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09-19-2001, 01:26 PM
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tune-up sequence
It has been so long since I did a tune-up on an old gas Mercedes that I want to ask re my 1959 M-B 220S ponton. (1) When changing the points and setting by dwell, am I right that I set the dwell as close to the maximum spec that I can (hence points at narrowest end of spec range) or vice versa? (2) Do I do the timing via strobe light before or after installing/setting the new points?
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Douglas 1959 M-B 220S cabriolet 
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09-20-2001, 07:35 PM
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You might try putting an electronic ignition in - they are less than $100 and then you have NO points, NO dwell... Crane Fireball X700 go to www.cranecams.com. Email me (bstreep@satx.rr.com) and I'll send you the article I put together for my 190SL (similar setup, but you have a 6 cyl).
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Bill Streep San Antonio '57 190SL (toy) '08 S5500 (mine) '09 CLK550 (wife's) '06 SLK350 (daughter's) '11 GLK350 (daughter's) '03 CLK310 (spare)
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09-20-2001, 11:48 PM
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Dwell spec
If the dwell spec is 28 to 32 set it at 28. This will give you the longest life before resetting/replacing. If your in the range it will be fine. Remember to check your timing after you set the points.
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Happy Benzing Darryl, Hill 2005 SL55 AMG Kleemanized 1984 500 SEC 1967 W113 California Coupe [SIGPIC] https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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