point gap - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 04-03-2001, 02:38 PM

i have a 1972 mercedes 280 se with a v8 i need the point gap setting can anyone help me?

cth350 · #2 04-03-2001, 02:42 PM

The thickness of a match book cover comes to mind. The result should be a dwell of 36 degrees. After all, that it what you really need to be setting.

This is presuming you still have the transistorized ignition in place.

Also, once set, don't forget to set the timing.

-CTH

#3 04-05-2001, 06:20 PM

If you're using a feeler gauge set it at .0165 I also have a '72 280se 4.5. Have had for 25 years!

#4 04-05-2001, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mbztrio
If you're using a feeler gauge set it at .0165 I also have a '72 280se 4.5. Have had for 25 years!

this car was acutally given to me by my father-in-law and
it has been really tooken care of has original radio and alot more thats original i'm going to try to sell it thats why i'm having everything checked out. i love the car and all i just don't think it's the kind of car that i should
be running around in with three kids. how much do you think these cars are worth?

cth350 · #5 04-05-2001, 09:33 PM

It all comes down to rust and visual quality. With the car up on a lift, check it VERY carefully for rust. While it's there, use a digital camera to take lots of pictures. They will help you get top dollar, if it's rust free. They will also explain the condition rather succinctly if there are problems to address.

The visual quality covers things like the luster of the paint, quality of the interior wood and vinyl (or leather). mechanical things, like does the engine run or are the wheels firmly attached are relatively easy to fix compared to the rust, paint and interior.

The fuel injection system is a work of art (by a mad man

, and if you need to work on that, you'll need plenty of help from us.

If your car passes inspection with flying colours, but is ugly, consider it to be worth 1,200$ to 1,500$. If it's pretty and it passes inspection, you can almost double that. If it's really pretty AND rust free AND passes inspection, you can almost double it again. Very few of these cars are in that kind of condition.

Of course, if it's ugly and doesn't pass inspection it can sell for anything from 300$ to 1,000$ depending on how foolish the buyer is. I paid 2,100$ for my very first benz, a 69 model 230 that was very rusty down below, but very pretty up top. Also, it didn't pass inspection because of emissions. I was totally suckered. There are dumb people that do that from time to time.

If you don't already have it, visit ebay and invest in the 108-109-111-113 service manual. Expect to pay about 40$ for it. A search for "(mercedes,benz) (108,111,113) (manual,service)" should turn up at least 2 copies. Just be sure to leave off the quotes. Alternatively, you can check with fastlane (this website), or call mercedes directly at 1-800-for-merc.

There is a separate book for the M117 4.5 engine.

-CTH

#6 04-06-2001, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cth350
It all comes down to rust and visual quality. With the car up on a lift, check it VERY carefully for rust. While it's there, use a digital camera to take lots of pictures. They will help you get top dollar, if it's rust free. They will also explain the condition rather succinctly if there are problems to address.

The visual quality covers things like the luster of the paint, quality of the interior wood and vinyl (or leather). mechanical things, like does the engine run or are the wheels firmly attached are relatively easy to fix compared to the rust, paint and interior.

The fuel injection system is a work of art (by a mad man , and if you need to work on that, you'll need plenty of help from us.
accually the cars is very pretty and shiny, no rust what
so ever,i just replaced the tires, and heater and air conditioner knobs, and replacing the spark plugs and points
and it runs really good, the car has had only one previous
owner and he didn't hardly drive it at all and it sat in his shed with a car cover on it. i still have the orginal books and everthing that came with it. its a beautifal car
inside and out.
If your car passes inspection with flying colours, but is ugly, consider it to be worth 1,200$ to 1,500$. If it's pretty and it passes inspection, you can almost double that. If it's really pretty AND rust free AND passes inspection, you can almost double it again. Very few of these cars are in that kind of condition.
Of course, if it's ugly and doesn't pass inspection it can sell for anything from 300$ to 1,000$ depending on how foolish the buyer is. I paid 2,100$ for my very first benz, a 69 model 230 that was very rusty down below, but very pretty up top. Also, it didn't pass inspection because of emissions. I was totally suckered. There are dumb people that do that from time to time.

If you don't already have it, visit ebay and invest in the 108-109-111-113 service manual. Expect to pay about 40$ for it. A search for "(mercedes,benz) (108,111,113) (manual,service)" should turn up at least 2 copies. Just be sure to leave off the quotes. Alternatively, you can check with fastlane (this website), or call mercedes directly at 1-800-for-merc.

There is a separate book for the M117 4.5 engine.

-CTH

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