I am looking at a 74 280. It looks good but needs some carb work. Looking at other threads that seems to be the achilles heel on these models. just how troublesome are the carbs on these? With a kit can I expect to be able to rebuild it myself? In the 80s I have rebuilt a few quadrajets with success 50% of the time. If not, is there a good aftermarket replacement?

It is to be a daily driver, not a show piece.

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1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
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