[MBZ] Clock Help
The clock in my 82 300SD finally quit. From initial inspection, it appears that the resistor just abobe the crystal is cooked. Can anyone advise how to proceed? Id the cooked resistor the problem or just a symptom of some other problem? Does anyone have a schematic? Are these things DYI fixable or do I need to send it somewhere? Any help appreciated. Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Nov 28 06:14:05 2005 Received: from imo-d05.mx.aol.com ([205.188.157.37]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EgcH6-0006lE-Rx for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:14:04 + Received: from [EMAIL PROTECTED] by imo-d05.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v38_r6.3.) id 5.241.26a964f (57341); Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:13:54 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:13:54 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: 9.0 Security Edition for Windows sub 5301 X-Spam-Flag: NO X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] 3 rd starter X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 06:14:05 - hi all yesterday i went i started my car and heard that skipping/starter sound( the starter is engaged, the teeth on the bendix (drive ARE fully engaged and not skipping /stripping on the flywheel ) the reason why i am writing ,is this has been happening for the last three years i replaced the starter originally ? replaced it last year ( bosch rebuilt) and am having the same problem now 1 year later oh this happens only when its cold out side... 20 deg or less the starter engages , skips engaged and starts the engine and when the car warms up all is fine. naturally i have checked the flywheel teeth 2 times now and its fine has any body had a starter with a armature that skips in side the bendix ...??? collins 1985 500 sec
Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster - 86 300SDL
G;ad I saved this (mine just died too). From Luthor Gulseth, 2/14/05: No need for a new odometer. Visit www.odometergears.com he carrys (makes) all the proper gears for our odometers. I had the same problem a while back. Take the spedo out and remove the clear plastic cover. I'm sure you will find a gear disolved or the drive gear loose on the shaft. Simple and gears are reasonable. No affiliation with the guy, just a well pleased customer. Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles - Original Message - From: Brian Smyla [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 11:04 AM Subject: [MBZ] Instrument cluster - 86 300SDL Well, the odometer in the 300SDL has quit. I had a 560SEL that did the same thing. Both stopped right around 200K miles. Is this a common problem, and any info on what to look for and how to repair it? If not, I guess I'm in the market for a new instrument cluster. There's one on ebay for a 300E that looks similar, minus the outside temp gauge. Wonder if that would be a drop-in replacement? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks! -brian 89 560SEL 86 300SDL ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with failed charging sys?
This is a good tip from Trampas. If the alternator light doesn't come on befire you crank the engine, the light is unreliable. In other words, it may not light when the alternator stops charging. Don't ask how I know. Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles Trampas said: When brushes go bad alternator/battery light will not come on. To temporarily fix problem hit alternator with a broom stick, hammer handle, etc. This will give you another 50-60 miles.
Re: [MBZ] How far can you drive a diesel with failed charging sys?
In my recent experience, the answer is until (1) fuel is gone, or (2) it gets dark, or (3) you can't stand the mono valve full open any longer. Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles
[MBZ] Test
Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Nov 17 05:12:21 2005 Received: from mail.vla.com ([65.19.58.5] helo=mail.losalamos.com) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ecc4L-yJ-FA for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:12:21 + Received: from mccluskey ([65.19.22.189]) by mail.losalamos.com (Virtual Los Alamos Mail Server v6) with SMTP id UQE59603 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:13:03 -0700 Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:12:15 -0700 From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Sylpheed version 1.0.3 (GTK+ 1.2.10; i686-pc-linux-gnu) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: [MBZ] test X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 05:12:22 - You know the drill ... --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 222 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email. / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html
[MBZ] Service Manuals Online
This looks like a good link to many online MB service manuals: http://mb.braingears.com/ Scott Ritchey, Kittrell, NC 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Nov 14 01:13:42 2005 Received: from pop-satin.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.195.63]) by server1.arterytc1.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EbSuk-000759-A7 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:13:42 + Received: from dialup-4.253.119.43.dial1.cincinnati1.level3.net ([4.253.119.43] heloêrthlink.net) by pop-satin.atl.sa.earthlink.net with esmtp (Exim 3.36 #10) id 1EbSuh-0002jy-00 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 13 Nov 2005 20:13:40 -0500 Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 19:07:49 -0600 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] (Sorry) more synthetic oil questions! X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes mailing list mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 01:13:46 - Delvac 1 is preferable to the others if you can find it, at least for diesels. I use Mobile 1 15W50 for summer use, 5W50 most of the time for winter, I have been doing about four oil changes a year lately with the milage I'm accumulating. 6000 mile intervals work fine with a filter each change so far -- car runs like a top at 234,000 miles and starts instantly, doesn't use more than a quart in 6000 miles. Peter
[MBZ] Oil Leak Location Advice
On my '79 300 TD (617 non turbo) there is a constant oil film on the front of the engine and also on the alternator. What is/are the likel;y causes, front main seal? Also on this engine, it doesn't die if I pulg the crankcase vent, indicating a significant amount of blow-by is escaping somewhere. Somewhere not obvious to me. Could this also be the front main seal? Scott Ritchey, Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles
