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Go re-read my earlier post ..it explains in detail which pump and where the dip-stick is...

While you do this flow test, you also want to look at the rear of the injection pump ..you will see a "T" dip-stick handle.

Whoops.. Ok will do. Back to work tommorow , so it may be some time.

I think it is a merc colour called sage green - I may have your car's bigger (V8) brother in the same hue, it's in the gallery. Nice to see another UK based owner too, though I'm up in Scotland. Hope you get it sorted soon.

cheers

Jengasan

Update.

I checked the oil level and it is above the max indicator by about 5mm, cleaned and checked a few times. It does not appear to smell of petrol but it is a petrol colour. I have posted a pic of what i think you want me to look at. Please confirm.

Took her out about 5 days ago and she was sweet, ran very well. 80 mph on the motoway with no stutters. Ran her only for about 10 mins on motorway.

Took her out again two days ago and she was fine for about 15 mins doing about 60/70 mph and it all stated again. Stuttering and loosing power. Spent the next 15 mins just about managing 40 and just got to my destination. Left her for about an hour before i set off home, stayed on the small roads this time. No problems.

I took the cooling water thermostat out (in pic) and it was clean inside. Not sure if this is the WRD you are talking about. I give it a rub over and tested it under hot/cold water. It pushed the rod out under hot and did nothing under cold. I presume this is normal, it was stiff when i first removed it and since i put it back the car is idaling slower and stalling.

I am going to try and post a vid on U-tube. WILL POST LINK IF IT WORKS.

Thanks Paul

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OK, i think this will work. I will post one of the stuttering when i get chance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xsymFob3xU

OK

Re-do the flow test after the complaint is evident again..there is a Swirl Pot in the tank that has a fuel fill hole in the bottom that gets plugged..the symptom is poor running/flow until the car sits for a while. That time allows the pot to refill.
This will show up with another flow test at the time of the poor running.....

Here is a previous post discussion that shows how the MFI tank pick-up system works....starting at Post #12 will explain it in detail.

1971 280sl stalling when hot

I know its been awhile but i still have not got to the bottom of this problem. Today i removed the fuel tank and it is clean from what i can tell. I removed the fuel gauge, drain plug and emptyed it and blew down the two pipes (in and out) the tank is silver inside with no signs of rust. Very little debry came out, just bits of black (about a tea spoon full). I removed the pump (looks its age) no signs of any problems. The warped diaphram is still fitted to my car (see opening pic) i removed and plated about with it again as i did the

'The most probable cause is the Heat feeler sensor device is sticking open from non-use'

I had another look at this, took it out and put it back. Seems ok. I am right in thinking this is the one above the oil filler cap on the injection manifold (battery side) ??

So now the car runs worse than before i messed. I have not dont a fuel flow test when the car is at fault yet, i will do tommorow. Please could you help me with this.

Paul

have you verified the exhaust system for flow,symptoms mirror restricted cat converter on later models. just a thought