Hendrik - Thanks for the note. The antenna went down to the last section [leaving about 8" out of the car] until the car wash jockey pounded on it. It still goes down just that far, but now will not go all the way up [it leaves at least one section not extended]. I do think there is an internal problem somewhere - and it sounds like I should try some disassembly to see what all is broken. I suspect a new mast will be needed, at least. I suppose in 25 years I can expect a bit of wear and tear, and a bit of time and TLC will be a good investment. It makes sense to check twice and order once rather than the other way around... BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 282 k Miles
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Hendrik Riessen Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 8:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Antenna OK, you can do the slack thing or you can choose to do this properly. It is recommended to remove the whole antenna assembly and pull it apart. Water and dirt gets into the workings. Also there is a little wheel in there that turns against the plastic winding thingy. What happens is that it stops turning but the mast will still go up and down, with the end result being that it develops a flat spot and eventually it does not apply enough pressure and the antenna will start to stick. If you service it now you may get away with a good clean and lube job but once it has this flat spot you will have to buy a repair kit like this http://www.soundlabsgroup.com.au/c/60-Hirschmann-Parts/Spare+Parts Hendrik with only one working antenna out of three Hirschies ----- Original Message ----- From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 11:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Antenna > Thanks guys - That has been bugging me for awhile. I'll pick up a mast > from > Rusty and follow the directions. > Your wisdom is much appreciated. > BillR > Jacksonville FL > 1981 300SD 285 k miles > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
