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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,400
Posted By Douglas Broome
Replacing the brake flex hoses is an absolute...

Replacing the brake flex hoses is an absolute must.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
Posted By Douglas Broome
Recently there has been a major discussion on the...

Recently there has been a major discussion on the Yahoo ponton group mweb site about the CD version of the service manuals. Mayn people have had trouble getting the CDs to work on very current...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By Douglas Broome
Cardboard heater boxes if decent. Starter,...

Cardboard heater boxes if decent. Starter, generator, fuel pump. wheels. Turn signal apparatus. Chrome headlight surrounds if decent. definitely the ignition lock and key. Windhield wiper motor...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,749
Posted By Douglas Broome
I should note further that Mercedes can supply a...

I should note further that Mercedes can supply a key blank for a ponton, but it is not a Neiman 8 profile original. Depends on what someone wants.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,749
Posted By Douglas Broome
The ignition key is unique to the ponton. Have...

The ignition key is unique to the ponton. Have you read the following:

http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/keys2.htm

All ponton ignition keys are the same profile except for the 190SL. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-08-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,061
Posted By Douglas Broome
Have you any ponton parts, like fuel pumps with...

Have you any ponton parts, like fuel pumps with priming lever?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By Douglas Broome
I must have missed the statement in my owner's...

I must have missed the statement in my owner's manual. Interesting that it specifies cold pressure at 26 lbs. Thanks. I'll hjave a look. It does seem that the manual's statement may be a good...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By Douglas Broome
Tire pressure

Cars before radials came with bias ply tire construction. These had a factory-specified air pressure. In the case of my ponton it was 26 lbs/insq. Many such owners have converted to radials. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,546
Posted By Douglas Broome
The most important consideration on any ponton is...

The most important consideration on any ponton is rust. The second most important consideration is rust. The third most important consideration is rust. Check the frame rails, jack points,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,382
Posted By Douglas Broome
Recently on the Yahoo Gtroups ponton discussion...

Recently on the Yahoo Gtroups ponton discussion list there was some discussion about disk brakes on pontons. Someone did it on a racing ponton coupe. As I recall, a fair amount of fabrication--read...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,317
Posted By Douglas Broome
I used to use the Ezebleed device which worked...

I used to use the Ezebleed device which worked fine. The bleeder by Motive Products is much superior. http://www.motiveproducts.com/02bleeders.html. I recommend it highly.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,317
Posted By Douglas Broome
On a Mercedes this age almost certainly the...

On a Mercedes this age almost certainly the rubber flex hoses have swollen. They should be replaced ASAP. Easy DIY job except for the right front which requires a contortionist or two people. The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By Douglas Broome
I reviewed my stocks and Mercedes information. ...

I reviewed my stocks and Mercedes information. For the early 123 series cars and the 116 cars apparently the turn signal flasher relay is the same and is integrated into the red hazard switch. My...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By Douglas Broome
I have losts of parts for pontons. I own two: a...

I have losts of parts for pontons. I own two: a 1959 cabrio 220S and a 1959 sedan 219. You mention brakes. I have some new ATE wheel cylinder rebuilding kits available plus lots of other parts I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By Douglas Broome
Starter for 189 engine

I am selling a professionally overhauled original starter for all model cars with the 189 engine (except the Adenauer). Unused since overhaul. M-B 001-151-16-01. Bosch 0-001-307-019. 12V 13 PS. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-20-2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By Douglas Broome
Starter for 189 engine

Selling an original, professionally overhauled starter for all cars (except the Adenauer) fitted with a 189 engine. M-B 001-151-16-01. It is for the following series cars with the 189 engine: ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-19-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By Douglas Broome
I believe these are the same as in the 123 series...

I believe these are the same as in the 123 series cars. I have a new one from a 123 series car that I installed for 5 minutes when determining why the directionals stopped working. The hazard...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-19-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,386
Posted By Douglas Broome
On my 1977 240D this fuse was a strip of metal in...

On my 1977 240D this fuse was a strip of metal in a small black box on the firewall in the engine bay close to the brake booster but slightly towards the center of the car.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-02-2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,550
Posted By Douglas Broome
Original keys

The original keys for my ponton were made by Nieman, Huf, and Ymos. Mercedes can supply new keys cut from the original code according to the chassis number. Question: are the keys Mercedes will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2005, 09:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,805
Posted By Douglas Broome
I found and replaced that switch. Problem...

I found and replaced that switch. Problem continued. Then removerd switch but left it connected to the tubes. Ran engine and pushed actuating rod in the switch. Still no whutoff. That ruled out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Douglas Broome
Thanks for the replies. All reinforced the...

Thanks for the replies. All reinforced the conclusion I had reached preliminarily--that the shutoff gizmo was the culprit despite my being able to shut it off with the bypass line.

I am well...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Douglas Broome
My car is a 1984 300D (123 series). The hand...

My car is a 1984 300D (123 series).

The hand vacuum pump is working OK. It holds a vacuum nicely.

The hand vacuum pump would not draw/hold any vacuum when connected to the shutoff diaphragm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Douglas Broome
correction: 1989 300D (123 series)

correction: 1989 300D (123 series)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Douglas Broome
shutoff failed - can't find cause

1994 300d won't shut off. I checked all elements which all appear good. (I have a hand vacuum pump that works properly.) All other parts of the vacuum system, like door locks, work OK. Here is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,805
Posted By Douglas Broome
Thanks. That is what I suspected. I located it...

Thanks. That is what I suspected. I located it where the brown and brown/blue vacuum tubes connect at the switch. Held there by two screws. On the 300D turbo this will require a minor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2005, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,805
Posted By Douglas Broome
I have made progress. I have determined that the...

I have made progress. I have determined that the Sears hand vacuum will not activate the shutoff gizmo and stop the engine. I know also that the hand pump is OK as I tested it with my finger. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,805
Posted By Douglas Broome
Yes. With the engine off I fit a Mityvac-type...

Yes. With the engine off I fit a Mityvac-type (actually Sears) vacuum pump to the orifice facing upwards from the shutoff diaphragm rounnd case. This was after removing the tube normally there,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,805
Posted By Douglas Broome
Diesel shutoff - 1984 300D turbo

I have read through this thread and the others about this subject. I also replaced the shutoff gizmo on a 240D successfully. I am alert to the cautions about a runaway engine.

In my current...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2004, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,535
Posted By Douglas Broome
As the owner of a 1959 cabrio 220S that happens...

As the owner of a 1959 cabrio 220S that happens also to be yellow outside and red inside, I looked that the pictures carefully. I can say with certainty that the car under discussion is not an...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-08-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,712
Posted By Douglas Broome
I know that the Bosch blue coil is supposed to...

I know that the Bosch blue coil is supposed to come with internal ballast resistance: nominally 3 ohms but accepted range, according to Bosch technical literature, of 2.4-3.3 ohms. That...
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