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Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By Robby Ackerman
This turned out to be simple. Using the AGM...

This turned out to be simple. Using the AGM setting on a Schumacher charger, the charge did not exceed 14.8 VDC and typically varied between 14.4 & 14.8 VDC.

Further, one of my recently retired...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 406
Posted By Robby Ackerman
1997 E 420 rear windshield

Is the rear windshield glued in or does it use a gasket?
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Charging battery on 2014 ML 350

How may I charge the battery on a 2014 ML 350 short of disconnecting the battery? My automatic Shumacher charger charges in excess of the maximum 14.xx VDC that the owners manual states "do not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-08-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Dan -- I always look for an excuse to add some...

Dan -- I always look for an excuse to add some miles to my trips. You are what, about 100 km east of Detroit?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-06-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Back to the subject at hand, If I remember...

Back to the subject at hand, If I remember correctly the windows are controlled via the N52 module, but a number of MB parts suppliers have conventional relays listed for R129 windows. If there are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-06-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Pea Soup is doing quite well, in spite of the oak...

Pea Soup is doing quite well, in spite of the oak tree that she took a direct hit from. She looks just like before, that is, after Bob Platz and his team spent 18 months bringing her back to life,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-04-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By Robby Ackerman
"The R129 is more complicated than down / up." ...

"The R129 is more complicated than down / up."


Exactly, and that's my problem. All I want is a window switch that is always hot & and doesn't have to be energized via the key switch. The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-04-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By Robby Ackerman
R129 windows

How can I modify a US spec R129 so the windows may be opened by using nothing more than the two window switches?

Years ago I removed the US spec window relays (located behind the instrument...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-12-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,627
Posted By Robby Ackerman
What is the significance of numbers on fuel injectors

The fuel injectors on our 1992 R129 all have the same MB part number 000 078 58 23 & all share the same Bosch part number. However, the numbers near the top of the injectors differ. In particular,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Thanks for everyone's help with my question. ...

Thanks for everyone's help with my question.

Bottom line -- A single brake line comes off the front of the master cylinder (marked H), is fed from the front chamber of the brake expansion tank...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Hi Jim Maybe Hans will share the one I gave...

Hi Jim

Maybe Hans will share the one I gave him with me, ha.

Good to hear from you, and nice cars!

Robby
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Chuck Okay, thanks! I should have just...

Chuck

Okay, thanks! I should have just followed the lines to see where they went. And of course, my son left the pressure bleeder at his 3-hour distant home.
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Thank you. This weekend my son and I renewed...

Thank you.

This weekend my son and I renewed the brake fluid in his 1981 280E, a recent acquisition. I was able to suck out the fluid from the rear chamber of the brake expansion tank, but not...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By Robby Ackerman
W123 dual brake system explained

Is the dual brake-circuit configuration on the W123 (without ABS) a TT configuration (front-axle rear-axle split). If so, does the rear chamber of the brake expansion tank power the front brakes and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,252
Posted By Robby Ackerman
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,252
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,252
Posted By Robby Ackerman
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2014, 01:18 PM
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Views: 2,252
Posted By Robby Ackerman
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,252
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Timing chain stretch & woodruff key

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Forum: Tech Help 10-24-2003, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By Robby Ackerman
I have a bad ABS pump. Maybe I can find used one...

I have a bad ABS pump. Maybe I can find used one at a reasonable price.
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By Robby Ackerman
In the front they bolt onto the front spindle at...

In the front they bolt onto the front spindle at the bottom of the shocks. Two allen head bolts hold them in place and you'll see coaxial cable running from the sensors.

Cheers,
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-08-2003, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,224
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Thanks! I'll go ahead and adjust all up to the...

Thanks! I'll go ahead and adjust all up to the mean values.

Robby
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-06-2003, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,224
Posted By Robby Ackerman
190E 2.3-16 Valve Adjustment

I'm doing my first 2.3-16 valve adjustment. I check the valves every 15K miles and it has been over 50,000 miles since the valves last needed any adjustment.

The exhaust valves vary from 2...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2003, 11:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,794
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Congratulations! Your new alternator is a great...

Congratulations! Your new alternator is a great improvement over your old generator.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-06-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Four years ago my daughter and I drove our 1960...

Four years ago my daughter and I drove our 1960 190SL from Virginia to Newfoundland. The roundtrip was about 5,600 miles. The following year I drove it 4,200 miles to Alaska, picked up my wife who...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-06-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,794
Posted By Robby Ackerman
If in fact your alternator is grounded through...

If in fact your alternator is grounded through the mounting brackets that can suffice. The alternators on my Mercedes are not grounded through the mounting brackets. All the mounting brackets have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-05-2003, 11:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,794
Posted By Robby Ackerman
I'm not an expert on the wiring in a '63 220SE. ...

I'm not an expert on the wiring in a '63 220SE. Small Blue wires on early 60's MBs do power the red generator idiot light. The capacitor on the antenna may have been there to reduce ignition noise...
Forum: Tech Help 04-01-2003, 10:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By Robby Ackerman
Yes, it is just a lot of grunt work. I've...

Yes, it is just a lot of grunt work. I've changed them a couple times on my old 190SL. I must remove the engine to change its gears, but it only takes four hours to pull the engine. And the engine...
Forum: Tech Help 04-01-2003, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By Robby Ackerman
If the upper gears are pointy the lower gears are...

If the upper gears are pointy the lower gears are as well. They should be flat, and if worn gears are not replaced when renewing the chain, worn gears will greatly diminish the useful life of a new...
Forum: Tech Help 03-31-2003, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,097
Posted By Robby Ackerman
G-Benz Thanks for your detailed description....

G-Benz

Thanks for your detailed description. I appreciate your instructions about pulling the panel upwards and not out. If I had started before hearing from you I would have started prying...
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