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Posted By rgnprof

I can reach my fan through the cowl, but it's...

I can reach my fan through the cowl, but it's covered up by a 'hill' shaped rain cover - I guess. It looks like its made to funnel any water away from the motor...

I have read of people just...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

12-01-2023, 12:17 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Thanks for the link! I have checked all the...

Thanks for the link! I have checked all the fuses for power and don't see a problem there (on my car fuse #3 is for the Automatic Transmission, Fuse #6 is for the heater - regardless both have 12+...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

12-01-2023, 11:32 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

Funny! I was just trying to figure out how to do...

Funny! I was just trying to figure out how to do that?? I can reach under the cowl at the base of the windshield and spin the fan, but I'm not sure how to get in there to test for voltage...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-30-2023, 05:40 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Thanks Greg - appreciate the help. I'm still...

Thanks Greg - appreciate the help. I'm still trying to figure things out...

Had a vacuum leak in the other vacuum pod under (under the passenger side dash) - got it fixed but still having same...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-30-2023, 11:52 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

I have had the center section and the AC knob...

I have had the center section and the AC knob disconnected - assuming it's possible that I installed something 'backwards'...???

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11-30-2023, 11:50 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

Ok - I moved the tab over the switch and that...

Ok - I moved the tab over the switch and that isn't right. When I did and turned the AC knob completely CCW it does activate the fan and it also turns on the little green AC light indicating the AC...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-30-2023, 11:13 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

I was wondering about that, but couldn't figure...

I was wondering about that, but couldn't figure out how it could have gotten messed up in the first place. It's been working correctly for 20 years! And then just quit several months ago...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-30-2023, 10:32 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

'72 250 - can't get heater fan to work

I have a W114 250 with AC and I'm having trouble getting the switch under the driver's side dash to engage.

The vacuum is working but in the heater mode - with the AC knob turned all the way CCW...

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06-15-2023, 10:05 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Well...I just happened to have another set of...

Well...I just happened to have another set of grommets. Installed those, bled the MC on the car the old fashioned way (wife!) and then bled all 4 wheels.

Everything - as of right now - is...

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06-15-2023, 01:28 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Bench bled - no problem. Installed MC and using...

Bench bled - no problem. Installed MC and using my Motive Power Bleeder pressure system to 15-16 psi. Now I have brake fluid leaking from the reservoir connection (at the4 rubber grommets) when the...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

06-03-2023, 05:44 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Same exact setup as old MC so it's the right...

Same exact setup as old MC so it's the right part. I ordered a bleeder kit and it only came with 2 screw ins...so I was just hoping to find a way another way since I didn't have a way to close up...

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06-03-2023, 04:42 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Went to complete this job today and I can't...

Went to complete this job today and I can't figure out how to bench bleed this MC. It has 3 ports - 2 along the side and one coming in from the bottom. My kit only has 2 connectors per thread and 2...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-27-2023, 01:18 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Thank you. Just noticed that the ATE MC did...

Thank you.

Just noticed that the ATE MC did not come with bleed fittings...I'm going to have to track some down.

Can I bleed the MC after I install it - as long as I keep the MC level?

Or...

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05-27-2023, 12:50 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Getting ready to tackle this job - sprayed the...

Getting ready to tackle this job - sprayed the lines and have the proper flare tools.

Any hints? Bench bleed the MC? Do I have to then bleed all 4 tires?

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-19-2023, 05:08 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Haven't had time to start this job yet - been...

Haven't had time to start this job yet - been working on my motorhome and my son's C240.

Thanks for the help.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-12-2023, 07:42 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Thanks for the replies. I was also thinking...

Thanks for the replies. I was also thinking master cylinder - I see no external leaks and when I went to fill the MC (thinking it would be low due to the pedal issues), brake fluid level in the...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-11-2023, 10:40 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

1972 W114 250 - losing my brake pedal at idle

Just developed this problem - while idling in gear the brake pedal slowly goes a bit soft on me and I find myself having to press harder and harder to stop from moving forward.

If I pump the...

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04-22-2023, 09:21 AM

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Replacing struts on C240

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Posted By rgnprof

That's the rub - I can't find a Sachs or Bilstein...

That's the rub - I can't find a Sachs or Bilstein complete assembly anywhere.

The only complete assembly struts are all aftermarket brands - brands I've never heard of.

Forum: Tech Help

04-21-2023, 05:39 PM

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Replacing struts on C240

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Posted By rgnprof

Replacing struts on C240

My son's 2003 C240 is in need of new front struts and rear shocks. I have found tons of aftermarket front strut assemblies with springs and all attached-which is obviously an easier fix (and...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-21-2023, 11:47 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Think I got things figured out (Knock on wood!). ...

Think I got things figured out (Knock on wood!). I had forgotten that I had fiddled with the mixture screws when I started having troubles at first. I reset the mixture screws to 1 1/2 turns out -...

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01-19-2023, 02:09 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

I got everything re-assembled (had to replace the...

I got everything re-assembled (had to replace the power steering pump as well, so I got that finished).

No fuel dripping down the barrels, carbs are balanced at about 900 rpm idle speed.

But...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-14-2023, 09:49 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

Pulled off the top 2 carb sections - top sections...

Pulled off the top 2 carb sections - top sections are flat and I replaced the 2 center screws from some older backup zeniths - same length (I have a ton of old Zenith stuff lying around). Tightened...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-11-2023, 05:12 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Haven't yet - I had noticed the center screw not...

Haven't yet - I had noticed the center screw not tightening as I was double-checking everything a while ago.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-11-2023, 03:23 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

How big a deal is it that the center screw (the...

How big a deal is it that the center screw (the one hidden in the post) is stripped? I can't get it to tighten down.

All the others are screwed down tight...

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01-11-2023, 01:32 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Now I have a new developing problem - gas in my...

Now I have a new developing problem - gas in my oil. I noticed I couldn’t get the oil pressure gauge to come up fully while trying to rev the motor and I see smoke out the tailpipe. Checked the oil...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-09-2023, 08:14 PM

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Posted By rgnprof

Ok - couple of observations. After spraying a...

Ok - couple of observations. After spraying a ton of brake cleaner around the carrbs, bases, gaskets etc., I notice no increase in engine speed so I don't think I have any leaks.

I had already...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-09-2023, 11:55 AM

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Posted By rgnprof

Ok - thanks for the suggestions. Let me provide a...

Ok - thanks for the suggestions. Let me provide a few updates.

Chain is fine and the backfiring was occurring before I adjusted the valves. Some of the valves were seriously off before and I'm...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-06-2023, 09:06 PM

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