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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-17-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By nomorehurry
You are correct. The car was a pain in the A$$,...

You are correct. The car was a pain in the A$$, but I was almost finished with it. I intended to raise the insured value two weeks ago, but didn't. :(

I figure if the insurance company wants...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-17-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By nomorehurry
83 380SL Organ Donor (maybe).

My mostly restored 83 380SL was severely damaged by a recent hail storm. :bigcry: The hail was generally baseball to softball in size.

I describe the damage as "half of the windshield is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
techguy, that is the one I have. I purchased it...

techguy, that is the one I have. I purchased it and the windshield wiper module from you a couple of years ago. I installed them in my 82 300Dt. The wiper module works fine - as far as I know, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Thumbs up Thanks

Thank you. I will look for it (and the price) as a possible permanent solution.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Got it fixed!!

From the previous posts, it is obvious this has bothered me for quite some time. Now it is fixed. The problem turned out to be the tach amplifier I purchased from someone on this site (I think). It...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-08-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,146
Posted By nomorehurry
'83 380SL for sale

Location: Abilene, Texas.
Color: sort of grayish with blue interior.
Price: $7,000.00, includes service manual CD, car-cover and other stuff.
Reason for sale: Recent knee surgery makes it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-26-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 994
Posted By nomorehurry
Caution: Four Seasons Receiver/Drier

I recently purchased a Four Seasons Receiver/Drier for my (sorta new) 83 380SL. After recovering from surgery (another story) I tried to put it in the car, only to find that the hole for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Additional FWIW information. I watched closely...

Additional FWIW information. I watched closely when the four way flasher is on. It does cause the tach needle to fluctuate, but only a very little. The turn signal causes a major fluctuation, as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
This comes under the "for what it's worth"...

This comes under the "for what it's worth" heading. After taking the steering column apart I have become convinced the problem is NOT in the column or instrument cluster. I say this because the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
The only place I know of where the turn signal...

The only place I know of where the turn signal and horn come together is in the steering column. There is a lot of posts about the horn and tachometer, but I didn't find any that included the turn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
I have not cleaned the ground point behind the...

I have not cleaned the ground point behind the instrument cluster. I did run another wire from the back of the instrument cluster to the same metal support as the ground point and secured it with a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
I got it apart, cleaned it all and put it back...

I got it apart, cleaned it all and put it back together. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have had any effect. The tachometer needle still bounces (sorta in time to the turn signal) and still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
I got the bolt off and will let you know the...

I got the bolt off and will let you know the result in about 10 minutes. (Thanks)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
I found the ground point (it has four brown wires...

I found the ground point (it has four brown wires connected to a small bolt to the firewall). I don't think I can get the bolt out without removing the turn signal lens but it does turn and I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Not yet. I will go out to the car and see if I...

Not yet. I will go out to the car and see if I can find what you are talking about.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Funola, I didn't read your entire...

Funola, I didn't read your entire response/question. The tack amp with the blinking lights is the one sold by techguy512 as a replacement for the one provided by Mercedes. Here is a post about it....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Funola, my tachometer needle jumps erratically...

Funola, my tachometer needle jumps erratically when the turn signal is on and will spike all the way to the right side when the horn is honked. I have tried replacing the multi-switch, the tach amp,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Well, I climbed under the car this morning, found...

Well, I climbed under the car this morning, found the cable going from the frame to the transmission, removed the bolt and cleaned it to shinny new (also the cable end) and put it back in. Did...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Thanks Charmalu, I will look for & try it. I...

Thanks Charmalu, I will look for & try it. I have a dental appointment in a little while so it may be until tomorrow before I can send any results. It sounds like a real possibility since I do need...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Well, I tried it with a good ground to the...

Well, I tried it with a good ground to the instrument cluster or tach housing, no ground, or poor ground. All without any change in weirdness. I tried disconnecting left horn, right horn, both...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Thanks for your suggestions. I will try them...

Thanks for your suggestions. I will try them this morning and let you know how it works.

I have already put a ground from the back of the instrument cluster to the same dash frame that has all of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,391
Posted By nomorehurry
Wacko-Tacho (tachometer issues)

I kinda think I need help. I have had an 82 300D turbo, now has 240,000 miles and generally runs good. My current problem is a crazy tachometer.

Recently, I replaced the OEM trash can tachometer...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-29-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 970
Posted By nomorehurry
Door lock confusion??

On an 83 380SL, I have a problem with my door locks. The car came with two keys (appear identical). They start the car, and work in the passenger (RH) door. The RH door will unlock the entire care...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By nomorehurry
UPDATE: I finally decided the service manual on...

UPDATE: I finally decided the service manual on CD didn't have the information I wanted, and told myself to GOMSA (Get Off My Silly A$$), and started taking off pieces until I could reach in and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-22-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By nomorehurry
I received the MB service manual for the 107, so...

I received the MB service manual for the 107, so far it hasn't helped much on the idle problem. It may be the OVP; I found where it is and can see it (I think) but can't get to it yet. Where is the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-06-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By nomorehurry
Meltedpanda, Sorry, but I have not done much of...

Meltedpanda, Sorry, but I have not done much of anything yet. I don't want to dig too deep until I get the service manual - about a week from now.
From my reading, I see the possibilities as the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-05-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,444
Posted By nomorehurry
4 years later

The information is still valid and appreciated. Thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By nomorehurry
Sounds like we have some stuff in common. Maybe...

Sounds like we have some stuff in common. Maybe we should get together for a beer or three.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By nomorehurry
Thanks...

I look forward to 'speaking' with you and getting the car into better condition. First, the weather has to warm up some and I do have to GOMB (ger off my butt)! :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,506
Posted By nomorehurry
Welcome Home to a 83-380SL

As a means of introduction, I just put a new (1983) 380SL with 130,000 miles into my driveway family. My plan is to make it run better than it currently runs (which shouldn't be hard) and then...
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