Re: [MBZ] Steering column lock 82TDt
When my 300TD did this, I removed the lock cylinder and squirted oil into the steering lock mechanism (this was in Florida). Replaced lock cylinder and it's been OK since then. Scott Ritchey, Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 225K miles 1979 300 TD 355K miles - Original Message - From: Richard Murdoch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2005 2:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering column lock 82TDt Has anyone studied the workings of the steering column locking mechanism? I have replaced the lock cylinder but the steering column lock binds when the wheel is in a certain position. Once you hear that sliding shaft click into place you know it will be hard to release it. Turning the steering wheel to the right releases it enough to allow the key to turn the cylinger but sometimes it takes a heavy hand. Because of a problem with her right hand my wife cannot manage to do this at times. I have a junk lock and have taken it apart so that I can see how it works and have concluded that there are several parts that could cause the system to bind. Is there any one part that usually causes this? I'm wondering about cutting off the end of the sliding or taking it out. I would rather fix it. I would appreciate any ideas ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Katrina Victim Victimizes Own Mercedes
If he needs professional help, he can contact Bill T. at CB Automotive on Chicago Ave in Ft Walton Beach or Gene Hunter AKA Dr. Benz. Also in Ft Walton Beach. Bill fixed my lock cylinder failure about 10 years ago but it cost several hunderd $. There is also an active MBCA group in that area that may have some ideas. Bill Vickery is the pres and Daryl Bittle is the number 2. Technical: Did the same key operate the doors and ignition before? If so and it works everthing but the ignition, he may have a bad lock (odd coincidence) or the steering wheel lock bar is sticking. Did he have any problems with a sticky lock before? Seems we neen more info here. The worsty - Original Message - From: Rick Hawkins To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] Katrina Victim Victimizes Own Mercedes Folks, A good friend of mine evacuated New Orleans in his early 80's 300 diesel mercedes sedan, I think 126 Chassis. Anyway, they are safe in Destin FL BUT he lost the ignition key on the beach..so, he got a replacement key from the stealer, I mean Dealer ...sorry for the typo. That key fits doors, etc but does NOT operate the ignition. Are any of you near Destin and perhaps available to help fix him up? his email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you can give him a hand!! I'll return the favor to someone with troubles in my neighborhood thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com -- ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers
My 300SD turbo gets 25 mpg my 300TD NA gets 20. Very repeatable. Mixed driving. Scott Ritchey Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 220K miles 1979 300 TD 350K miles - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:54 PM Subject: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers What kind of fuel mileage are you getting with your cars? What about stick drivers? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Opinions on 1989 300TE
I am seeking recommendations on a possible purchase. I have an opportunity to buy a 1989 300 TE. It has about 130K miles with about 25K on the engine since rebuild (new commercial short block and head rebuilt). Many other critical parts are almost new. Initial inspection and dialog with owner leads me to believe this car is in excellent condition. It is overpriced according to NADA and Edmunds but I suspect the condition justifies the price. I am familiar with 123 and 126 diesels but don't know much about 124s or gassers. So I'm lookin for input on the desirability of this car. Knowkedgable opinions on the 124 wagon and the 3L gasser motor would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott Ritchey Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 220K miles 1979 300 TD 350K miles
Re: [MBZ] Dial Indicator
I have used the dial indicator several times to set the front bearings on my 123 and 126. In my experience, you can feel the motion if the bearings are too lose when you push/pull on the wheel hub/disk. You don't actually feel it move but you can feel it stop as the slack is taken out. I find the dial indicator indicates the correct play just at the point I can no longer detect motion when I push/pull. So now if I'm in a rush or away from my garage I adjust using that method ... tight enough when motion is not detectable by feel. Scott Ritchey Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 220K miles 1979 300 TD 350K miles
Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Everything ran out, including diesel. You should have seen the line of garbage trucks, cement trucks, etc waiting at the pump after the tanker truck arrived! Scott Ritchey Niceville, FL 1982 300 SD 220K miles 1979 300 TD 350K miles On Fri 22 Jul, John Robbins wrote I've heard that a benefit to diesel is that it doesn't run short in instances like that (ie, when the fuel line going to Phoenix broke..). Was that the case with this or was EVERYTHING gone? John '79 300SD
Re: [MBZ] HELP 300SDL ROTOR REMOVAL
To hold the assembly to unscrew the bolts holding the hub to the disk, I
temporarily bolt the hub back on the wheel. It's a lot easier to hold the
wheel than the hub or disk. Also, PB Blaster seems to help get those screws
started. I also put a but of blue locktite on them when I reassemble. Make
sure all mating surfaces are clean before assembling.
Scott Ritchey
Niceville, FL
1982 300 SD 220K miles
1979 300 TD 350K miles
- Original Message -
From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2005 8:06 AM
Subject: [MBZ] HELP 300SDL ROTOR REMOVAL
Please cross post to [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I only get the digest.
Doing brakes on my car.
I cannot find a section in the damn CD manual.
I've got caliper off.
Do I have to remoce the hub to remove the rotor? Oh S%t, I have no
new seals.
Please confirm or repute.
Regards
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
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