Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
Scott - Sorry to hear about your misfortune. I can't vouch for any repairs that Odemer performs as I've always done my own but it is nice having a parts source for these old antennas. Also I've only tinkered with the Hirschmanns in my early 80s cars. I didn't even know that Blaupunkt made antennas. Are they known to be particularly troublesome or is Odemer's shop just doing a bad job? Barry I'm sure for nearly a billion dollars Walter will be happy (actually grumbly) to sell you the nut. He recently rebuilt (hah) twice (hah) the blaupunkt in my SL. It still isn't good. Luther - Try Walter Odemer he has most parts for the Hirschmanns. Barry http://www.geocities.com/ode...@sbcglobal.net/ My coupe doesn't have a Hirshmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirshmann body, just no chrome nut. Luther ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
correct. Luther, in the land of no MB junkyardsexcept Striplin Acres Jim Cathey wrote: My coupe doesn't have a Hirschmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirschmann body, just no chrome nut. Junkyard time! You need the works then, right? Nut _and_ the little angled cap thingy? (I don't have one for you, I'm just trying to clarify things.) -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
Luther - Try Walter Odemer he has most parts for the Hirschmanns. Barry http://www.geocities.com/ode...@sbcglobal.net/ My coupe doesn't have a Hirshmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirshmann body, just no chrome nut. Luther ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
I'm sure for nearly a billion dollars Walter will be happy (actually grumbly) to sell you the nut. He recently rebuilt (hah) twice (hah) the blaupunkt in my SL. It still isn't good. - Original Message - From: Barry Stark barryst...@roadrunner.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Luther - Try Walter Odemer he has most parts for the Hirschmanns. Barry http://www.geocities.com/ode...@sbcglobal.net/ My coupe doesn't have a Hirshmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirshmann body, just no chrome nut. Luther ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
My coupe doesn't have a Hirshmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirshmann body, just no chrome nut. Luther OK Don wrote: I bought one in the last 6 months from Rusty - both the inner and outer rubber bits. Re-used the inverted chrome funnel. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
I might have a nut laying around somewhere if that is all you need Luther wrote: My coupe doesn't have a Hirshmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirshmann body, just no chrome nut. Luther OK Don wrote: I bought one in the last 6 months from Rusty - both the inner and outer rubber bits. Re-used the inverted chrome funnel. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.3/1968 - Release Date: 02/23/09 18:22:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
My coupe doesn't have a Hirschmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirschmann body, just no chrome nut. Junkyard time! You need the works then, right? Nut _and_ the little angled cap thingy? (I don't have one for you, I'm just trying to clarify things.) -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
re: Hirschmann Rusty has the rubber grommets that fit around the base of the antenna - improves the looks and prevents leaks - easy to install too - less than $5 IIRC. Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking My coupe doesn't have a Hirschmann, so I'm missing the chrome part. I have a working Hirschmann body, just no chrome nut. Junkyard time! You need the works then, right? Nut _and_ the little angled cap thingy? (I don't have one for you, I'm just trying to clarify things.) -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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you sure about that, I have seen them on his website Luther wrote: No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.3/1966 - Release Date: 02/22/09 17:21:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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During the last year and a half or so, I've gotten 2 from 'im; he gets 'em through a MB dealer in FL, I think. Mine came to me directly from dealer, but I ordered via Rusty. Rusty?? Wilton - Original Message - From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you sure about that, I have seen them on his website Luther wrote: No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
I bought one in the last 6 months from Rusty - both the inner and outer rubber bits. Re-used the inverted chrome funnel. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Crap, maybe it was the crome piece that tightens it down to the trunk fender. I'm not sure. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/dcc6f362/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Antenna sticking
Hello all, been a long time. So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? Its on our 87 190D. At least everything that is breaking on the car is minor. In fact, another minor breakage on the way: the little thermometer gauge on the dash has black slowly encroaching on the display. Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/a90cd98b/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
First, lubricate the antenna with some silicone spray lub -- if it's gotten dry and dirty, the telescoping sections can drag to the point the motor shuts off too soon. Otherwise, it's time for a new mast most likely. Peter On Feb 22, 2009, at 4:36 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Hello all, been a long time. So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? Its on our 87 190D. At least everything that is breaking on the car is minor. In fact, another minor breakage on the way: the little thermometer gauge on the dash has black slowly encroaching on the display. Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20090222/a90cd98b/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for too long. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for too long. Had the same problem in my 300D; I tried cleaning and lubing with marginal results, then replaced the mast, which solved the problem for a few months but it's back. Either you have to keep the mast nearly surgically clean, or the actual motor or internal mechanism in mine is borderline... Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
the mast stopped going all the way down on my 300E during the winter, not sure why, or just a combo of winter grime and dried out lube. I use the radio very little by the way. The mast was up about 4-5 inches, so I really washed it down well with WD40, and as it's so thin, after applying it several times, enough ran down and I guess cleaned it out by way of washing it. WD40 isn't a lube, so after I sprayed it down, which by the way got it running smoothly again, I gave it a wipe down using some of those Mercedes lube pads made for that purpose. I've had no problems with it since. Ed 300E 2009/2/22 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for too long. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/53541097/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
