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03-04-2005, 04:05 PM
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Loud Clock!!!
I searched.
Not one thread addressing the clock noise. Why did Mercedes put such a noisy beast in there? Ever try to relax in a quiet place, wondering why that sucker is so darn noisy? I do wonder if the tach/clock combos are quieter... Anyone get around this?
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03-04-2005, 04:18 PM
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You ever see the old Rolls Royce ad? The one that states at 60 mph the only sound inside a Rolls is the quiet ticking of the clock?...Not to be out done MB spent quite a bit of R&D funds to counter this claim. However in dealing with diesels they decided it might be best to lower the road rather than raise the bridge. Your listening to the result...
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03-04-2005, 07:47 PM
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The combos must be quieter, I've never noticed mine. I can hear it if I really listen for it but not at any other time. I've never seen anything about this complaint either.... just be glad it works.
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03-04-2005, 08:04 PM
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I have the worst situation... mine is LOUD and does NOT work.
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03-04-2005, 09:58 PM
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Wonder how hard it is to put a tach in...
Hey Leathermang, I will grab you one next time I'm at pick n pull. Is that a single clock, W123?
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03-05-2005, 02:46 AM
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Load and in-op clock:
Leatherman, dig thru arcives for repair your clock.
It is a simple job and cost about $3.00. For two capasitors. While you are there use some fine grease on the gears. About two years ago I looked all over the Dallas bone yards and could't find Tach and Clock. So I thought"It not any good the way it is." And it has worked ever since. Charlie
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03-05-2005, 09:02 AM
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Jimmy Joe, Thanks for the great offer... I have PM'd you....
Charlie, I remember people having great success with that cure... electrolytic capacitors are prone to leakage over the years... Maybe I can talk ' busy beaver Randy' into tackling this for me.... or ( lightbulb moment ) I wonder if any of Randy's parts cars out here have good clocks ? Don't mention this to him, he will never miss them.... If this rain does not stop I am going to trade my 240 for a boat. LOL
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03-05-2005, 10:07 AM
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Come on we have a diesel engine up front I think that makes a bit more noise then a clock does.
 I only hear mine or pay attention to it if I am sitting in teh car with the motor off. One of the best sayings in dealing with sounds old cars make is: Turn up the radio.
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03-05-2005, 11:16 AM
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Why did you have to bring that up ? My radio doesn't work either.....
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03-05-2005, 11:41 AM
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Well the solution is simple then! Fix the radio and you will solve a few other problems at the same time!
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1999 SL500 1969 280SE 2023 Ram 1500 2007 Tiara 3200
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03-05-2005, 12:28 PM
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03-05-2005, 02:47 PM
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Actually my bigger problem now is that the only Classic Rock station in Austin sold out to something called " Bob" radio... which I can not figure out or appreciate....
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03-05-2005, 03:28 PM
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XM $10 a month and worth every penny. I will upgrade to XM soon.
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1999 SL500 1969 280SE 2023 Ram 1500 2007 Tiara 3200
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03-05-2005, 03:41 PM
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The parking situation where I am taking classes is so tight, and my house is so chaotic, that I often show up a couple hours earlier to sit and wait, read and study or try to take a light snooze. And that darn clock is soo loud, it is a real, serious distraction. The car is one place I can park with a view and fresh air, and have a private space. Plus, I just like my car so darn much that I just like sittin in her. Sure, I love driving her too.... I know I sound like a sniveler, but my clock is really LOUD! I have though of just disconnecting it, but it is so prominent...
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