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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-22-2012, 07:50 PM
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Parting out 1974 450SL
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Everything is for sale to include the ECU, MPS. ...
Everything is for sale to include the ECU, MPS. Every bit of wiring, switches and anything electrical. Anything Mechanical.
I have timing chains, Pistons, transmission, you name it.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-16-2012, 07:53 AM
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Parting out 1974 450SL
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Panda: I don't quite know of a brass nut. I am...
Panda: I don't quite know of a brass nut. I am familiar with the brass wing nut.
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-14-2012, 05:19 PM
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Parting out 74 450sl
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Parting out 74 450sl
Anything serviceable goes. From the hard top to the soft top. To any chrome. To any engine parts switches. injectors to DJet injection system. Aluminum bunt wheels with brand new yokohama tires.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-14-2012, 11:53 AM
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Parting out 1974 450SL
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Parting out 1974 450SL
There are parts that are serviceable. Anything from the soft top cover to brakes, brake lines. Transmission is serviceable. Engine parts down to the pistons, cams, brand new chain ect.
There...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-13-2011, 05:32 AM
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Help, 1981 380SL the coil gets hot and car shuts off
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Genbiltstein
Scott: I know when I hear good advice.
Scott: I know when I hear good advice.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-12-2011, 05:27 AM
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Help, 1981 380SL the coil gets hot and car shuts off
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A coil will get hot. If the coil is getting too...
A coil will get hot. If the coil is getting too way too hot you might want to check your dual ballast resistor with a DVOM. One resistor is for starting and the other is for running.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-10-2011, 05:49 PM
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380SL 1981 questions
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I will let you know that it is pretty tight. If...
I will let you know that it is pretty tight. If he can reach the bellhousing bolts than more power to him.
The Mercedes SL is a completely different animal than I have ever reckoned with and I...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-27-2011, 08:26 PM
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1993 300SL 107k miles, engine stalls out
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Genbiltstein
Also take good note that the MAP (manifold...
Also take good note that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure sensor) functions in a manner to let the computer you need more fuel. If you are going 2000 rpms and you are stumbling then the computer...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-26-2011, 08:39 PM
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1993 300SL 107k miles, engine stalls out
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If it stumbles in the higher RPMs You could have...
If it stumbles in the higher RPMs You could have fuel restriction or a lack of adequate fuel pressure to the injectors.
If the computer doesn't receive the proper RPM signal than you might not be...
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01-26-2011, 08:35 PM
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1993 300SL 107k miles, engine stalls out
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That mechanic if he is worth his salt will be...
That mechanic if he is worth his salt will be able to tell you the condition of the fuel pump, Fuel pressure regulator and anything else through testing through PSI.
If I were you I would be...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
01-26-2011, 03:54 AM
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Parting out 1974 Mercedes 450SL parts car
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Genbiltstein
Parting out 1974 Mercedes 450SL parts car
Parting out a 1974 450SL parts car. The engine and transmission are not with the car but there are other parts.
The interior is lime green.
Front seats:
No seats in the back but the...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-24-2011, 05:49 PM
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Electric engine fan
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Genbiltstein
You can wire them up to push or pull. Depending...
You can wire them up to push or pull. Depending on how you might want to go about it.
Alabassi: Do you still need that fuel line?
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-22-2011, 03:29 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
I am picking up two Mercedes, one a 74 450SL and...
I am picking up two Mercedes, one a 74 450SL and the other a 74 SEL with a car hauler. I need the parts and got these for a song. Rust buckets and rough.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-19-2011, 04:59 AM
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Transmission Removal
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Genbiltstein
Disconnect the batteries and make sure you...
Disconnect the batteries and make sure you support all four tires off of the ground. Get the car high enough for the transmission to clear from underneath. Including the transmission jack you will be...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-17-2011, 05:07 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
Eve removing and replacing one of these Mercedes...
Eve removing and replacing one of these Mercedes SL powertrains is not for the faint hearted. Having all of the necessary tools at hand is a must. Attempting the job yourself without adequate tools...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-17-2011, 04:57 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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When I pulled the engine out I found a few...
When I pulled the engine out I found a few issues. Yes the lower chain guide receives a beating when you lose a chain, lose a chain guide mount bolt or a chain guide itself. An assistant holds...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-15-2011, 04:36 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
Attention to detail is everything for a R107....
Attention to detail is everything for a R107. Shifting linkage bushings not installed from the prior lifting.
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/USMILRET/ShifterBushings.jpg
When pulling the...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-14-2011, 09:01 PM
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New Rockers Cause Rough Idle???
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Genbiltstein
You might want to perform a compression test this...
You might want to perform a compression test this way.
Pull the plug to the cylinder being tested.
Pull the adjacent plug as well.
Compression from one cylinder will throw off readings to the...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-14-2011, 04:03 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
I am lifting the engine out for several reasons. ...
I am lifting the engine out for several reasons. I want to work on the front of the engine, the timing chain cover and install a reluctor on the crankshaft. Second reason is to get a good lookover...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-07-2011, 04:15 AM
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Consider This Before Buying Sl's
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Genbiltstein
I can understand the rant. Me? I have been in the...
I can understand the rant. Me? I have been in the maintenance field and have extensive experience. I will rip it apart to the last bolt long before I pay a dealership.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-06-2011, 03:48 AM
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Who buys this stuff?
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Genbiltstein
I noticed it as well. I will never fork over that...
I noticed it as well. I will never fork over that kind of money for a steering wheel. Nice to have but not needed.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-03-2011, 04:02 AM
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abs help needed
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Genbiltstein
Believe it or not it can be as simple as...
Believe it or not it can be as simple as inspecting each sensor at each wheel. Look for the wiring leading from those sensors.
They work with a reluctor, a toothed gear from each wheel. Chances...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-02-2011, 10:51 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
Does anyone know the specifications of valve...
Does anyone know the specifications of valve spring height and adjusting the valves? Any help is appreciated.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-02-2011, 09:10 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
I removed the driver's side head. This is the...
I removed the driver's side head.
This is the booster leaking and the damage to the engine compartment finish. ...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-02-2011, 04:53 AM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
I am but there is nothing gained with a good...
I am but there is nothing gained with a good reminder. I will check with the Mercedes dealership and see what they can do. If they will do it then I will let them instead of me.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-01-2011, 11:14 PM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
Rowdie: The subframe recall work has not been...
Rowdie: The subframe recall work has not been done. Down the road when I get the chance I will take it in.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-01-2011, 09:37 PM
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Caliper Bolts - replace or reuse?
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Genbiltstein
My experience tells me to reuse the caliper...
My experience tells me to reuse the caliper bolts; However there many who are more experienced with the Mercedes than I.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-01-2011, 09:20 PM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
Maintenance is no stranger to me. It's my...
Maintenance is no stranger to me. It's my profession and have been doing it since 1981. Pulling the engine and dropping the subframe is not a huge deal. In fact I intend to do just that. The key is...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-01-2011, 12:15 PM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
I removed one head that had oil in the head...
I removed one head that had oil in the head mounting bolt. The reason why? Lackluster maintenance from previous. The passenger side head was not torqued down properly. Two maybe three bolts just shy...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
12-31-2010, 05:26 PM
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1974 450sl From the start
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Genbiltstein
This is the New Garage that she gets worked in. I...
This is the New Garage that she gets worked in. I removed the intake and soon I will get to the heads. Remember that one of the chain guide bolts wallowed out a hole on the driver's side head.
I...
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