/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Why not wire it in at the high temp switch at the receiver dryer? Good idea. Where dat? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

2013-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:39 PM -0500 7/12/13, OK Don wrote: The receiver drier is by the port side of the radiator -- Out in front. Found it. And those two wires coming out are for the fan? -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] 450SLC

2013-07-13 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:41 PM -0500 7/12/13, OK Don wrote: Secret message to MMM - how is the car doing, other than a potential heating issue, if I'm reading between the lines correctly about the aux fan??? Choogling along nicely. Have repainted in Astral Silver. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=44905769

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Behold the detailing God

2013-03-31 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:14 PM -0400 3/29/13, Dan Penoff wrote: The recovery job this guy does on a 126 is simply amazing: http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/121395-86-mercedes-turbo-diesel-27-hours-polishing-barry-theal-presidential-details.html DANG. -MMM- ___ http://w

[MBZ] Insurance Big Brother Widget?

2013-09-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Had a fender-bender in late February, and my insurance rate shot up sharply now that it's time to renew. I have an opportunity to cut my insurance rates in half by having one of those Big Brother widgets attached to the OBD-II in the E420 for a few months. Opinions? Has anyone tried this?

Re: [MBZ] 3-pointed star

2013-09-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
It's true! :D On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 8:10 AM, wrote: > > Anybody else read B. C. today? > > Thanks. > Hadn't read it in years, since local paper dropped it. > > http://www.gocomics.com/bc#.UkQxtdSoC9I > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Supercub lands at 11, 000 feet . . . no landing strip either!

2013-10-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
What the Okie said. -MMM- On Mon, Oct 14, 2013 at 6:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Wow > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mail

[MBZ] Somebody needs this Jeep!

2013-10-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Here's the deal, kids: This is a Jeep Cherokee. This is not a luxury SUV, or a maintenance-free disposable import. It has solid front axles, wind noise, and character. It's a Jeep. It rides like a Jeep. It drives like a Jeep. All of these are GOOD things. It is not new, it is not pristine,

Re: [MBZ] OT - No Sondy Tale, but BUFF Stuff

2013-10-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 4:06 PM -0400 10/19/13, WILTON wrote: So, you see, I literally froze my fanny off for Uncle Sam, and no, I did not claim a Purple Heart for it. Oh, by the way, I never stood around scratching the itch, either - I quietly and simply endured it. Thereby proving once again that military se

[MBZ] DIN instrument panels?

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Anyone know if anyone makes an instrument panel that fits in a radio DIN slot? It occurs to me that since the old analog phone in my E420 no longer works, I could scooch the radio into the bottom slot behind the door, scooch the A/C control panel down into the middle slot and put in some analog ga

Re: [MBZ] DIN instrument panels?

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:12 PM -0500 10/26/13, M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: Anyone know if anyone makes an instrument panel that fits in a radio DIN slot? It occurs to me that since the old analog phone in my E420 no longer works, I could scooch the radio into the bottom slot behind the door, scooch the A/C control

Re: [MBZ] DIN instrument panels?

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
1997 Sport model. On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 9:28 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sat, 26 Oct 2013 17:12:45 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel" > wrote: > > > Anyone know if anyone makes an instrument panel that fits in a radio DIN > > slot? It occurs to me that since the old analog

Re: [MBZ] DIN instrument panels?

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
No, mine's a W210. :) -MMM- On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 9:47 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sat, 26 Oct 2013 21:33:30 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel" > wrote: > > > 1997 Sport model. > > Aha! So it's not a W124. > > I have a W124 E420 and never

Re: [MBZ] OT - a mess

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
If that doesn't work, we use generic Lectric Shave soaked into chunks of Magic Eraser to remove paint at work. Works fine, doesn't damage plastic! :D -MMM- On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 10:33 PM, WILTON wrote: > Yep > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Craig" > > To: "Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] it's off topic, but i'd like to point out

2013-10-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
I use a 1999 G3 Lombard as my main laptop on the road... -MMM- On Sat, Oct 26, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > this is good to hear. i don't think old things should be discarded simply > because marketing types propping up consumerist society try to convince you > to discard them and ge

Re: [MBZ] old macs

2013-10-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Well, my current Mac Mini is a Core Duo, so it's pretty up to date. Even have two screens running on it. :) On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 12:15 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > i actually use mine for EVERYTHING, but i have the advantage of having a > quad G5 with 8 gig, so no shortage of power. nothing t

