B-nuts. You do
NOT want to round off those nuts by forcing them.
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Robert Koziak
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 2:21 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D - Air Condi
, 2012 3:13 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D - Air Conditioner issue
It's called a "Kricket" and can be found in the toolbox of any professional
mechanic. I have one in mine.
For the larger Multi-V belts there are special belt tension gauges out
there. We h
It's called a "Kricket" and can be found in the toolbox of any professional
mechanic. I have one in mine.
For the larger Multi-V belts there are special belt tension gauges out there.
We had a big set of them when I was in the generator business to check belt
tension on fan and accessory drive
of my previous
compressors. I did install a rebuilt four seasons GM compresspr.
Thanks for the help!
-Original Message-
From: Gerry Archer
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Sent: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 1:53 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D - Air Conditioner issue
I bought a simple little
I bought a simple little $15 belt tension gauge from NAPA several years ago
that has worked well when used correctly. Belt tension is the first thing I
check for squealing noises. You might need a new belt if it's been running
loose. If you buy the gauge, be sure and check tension at least th
1983 300D ... air conditioner
Makes it a GM R4, yes?
has been making a short squeal noise for the past two weeks.
...I put in a new a/c compressor a couple of years ago.
New, or rebuilt? Did this R4 have the lubrication port
on the correct side? (The "X".) Sounds like it is seizing
up to
Belt tight?
--R
On 7/26/12 8:29 AM, Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi
I was getting ready for a vacation trip tomorrow in my 1983 300D (185K)
when suddenly my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. The air conditioner
has been making a short squeal noise for the past two weeks. The compresso
Hi
I was getting ready for a vacation trip tomorrow in my 1983 300D (185K)
when suddenly my air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. The air conditioner
has been making a short squeal noise for the past two weeks. The compressor
clutch is turning and there is sufficient freon. Any thou
