Hi Cap'n Carageous and all...

I was just wondering of your 300E was running good yet, because it seems that I am having the exact same problems that you have had or are still having. Fuel build-up below throttle valve, so much that it will not crank, so I have to remove the new spark plugs and dry them, then it will crank and flood again, only to die and do the same process over again.

I have tested many components, and have new parts as well...cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel, filter, rebuilt head....let me think some more...lol...

Basically I thought I was getting a good deal on a blown head gasket 300E, but now I'm not so sure why God chose me to save this car from the junkyard (crusher actually ).....but as we know, God works in very mysterious ways ....so I won't complain.

New tires and chrome rims make it a great looking car to come home to, even though I can not drive it out of the yard...even to get the new tires (0 miles) out of the same spot that they have been sitting in for over three weeks! I got Cooper 225/55R16 tires, with aftermarket Benz chrome rims. Maybe I could get the engine running right and sell the engine & trans, then transplant an engine of choice...a 1970 340 Dodge engine (nickname "Baby Hemi)....parts would be very reasonable and I would increase my horsepower under the hood! LOL! I would then rename it to a 340E!!

What do you think? Also, I have wanted to conduct a poll to ask viewers if they would be interested in modifying their Mercedes to outfit it with an American made V-8 drivetrain.....what's your thoughts on this? I also want to start a 300E car club, for 86 to 91 (no 4matics)...

Looking forward to your reply and thoughts.

Attachment: My next preference of transportation....non-Mercedes and very unconventional!

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