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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-25-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,420
Posted By tivoklr
As a 280S owner, I had to watch that commercial...

As a 280S owner, I had to watch that commercial over and over again, found it to be hilarious...especially as Jason Statham shrugs at the mid 90's Lexus.

However, I know that my 280 would have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-17-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By tivoklr
yeah, 2 carbs

It has dual Zeniths. Maybe that is the problem...my problem is I don't have time to fiddle with this car right now. Last semester of school, blah blah blah...

I'll keep that in mind though.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-15-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,272
Posted By tivoklr
Thumbs down 280S backfires at highway speeds

I have a 1970 280 S that has recently started to backfire occasionally only when at highway speeds. It seems a little surgy when cruising too.

If I floor it it proceeds up to 70 no problem, no...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,908
Posted By tivoklr
ok, since I'm sitting at the beach reading this...

ok, since I'm sitting at the beach reading this thread, and don't have access to my owners manual, should I be running premium in my 1970 280S (dual zeniths, straight six).

Add to the mix that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-16-2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By tivoklr
Thanks

My ignition system was just revamped with a Pertronix which has improved the running of this car markedly. The transistor switch box thing gave up the ghost and the new coil and Pertronix unit were...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By tivoklr
1970 280S Choke ??'s

I have a 1970 280S which is going to get some use this winter in a cold environment, and I was hoping some experienced person here could direct me as to setting the chokes correctly on the Zeniths on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-13-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,512
Posted By tivoklr
Little covers

So are those little covers over the choke mechanism important for everyday running? Mine are missing.

Thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-06-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By tivoklr
28 bids?

I don't get it. There are 28 bids on this thing? And it's hit almost 5k american?

Can someone explain to me why?

tnx
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-01-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,691
Posted By tivoklr
Vintage performance

I just wanted to respond to this thread to state that I bought my Pertronix from vintage performance and it was shipped the same day. Perfect service.

Thanks, and good luck with your cars.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-01-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By tivoklr
Cut The Hole

Cut a hole in the tranny bellhousing. The top bolt will be a 10mm hex. I tried to do this without the hole and without a lift it's impossible.

Now I can change the starter in 10 min instead being...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-25-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 847
Posted By tivoklr
Talking some meat on the 280s

So we live in snow country, and my wife loves the 280s, and I know it's gonna see the road this winter so check out the new hoops:

http://image.bayimg.com/pahjdaabd.jpg

Gotta love the year...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-24-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By tivoklr
hose. got it.

Thanks, will replace with black hose. Very easy to find...
:)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-24-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By tivoklr
what's this part?

OK, I know i'm gonna get flamed for asking this before I ask, but what is the hose that goes from the top of the head, bends at at right angle then enters the air filter cover called?

Mine has...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-24-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By tivoklr
inline 6 gasser

Sorry, this other site I used to visit but can't remember the link to now only went by chassis codes...they were pretty particular about it.

My car is the 6 cylinder inline carbureted model with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-22-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By tivoklr
What about 3M clear bra? It might be possible,...

What about 3M clear bra? It might be possible, esp if you find a body shop that specializes in clear bra. I have it on my Jetta, which gets sandblasted every LONG winter here in the mountains of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-22-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,232
Posted By tivoklr
mine falls out

If there is a way to keep a dome light in place, besides liquid nails, I'd appreciate it.

I'm not sure how the light is supposed to stay in the roof, but however that is, mine does not work...
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-20-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
The car runs OK

The car does run OK, albeit without a ton of power, hence my desire to calibrate the fuel/air ratio for up here.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-19-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
jetting for altitude w108

I have a 1970 280S (108.016) that lives at 8000 ft. It occasionally travels down to 5000 ft. I was wondering what would be involved in jetting the dual Zeniths for my altitude.

Mind you I know...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-19-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By tivoklr
108.016 vacuum insight needed

I'm looking for some insight into what I should have vacuum wise under the hood of my 1970 280S (108.016).

For starters, the vacuum throttle control on the rear carb is disconnected. Nada.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-18-2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,372
Posted By tivoklr
BAM. Exactly what I need to tune the Zeniths on...

BAM. Exactly what I need to tune the Zeniths on my 280S. Directions...

Thanks!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-12-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
Apparently, there are 3 ring connectors that go...

Apparently, there are 3 ring connectors that go on the main positive terminal of the solenoid.

The car runs. Now the idle is messed up because I knew the carbs weren't balanced so I maxed out the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-12-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
Oops

Maybe it's the wire I missed. I'll let you know in a bit...

Sometimes I swear I'm destined to waste time pointlessly when I have the least of it.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-12-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
both

I worked both on top and underneath, I did drill a hole in the tunnel of the firewall yesterday to gain access to the 10mm hex bolt, but I drove it a bunch after that and it was fine, so I don't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-12-2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 861
Posted By tivoklr
280S won't idle w/ new starter

That's right, I changed out the starter, and now she won't idle...if I keep my foot in the gas it will keep running but it dies quickly if the throttle is released.

The car is a 1970 280S 6...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-05-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,691
Posted By tivoklr
Ordered this morning, shipping out today. Maybe...

Ordered this morning, shipping out today. Maybe I'll see the parts in a few days and let the fun begin!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-05-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,691
Posted By tivoklr
vintage performance

Well, I went with vintage performance, so I'll report back when everything arrives.

Went with the ignitor I even though the ignitor II is available for my distributor, seems as if #1 has worked...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-04-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,691
Posted By tivoklr
where to buy pertronix?

So who is a reliable vendor for the Pertronix points replacement system and coil? Anybody know a part # I could use?

I'm running a 1970 w108 280S inline 6 gasser.

I'd like to order it online....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-03-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,267
Posted By tivoklr
feeler gauge

I'm using a feeler gauge but I'm pretty sure the pertronix is gonna happen as it's cheaper to implement than to replace the ignition unit...

Sometime next week. I have a new blue coil, I think...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-02-2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,267
Posted By tivoklr
pertronix = no icm right?

That's what I thought, the module was pretty tough, but my problems are so intermittent and difficult to reproduce, (i.e., voltage at coil sometimes and not others)

If I get the pertronix and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-01-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,267
Posted By tivoklr
But at this point I have no voltage at the + side...

But at this point I have no voltage at the + side of the coil when the ignition is on. I have not blocked the points open to test this so if this is an essential component of this test please forgive...
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