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W114 230/8 1971 carburator question
Hi all
I am considering a couple of options for my 230/8. Overhaul of the carburators or purchasing a set of overhauled ones. What is the chance of finding an overhauled set? I would also be looking for a used set to overhaul myselves.... What about parts for this type of carburator? How available are they? Reason for doing something is that I just want it to run perfect like new ;-)
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1974 MB 230 4 cyl auto Sold 1973 MB 280SE #12004 1970 MB 230/8 #53280 1970 MB 300SEL 6.3 #4509 sold 1968 MB 300SEL 6.3 #0335 1972 MB 280SE 4.5 75k miles sold 1971 MB 230/8 60k miles sold 1972 Volvo 142 60k miles sold 1969 Opel Rekord 1900 sold 1974 L508D Camper |
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If it was me,I'd update it to single point fuel injection.Better mileage and power.Most stores like Jegs and Summit Racing carry complete kit with computer.
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Hi
Thanks for info, but I am quite keen on keeping the car in it's original configuration.
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1974 MB 230 4 cyl auto Sold 1973 MB 280SE #12004 1970 MB 230/8 #53280 1970 MB 300SEL 6.3 #4509 sold 1968 MB 300SEL 6.3 #0335 1972 MB 280SE 4.5 75k miles sold 1971 MB 230/8 60k miles sold 1972 Volvo 142 60k miles sold 1969 Opel Rekord 1900 sold 1974 L508D Camper |
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Really the fuel injection option is not a bad idea. Everything can be reversed and your fuel mileage will more then likely improve with a modern fuel injection setup.
I really need to sit down and figure out how this megasquirt stuff work.
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What is the estimated cost of such a conversion?
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1974 MB 230 4 cyl auto Sold 1973 MB 280SE #12004 1970 MB 230/8 #53280 1970 MB 300SEL 6.3 #4509 sold 1968 MB 300SEL 6.3 #0335 1972 MB 280SE 4.5 75k miles sold 1971 MB 230/8 60k miles sold 1972 Volvo 142 60k miles sold 1969 Opel Rekord 1900 sold 1974 L508D Camper |
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You may want / need to start with a M130 motor.
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OP wants original configuration , so I will answer his question
![]() once you get them rebuilt, put back on , metered and synchronized you will see what the other posters are talking about lol ![]()
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I agree. Find a decent carb and rebuild the carb!
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