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1976 450SL Ignition Timing
I just took my 1976 450SL in to get Smog repairs and a Smog test. Fortunately It passed the Test, however I believe the Technician may have retarded the Timing a bit to nudge the emissions lower. The car seems to not be running quite as strong as before and backfires a bit when I step on the pedal.
Question is I can not see the timing marks very well if all on the harmonic balancer with my timing light. Looks like I can just make out a Letter B and that's it, not much else is visible for reference point. I am inside in my garage with the lights out. I am pointing the timing light down at the Crank Shaft from the Drivers side of the engine.
Should I be on the other side, passenger side, looking for the timing marks? Maybe I need to clean up a the crank shaft a bit? Should I try to find the TDC Mark with engine off and Put a Silver Line with Paint at TDC?
Just want to verify if the Timing is slightly off since they did the work.
Thanks ... any advice would be appreciated.
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08-27-2011, 11:53 AM
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