Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

2007-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey

So, does anyone know whether is it possible to remove and pop in a
replacement clock into the gauge without a lot of hassle?


Because soldering is required to swap the clock itself, and
the 99%+ repair of a dead clock is a trivial soldering job,
once you're in a position to swap it you're equally well set
up to just repair it.  And it's cheaper.

-- Jim




Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

2007-03-08 Thread Bill Gallagher
Do you know if it is possible to just clean the inner parts of the clock 
or is it all electronic? My clock just stop when temps go below 10F or 
so... Hope it needs some cleaning and maybe the proper oil to cure the 
problem. Any suggestions? TIA


Bill
1981 300 TD


Jim Cathey wrote:

So, does anyone know whether is it possible to remove and pop in a
replacement clock into the gauge without a lot of hassle?



Because soldering is required to swap the clock itself, and
the 99%+ repair of a dead clock is a trivial soldering job,
once you're in a position to swap it you're equally well set
up to just repair it.  And it's cheaper.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] W123 300D combination gauge fix

2007-03-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Do you know if it is possible to just clean the inner parts of the 
clock

or is it all electronic? My clock just stop when temps go below 10F or
so... Hope it needs some cleaning and maybe the proper oil to cure the
problem. Any suggestions? TIA


Oil is not your problem.  Torque for the motor is transmitted
through the aforementioned capacitors that are easy/cheap to
replace.  Such capacitors get weak with age, and are unable
to provide as much torque, so when things get cold the clock
can stop.  First try replacing the capacitors and then see
if you still have a problem.

-- Jim