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Forum: Tech Help 02-23-2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 967
Posted By bladerunner30
M116 to M117 swap

I've got a 1990 420SEL with an engine that's getting a bit tired at 217k miles, it needs new valve stem seals, new timing chain and a few other bits and pieces. I've also got (sat on the garage...
Forum: Tech Help 01-19-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By bladerunner30
Thanks for the info, I'll keep looking into it. ...

Thanks for the info, I'll keep looking into it.

Has anyone actually done it to their own car as I've heard of ignition control systems being burnt out/dying due to the wrong kind of coil being...
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By bladerunner30
Would you consider that to be an upgrade from the...

Would you consider that to be an upgrade from the original, or just a cheaper replacement? How long have you had it in and working (time/miles)?

Thanks for the quick response, Martin
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2010, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By bladerunner30
Ignition coil spec - 1990 420SEL

Hi there,

Does anyone know the spec of the ignition coil for a 1990 420SEL. Mine's due a replacement and the original Mercedes ones are pretty expensive over here in the uk - is there any reason I...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By bladerunner30
As it's a common issue, what can be done about...

As it's a common issue, what can be done about it? Has anyone gone through the procedure of fixing it, and if so, what did they do? Are there any prime candidates for faulty components etc.?
...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By bladerunner30
Harsh downshift from 4-3 W126 420SEL

What could be the reason behind a harsh downshift between 4th and 3rd on my 1990 420SEL w/217k miles or so? All the other gears shift fine up and down.

It is possible to do a smooth downshift if...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By bladerunner30
Can you fit...

M117 cylinder heads from a 1990 5.0 engine onto a 1990 M116 4.2 engine? I ask 'cos the heads need a refurb on my 420SEL and rather than take it off the road for a while, I can refurb the heads on my...
Forum: Tech Help 03-20-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By bladerunner30
Excellent, thanks chaps.

Excellent, thanks chaps.
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By bladerunner30
Anyone got any idea? I'd guess they are the same,...

Anyone got any idea? I'd guess they are the same, but just want to know for sure!
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By bladerunner30
Hi, yeah sorry, should've said. They're both from...

Hi, yeah sorry, should've said. They're both from 1990 cars (both UK spec).

Thanks for the info, means I get to keep my good box!

Cheers, Martin
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By bladerunner30
420SEL and 500SE tranny differences

Are there any differences between the auto boxes on a 420SEL and a 500SE of the same age? Different ratios or different bellhousing patterns?

I'm putting a 500SE engine into my tired 420SEL and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By bladerunner30
M116/M117 Distributor differences?

Would the distributor be the same on an M116 420 engine and an M117 500 engine of similar vintage?

Cheers, Martin
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2006, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By bladerunner30
AFAIK, yes. M116 4.2 V8 engine, no changes...

AFAIK, yes.

M116 4.2 V8 engine, no changes (not in the UK anyway!)

Cheers, Martin
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-11-2006, 04:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 38,711
Posted By bladerunner30
I think the M119 is quite a lot wider at the...

I think the M119 is quite a lot wider at the heads (a bloke did an M119 into an SEC, and it only just fitted in that...), although there is another person on this board planning to put an M119 into...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-11-2006, 04:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 38,711
Posted By bladerunner30
Quick answer time! I've currently got an...

Quick answer time!

I've currently got an M117 5.0 V8 sat in my 190e 2.6. It's physically bolted in, but not 'plumbed in' yet. It clears the steering box, manifolds will have to be fabricated, you...
Forum: Tech Help 02-04-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By bladerunner30
Hehe, stranger things have happened at sea! lol...

Hehe, stranger things have happened at sea! lol Besides, we've got Avon Park too.... Nope, that's cold too, I'm lying :( ;)
Forum: Tech Help 02-04-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By bladerunner30
Trouble is, the original fan on the 2.6 was also...

Trouble is, the original fan on the 2.6 was also a viscous coupled fan, so I can't fit that either...

Also, the larger engine in the smaller bay will presumably generate more heat, so cooling may...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-04-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 896
Posted By bladerunner30
FS 190e 2.6 engine, 5 speed manual gearbox and stainless exhaust system.

Given that I'm doing a 5.0 V8 engine swap on my 1990 190e, I no longer need my M103 2.6 engine, my 5 speed gearbox or any of the associated parts (inlet manifold, exhaust manifolds, ecu etc.).
...
Forum: Tech Help 02-04-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By bladerunner30
I don't know as yet.... I was trying to ascertain...

I don't know as yet.... I was trying to ascertain how much air the standard fan off the donor vehicle flows, so I can get an electric one that flows similar/more.

I probably didn't write the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-04-2006, 12:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By bladerunner30
CFM of a standard 500SE fan

Does anyone know hoy many CFM a 500SE (1990, UK model, probably the same as the 560 at a guess...) fan draws through when fully engaged? The reason I'm asking is because I'm putting the engine in my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-03-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
The engine is pretty much in it's final resting...

The engine is pretty much in it's final resting position now. I've made one of the mounts (the side you can see), although I've left a small scope for adjustments along the way if needs be, and it's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-03-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
Good call, I'll bear it in mind - hadn't thought...

Good call, I'll bear it in mind - hadn't thought how much movement there will be on the engine. I don't really want to have to put solid mounts in, but if I have to, I have to.... We shall see what...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-02-2006, 04:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
It's not the greatest photo in the world, but it...

It's not the greatest photo in the world, but it should hopefully give you a good idea of how close it is. The top bit, where the nut is is approx 10mm away from the block, it gets progressively...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-30-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
Sounds like a lot more work than mine will...

Sounds like a lot more work than mine will (hopefully) end up being! Having said that, this is my first 'car' project (mostly played with modifying bikes up until now!), so we'll just have to see how...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-26-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
That's gonna be an even tighter squeeze than the...

That's gonna be an even tighter squeeze than the M117. There's a guy on www.mbcoupes.com who put an M119 in a W126 SEC, looked snug even in that.

Good luck though, and let me know how you get on -...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-25-2006, 05:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,177
Posted By bladerunner30
First pics 5.0 M117 into 190e (UK)

Thought I'd share the first pics of my project with you, I'm currently putting an M117 5.0 V8 (out of my old 1990 500se that caught the rust bug!) into my 190e.

Just lining it up as it is now, it...
Forum: Tech Help 01-13-2006, 09:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 820
Posted By bladerunner30
Engine mounts on a 500se

Hi there, can anyone help me out with a couple of measurements please? I'm after the height of the rubber engine mounting blocks for a 1990 500se (uk model, I believe all the V8 w126s share the same...
Forum: Tech Help 01-13-2006, 03:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,851
Posted By bladerunner30
The 1990 500se I (briefly) owned before ripping...

The 1990 500se I (briefly) owned before ripping the engine out had a 2.24 rear posi diff and started in 2nd gear.... I'm in the UK though, so it may not help with your question!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-11-2006, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,838
Posted By bladerunner30
That is sweet! Only wish I'd read the thread...

That is sweet! Only wish I'd read the thread earlier, I only live 10 minutes from Donington! Any ideas when it's next out?

Cheers, Martin
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 01-11-2006, 03:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 20,856
Posted By bladerunner30
Found this link a while ago, could prove useful....

Found this link a while ago, could prove useful. I've copied/pasted the Mercedes section. Weights are in pounds. It's a bit of a guess, but I'd say the M103 weighs 441 pounds, the M117 457 pounds and...
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