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Old 04-03-2010, 12:17 PM
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That is an interesting comment from an individual who came to the forum asking for advice!!! Seems to me that a lot of well-intentioned weekend mechanics bent over backwards in an effort to provide assistance when you asked for help.

One can hope that those forum members who are not smart enough to meet your high standards will, in the future, be smart enough to ignore your requests.



And that description might not be limited to just the mechanic!!!
And do read my first post -not looking for advice at all, I stated how I was going to adjust my bearings and then double check with a dial indicator and report back to the forum with results -read people

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Old 04-03-2010, 01:29 PM
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And do read my first post -not looking for advice at all, I stated how I was going to adjust my bearings and then double check with a dial indicator and report back to the forum with results -read people
It seems that we have entered the "reality modification" phase of the discussion.

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Hi! I am going to replace the front rotor on my '84 123 wagon and short of using a micrometer setup, what is the best way (accurate) way to adjust load on bearings after packing? Thanks!

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Old 04-03-2010, 02:31 PM
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You guys are overdoing the criticism.

People often post to get another opinion. An, opinion that the do not have to follow.

I do not believe that the Factory Service Manual is the "Bible" but it is a basis of knowledge.
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:25 PM
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It seems that we have entered the "reality modification" phase of the discussion.

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I actually reposted "wheel bearing adjustment/packing part two and somehow my new post was integrated into my first posting -read - and the FSM is not the bible as another member wisely posted - I decided to remove my brake backing plates for blasting/recoating as I like things clean and tight, hopefully tomorrow I can button up this job and report my results
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:32 PM
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IF the Factory Shop Manual from the people who manufactured the car... (with a hundred years experience by that time in coach building... ) is not the authority... then what IS ?
Some local buffoon who has convinced you he knows more than all the engineers at Mercedes put together.... very interesting....everyone else can see what a foolish position you have taken ... So just keep entertaining us with your unrationalizations.
( which I know is not a word for you perfectionists ).....
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:41 PM
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IF the Factory Shop Manual from the people who manufactured the car... (with a hundred years experience by that time in coach building... ) is not the authority... then what IS ?
Some local buffoon who has convinced you he knows more than all the engineers at Mercedes put together.... very interesting....everyone else can see what a foolish position you have taken ... So just keep entertaining us with your unrationalizations.
( which I know is not a word for you perfectionists ).....
Hey leathermang, have you been wrenching professionally for many years? If not, then you are in no position to question but perhaps learn - as is typical, those who can't do resort to preaching. I use a wide number of sources (including the FSM) to form my opinions along with my own mechanical experience. Again, my position is to use my indies technique and compare with a dial indicator -never came here looking for advice as my post mentioned that I would report back to the forum on the results - at this point, since you are committed to having the last word, I am out of here as I am tired of this ***** fest -again did not come to this looking for opinions gtfu
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Old 04-03-2010, 05:53 PM
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Hey leathermang, have you been wrenching professionally for many years? If not, then you are in no position to question but perhaps learn - as is typical, those who can't do resort to preaching.
Seems to me that "he who hasn't done" has resorted to preaching!!! Perhaps you should actually do the procedure once before you start delivering sermons. Then you might realize how ridiculous it sounds when you say "I will double check my work with the dial indicator."

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