Re: [MBZ] old macs

2013-10-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 2:15 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > you run a second monitor how? > HDMI output for one monitor, DVI for the other. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

[MBZ] Fwd: old macs

2013-10-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sun, Oct 27, 2013 at 3:46 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: > i don't get it. there is only one plug. you split it between 2 monitors? > > Nope. The newer Minis have two video outputs. One is DVI, the other HDMI. http://d.facdn.net/art/marmelmm/1373143359.marmelmm_gedc0287.jpg ___

Re: [MBZ] it's off topic, but i'd like to point out

2013-10-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:54 PM -0400 10/26/13, Gary Hurst wrote: basically to run an email client or it can do more than that? Email, limited Net access and iTunes, basically. In a pinch, I can do simple graphics work on it. i had a bunch of pismos i gave away to some kid Got a stack of junker Pismos in th

Re: [MBZ] it's off topic, but i'd like to point out

2013-10-27 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 1:55 PM -0400 10/27/13, Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, i loved that pismo. had 2 or 3 working ones and a few parts ones. i wish someone built a machine like that today. i liked how you could either plug in a drive or an extra battery :) Yep! With two batteries in good nick, that thing would go

Re: [MBZ] OT but important

2013-11-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 12:07 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I think the recommended thing is to get scoped around 50, then future > scopings are based on how things look the first time out. From there I > believe they say every 10 years if things look good. > > My GP has been bugging me about it for 2-

Re: [MBZ] OT but important

2013-11-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:05 PM -0700 11/2/13, G Mann wrote: As distasteful as it is.. do it on schedule... it beats dying of colon cancer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N0w2rORwSc -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Dash Cam Win (for a change)

2013-11-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
For once, here are some Russian dash cam pics of people NOT being jerks! What a novel idea! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNv8RM8gmz8 -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

Re: [MBZ] OT but important

2013-11-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 10:51 AM, OK Don wrote: > Obamacare is just relabled Romneycare. Would he have repealed it? > > That's what he ran on... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PFctVoEHM1o *Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney charged on Sunday that President

Re: [MBZ] 126 Lower Ball Joints

2013-11-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:32 PM -0500 11/9/13, Scott Ritchey wrote: I tried some modest pounding with a 3 lb hammer to remove the old ball joint but so far it appears not to have moved. The main problem (I think) is holding the knuckle still while I try to drive the old BJ out. Does anyone have any advice here? P

[MBZ] Heated Windshield Washer Hose? Oh, Pru-NELLA!

2013-11-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
So I was replacing the windshield washer motor on my '97 E420 and noticed a wire embedded in the hose going to the nozzles in the hood. Is the durned thing REALLY heated? (amazed headshake) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Heated Windshield Washer Hose? Oh, Pru-NELLA!

2013-11-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:52 AM -0600 11/10/13, Peter Frederick wrote: Yup. On the W126, there is a small heat exchanger that heats the washer fluid so it won't freeze up in the winter, or just freeze to the windshield instantly if it's really cold out. Germans love intricate machinery Yeah, the W210 has th

Re: [MBZ] Heated Windshield Washer Hose? Oh, Pru-NELLA!

2013-11-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:01 AM -0600 11/10/13, Peter Frederick wrote: Disconnect the hose to the nozzles and force water through them from the ouside. Doesn't take much crud to clog them up, and the best cure is to back-flush. In this case, the left hand nozzle had come unplugged from the hose. Once that was fi

Re: [MBZ] Heated Windshield Washer Hose? Oh, Pru-NELLA!

2013-11-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:55 AM -0800 11/10/13, Jim Cathey wrote: Its other job is to empty the engine coolant into the washer tank at a modest rate after the heat-staked plastic pins that hold that thermostat together finally give up. Wonder if that works the other way? I keep losing washer fluid, but there's n

Re: [MBZ] OT--Watch Snobs Opine

2013-11-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
(interested look) Which interurban? -MMM- On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > My maternal grandfather was a conductor on the interurban for many years. > Everybody always made a big deal about "Grandpa's pocket watch" and how > valuable it was. > > Somehow I ended up with it.

