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Posted By michaelsellars

WTB:Window Regulator-left/front -73 280sel 4.5

Hello - Still looking for a power window regulator for a model 108 = 73 sel 4.5
Driver side front.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

06-16-2005, 04:13 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Electric

Electric

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

06-15-2005, 07:31 AM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Yes, it is the 108 model.

Yes, it is the 108 model.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

06-14-2005, 08:45 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

WTB:Window Regulator-left/front -73 280sel 4.5

Hello, I need a window regulator (driver side,front door) for a 1973 280SEL 4.5. Anybody have an extra one? Also, I might need one for the front passenger door, too. Thanks.
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

11-07-2004, 10:28 PM

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Which tire for a 73 280SEL 4.5?

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Posted By michaelsellars

Which tire for a 73 280SEL 4.5?

Hello, I need new tires for a 1973 280sel 4.5. It currently has Michelin 205-70 -14 whitewall radials that appear to be quite old. This car will never be driven in the snow and I kind of want to...

Forum: Tech Help

07-07-2004, 05:49 PM

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SUCCESS!! -Finally purring on all 8 cylinders

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Posted By michaelsellars

SUCCESS!! -Finally purring on all 8 cylinders

Put a different ECU in today and finally all eight cylinders are firing and the car runs like a charm. Thank you to everyone who has helped me, especially Steve Brotherton. It took a few months &...

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06-18-2004, 08:19 PM

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Low fuel pressure - Regulator bad?

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Posted By michaelsellars

I also should have asked: If I have low fuel...

I also should have asked: If I have low fuel pressure can that be the cause of 4 cylinders missing or is that a seperate problem? Thanks -Mike

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06-16-2004, 08:24 PM

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Low fuel pressure - Regulator bad?

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Posted By michaelsellars

Low fuel pressure - Regulator bad?

Hello,

I only have 19psi of fuel pressure on a '73 280sel 4.5 (Should be 30psi). When I turn the adjustment bolt on the fuel regulator there is no change in pressure. The service manual says...

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05-31-2004, 05:25 PM

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Will this ECU work in my 73 280SEL 4.5?

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Posted By michaelsellars

Will this ECU work in my 73 280SEL 4.5?

Hello,
Will an ECU from a '72 280SE 4.5 (Part # 0 280 001 005) work in my '73 280SEL 4.5? Thanks -Mike

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05-30-2004, 10:16 PM

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BAD ECU ??- no change with mixture adjustment

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Posted By michaelsellars

So if I understand correctly, since at idle the...

So if I understand correctly, since at idle the throttle valve switch should be closed, it may be out of adjustment or the wires/connections or switch itself may be defective instead of the ECU? ...

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05-30-2004, 03:55 PM

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BAD ECU ??- no change with mixture adjustment

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BAD ECU ??- no change with mixture adjustment

Hello,
In an effort to find exactly why my car is running on only 4 cylinders, I may have found at least some proof my ECU is kaput. While the engine is idling, if I turn the mixture...

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05-25-2004, 07:40 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

The trigger points are sending the signals to the...

The trigger points are sending the signals to the ECU. I have not yet figured out why the fuel pressure is low. Could subpar fuel pressure cause 4 cylinders to work, but not the other 4?

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05-24-2004, 04:20 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Engine Miss -- 1973 280sel 4.5

Hello again,

Recap: Engine missing on four cylinders. Replaced plugs,wires,cap,rotor & trigger points. Compression, dwell & timing all good.

Update: While idling: (1) Fuel pressure only 18psi...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

04-18-2004, 07:13 PM

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Parting 1972 280SE 4.5

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Posted By michaelsellars

Hello, I have a 73 280sel 4.5 and...

Hello,
I have a 73 280sel 4.5 and it's missing on 4 cylinders. One of the few things I have not replaced is the ECU because that would be an expensive guess. If the ECU is working and is...

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04-07-2004, 07:39 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Stinger, There is no felt pad...

Stinger,
There is no felt pad under my rotor, if that matters. However, the only thing I think that could be wrong with the distributor is the lobes on the shaft that open and close...

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04-07-2004, 05:54 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

No play in the distributor shaft. -Mike

No play in the distributor shaft. -Mike

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04-07-2004, 05:18 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

I pulled the distributor and lined up the #1 wire...

I pulled the distributor and lined up the #1 wire with the alignment notch and then checked the timing. The timing is perfect at 5 degrees ATDC, but runs a little rougher. Whoever had the car before...

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04-05-2004, 07:43 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Steve, If I don't figure this out,...

Steve,
If I don't figure this out, a 1000 mile trip to Florida isn't sounding that crazy to me anymore. -Mike

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04-05-2004, 07:37 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

I put in new rotor, plugs, dist. cap, trigger...

I put in new rotor, plugs, dist. cap, trigger points & wires so I can eliminate those. Timing , dwell & compression fine. -Mike

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04-05-2004, 07:19 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Stinger. The car runs the same...

Stinger.
The car runs the same if all plug wires are attached or if I take off 2,4,7 & 8 at the distributor. Runs rough at idle. -Mike

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04-05-2004, 06:38 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Steve, When you said you have seen...

Steve,
When you said you have seen many 4 cylinder failures because of the controller, did you mean the electronic control unit( $800)?

I am running out of ideas. The car has...

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04-04-2004, 09:01 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

If cylinder 1 fires at 5 degrees ATDC, but the...

If cylinder 1 fires at 5 degrees ATDC, but the rotor is approx. 40 degrees off from lining up with the alignment notch on the distributor housing, aren't the trigger points opening/closing at the...

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04-04-2004, 04:49 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

I have the timing set to 5ATDC. - Mike

I have the timing set to 5ATDC. - Mike

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04-04-2004, 04:06 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Engine Missing - Timing notch on dizzy

Hello,
I put new trigger points in this weekend only to find out they were not the problem causing my engine missing on 4 cylinders. I did notice something that I cannot beleive I...

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03-20-2004, 05:53 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

I switched the 4 injectors in the working...

I switched the 4 injectors in the working cylinders with the injectors in the non-working cylinders. No effect. At least I know the injectors are not the problem. -Mike

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03-17-2004, 07:40 AM

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Posted By michaelsellars

By this weekend I will do exactlty that. If...

By this weekend I will do exactlty that. If moving the injectors does not change anything, it's time to buy new trigger points. -Mike

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03-16-2004, 04:42 PM

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Posted By michaelsellars

Cylinders 1,3,5,6 & 7 have the correct Bosch...

Cylinders 1,3,5,6 & 7 have the correct Bosch injector (0 280 150 036). Cylinder 4 has Bosch (0 280 150 015). Cylinders 2 & 8 are blue injectors with no part number and are made by BRET, not Bosch!...

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03-16-2004, 01:00 AM

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