1980 450SL Fuel problem

[450-OYA]

We are moving and after driving the car through several states without any problems I am within 100 miles of our new home, right after refilling the gas tank and getting back on the freeway it begins acting like it is vapor locking. I exit, barely, and when i Take my foot off the accelerator, it dies and would not restart. After waiting 20-30 minutes, it restarted but was still acting the same until it died again. All gauges read normal, no overheating, good oil pressure, etc.. where do I start looking? Thanks, jb

[mbshop]

well, either you got diesel in it or you got a bunch of water
or its coinkidink with another problerm.

george

[Matt L]

Perhaps the fuel filter is restricting the flow.

[t walgamuth]

i suspect the batch of fuel too.

i would siphon out some into a glass jar and take a look at it.

tom w

[450-OYA]

I suspected the last batch of fuel but it was coincidence, ended up being the fuel pump. Thanks, jb

[page62]

Aw shoot...I was just about to suggest fuel pump and/or fuel filter...