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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,714
Posted By Tom Drew
While I don't see eye to eye with Pierre Hedary...

While I don't see eye to eye with Pierre Hedary in all cases, I do respect his knowledge and opinions. Please watch this video of Pierre's in response to your questions. He has a few other videos...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-22-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By Tom Drew
Please make sure you use Gates "Barricade" F.I....

Please make sure you use Gates "Barricade" F.I. hose or the equivalent, because of the alcohol content of today's gas.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-10-2021, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By Tom Drew
Culpepper Radiator Service 3511 Race Street ...

Culpepper Radiator Service
3511 Race Street
Portsmouth, VA 23707. 800-731-7031

https://www.culpepperradiator.com/
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-09-2021, 04:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,151
Posted By Tom Drew
Aircrafter, Sent you a private message.

Aircrafter,

Sent you a private message.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-10-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By Tom Drew
Gator Guard II Bed liner. 2 part Epoxy-based so...

Gator Guard II Bed liner. 2 part Epoxy-based so no isocyanates like urethane bedliners. Brush, roll, or spray with undercoating gun. Have used this on a number or cars for 15 years or so. Rough up...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-20-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,526
Posted By Tom Drew
OK. But that doesn't mean that the master...

OK. But that doesn't mean that the master cylinder was rebuilt properly OR is functioning properly. I would remove, inspect, and confirm proper operation if you haven' done that.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,526
Posted By Tom Drew
Did you bench bleed the master cylinder?

Did you bench bleed the master cylinder?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-08-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By Tom Drew
According to the research I have done, typical...

According to the research I have done, typical USA Midgrade (89 Octane) is the modern equivalent fuel (in the USA) for the W108 4.5. Mine runs properly with stock timing on this fuel.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-03-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By Tom Drew
I agree it does look like chip guard, but that is...

I agree it does look like chip guard, but that is no guarantee that there isn't rust under there. Easiest way to check is with a magnet to detect where & where not there is solid metal.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,151
Posted By Tom Drew
Hi James, It's in my original post at the...

Hi James,

It's in my original post at the very beginning of the thread: .165" thick

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-06-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By Tom Drew
FYI, I got a kickdown solenoid from Sun Valley...

FYI, I got a kickdown solenoid from Sun Valley for my 4.5L auto trans a couple years ago. Good attitude, knowledgeable, professional, and a very fair price as well.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-03-2014, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By Tom Drew
Hi Csaba - Just emailed you the CAD file for the...

Hi Csaba - Just emailed you the CAD file for the regulator gear. Sorry, I haven't been on the forum much in the last few months.

I would be happy to post this somewhere so it could be downloaded...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-15-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,415
Posted By Tom Drew
You can NOT mount the drier upside down, sideways...

You can NOT mount the drier upside down, sideways or any way other than right side up, or it will not do the job it was designed to do.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-19-2013, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 938
Posted By Tom Drew
280 SE 4.5 - Column shift stuck in park

280 SE 4.5 Column shift stuck in park. I keep the car stored in the winter for the most part, but try to drive it a couple of times a month when the roads are dry and salt-free. So, started the car a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-14-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,139
Posted By Tom Drew
I would check for worn bushings in the steering...

I would check for worn bushings in the steering coupling first before adjusting the box. Far more likely.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By Tom Drew
Thanks for the help, guys. Appreciate the tip...

Thanks for the help, guys. Appreciate the tip concerning drilling the 1/8" holes for exact re-alignment of the hinges. Aligning the doors upon re-assembly was the thing I was most concerned about....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By Tom Drew
Door removal W108

Need to remove the doors on my W108 to paint the door jambs. What's the best/easiest procedure?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,151
Posted By Tom Drew
The regulator has to be removed from the door....

The regulator has to be removed from the door. Refer to the attached photo. You need to grind off the 2 rivet heads and the peened head of the pivot bolt
shown in the photo to remove the gear from...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-09-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,339
Posted By Tom Drew
Attached are the 108 greasing diagrams from the...

Attached are the 108 greasing diagrams from the service manual.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By Tom Drew
I am not familiar with the power steering...

I am not familiar with the power steering reservoir on the six cylinder engines. I know on my car ('72 280SE 4.5L V-8) the reservoir cap has to make a tight seal otherwise it will suck air into the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By Tom Drew
Is the return hose in good shape? Is the gasket...

Is the return hose in good shape? Is the gasket on the reservior cap sealing?
I followed this procedure for flushing and it solved the foaming problem:

Flush Power Steering Fluid Exchange
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,151
Posted By Tom Drew
Please PM your email address if you would like the CAD file

Guys, anyone who would like the CAD file please PM me your email address.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,151
Posted By Tom Drew
Reproduction W108 power window regulator gears

I've had a CAD file made from the original regulator gear and had 4 new gears made by a local laser cutting shop. The gears are perfect as near as I can tell.
I found that with care, once the gear...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By Tom Drew
280SE 4.5 electric windows

Where is the service information for the W108 power windows? I've got the Passenger Cars Starting 1959 manual which has a Body section but doesn't cover the power windows and vent window assemblies...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-05-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,400
Posted By Tom Drew
Link to the aluminum A6 conversion that Mercmad...

Link to the aluminum A6 conversion that Mercmad refers to above:

AP AIR, INC - Part Details (http://www.apairinc.com/detail.asp?Part=500-0752)

Uses 10 cyl. Denso compressor.

Tom
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-31-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,400
Posted By Tom Drew
This is the best deal I have found: A-6 to...

This is the best deal I have found:

A-6 to Sanden Conversion Kit - Compressors (http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air-conditioning/a-6-to-sanden-conversion-kit-583.php)

This kit includes the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-31-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,321
Posted By Tom Drew
I believe this is the correct connector: ...

I believe this is the correct connector:

Fuel Injector Pigtails - Bosch EV1 DIYAutoTune.com (http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/fuel-injector-pigtails-bosch-ev1-p-48.html)

Contact them to check...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-31-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,917
Posted By Tom Drew
Might not be a bad idea to check the integrity of...

Might not be a bad idea to check the integrity of the rubber axle boot and its band clamps while you're down there. Last summer one of the clamps rusted thru on me and I lost quite a bit of the oil...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-24-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,099
Posted By Tom Drew
For that kind of money, the guy should know how...

For that kind of money, the guy should know how to spell Karl Middelhauve's name correctly!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-11-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,735
Posted By Tom Drew
$650 for a re-core seems like waaaay too much!...

$650 for a re-core seems like waaaay too much! Try this source for a new radiator:

You can get a new, factory NOS radiator from Robert Fenton, owner of European Car Service in San Rafael, CA (just...
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