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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-12-2008, 06:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,788
Posted By Ben12345
I run LPG (propane) in my 560 engined 500 SEL. ...

I run LPG (propane) in my 560 engined 500 SEL.
Over here in the UK, Petrol (gas) is about $2.40 a litre!! I buy my propane with the taxes paid for $0.86 a litre.
Even with the slight decrease in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 22,427
Posted By Ben12345
Hey, Isn't ELF oil french?

Hey, Isn't ELF oil french?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-01-2007, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By Ben12345
I'd just replace both track rods complete. I...

I'd just replace both track rods complete. I payed about £12 each over in the UK, so you looking at about $50 the pair, so not very much, considering the safety involved.
Looks like the inner boot...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-30-2007, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By Ben12345
On my W126 sedan, There were 205/70 r14 tyres on...

On my W126 sedan, There were 205/70 r14 tyres on the 6.5 inch bundts. I'm not sure if this is the original tyre size though. Alot of things can happen in 22 years!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-29-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,227
Posted By Ben12345
I've 235/45 on the front with 17x8.5. My car is...

I've 235/45 on the front with 17x8.5. My car is lowered too. Take a look in the gallery.
I had to modify my rear arches for the 255 tyres to fit on the 8.5 rims. Is your offset/width the same from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-29-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,227
Posted By Ben12345
Mike, what are the widths of those wheels and...

Mike, what are the widths of those wheels and tyres? My 8.5 wide with 255 tyres only just fit at the back with a 13mm offset! Looks like you have tons of room.
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,497
Posted By Ben12345
Would I notice a significant difference in...

Would I notice a significant difference in braking if I swapped the brakes from my W126 '88 560 parts car to my '85 500? The brakes on the 500 are already very good, with the ABS system.
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,098
Posted By Ben12345
Did I fix the high idle? Well yeah in a way.......

Did I fix the high idle? Well yeah in a way.... My engine still wouldn't stop using water. Went from not very much to about 2L every 75 miles.

So I did what I should have done in the first...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-27-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,135
Posted By Ben12345
On a points system, its not a good idea. The more...

On a points system, its not a good idea. The more modern coil doesn't like having voltage applied for any length of time. The electronic ignition on the modern car only switches the coil when the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By Ben12345
A thought towards your dieseling, you could have...

A thought towards your dieseling, you could have excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber.
There are cleaners available to try to remove it, thats applied through the air intake.
Then...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By Ben12345
Have you checked that the upper cam timing marks...

Have you checked that the upper cam timing marks line up when at TDC?
Mine were way out due to the PO having the heads resurfaced at some point. I installed some offset keys to cure that problem. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-23-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,329
Posted By Ben12345
Does it have to be an MB engine?? ...

Does it have to be an MB engine??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqplHzdE8ZA

This is my 4.7 V8 Porsche :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-23-2007, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,055
Posted By Ben12345
5.0 to 5.6 conversion finished.

Well, she lives on another day....
I finally finished up the 5.0 to 5.6 conversion last weekend.
I retained the old style vacuum advance distributor instead of the EZL, the K jet fuel injection...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-02-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Ben12345
Sorry its taken so long.... heres the pictures of...

Sorry its taken so long.... heres the pictures of the diff. Its not a pretty sight I know! It works well and makes no funny noises though.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-01-2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,893
Posted By Ben12345
M117 throttle body upgrade.

An interesting find I made yesterday.....

I was swapping the intake from my 500 to my new 5.6 engine, and discovered that the throttle body from the 5.6 is a bolt in upgrade from the unit fitted...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-07-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Ben12345
Will post a pic at the weekend. I'm working away...

Will post a pic at the weekend. I'm working away all week, so won't have chance until then.
Forum: Tech Help 02-28-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Ben12345
Thanks for confirming, David. I thought that it...

Thanks for confirming, David.
I thought that it would probably end up being easier to pull the whole lot out as one. I didn't fancy the idea of trying to unbolt all of the bellhousing bolts, instead...
Forum: Tech Help 02-27-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Ben12345
No, the support isn't removable by unbolting. I'd...

No, the support isn't removable by unbolting. I'd like to leave the condenser in place again anyway, with the AC compressor supported from below, so I dont need to recharge the AC afterwards.
Forum: Tech Help 02-27-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By Ben12345
Engine removal without transmission 500SEL

Does anybody know if its possible to remove the M117 engine from a W126 without pulling the transmission?
Sorry if its a stupid question, but does the engine just slide forward from the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-25-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Ben12345
Sorry, should have stated. Its a RHD.

Sorry, should have stated. Its a RHD.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-25-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Ben12345
Euro 560 SEC Parting out.

I have a 1988 560 SEC that I've stolen the engine out of, that i'm now parting out.

The euro headlights are already spoken for, but the rest of the car is up for grabs.

Please be aware that...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-25-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By Ben12345
Yeah thats what I was thinking. The only...

Yeah thats what I was thinking. The only differences between the later SEC and SEL models exhaust was the central section.
The other think that concerns me about this was the changes to the subframe...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-25-2007, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By Ben12345
Exhaust Dilemma M117 transplant

I pulled the 5.6 out of my euro SEC yesterday, in preperation for dropping it in my Euro '85 SEL.

The 560 engine has the tri-y manifolds and downpipes that are in good shape, the rest of the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-16-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By Ben12345
Is the oil pressure just dropping at idle/low...

Is the oil pressure just dropping at idle/low RPM's? If so, then thats normal as the engine warms up. When i've been on a long journey and my engine is at full operating temp, I get about 1 bar at...
Forum: Tech Help 02-16-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By Ben12345
Hi, Sorry if it sounds like i'm stating the...

Hi,
Sorry if it sounds like i'm stating the obvious, but were you checking for voltage at the pump with the engine cranking? The engine needs to be turning for the fuel pump to energise.
Have you...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-15-2007, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,016
Posted By Ben12345
Lol, well yes, with hindsight, I should maybe...

Lol, well yes, with hindsight, I should maybe just have bought a 560 engine in the first place!
I did change out the head gaskets, have the heads machined, refresh the intake etc on my existing euro...
Forum: Tech Help 02-15-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By Ben12345
Check the idle air valve is plugged in, and the...

Check the idle air valve is plugged in, and the connections aren't loose or corroded. Its also a good idea to give it a clean through with carb cleaner.
Try unplugging it to see if the idle...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-13-2007, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,573
Posted By Ben12345
I've seen a 190e and a c180 around here with...

I've seen a 190e and a c180 around here with those style rims.
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,303
Posted By Ben12345
You can block off the system where the pipe from...

You can block off the system where the pipe from the shock attaches to the accumulators, then lock the levelling valve in the fully raised/no load position.
Then, as previosly stated, use...
Forum: Tech Help 02-09-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Posted By Ben12345
When I did mine, I did it when I had both the...

When I did mine, I did it when I had both the cylinder heads removed, so I had good access from above and below. I lost a good amount of skin on my knuckles trying to get the bolt to align on the...
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