Re: [MBZ] I Hate When That Happens

2013-11-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 10:36 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Ouch! > > Byebye one nice W123. > Well, the crumple zone worked as advertised. Better the 123 than the kid. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT--Watch Snobs Opine

2013-11-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 6:43 PM -0500 11/15/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Indianapolis. Which line, I don't know. There were several that went from Indy to the then 'burbs. I could ask my Mom. Not sure if she will remember. See if you can find out. I might be interested. :) -MMM- ___

Re: [MBZ] 1994 Crew Cab Ford F350 Turbo Diesel Auto w/ shiny extras $3500

2013-11-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Those front tyres don't exactly fill me with confidence. On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Looks like this might be a decent deal > > http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/4173601893.html > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] tire fixing

2013-11-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 6:44 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > Back in the 40'-'50s-'60s I mounted and balanced my own tires when it was > possible to do by hand. Since then I've been looking for a DIY rig that > can change/balance modern tires. > Harbor Frt has one which looks like it "might" work. Has

Re: [MBZ] OT--Watch Snobs Opine

2013-11-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:04 PM -0500 11/16/13, Dan Penoff wrote: I'm sorry, but I hope I didn't give the impression it was for sale, as it's not. It has far more value as a family heirloom than a watch. I can post some pictures of it this weekend if you want to see it. Soitenly! I'm always interested in thing

[MBZ] Lionel was: Re: tire fixing

2013-11-17 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 3:17 AM -0500 11/17/13, Gerry Archer wrote: That's cool! vehicle in the foreground looks like an old time streetcar like I rode many times during the 30s. It's a 1950s vintage model of a Shore Fast Line car that ran between Atlantic City and Ocean City, NJ. http://www.sjrail.com/wiki/in

Re: [MBZ] [Banned_misfits] My, but I'm one boring driver.

2013-11-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:58 AM -0500 11/18/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Just remember that you're providing all that data to them as well. It works both ways - if you're in a wreck they can use it against you, too. It's rather boring data. To and from work, and the occasional grocery trip. If I wanna do interestin

Re: [MBZ] I am about to be ill

2013-11-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Makes me proud to be an Arkie. :) -MMM- On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > I don't have the link, but search eBay for this auction number: > > 281208114204 > > Here's the link to the mobile site: > > http://m.ebay.com/itm/281208114204?kw=281208114204 > > Wow. > _

Re: [MBZ] [Banned_misfits] My, but I'm one boring driver.

2013-11-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 12:47 PM -0800 11/18/13, Jack Dahlgren wrote: What do you think it will show once you take the car off the cinderblocks? -Jack Dahlgren S! That's our little secret! ;) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] [Banned_misfits] My, but I'm one boring driver.

2013-11-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:48 PM -0500 11/18/13, Dwight Giles wrote: I might just be paranoid but no amount of ins co savings would convince me to let them have my data. No? Try $610 for six months without as opposed to $260 for six months. Betcher patoot I went for the deal I know my rental cars have it when

Re: [MBZ] I can't think of a crappier way to start the day….

2013-11-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Could be worse. It could look like this: http://www.madwhips.com/truly-horrible-300sel/ -MMM- On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > As soon as the ListMom approves the pictures > > > On Nov 23, 2013, at 12:26 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: > > > Is there more to this? > > >

Re: [MBZ] iPad Air catches fire; fire department called.

2013-11-23 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:26 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > Apple fanbois around the world are on red alert after one of the latest > fruity fondleslabs caught fire and exploded in an Australian Vodafone shop. > > A demonstration model of the new iPad Air caused a fire so intense that the > fire brigad

Re: [MBZ] I can't think of a crappier way to start the day….

2013-12-03 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 11:09 PM, Craig wrote: > On Mon, 02 Dec 2013 22:37:56 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote: > > > Looks like Mitch's mail account hiccuped. It's done this before. > > Mitch's? Or Kalebs? > Must be K'leb's. I haven't seen squat. Poos, can you put the pics online and post a link, si

Re: [MBZ] I can't think of a crappier way to start the day….

