Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[MG via Mercedes]

I wouldn't know on that as the first windows machine I had was a 
256 non IBM. It had a massive 5MB hard drive and 5.5 floppy. Wow, 
I was in heaven! Even had a modem though I think it was only 
2,500 baud. Still another thing the Apple never had and a lot 
more then the 16KB of memory that came with the Apple I think all 
of 650KB. Times sure have changed.


Manfred

Jim Cathey wrote:

I think the last machine to come out with a cassette interface was the IBM
PC.

The modulation and data formats had a lot to do with reliability.  No two
machines
(brand) used the same system.  Some worked better than others.

-- Jim



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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

I think the last machine to come out with a cassette interface was the IBM
PC.

The modulation and data formats had a lot to do with reliability.  No two
machines
(brand) used the same system.  Some worked better than others.

-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[MG via Mercedes]

Not dependable? Really? When I first got my Apple II the cassette 
tape was all I had for a couple of years before I saved enough 
money to get the 5.5 floppy drive. I never had the first problem 
with it. Just lucky I guess or a good cassette player.


Manfred



Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:31:31 -0600
From: fmiser 



Curt wrote:



... my first computer, the TI99/4A. ...I casually mentioned that
my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs to audio
tape. ... The younger folks didn't believe you could save
programs to audio tape so we had a learning moment...


Sure!  You could _save_ the program to audio tape - but how often
were you able to _load_ from audio tape?  In that respect, the TI
was pretty weak.  We had better luck with reel-to-reel at higher
tape speeds than with cassette, but it was still not very dependable.




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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Uhh, always? Never had a failure, still works 35 years later...
Curt

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  On Tue, Dec 20, 2016 at 11:31 PM, fmiser via Mercedes 
wrote:   > Curt wrote:

> ... my first computer, the TI99/4A. ...I casually mentioned that
> my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs to audio
> tape. ... The younger folks didn't believe you could save
> programs to audio tape so we had a learning moment...

Sure!  You could _save_ the program to audio tape - but how often
were you able to _load_ from audio tape?  In that respect, the TI
was pretty weak.  We had better luck with reel-to-reel at higher
tape speeds than with cassette, but it was still not very dependable.

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[fmiser via Mercedes]

Curt wrote:



... my first computer, the TI99/4A. ...I casually mentioned that
my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs to audio
tape. ... The younger folks didn't believe you could save
programs to audio tape so we had a learning moment...


Sure!  You could _save_ the program to audio tape - but how often
were you able to _load_ from audio tape?  In that respect, the TI
was pretty weak.  We had better luck with reel-to-reel at higher
tape speeds than with cassette, but it was still not very dependable.

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Same way to start the cummins 504 or trippple nnnickel.  2 people or 
spray the ether and run around quick, climb in ant try to get it to 
light with whatever ether is left.  Method 2 takes much more ether.  
same procedure on direct injection engines in general.  JD 1530 had a 
little fixture you screw a can of ether in to.  push up the can and hit 
the starter.  that thing sounded like the head was going to fly apart, 
but no damage over 40 years and enough hours it had to be overhauled.



Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
December 19, 2016 at 4:22 PM
I've been thinking a lot about groomer videos, the Pisten Bully is 
quite a machine. You'll be horrified with the cold start procedure we 
use though. Heres a hint, it involves me spraying ether while Ben 
cranks the machine. No glow plugs so no disaster. Theres an ether pump 
next to the driver's seat, its disconnected, I suspect the line is 
broken. Where would you buy liquid ether anyway?

-Curt


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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I've been thinking a lot about groomer videos, the Pisten Bully is quite a 
machine. You'll be horrified with the cold start procedure we use though. Heres 
a hint, it involves me spraying ether while Ben cranks the machine. No glow 
plugs so no disaster. Theres an ether pump next to the driver's seat, its 
disconnected, I suspect the line is broken. Where would you buy liquid ether 
anyway?
-Curt

  From: Curley McLain via Mercedes 
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Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
 Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 5:05 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal
   
Do some MB how to Videos at the next clamQ.

How bout some of grooming the schnee trails?  Starting up that groomer 
with the MB engine?

> Mountain Man via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> December 19, 2016 at 2:43 PM
>
> You did very well with your coffee-for-MrsCurt video - thank you.
> Do a cold weather inside video? - not coleman?
> tin-man-mao

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

The plan is for 3 more coffee videos, the second is supposed to show a failed 
hunter but I didn't shoot enough material and now with snow on the ground I'm 
not sure I can fix enough shots with good enough continuity. I'm sure failed 
continuity bothers me more than most people...
I'm up for ideas if you've got them.
-Curt

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 Sent: Monday, December 19, 2016 3:43 PM
 Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal
   
Curt wrote:
> Not having an MB slows down the process of making MB videos. ;)

You did very well with your coffee-for-MrsCurt video - thank you.
Do a cold weather inside video? - not coleman?
tin-man-mao


   
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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Do some MB how to Videos at the next clamQ.

How bout some of grooming the schnee trails?  Starting up that groomer 
with the MB engine?



