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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-19-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By andyslc
Just to add there is still a plan to go to carbs...

Just to add there is still a plan to go to carbs and get rid of the k jetronic.
Where I am there isn't really any enforcement on emissions or noise to really worry about.
Ongoing at the moment...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By andyslc
Thanks. Another add on to my knowledge. 😆

Thanks.
Another add on to my knowledge.
😆
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 614
Posted By andyslc
Increasing air flow on k jetronic

Everything you google comes up with answers on the sensor plate and I already understand all that.
Simple question,
When you push the throttle what and where is it that opens up to increase the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By andyslc
Thanks. My search and google buttons are almost...

Thanks.
My search and google buttons are almost worn out. 😆
I'll have a look at those numbers.
Thanks again.
Not Tanks like last post, big fingers, small screen..
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By andyslc
Good evening Frank. Everything I search on...

Good evening Frank.
Everything I search on those numbers takes me to VW four cylinder.
I have contacted an old friend in Germany who reckons he can help.

Tanks again.

Andy.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2017, 02:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By andyslc
Can I hi-jack a liitle bit and ask for a part No...

Can I hi-jack a liitle bit and ask for a part No for distributor that doesn't use electronic and has only vacuum/mechanical.
Same 280SLC.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-05-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
So helpful. Thanks.

So helpful. Thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-05-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
What is this plastic funnel thing. All the pump...

What is this plastic funnel thing. All the pump parts fitted by the local garage. Not me.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2017, 03:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By andyslc
Autohouz maybe?

Autohouz maybe?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-03-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By andyslc
Fan clutch about to give up th ghost???????

Fan clutch about to give up th ghost???????
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-30-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,742
Posted By andyslc
My thoughts are that model is a future...

My thoughts are that model is a future collectable classic.
Worth taking care of for sure.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Edsel not Edzel

Edsel not Edzel
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Just to add that in one of the local forums...

Just to add that in one of the local forums someone recently found an Edzel in a garage being rebuilt. If I can I'll post a photo to give you an idea of the condition most of the 'interesting' old...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
My impression would be that 60% of the vehicles...

My impression would be that 60% of the vehicles are pick ups from 15 years old to new.
On the car front 99.9% are saloons from Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford/Mazda.
Anything old and interesting is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
I might even get the manifold chromed and hang it...

I might even get the manifold chromed and hang it on the dining room wall. 😨
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
When I get these carbs fitted I will have the FI...

When I get these carbs fitted I will have the FI manifold, fuel distributor and probably the new fuel pump etc gathering dust.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 08:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Remember Mike I am living retired in Thailand and...

Remember Mike I am living retired in Thailand and I am doing these changes from FI to carbs so I can play with this myself.
Mercedes is considered a luxury car here and on import attracts 328% tax....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Thanks Mike, I was just trying not to go...

Thanks Mike,
I was just trying not to go through the empty 20+ litres from the tank.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-27-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Thanks again for answers. I will be under the...

Thanks again for answers. I will be under the hood tomorrow to check the distributor.
Next of the wall question.
Would a low pressure pump mounted near the carbs suck fuel through the already...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-26-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Update. I now have 4 Keihin 42mm carbs and have...

Update.
I now have 4 Keihin 42mm carbs and have managed to seperate them and strip each one and on inspection it looks like they have been totally rebuilt to a very good standard, all done with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-26-2017, 03:08 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Why men have dining room tables.

Why men have dining room tables.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
lazy, did it one for each carb.

lazy, did it one for each carb.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
If you want a suggestion to get the mixture set...

If you want a suggestion to get the mixture set properly have google at Gunson Colortune. It allows you to see inside the chamber and adjust until you get a nice sky blue burn. Used to use one, well...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
First job is to very carefully remove the quarter...

First job is to very carefully remove the quarter tank of gas.
Not sure of the easiest and safest way to do.
50 metres of fuel tube from the fuel distributor to a large jerrycan outside and switch...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By andyslc
Halfway through my rebuild, floor up, I sat down...

Halfway through my rebuild, floor up, I sat down and added up what I'd spent. At that point it was stop or go for it.
I decided to carry on but at a slower pace.
I think at the end it will be worth...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
The manifold will be removed and replaced.

The manifold will be removed and replaced.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
I reckon that heat to the manifold would not be...

I reckon that heat to the manifold would not be required here. Coldest I've seen in this area is about 16'C and that was a couple of days in 20+ years. Normal range is 24 to high 30's all year....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
manifold

FI
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
Believe me it's much worse here in Thailand. The...

Believe me it's much worse here in Thailand. The classic/vintage car scene is not big. The first question people ask you about a vintage merc' is 'what engine did you fit? Honda? Toyota? They keep...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-21-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,630
Posted By andyslc
I think I see a chink of light at the end of this...

I think I see a chink of light at the end of this long dark tunnel.
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