New Addition - w115 220

[tr1cky]

I'm the proud owner of a 1971 220 that has just emerged from storage after 22 years. A real barn find. 76k original miles.

Nearly mint interior. Exterior shows wear, but polishes up superbly!

In one of those once in a lifetime, too good to pass up deals I had to get it. I have little extra room or time for another car, but this will be a fun daily driver!

Aside from a gummed up fuel system and attention to brakes this is ready to go.

Will post pics as soon as possible.

With the stink of varnish from the tank, I'm assuming that the carb is in serious need of attention. It is a Pierburg carb.

I'm reading that other find these carbs a pain.

Aside from the requisite fluid changes and a shot of oil down the cylinders, are there any thoughts on a first time firing up?

Oh, the throttle is not returning either. I will check linkage, but believe this is from friction in the carb? Any thoughts?

[79Mercy]

Before you attempt to start it I would hold the key for 15 second intervals, waiting about 30 seconds between each one until you see oil pressure on the gauge. Im sure the bearings are dry after so many years.

Congrats on your new purchase, please post pictures.

[tr1cky]

Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Before you attempt to start it I would hold the key for 15 second intervals, waiting about 30 seconds between each one until you see oil pressure on the gauge. Im sure the bearings are dry after so many years.

Congrats on your new purchase, please post pictures.

Thanks! Duly noted.

[tr1cky]

Originally Posted by 79Mercy

Before you attempt to start it I would hold the key for 15 second intervals, waiting about 30 seconds between each one until you see oil pressure on the gauge. Im sure the bearings are dry after so many years.

Congrats on your new purchase, please post pictures.

The digital camera is on the fritz, so no new photos. Do you have any suggestions on testing the oil pressure gauge? I didn't get a sign of oil pressure by doing as instructed. Knowing enough about older cars, I'm not under the impression that the car isn't getting oil pressure, just that the gauge may not be showing pressure. I have additional gauge clusters, I will test the oil pressure gauges. Any thoughts on how best to do this?

[JiveTurkey]

Oh man I can't wait to see pictures!

[JiveTurkey]

Oh, forgot to add. An old friend told me this about Pierburg carbs, "Step one, push your face into the blades of a lawnmower. Step two, if you're still alive you should be able to tune it for many years of satisfactory preformance for years to come."

It made me chuckle.

[tr1cky]

Originally Posted by JiveTurkey

Oh, forgot to add. An old friend told me this about Pierburg carbs, "Step one, push your face into the blades of a lawnmower. Step two, if you're still alive you should be able to tune it for many years of satisfactory preformance for years to come."

It made me chuckle.

Your 250CE thread inspired me on this project.

I have no reason to believe the motor is not operational, so a rust free body and near perfect interior with all electrics working was a sure win. I figured if worse came to worse it was worth many times its price in parts.

Do you know whether or not a Stromberg is an easy or directly swappable part for the Pierburg?

[JiveTurkey]

Originally Posted by tr1cky

Your 250CE thread inspired me on this project.

I have no reason to believe the motor is not operational, so a rust free body and near perfect interior with all electrics working was a sure win. I figured if worse came to worse it was worth many times its price in parts.

Do you know whether or not a Stromberg is an easy or directly swappable part for the Pierburg?

I'm very flattered, thank you sir!

Off the top of my head I don't know if that swap will work, but I'll call my friend Gerry back in Tucson. He used to work at Kannaus in Chicago and he will definately know. He was an engine / trans guy, I don't think he's ever owned a ball-peen hammer or sanding block in his life. I used to teach him bodywork, and he'd show me engines.

[JiveTurkey]

Forgot to add, you're welcome to any parts you might need if my '69 220D parts car has them. I havent taken much off of it, so let me know if you need anything and I'll do my best to help you out.

[tr1cky]

Thanks for the offer I may take you up on that. The car is good except for the front fender on the driver's side. Prior to it going into hibernation it hit a deer. Must have been a small one as it damaged the headlight bucket, headlight and the flat panel that is either adjacent or attached to the fender. Once I dig into it and get it running I may request further.

The 69 220D is a w115 if I recall. If so, how's that front driver's side fender looking?

[JiveTurkey]

I'll be over working on Wilma tomorrow so I'll take some pictures of the parts car drivers fender for ya. I think there's some rust. It does have a cut out for the big side marker turn signal, so heads up there.

[tr1cky]

Originally Posted by JiveTurkey

I'll be over working on Wilma tomorrow so I'll take some pictures of the parts car drivers fender for ya. I think there's some rust. It does have a cut out for the big side marker turn signal, so heads up there.

Thanks! I may just bang and fill the existing fender as there isn't any rust. The door has a tiny crease from where the fender was pushed back into it and the driver had opened the door.

[meltedpanda]

this of course is my saga of Libby,the most documented 1971 220 rebuild on the planet. Everything you ever wanted to know
1971 220

My had a stromberge 175 on it however. I have tons of parts lying about is you need any tidbits
good luck

[tr1cky]

Originally Posted by meltedpanda

this of course is my saga of Libby,the most documented 1971 220 rebuild on the planet. Everything you ever wanted to know
1971 220

My had a stromberge 175 on it however. I have tons of parts lying about is you need any tidbits
good luck

Thanks Ron! Your success with "Libby" is truly inspiring.

I'm not having any luck with finding information on the Pierburg 175 in an MB. There are some small references around the web, but nothing conclusive yet. It seems that the Stromberg and Pierburg were put on just about every 60's, 70's Euro car.

I have even seen references to non-US cars in the 80s still using this carb.

Ron, I do have a question in regard to the oil pressure gauge. Does yours read pressure prior to starting? How can one test the gauge to tell if its working?

[79Mercy]

Pictures of your new W115 would be nice, haha.

It will take a bit of cranking to build oil pressure, especially since its been sitting so long. Try cranking for about 20 seconds, but be sure to let the starter cool off for a min. or so.