Mountain Man via Mercedes 
December 19, 2016 at 2:43 PM

You did very well with your coffee-for-MrsCurt video - thank you.
Do a cold weather inside video? - not coleman?
tin-man-mao


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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Mountain Man via Mercedes]

Curt wrote:
> Not having an MB slows down the process of making MB videos. ;)

You did very well with your coffee-for-MrsCurt video - thank you.
Do a cold weather inside video? - not coleman?
tin-man-mao

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:08:14 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Part 1:
> 
> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CD5lLC5v6PE
> 
> Part 2 is linked on the same page.

Thank you!


Craig

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[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Part 1:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CD5lLC5v6PE

Part 2 is linked on the same page.

Dan

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> On Dec 19, 2016, at 2:54 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:47:11 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Using the you tube videos on disassembly and reassembly it took me
>> about 45 minutes to do the reseal.
> 
> Please post the URLs of the ones you watched.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:47:11 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Using the you tube videos on disassembly and reassembly it took me
> about 45 minutes to do the reseal.

Please post the URLs of the ones you watched.

Thanks,


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Not having an MB slows down the process of making MB videos. ;)
I've got the week between Christmas and New Years off and intend to make at 
least a couple videos. I'm thinking to make one about my first computer, the 
TI99/4A. We were at game night a couple months ago and I casually mentioned 
that my first computer had 16KB of RAM and we saved programs to audio tape. 
Game night is mostly 20 somethings so I'm one of the old men although there is 
one guy older than me. The younger folks didn't believe you could save programs 
to audio tape so we had a learning moment...
Saturday I tried starting snowmobiles and got nowhere, one would pop a bit but 
wouldn't stay running, the other wouldn't even pop unless I shot gas into it. I 
think having sat out last season I've got condensation problems. Its no great 
job to drop the carbs and give 'em a quick cleaning, one I did last year, the 
other could use it I suspect. That might make a good video too...
-Curt

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Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> Rick  
> Who thinks some of us need to start making videos to inform others...
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MBs.  His movies are very informative and interesting, just about other 
topics.

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
Rick  
Who thinks some of us need to start making videos to inform others...

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

WAYTAGO!   I hope it lasts.

My $25 solution was to find the same base compressor on a rice burner 
for $25, then swap over the MB specific parts (clutch and speed sensor)



Dan--- via Mercedes 
December 19, 2016 at 6:47 AM
Resealed my compressor on the W126 yesterday.

For $21 and a couple hours of work it was an amazingly easy and 
economical fix to my leaking compressor shaft seal. The system held a 
vacuum for over two hours when done, and after charging it I'm back to 
making ice cubes like before. This was especially important this 
morning on the way to work as it was in the low 70s at 6:00 am with a 
dew point well above the ambient temperature, meaning I needed the 
drying action to clear my windshield.


I can't confirm it, but I suspect the compressor is the original that 
came on the car. It had Mercedes stickers and part numbers on it, even 
a sticker on the clutch with an MB part number.


Using the you tube videos on disassembly and reassembly it took me 
about 45 minutes to do the reseal. If I had to do it again it would 
take less time, but I took my time and rechecked my work to be sure I 
didn't miss anything.


Other than the oil cooler hoses making for a tight extraction, R&R was 
pretty easy.


I highly recommend this approach to a leaky compressor shaft seal 
issue. A couple hours and roughly $21.00 worth of materials saved me 
the cost of a new compressor ($250).


Dan

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Re: [MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

‎Dan sez:

>‎This was especially important this >morning on the way to work as it was in 
>>the low 70s at 6:00 am with a dew point >well above the ambient temperature,

Yeah, go ahead and gloat. -6f here right now...

>‎Using the you tube videos on >disassembly and reassembly it took me >about 45 
>minutes to do the reseal.

The Internet and YouTube are amazing formats with which to exchange 
information. "Back in the day" it was talking with friends (in person), or 
magazines, books, and the library (dealer manuals). Glad it went well. It 
inspires me to do the same, when it gets closer to spring. 

>‎A couple hours and roughly $21.00 >worth of materials saved me the cost of a 
>>new compressor ($250).

Plus the internals of a new compressor would likely be inferior to the one on 
the car.

Rick  
Who thinks some of us need to start making videos to inform others...
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[MBZ] AC Compressor Reseal

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Resealed my compressor on the W126 yesterday.

For $21 and a couple hours of work it was an amazingly easy and economical fix 
to my leaking compressor shaft seal.  The system held a vacuum for over two 
hours when done, and after charging it I'm back to making ice cubes like 
before.  This was especially important this morning on the way to work as it 
was in the low 70s at 6:00 am with a dew point well above the ambient 
temperature, meaning I needed the drying action to clear my windshield.

I can't confirm it, but I suspect the compressor is the original that came on 
the car. It had Mercedes stickers and part numbers on it, even a sticker on the 
clutch with an MB part number.

Using the you tube videos on disassembly and reassembly it took me about 45 
minutes to do the reseal. If I had to do it again it would take less time, but 
I took my time and rechecked my work to be sure I didn't miss anything.

Other than the oil cooler hoses making for a tight extraction, R&R was pretty 
easy.

I highly recommend this approach to a leaky compressor shaft seal issue. A 
couple hours and roughly $21.00 worth of materials saved me the cost of a new 
compressor ($250).

Dan

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