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Forum: Tech Help 09-19-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By hbofinger
iN Need of some advice..

I am trying to refit the fuel distributor assembly in my 1989 560 SEL, However, I cannot provide for an airtight seal between the lower rubber fuel housing and the throttle throat. this has been a...
Forum: Tech Help 11-10-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By hbofinger
Problem Solved!!!!

And the answer is ...


(drumroll...)

NOTHING connects to this outlet! It is a fake, clogged from the factory.

I decided I was going to check this out more carefully, maybe try to start the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By hbofinger
Anyone?

Sorry for the silence on my part, was preoccupied with an immidiate Family medical emergency. All OK now...

Still trying to figure out what went into this opening...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By hbofinger
It is the air guide housing.. (#14)

It is the air guide housing.. (#14)
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2020, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By hbofinger
The proper name of the part is the lower housing...

The proper name of the part is the lower housing of the Fuel distributor. It attaches to the throttle intake and is held place by a flange on the bottom part of the fuel distributor.

What I am...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By hbofinger
Question about a vcuum connection (1989 560 SEL)....

Long story short: I replaced the lower housing for the fuel distributor. This si a 1989 560 SEL. Now there is a vacuum connection on the back of the lower housing, and I have no idea what connects to...
Forum: Tech Help 11-07-2019, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By hbofinger
Thank you for this insight.

Thank you for this insight.
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By hbofinger
Reversed installation is what I was afraid of....

Reversed installation is what I was afraid of. Thanks for replying.
Forum: Tech Help 11-06-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By hbofinger
560 SEL saga continues...

Hi all,

Severe power loss after replacement of transmission. The flywheel has been removed to replace the rear seal.

Now we find that the timing, with vacuum removed from the EZL, stands at 20...
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
No, the problem appeared right after the...

No, the problem appeared right after the transmission was replaced, and never happened before.

There is an update: Timinig is not determined to be 20 degrees ATDC, way off. I suspect the flywheel...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2019, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
Updated information...

OK, today we took the timing light to the thing. At idle, get this, it was 20 degrees ATDC. When accelarating the engine, it advanced to zero. Two conclusions:

(1) Vacuum is working, since timing...
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
Will do timing light test today, thanks for that...

Will do timing light test today, thanks for that very helpful reply.
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
Frank, How much should my vacuum read at...

Frank,

How much should my vacuum read at idle at the EZL? I get about 15 Hg, which seems healthy to me.
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
Ignition timing. The way I understand it the EZL...

Ignition timing. The way I understand it the EZL senses vacuum, and advances the timing as determined via the R16/1 resistor.

I've got severe hesitation at first, then, as the car speeds up, it...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By hbofinger
1989 560 SEL Retarted timing by 8 degrees...

Besides a massive vacuum leak, what could cause a timing retardation of eight degrees? Assume that the front of the engine is all lined up, i.e. distributor at TDC as well as the timing chain...
Forum: Tech Help 09-29-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By hbofinger
Vacuum OK!

Checked it with a gauge, there is vacuum...
Forum: Tech Help 09-29-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By hbofinger
Linkages are ok... I do wonder about the crank...

Linkages are ok... I do wonder about the crank angle sensor, except that a friend of mine has stated the engine would not even run if something were wrong there...
Forum: Tech Help 09-29-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By hbofinger
First: Transmission exchange. Replaced it with a...

First: Transmission exchange. Replaced it with a Sun Valley rebuild. Old one was smoking, no power issues.

Second: Power issues appeared. Mechanic blamed Plenum Seals. I did the job over a three...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By hbofinger
Thank you for your helpful reply, will follow up...

Thank you for your helpful reply, will follow up on the vacuum line.
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By hbofinger
560 SEL in "limp" mode...

Hi all, I just did a plenum seal job on my 1989 560 SEL. I had my mechanic go over the work, do a smoke test, all is solid and OK. He congratulated me on the job. But the car does not accelerate...
Forum: Tech Help 09-14-2019, 07:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By hbofinger
Too tight, not too loose...

It is already too tight. I need to relax the scoop, not tighten it.

I really like the idea of going in through the top. I think I know have a way to tackle the problem.
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By hbofinger
This is a new boot. The strap has been relaxed as...

This is a new boot. The strap has been relaxed as much as I can. The throttle/Intake assembly are already installed. I am not going to pull the entire manifold assembly apart again. If I could find a...
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By hbofinger
will try your approach!

Thank you for your helpful suggestion!
Forum: Tech Help 09-13-2019, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 847
Posted By hbofinger
Assembly help - Fuel distributor to throttle body - 560 SEL

I am finishing of the plenum seal job on my 1989 560SEL. I have fitted a new rubber air scoop ("mixture housing") below the fuel distributor.

The problem is when I try to mount the fuel...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 604
Posted By hbofinger
Build quality W222?

Overall opinion of the build quality of the W222, ownership and maintenance cost. I have a W126 right now, on self-maintenance.
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By hbofinger
OK I found the site. For public searchability, I...

OK I found the site. For public searchability, I am going to post it here. It is a Russian site with an English version option:

www.ilcats.ru/mercedes (http://www.ilcats.ru/mercedes)

It...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 827
Posted By hbofinger
Can't give you a current price, I did mine myself...

Can't give you a current price, I did mine myself about 17 years ago. Back then it was supposedly a $1,500 job, or something in that neighborhood.
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,212
Posted By hbofinger
The copper worked!

New gaskets are in, the manifold is reinstalled.
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,212
Posted By hbofinger
Talking Copper...

How about a copper scouring pad? I just found some buried underneath the sink in my kitchen! :D
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,212
Posted By hbofinger
Or should I just leave it and pray the new gasket...

Or should I just leave it and pray the new gasket will seal over the old residue?
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