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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By alulai
Question 1971 W114 230.6 idle slightly rough

Can anyone help me to diagnosis or experience this situation?

I have just overhauled the engine ( new piston, ring, liner, valves, valve springs, cam gears, chain, guides ) and few years back I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-11-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,383
Posted By alulai
I know idle 1000 is a bit high, but since I...

I know idle 1000 is a bit high, but since I replaced my Zenith carb with Weber my idle drops when I turn on air cond. So I tune it to 1000 rpm for smoother engine run. But it might also be tacho rpm...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-11-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,383
Posted By alulai
Tachometer on 230/8

Hello guys!

I have been trying to put on a tachometer to know exactly what is my idle rpm and rpm for shifting. And finally I put on this after market tachometer. Is not the best looking tacho...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,502
Posted By alulai
Is a 2.3L 6 cylinder. I am really glad to...

Is a 2.3L 6 cylinder.
I am really glad to replace the whole exhaust system, because the exhaust smell is more acceptable now. It used to be very strong smell I guess is because all the silencers are...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-18-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,502
Posted By alulai
W114 230/8 custom made stainless exhaust system

Just to share with everyone my custom made stainless exhaust system. It was'nt as I expected, I just want a deeper sound but it came out like sports car. However, performance on start and medium...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-15-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,018
Posted By alulai
Warm start problem for W114 230

When I was still using my Zenith carbs beside the hard tune up the cold and warm start up was one click. However after I replaced my carbs with Weber the warm start up is quite difficult it requires...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-19-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,833
Posted By alulai
I enjoyed my weber! I am really glad you liked it...

I enjoyed my weber! I am really glad you liked it too!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,105
Posted By alulai
I recommend Weber carbs

Since my 230 was back on road I have struggled with the zenith carbs for sometime. The carbs were rebuilt but every drive feels different and still hard to tune. Finally I got fed up and ordered the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-04-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By alulai
Thanks for the reply! I have read some post and...

Thanks for the reply! I have read some post and says fuel pressure regulator is being applie. In your opinion should I add regulator even if it is running smoothly now?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-04-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By alulai
Weber carb conversion question

Yesterday I just converted my 1971 W114 230 dual Zenith to Weber. I followed the instruction and capped the fuel turn. The engine is running very well and easy to tune up but I am really curious why...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-22-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By alulai
the "plunger" is actually the float housing vent...

the "plunger" is actually the float housing vent valve, so I don't think you should replace it.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,628
Posted By alulai
W114 direction indicator blinking rate

Can anyone tell me what is the normal blinking rate of the turn signal light? 2~3 blinks per second?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,012
Posted By alulai
Thank you so much! I will give it a try again.

Thank you so much! I will give it a try again.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,012
Posted By alulai
Please check the photo see if this is what you...

Please check the photo see if this is what you mean? Thank you very much!!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By alulai
What I did was I used kitchen cleaner with high...

What I did was I used kitchen cleaner with high concentration to soak over night. The next day I placed some sand and rocks to shake it. This process I repeated many many times.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,012
Posted By alulai
W114 Odometer problem

My speedo is working properly on my W114 230, however, the odometer is not working.
I have disassembled the speedo and I found that the gear made of zinc is not rotating with the copper gear as...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-13-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,129
Posted By alulai
1971 W114 230 6 cylinder start up question

I am curiuos does carburetor cars start up with very strong smell of exhaust and smoke? And does the carbs start choking immediately or gradually? Even needs some gas from pedal for it to higher the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,151
Posted By alulai
Yes! Ivory steering wheel was optional, and it...

Yes! Ivory steering wheel was optional, and it were very expensive. And those days column shift were more expensive coz is a 6 seaters.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,151
Posted By alulai
Thank you all! Regarding the exhaust I...

Thank you all!

Regarding the exhaust I just use can spray to cover up some rust.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,616
Posted By alulai
I agree. Find a decent carb and rebuild the carb!

I agree. Find a decent carb and rebuild the carb!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-04-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,151
Posted By alulai
1971 W114 230/8 back on road

Hello everyone!

I just recently finished putting my 1971 230 on road and just to share with everyone.
I inherit this car from my grand pa, the car was wrapped with plastic about 10 years ago,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-22-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,642
Posted By alulai
Appreciated!!

Appreciated!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-21-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,642
Posted By alulai
W114 230 Zenith Carb gasoline leak

Hello Everyone,

Anyone who has experienced this leaking problem for Zenith Carb (photo as attached)? Could it been the diaphram inside?
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