Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
Now I have a confession - I decided that since I didn't really know how many miles were on the car, I would turn the speedometer back to 0. Oh, you mean the _odo_meter. That's an entirely different animal! You can probably fix yours, just re-knurl the driveshaft to the first gear. -- 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] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
My 1962 220Sb odometer had been rolled back by a car dealer. It never did work. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Hamilton Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:29 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D Thanks for the comments. I had thought I would wire around it - I had checked the fuse and had replaced all the bulbs. Now I have a confession - I decided that since I didn't really know how many miles were on the car, I would turn the speedometer back to 0. I had done it successfully when I finished the restoration on my Willys. So I did it on the 200D as well - it didn't go quite as smoothly as with the Willys and I was a little sceptical as to whether I had it back together properly. It worked for a few miles and then quit. So, I'm thinking that if I can round up a whole new instrument cluster, I'll use it and not touch the odometer! Bob ___ 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] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
Thanks for the comments. I had thought I would wire around it - I had checked the fuse and had replaced all the bulbs. Now I have a confession - I decided that since I didn't really know how many miles were on the car, I would turn the speedometer back to 0. I had done it successfully when I finished the restoration on my Willys. So I did it on the 200D as well - it didn't go quite as smoothly as with the Willys and I was a little sceptical as to whether I had it back together properly. It worked for a few miles and then quit. So, I'm thinking that if I can round up a whole new instrument cluster, I'll use it and not touch the odometer! Bob ___ 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] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
Sorry, I didn't notice your car doesn't have an electronic component to the speedo. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill R Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:52 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D I think you might be on the right track about the dimmer, and I think several list members recommend just wiring around it as the dash lights are dim enough to not blind you. When I had some of the other issues you describe it turned out to be a good fuse [tested by multi-meter] whose contact with the fuse holder had mostly corroded over the years. It got a small amount of current through it, but not enough to do the job. A replacement fuse - and not the one I was expecting it to be - cured it. Now I have a driver side headlight that will not come on unless I first turn the fog lights on. I can then turn the fog lights off and the headlight will work as needed for the rest of the day. I think it is mischievous elves, myself. BillR 1981 300SD 312k miles -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Hamilton Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:18 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D I can't seem to get my instrument cluster to behave properly. I think the problem is the dimmer switch - the dash lights don't work. The speedometer isn't working either. So I'm wondering if anyone might have a parts car with an instrument cluster in it?Pictures of the car are at: http://picasaweb.google.ca/hamibob/Rolf67200D# Thanks Bob ___ 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 ___ 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] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
I can't seem to get my instrument cluster to behave properly. I think the problem is the dimmer switch - the dash lights don't work. The speedometer isn't working either. So I'm wondering if anyone might have a parts car with an instrument cluster in it? You can bypass the dimmer (or even replace it) easily enough, why not do that? As for the speedo, what's wrong with it? It's mechanical, not too much to go wrong except a broken cable. -- 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] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
I think you might be on the right track about the dimmer, and I think several list members recommend just wiring around it as the dash lights are dim enough to not blind you. When I had some of the other issues you describe it turned out to be a good fuse [tested by multi-meter] whose contact with the fuse holder had mostly corroded over the years. It got a small amount of current through it, but not enough to do the job. A replacement fuse - and not the one I was expecting it to be - cured it. Now I have a driver side headlight that will not come on unless I first turn the fog lights on. I can then turn the fog lights off and the headlight will work as needed for the rest of the day. I think it is mischievous elves, myself. BillR 1981 300SD 312k miles -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Hamilton Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:18 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D I can't seem to get my instrument cluster to behave properly. I think the problem is the dimmer switch - the dash lights don't work. The speedometer isn't working either. So I'm wondering if anyone might have a parts car with an instrument cluster in it?Pictures of the car are at: http://picasaweb.google.ca/hamibob/Rolf67200D# Thanks Bob ___ 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
[MBZ] Instrument cluster for 67 200D
I can't seem to get my instrument cluster to behave properly. I think the problem is the dimmer switch - the dash lights don't work. The speedometer isn't working either. So I'm wondering if anyone might have a parts car with an instrument cluster in it?Pictures of the car are at: http://picasaweb.google.ca/hamibob/Rolf67200D# Thanks Bob ___ 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
