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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-11-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By JoeyTheB
The "dash bow" ? Yes, though it's not in great...

The "dash bow" ? Yes, though it's not in great shape. The ends are de-laminated a couple of inches in. I'll try to post a photo in the next day or so.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-10-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By JoeyTheB
Includes front and TWO rear windshields (with...

Includes front and TWO rear windshields (with defrost elements). Front windshield is a little scratched from wiper blades - was told it would buff out.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-09-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By JoeyTheB
Parting out w108 72 280se 4.5 w/sunroof

Rolling chassis - $800.
Location - Nashville, TN.

Includes great sheetmetal - doors, trunk, hood, fenders, wheels. Paint / bondo was removed, and a couple layers of black SPI epoxy for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-08-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By JoeyTheB
Rolling Chassis - 280SE 4.5 w/sunroof

Nashville, TN
5 mins off interstate
Car is towable.
Think of it as great way to transport "the big parts"

Rolling chassis - $800
Includes Fenders, doors, trunk, and hood.
Also includes glass...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By JoeyTheB
Mike D + 1 ! (running rich) Fuel Pressure...

Mike D + 1 ! (running rich)

Fuel Pressure Regulator looks shot - gauge shows 60 PSI !
My injectors (Ford high impedance) are rated at 19 lb/hr,
but at 45 psi ! At 60 PSI, they are delivering...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By JoeyTheB
Good info about running way rich. Got my o2...

Good info about running way rich. Got my o2 working last night, will continue to monitor.

re valve guides / head job - Headwork was done by local machine shop that does most of the MB + BMW head...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-26-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By JoeyTheB
Coolant not really bubbly, but it's hard to tell...

Coolant not really bubbly, but it's hard to tell - the upper hose is not far from the cap and there is no "filler tank" - 280SE 4.5

I did pump some air in the driver's side head using a leak down...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-26-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By JoeyTheB
Thanks for the reply(s) ! No oil in the coolant...

Thanks for the reply(s) !
No oil in the coolant - mostly water at this stage - not dark brown, just "brackish".

o2 sensor - Yes!, Just got it in and installed (need to snap some pix).
Found the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-26-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By JoeyTheB
Megasquirt Cool, but still smokes after warmup -

Megasquirt + EDIS in and idling solid as a rock, but not tuned yet.

I still have white/blue smoke after warmup.
Gradually increasing whisps appear after about 3 mins.
About 5 mins, I get a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,120
Posted By JoeyTheB
megasquirt update 280se 4.5 - look ma no distributor !

Megasquirt update -
I got my car to idle on mS II + EDIS 8 (no distributor).
I'm using the relay board to wire things.
Have a wideband o2, but it's not hooked up yet
(need to get bung welded to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By JoeyTheB
Excellent suggestion - I don't one ... yet... I...

Excellent suggestion - I don't one ... yet...
I was just looking at those and thinking it would be the right tool to help diagnose.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By JoeyTheB
White Smoke after Head Job

I did a DIY head job and get white smoke out the back, really gets going after after warmup. It must be a tiny crack, as I don't see huge coolant loss, no water in oil either.

It could be in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-21-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,652
Posted By JoeyTheB
Helpful d-jet site: ...

Helpful d-jet site:
http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/fuel_injection/d-jet.html

Engine Will Not Start Warm

Check the following: Defective thermotime switch, temperature sensors or high...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-15-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,539
Posted By JoeyTheB
Becker

Get Craig's De-Oxit, and skip wd-40 and tuner cleaner.
De-oxit is expensive stuff, but it does what you need.

Becker Rebuild for europa II was around $200 a couple years back.
They can do cool...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-27-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,694
Posted By JoeyTheB
Re: Injectors etc: Tomguy - I'm with you the...

Re: Injectors etc:

Tomguy - I'm with you the injectors.
Modern 4.6 l engines use the 19 lb/hr injectors. HP engines can use 24 lb/hr (and up). Guess what rating the blue djets are ?
39 lb /hr...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-26-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,694
Posted By JoeyTheB
Megasquirt a 4.5

Ok, I "done with Djet". ECU is emitting infamous burned transistor smell. GREAT.

I'm tired of chasing down components from the "Saturn Five" era to fix/tune my car and am planning a conversion to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-20-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,479
Posted By JoeyTheB
check the cap before the new dizzy...

Had same problem several years back when I installed my optical ignition (mine was the crane). Problem was the dist cap had a hairline crack.
Spark would arc to wrong cylinder and no amount of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-14-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By JoeyTheB
Removal - not too bad. Bear in mind, I am no...

Removal - not too bad. Bear in mind, I am no expert and you must practice safety procedures. I'm just a guy who may (or may not) know what he's talking about....That said, here's what I do:
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-14-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By JoeyTheB
yup.... http://www.cruzinperformance.com/ ...

yup.... http://www.cruzinperformance.com/

Turnaround time is about 2 weeks total.

Again, be sure to put the cleaned injectors into service as soon as possible.
If you let them sit after...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-14-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 995
Posted By JoeyTheB
Tomguy - helpful as always ! My smoke is...

Tomguy - helpful as always !

My smoke is more white than blue.
I think my tranny mod was replaced 10 years ago - it could have gone south, especially if it was new old stock....

Also saw...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-13-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,100
Posted By JoeyTheB
One option is having your inj cleaned/repaired. ...

One option is having your inj cleaned/repaired. I used a shop called Cruizin performance who cleaned/repaired/renewed seals on all my injectors for around $100. They even supply you with a cool...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-13-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 995
Posted By JoeyTheB
Me too...

Decent size puff on startup,
Duration indeed depends length of "sit" since last run.

What's weird is mine has a brand new top end.
Could the machine shop have installed the wrong seals ?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-22-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 664
Posted By JoeyTheB
FS: 108 Hydrocompensator, etc...

Make me an offer....

108 Hydrocompensator - spare, great condition

4 blue manual door panels for 108 good condition.

Spare 108 grill (no star)

108 Rear window gasket (new in basket)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-07-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,370
Posted By JoeyTheB
Sounds like a law and order episode....

Someone stuck a ping pong ball in the gas tank.

When you ask for lots of fuel, the ball would drop down, stop the flow and the car would stop.

Take it to have it checked out, and it would drive...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-04-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By JoeyTheB
Install a manual choke....

Check this guy out - he installed an old school manual choke....
http://bernardembden.com/xjs/idle/index.htm

Z - you can test by dropping in a pot of boiling water (like testing a thermostat). ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-01-2006, 10:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By JoeyTheB
Wanted M117 Aux Air Valve - Swap for ?

72 280SE 4.5 (M117)
Auxilary Air Valve Wanted

I have some spares if anyone wants to swap -

Rear Window Gasket
blue manual crank door panels
Europa Radio + amp (in op)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-01-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By JoeyTheB
attempting to post a pic...

It sits vertical and is mounted at the fwd part of the intake manifold.
Has two black rubber hoses connected to it (approx 3/4" od)

Any resemblence to an active auction pic on a popular auction...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-31-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By JoeyTheB
awesome article !

Looks really difficult to take apart the benz version -
there is no top "hole" to push through - just the side one....

thanks!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By JoeyTheB
ISO 4.5 aux air valve...

Mine sticks open after warmup.

Anyone have one ?

Benz Crusher ?
Nate B in KY ?

thanks,
Joe in Nashville
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 652
Posted By JoeyTheB
Almost done...Need a vacuum/manifold part...

Hey guys, my 4.5 top end job has been speeding along at a glacial pace...

I need help with chincy little part - (benzcrusher ?)
The "hollow tube" that lives on the back of the intake manifold.
...
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