I actually got it running pretty decent and was about 2 days away from getting it tagged and inspected and a head gasket blew! I pulled the l/h head and found the head to be warped. To make a long story short, it's not worth messing with anymore and I'll probably call the wrecking yard and unload it for scrap. Too bad as it is a real shame to crush a rust-free body... :-(

Hmmm, the only problem mine has is a bit of rust.. Where you located?

Stumbled on this great thread researching my 350SL problems.

Justin - What did you do that finally got it to start and what did you do to get it to run "decently"?

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

I havent read the complete thread but long and short is that I have the following spares for this car:

Complete 4.5 D-Jet engine.
Distributor with cap, rotor and trigger points.
MAP sensor
ECU
A couple of Fuel Injectors.

All from a 72 300SEL 4.5 and located in Dallas, TX.

Let me know if you need parts, I'll sell them off cheap.

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With best regards

Al

Go on Al, BUY IT! you know you want too!!

Too many cars and not enough space right now. I'm desperately trying to thin the herd.

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With best regards

Al