Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-30 Thread John Reames
. Manfred Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:39:29 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-30 Thread andrew strasfogel
suspension pump in the junk yard I will be in hog heaven. Manfred Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:39:29 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-30 Thread MG
What John said. Manfred Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:42:39 -0400 From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna Thanks for the seminar. Fortunately for me, the antenna is a spare I got for free so I can do as you suggest. Do I need

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-29 Thread MG
Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from a 300D sedan will NOT fit). So if I understand this correctly, because

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from a 300D sedan will NOT fit). So if I understand

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna On another aspect, what is probably happening is that the plastic thingie teeth are worn out and the clutch thingie

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna On another aspect, what is probably happening

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from a 300D sedan will NOT fit). So if I understand this correctly, because the antenna

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread Rich Thomas
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread John Reames
with baited breath... ;) Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread John Reames
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
, 2010 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from a 300D sedan will NOT fit). So

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-28 Thread John Reames
Subject: Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna This is a spare antenna, so I can work on it loose. The 123 wagon antenna is unique, so any junkyard excursion must bear this in mind (a Hirschmann from a 300D sedan will NOT fit). So if I understand this correctly, because the antenna

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Sounds like a great weekend project for you. If you fix it and I will send you a box of my backyard organic heirloom tomatoes in a couple months. On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Or just take it apart and clean it up a bit. I have torn

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Sounds like a great weekend project for you. If you fix it and I will send you a box of my backyard organic heirloom tomatoes in a couple months. Hey Andrew, what are some of your favorites? Last year I bought some Golden Girls that did quite well for me. They bore

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I would, but not tomatoes grown con merde del gato. All you need is a screwdriver to open it up. It's a bit fiddly but nothing difficult to do. --R On 4/27/2010 10:03 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Sounds like a great weekend project for you. If you fix it and I will send you a box of my

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
I can open it but what to do after that? What do I look for inside the case that would activate the motor even with the ignition off? On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I would, but not tomatoes grown con merde del gato. All you need is

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
I am also growing Black Krim this year. Tigerella is great, so is green zebra. My personal favorites have to include yellow brandywine, pineapple, sungold cherry, black cherry, taxi, plus too many others to count. I also am a huge fan of the dragon langerie - a prolific and exotic looking

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread Rich Thomas
It's trying to do its thing and won't stop until it is successful. --R On 4/27/2010 5:00 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I can open it but what to do after that? What do I look for inside the case that would activate the motor even with the ignition off? On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Rich

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Rich is a great big tease. He sounds like he actually knows something but when the chips are down he takes way his toys and goes home. I, on the other hand, make no bones about my utter lack of expertise. On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread Rich Thomas
No, look above -- another authority on the subject says that it will keep running until it does its thing or times out, which I think is what an astute observer could infer from my words of wisdom. In any case, I was thinking about this as I was going to a County Council meeting tonight, and

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread Rich Thomas
On another aspect, what is probably happening is that the plastic thingie teeth are worn out and the clutch thingie that grabs the plastic thingie can't get a good grip. So, first thing is to get a new plastic thingie and mast, and replace that bit. Then take the antenna housing apart and

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread John Reames
Tomato con merde del gato? I thought it was a bad idea to use carnivore leavings as fertilizer... If not, I can add to the supply! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 27, 2010, at 22:08, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-27 Thread John Reames
You have inspired me to look into my ailing 85 sedan antenna this weekend -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 27, 2010, at 23:10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: On another aspect, what is probably happening is

[MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Is there anyone out there who repairs Hirschmann power antennas? I have a spare from a 300TD that runs continuously (motor makes a growling noise - antenna doesn't move). When I tested it it, it refused to stop growling even with the key and radio both off.

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I think the becker guys are back in the Hirschman business. Give them a call: http://www.beckerautosound.com/ Jaime On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Is there anyone out there who repairs Hirschmann power antennas? I have a spare from a 300TD

Re: [MBZ] First aid for a sick Hirschmann antenna

2010-04-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Or just take it apart and clean it up a bit. I have torn apart 3 or 4 and they all seem to be different, go figure. --R On 4/26/2010 10:41 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Is there anyone out there who repairs Hirschmann power antennas? I have a spare from a 300TD that runs continuously (motor