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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-19-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 43,485
Posted By nobodyspecial
Are there any other engines that would easily fit...

Are there any other engines that would easily fit that would be a substantial performance increase?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-18-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 43,485
Posted By nobodyspecial
That is what I am going to do with my 250C if I...

That is what I am going to do with my 250C if I can ever find a W117 V8.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-18-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 43,485
Posted By nobodyspecial
Oh, I thought you meant worthless as in a bad...

Oh, I thought you meant worthless as in a bad engine. I understand you now! ;)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 43,485
Posted By nobodyspecial
Why were they worthless? Compared to the stock...

Why were they worthless? Compared to the stock 2.8L, I would have thought the M117 5.0 would be an awesome upgrade.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 43,485
Posted By nobodyspecial
In my reading, I stumbled upon this thread. I...

In my reading, I stumbled upon this thread. I didn't want it to fall away! I am hoping to find a 5.0 M117 engine to put in my 1970 250C, and maybe end up with something like this someday:
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-24-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Those are nice looking wheels. I am not sure...

Those are nice looking wheels.

I am not sure about rebuilding now that I have V8 dreams in my head. :D I still have to research those motors, then see if I can find one reasonably close.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-24-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
There is no replacement for displacement! I...

There is no replacement for displacement!

I had no idea what other Merc engines would fit, as I didn't know the subframes were the same! The thought of a big old V8 puts a smile on my face. ;) I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Posted By nobodyspecial
Now, this is something I can wrap my head around....

Now, this is something I can wrap my head around. I am a V8 guy at heart, but I have no other Mercedes knowledge (very limited) outside of this car and engine.

I will have to do some research on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-24-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Tire rack only lists a 300SEL. I am guessing that...

Tire rack only lists a 300SEL. I am guessing that it has the same bolt pattern wheels as mine, but it does not list any wheels that fit.

Yeah, there is a set of 15" Bundts on ebay right now for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-24-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
It is not so much that I am afraid of them, I...

It is not so much that I am afraid of them, I have a few newer vehicles that I drive. I just really enjoy working on vehicles myself, and it seems that with more computers, there becomes less that I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-24-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
After looking for 14" tires for a while, it seems...

After looking for 14" tires for a while, it seems like that is the case. I would like to keep the factory look, though. Finding 15" steel wheels shouldn't be an issue, but are there 15" Mercedes...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Posted By nobodyspecial
I agree. However, unless I find someone that has...

I agree. However, unless I find someone that has been down this road before, it may be trial and error. :( I wouldn't want to go too big and risk trashing the block.

How much of an effect will the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-23-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,081
Posted By nobodyspecial
1970 250C 2.8L performance? (cross post from Performance Paddock)

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/performance-paddock/307296-1970-250c-2-8l-performance.html

There is the link to the other thread. It was recommended that I cross post it over into Vintage.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Yeah, I am a little crazy, but not "talking to...

Yeah, I am a little crazy, but not "talking to myself" crazy... Yet...

I don't exactly know what kind of "performance" tire I would expect to find in a 14" wheel, but I thought it was worth...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
I am using a computer right now, aren't I? ;) ...

I am using a computer right now, aren't I? ;)

I have no problems with computers, I just like to keep my cars simple. I don't see a problem with that. ;)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
If you delete your posts, it just makes me look...

If you delete your posts, it just makes me look like the crazy guy talking to myself over here. ;)

I guess I will ask another question here. What are my options for performance tires in a 14"...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
No! :) Fuel injection is not for me. I will cut a...

No! :) Fuel injection is not for me. I will cut a hole in the floor and use my feet before I start adding computers and all sorts of electrical wizardry to my car! ;)

Does anybody know of a good...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Off to google the M104. ;) I guess I never...

Off to google the M104. ;)

I guess I never updated my profile, but one thing to remember, I am in ND. Not exactly the hot bed for Mercedes parts. :D

EDIT: That is a little too new for me. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Well, porting and high CR pistons would be...

Well, porting and high CR pistons would be options during the rebuild. Is there anybody that has done anything similar to an engine of this vintage? How much power are these blocks able to handle?
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
Thank you! Now, if only I could drive it... ;)

Thank you! Now, if only I could drive it... ;)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-23-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,543
Posted By nobodyspecial
1970 250C 2.8L performance?

If the mods feel this should be moved to Vintage, that is OK.

I have a 250C with a 2.8L that is in need of a teardown/rebuild. The oil pressure relief valve fell out and the engine lost oil...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
Well, the car will be parked for the foreseeable...

Well, the car will be parked for the foreseeable future, as I do not have the time or money to work on it right now.

If anybody here is interested, I will sell it for a very reasonable price. If...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
First of all, I want to thank everyone for their...

First of all, I want to thank everyone for their help. :)

Mike, I disconnected that jumper wire from the second BR, and went to try it out to see if I had spark again, and what would you know, the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
Ok, Things are wired just as you said. I can't...

Ok, Things are wired just as you said. I can't find any problems with the other wiring, as I never touched it and it was running fine how it was hooked up, only thing I can't figure out is those two...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
I checked all the other wiring and its all still...

I checked all the other wiring and its all still hooked up. None of that was even touched or removed. That green wire coming from the distributor is taped up, (old tape, its been there for a long...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-16-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
When the green wires are connected is when I get...

When the green wires are connected is when I get spark... but only when the key is in the start position. When i let go of the key (back to the "run" position) no spark. Nothing has been changed, or...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-15-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
Here is a pic of the two wires I was talking...

Here is a pic of the two wires I was talking about. One comes from the distributor, and one comes from the transistorized spark control module.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-12-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
OK, so what is the "module" behind the drivers...

OK, so what is the "module" behind the drivers side headlight? Is that what you are talking about?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-12-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
So, I don't think those two wire should be hooked...

So, I don't think those two wire should be hooked up the way they are. :)

The car will run as long as I hold the key in the start position, but as soon as I let off of (run position) it cuts off...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-09-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,108
Posted By nobodyspecial
Thanks for the info, I have been very busy around...

Thanks for the info, I have been very busy around the farm with spring coming, so the car is taking a backseat (no pun intended) to the fieldwork. Its coming along slowly but surely.

I appreciate...
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