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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-20-2006, 07:28 PM

Replies: 4

350sl with 4.5l - bad engine

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Posted By gerhuet

Engine swop

Hi

As far as I'm aware should slot in no probs. However it's a different fuel injection system (mechanical as opposed to electrical, also I suspect electronic ignition).

:silly: Gerry
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-14-2006, 03:08 PM

Replies: 7

Clunking Noises

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Posted By gerhuet

clunks

Have had similar clunks from both my 350slc, and some years ago, one of my 190e's. After many visits to garages with 190, and huge expense replacing shocks, roll-bar bushes, tyres, balljoints, you...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-09-2006, 07:11 AM

Replies: 18

Very little power

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Posted By gerhuet

get you home mode

Hey Jim. What's "get you home" mode ?

Gerry
Wexford

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-08-2006, 01:16 PM

Replies: 2

350 slc running problems

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Posted By gerhuet

350 slc running problems

:confused: As regards my European spec MB 1973 350 slc

This model has electronic fuel injection and contact points. No smog equipment cat or anything like that.

Can anyone help me with this...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-12-2005, 04:05 PM

Replies: 11

Car Cover

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Posted By gerhuet

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/ These...

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/

These are good

Gerry
Wexford
Ireland

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-12-2005, 02:48 PM

Replies: 2

Fuel leak on 350 slc

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Posted By gerhuet

Advice from 230/8

Thanks 230/8. I tried your link. Seems to be standard fuel line, cut to length
with suitable hose clips. I'll try that method. The link by the way, seems to be stateside, whereas I'm in Ireland....

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-12-2005, 09:02 AM

Replies: 2

Fuel leak on 350 slc

Views: 925

Posted By gerhuet

Fuel leak on 350 slc

Hi All,

Re: My 1973 350 slc

I have a problem with the short feed lines from the fuel rail into the actual injectors. These pipes are
little more than an inch long and have hydraulic style...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-30-2005, 06:23 PM

Replies: 777

Consider This Before Buying Sl's

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Posted By gerhuet

reliability

I have a '73 350 slc with about 120,000 miles logged up. I have owned it for about 2 years. After some initial problems with corroded electrical connections, it has not caused me any problems in two...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-13-2005, 05:04 AM

Replies: 7

450slc fan speed

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Posted By gerhuet

I have a '73 350 slc and have the exact same...

I have a '73 350 slc and have the exact same problem. As most of this series have erratic heater controls, it makes driving very uncomfortable. Fortunately in my part of the world we have quite a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-14-2005, 05:16 PM

Replies: 1

'75 450SL 7.2 mpg - how to tune up D-Jetronic??

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Posted By gerhuet

I've a '73 350 slc, and for the type of running...

I've a '73 350 slc, and for the type of running that you're doing, that doesn't sound strange. I don't think they are designed for that type of run.

I picked up a bit of info by simply using a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-14-2005, 05:07 PM

Replies: 3

1973 350 slc tappet noise

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Posted By gerhuet

Thanks guys for the advice. Rockers off to have a...

Thanks guys for the advice. Rockers off to have a look I guess. I'm hoping that there is some ajustment available as opposed to getting new shims.

Regards

Gerry :D

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-11-2005, 07:05 PM

Replies: 3

1973 350 slc tappet noise

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Posted By gerhuet

1973 350 slc tappet noise

More questions about my '73 350 slc.

My engine has about 115,000 recorded miles on it. When I start up the engine is as quiet as a mouse, just a gentle rustle from the valve gear.

However after...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-18-2005, 05:28 PM

Replies: 3

merc 350 top end questions

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Posted By gerhuet

thanks Chuck

Thanks Chuck, seems straightforward enough.

The 350 is exactly the same as the 450 only with a shorter stroke. Redline is at about 6,250 rpm. Great exhaust music up around there.

Thanks
...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-18-2005, 02:44 PM

Replies: 3

merc 350 top end questions

Views: 1,296

Posted By gerhuet

merc 350 top end questions

Top end(s) work on MB 350 slc

Hi everybody,

Firstly a great source of parts for MB (and other German marques. They have almost everything for 107 sl’s at a great price), based in the UK web...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-13-2005, 05:51 PM

Replies: 3

Ticking at Start up

Views: 1,237

Posted By gerhuet

gerry

You've got a failing hydraulic tappet by the sound of it. Cheap and easy to replace the lot

bye

Gerry Wexford Ireland

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