air suspension

[lamtha]

hi guys. this is Peter. i'm looking for a main air valve for my 300SE coupe 1965. I believe the main valves are the same from 1963 to 1971, which the 6.3 has also. Maybe the 6.3 has different pressures, but I'm sure they will both do the job. Does anybody know where to get one? Or, does anybody know who rebuilds them? There is an outfit in Jersey but their prices are astonomical Any ideas?
p.s. for the mercedes diehards, i'll take some pictures of my 220seb 1965 cabrio and post them, which is almost finished. A ground up restoration that took 4 years. You'll get a kick out of this.

[wbain5280]

They are expensive due to limited production and availability.

http://www.300sel.com/

http://www.300sel.com/ppb/32.htm

http://www.300sel.com/pdf/AirSuspensionGuide.pdf

http://www.300sel.com/pdf/StarBrochure11_05.pdf


Someone in the M-100 Group may have one or a lead.

http://www.m-100.cc/

[diametricalbenz]

lamtha, do you happen to have a part number or a photograph?

[lamtha]

Thank you Warren. I was aware of Star Motors because I have purchased some parts from Neil. I guess it might be better to purchase a valve from them that is rebuilt and pay the price instead of looking for a used one not knowing how good it is. Thank you again, Peter.

220se cabrio 1965 90% restored, pictures soon to be posted
300se coupe 1965, weekend driver
300turbo diesel 1982, commuter

[cth350]

There are two main valves. I sold my last early valve to a fellow in southern CA for his 300se coupe. His was different from the 109 version of the valve.
Post a photo of yours. If it's the later valve, they're easy to find used. I have four of 'em. -CTH

[lamtha]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/lamtha/e4ca68f5.jpg

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Hey guys, here are some pictures of an engine restoration that took a year and a half to complete. Also, there are two pictures of the main valve that I'm looking for.

[wbain5280]

That's a beautiful engine restoration. Great job.

[markus765]

That would be me! The valve I needed was the lower valve, rather than the master. cth350, you're valves went out UPS about half an hour ago. You should see them friday. My suspension is working just fine now, thanks to you. lamtha. once cth350 gets those valves from UPS, have him send the master on to you, if you still need it. He's a great guy to work with.


BTW, nice car!!

Originally Posted by cth350

There are two main valves. I sold my last early valve to a fellow in southern CA for his 300se coupe. His was different from the 109 version of the valve.
Post a photo of yours. If it's the later valve, they're easy to find used. I have four of 'em. -CTH

[lamtha]

hi Mark. this is Peter.i'm not a pro, but i have some knowlege on 111 & 112 type.i have done all off tear down and assembly of two engines.the first was a 250 and the other is the 300, the one on the picture.
ask me questions with some details and i'm willing to share what i know with you and guide you.
by the way, i emailed cth350 asking him about the main valve and i posted a picture for him to see the type valve i have on my car. he hasnt responded to me yet.

[lamtha]

This is for you guys. If you think you can do a better job please let me know. I want to improve my restoration abilities.

P.S. Mark, now you see how far you can take a restoration on your '64 300, typical 189 engine. Take a look at the picture below.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/lamtha/Petersoffice2.jpg

[wbain5280]

Nice office.