It depends on what kind of mast you have. There were some that the nylon tail was toothed on, which would have to be replaced if the teeth are worn or damaged, or the other style, which used a more or less smooth nylon tail that the friction wheel grabbed between it and a pinch roller. If you open it up and find you have the one with the smooth tail, first check the pinch roller and spring to make sure they're working properly, then take the antenna tail and feed it in 180 degrees from the direction it had previously would around the drum on. That presents a smooth tail for the friction wheel to get a grip on, and it will once again work as intended. The friction wheel sort of knurls the side it contacts due to the ridges that are machined into it, so the side opposite the wheel is more or less untouched. Dan --- On Sun, 2/22/09, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 12:22 PM So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for too long. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I am pretty sure that Hirschmann aerials of that vintage use a toothed cord, the problem is a lack of maintenance (of which we are all guilty because it is one of those things that only gets attention when they play up), what Dan said was pretty right, even for the toothy variety. There is a roller that presses the cord onto the drum and with a lack of lube the roller stops rolling and as a result a flat spot wears on it, thus you loose tension and the aerial does not work 100%. Disassembly will tell the story. Stripping down an Hirschy aerial is not that hard and you will find out if the aerial mast is working well. There used to be a kit available to fix the roller problem. Another thing that goes wrong is that the plastic tab inside the drum breaks off. Whenever I come across a Hirschy aerial in a wreck I pull it apart to see if it has a good roller in it but that is very rare. Hendrik who has a drawer full of old aerials LWB250 wrote: It depends on what kind of mast you have. There were some that the nylon tail was toothed on, which would have to be replaced if the teeth are worn or damaged, or the other style, which used a more or less smooth nylon tail that the friction wheel grabbed between it and a pinch roller. If you open it up and find you have the one with the smooth tail, first check the pinch roller and spring to make sure they're working properly, then take the antenna tail and feed it in 180 degrees from the direction it had previously would around the drum on. That presents a smooth tail for the friction wheel to get a grip on, and it will once again work as intended. The friction wheel sort of knurls the side it contacts due to the ridges that are machined into it, so the side opposite the wheel is more or less untouched. Dan ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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There used to be a kit available to fix the roller problem. I actually replaced the roller in one of mine with a generic bearing-house roller. That was a large pain. This is the antenna that's now in the 250C. From the August 2001 archive of this list's predecessor: Folks, I was wondering with what you are supposed to clean and lubricate the power antenna on the 1983 300D TurboDiesel. I have heard that it is VERY important to keep the antenna clean, and lubricated with something, but with I think it's silicone, sprayed on a rag and then wiped on the extended antenna. I was able to resurrect my wife's 450SL antenna, which was very gummed up with (no doubt) residue from previous lubrication attempts. I had to remove the mast from the motor, and once apart I glugged lacquer thinner down into the mast and repeatedly extended and collapsed it. Repeated until no more goo came out, in the thinner or sticking to the mast. It took awhile. That thing was filthy nasty inside, and very sticky before the cleaning. Then reassemble. (In this case, I also had to replace the pinch roller bearing in the motor assembly, which had rusted solid. Boy, THAT was fun! A local bearing house was able to measure the pieces [I had to use a hammer to break it apart] and supply an exact replacement, down to the markings on it. [625, if I recall.] Not cheap, but WAY cheaper than another Hirschmann.) This antenna is now residing in our 250C convertible, and works great. -- Jim ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
The repair kit with new gears and rollers is still available as of last year when I bought one. Peter On Feb 22, 2009, at 3:01 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I am pretty sure that Hirschmann aerials of that vintage use a toothed cord, the problem is a lack of maintenance (of which we are all guilty because it is one of those things that only gets attention when they play up), what Dan said was pretty right, even for the toothy variety. There is a roller that presses the cord onto the drum and with a lack of lube the roller stops rolling and as a result a flat spot wears on it, thus you loose tension and the aerial does not work 100%. Disassembly will tell the story. Stripping down an Hirschy aerial is not that hard and you will find out if the aerial mast is working well. There used to be a kit available to fix the roller problem. Another thing that goes wrong is that the plastic tab inside the drum breaks off. Whenever I come across a Hirschy aerial in a wreck I pull it apart to see if it has a good roller in it but that is very rare. Hendrik who has a drawer full of old aerials LWB250 wrote: It depends on what kind of mast you have. There were some that the nylon tail was toothed on, which would have to be replaced if the teeth are worn or damaged, or the other style, which used a more or less smooth nylon tail that the friction wheel grabbed between it and a pinch roller. If you open it up and find you have the one with the smooth tail, first check the pinch roller and spring to make sure they're working properly, then take the antenna tail and feed it in 180 degrees from the direction it had previously would around the drum on. That presents a smooth tail for the friction wheel to get a grip on, and it will once again work as intended. The friction wheel sort of knurls the side it contacts due to the ridges that are machined into it, so the side opposite the wheel is more or less untouched. Dan ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yes, but you need both the inner and outer parts. Peter On Feb 22, 2009, at 5:20 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
My 300E has the opposite issue - it goes only 3/4 way up when the radio is turned on, and the last 1/4 has to be coaxed up with the ANTENNA switch inside the car. On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 4:36 AM, Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.comwrote: Hello all, been a long time. So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? Its on our 87 190D. At least everything that is breaking on the car is minor. In fact, another minor breakage on the way: the little thermometer gauge on the dash has black slowly encroaching on the display. Brian -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/a90cd98b/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/e8435786/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
We expect that from you - marching to a different drummer. On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: My 300E has the opposite issue - it goes only 3/4 way up when the radio is turned on, and the last 1/4 has to be coaxed up with the ANTENNA switch inside the car. -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/e1c8f230/attachment.html ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking
No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