2013-12-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:49 AM -0500 12/3/13, Dan Penoff wrote: I'll toss them in my Dropbox and post a link tonight. Might be a little while as I have final in my Cisco class tonight. Keep us posted. It's pictures of a W109 going up in flames. I had been talking to the owner about a possible purchase when it

Re: [MBZ] The marvels of modern 4matic

2013-12-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:05 AM -0500 12/8/13, Mitch Haley wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: DC is pretty much lunatic city on any given work day in my experience. Should be OK once the rain starts as it will remove the ice, but before then, it's gonna be a blast. My brother used to think the Virginia bumper cars we

Re: [MBZ] The marvels of modern 4matic

2013-12-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:05 AM -0500 12/8/13, WILTON wrote: 'Had my several seasons of snow and ice driving, too - NE, MI UP, Ontario, Greenland, Sierras, Rockies, San Gabriels and more. 24 years of driving in Philly (1979-2003) gave me lots of experience in the snow and ice. Frankly, I'd just as lief not. -M

Re: [MBZ] Why Not To Buy A Mercedes

2013-12-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV9rJwEOCus On Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > I have not seen these videos of which you speak. Reckon I'll look tonight. > > Bob R > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] It Fell off!

2013-12-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Well, you can clamp it to a pulley and spin the crankshaft, for example. -MMM- On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Cool. Thanks! > > The name is sort of weird. Seems like you wouldn't want the pulley to spin > as opposed to a "pulley spinning tool"? > > Dan > > > On Dec 12, 20

Re: [MBZ] This looks nice

2013-12-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 2:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4243592384.html It'd look better without the stupid bumpers and the stupider ACC-II. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] This looks nice

2013-12-14 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 11:10 PM + 12/14/13, roger...@comcast.net wrote: MMM, I think using a harsh negative to describe the bumpers on this car is not very nice. I have an 80 300SD that I've owned for about 17 years. It has these bumpers and I like them a lot better than the plastic on the 126 models. I pre

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: FYI - sensible Oz gun laws

2013-12-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 7:13 AM -0500 12/16/13, Mitch Haley wrote: Somebody actually AGREES with Rebecca Peters? Sorry, don't need that sort of discussion here, but in certain circles she's thought of as one of the planet's village idiots, sort of like a female Mike Bloomberg. What I'd like is to see idiots like

Re: [MBZ] Van Damme and Volvo uje0ajah

2013-12-20 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
"Van Damme and Van Damme in Van Damme Yankees!" -MST3K -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Bling? Bling!

2013-12-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 6:53 AM -0500 12/21/13, Dan Penoff wrote: Ouch! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1991-Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-/141146208510?&_trksid=p2056016.l4276 Wow. A lifesize Hot Wheels. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Overconfident tail dragger

2013-12-26 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
It'll buff out. -MMM- On Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 11:28 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: > > http://pt709.synology.me/untitled1 > > > > http://pt709.synology.me/untitled2 > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] Psychopath test

2013-12-28 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:02 PM -0600 12/27/13, Mountain Man wrote: Another test for fun. How psycho are we: psychopath.channel4.com/quizzes.html 58% here... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] brake question

2014-01-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Eyup. -MMM- On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 9:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Been a while since I have messed with brakes, and I think I may need a new > master cylinder. On my 95 E300, pedal has to travel much further than it > should, futher than my others cars before brakes start braking. Pads a

Re: [MBZ] Non working gauges

2014-01-05 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Check the battery cable as well. A loose cable in the 450SLC makes the tach go all funny... On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 4:31 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Cluster ground? When my '83 240D did it the fuel gauge would move with the > turn signals. I ran a separate ground from one of the screws on the > c

Re: [MBZ] Why we must go to yard sales...... 3y5y8y8y

2014-01-11 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Fri, Jan 10, 2014 at 11:39 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: > > Yes, but you need to check it out. Springfield XD pistols come from > Croatia, Browning rifles are made in Japan, etc. Ruger, S&W, Mossberg, > Remington, and others (especially Henry) are all US, as far as I know. On > the other hand,

Re: [MBZ] Upgrading sound in the 123 -Wagon/Sedan/Coupe

2014-01-18 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 7:02 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > How does it do on distant stations? In the past, Sonys weren't too good. > My Sony portable shortwave did a fine job on shortwave stations but a poor > job on local stations. Also, the Beckers in the ca

Re: [MBZ] 85 people own half the worlds wealth

2014-01-22 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
M...no. http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/369141/poor-down-l-times-kevin-d-williamson *The Los Angeles Times is one of the great scandals in American life — that the nation’s second-largest city should have such an inept newspaper is an indictment of American journalism.* *A particularly

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