Re: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement

2012-02-25 Thread Jim Cathey
My clock stopped on my 1987 300SDL. Every dead clock I have seen of that vintage/style has stopped because of dead electrolytic capacitors. Getting the cluster out and apart is the hardest part, we're talking about $1 of new components and a bit of soldering here. If you hammer the setting kno

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement

2012-02-24 Thread Dieselhead
Put the steering wheel in the fully extended position, pull the cluster, unplug the wiring. Take note of the indicator bulbs on the lower inside row. The wires should be numbered. You can make extractors for the cluster out of a coathanger. cut two pieces 8" or so long and bend 1/4" back

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement

2012-02-24 Thread WILTON
'Just sent pdf of cluster removal instruction s to you. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Ralph Robertson" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 7:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement My clock stopped on my 1987 30

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement

2012-02-24 Thread Tim C
Console pulls straight out, you might be able to get stone extra leverage (if you need it) with a pair of butter knives. I believe the clock placement is below three or four interlocked PCBs, it should be obvious how to get them apart. Loren may have an extra clock after his latest w126 adventure

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300 SDL clock replacement

2012-02-24 Thread Fmiser
> Ralph Robertson wrote: > My clock stopped on my 1987 300SDL. Can you advise how to > remove the instrument panel where the clock resides? The _clock_ stopped? Oy! The car is effectively scrap. I think your best bet is see if Kaleb will give you $500 for it. Honestly, my experience ends wit