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Originally Posted by Bill Adkins
From what you have shared it doesn't sound like there is an issue with the chain. It is quiet imediatly after starting, there is no noise when running. What made you have concern as to the condition of the chain? From all the ASE credits you post you clearly have a good understanding of the mechanics of an engine. Go drive it for a bit and see if you like it enough to spend time and money in it. Good luck
Bil
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Haha... This place, and all the chain paranoia; plus too much firsthand knowledge of what happens to any interference engine when the chain/belt goes kaboom, along with the previous (original) owner telling me that before it broke down (bad fuel pump) he was told it needed a chain.
I do understand the mechanics of an engine well enough, but to be honest when I first saw the benz engine there was a lot of "what the hell is that?" going on in my head. Most of my experience is with domestic & asian stuff from about '90 upwards. A fuel distribution unit was something I'd only ever heard of.
I do have to say, though, I'm falling in love with overall layout and engineering of the motor. Something about only having to pull spark plug wires and 4 bolts to remove a valve cover is a refreshing change from today's modern engines. Heck, the spark plugs are even angled the right way to make them easy to get out; I haven't seen that in a long time. Once my factory manual arrives, I'll be all set.
I got the car for free and timing parts were less than $200, so I'm pretty far ahead of the "is it worth fixing" curve; that, and I really need a hobby. Plus, the mile I did drive it had me sold...
Oh, And according to my wife, I'm definately keeping it.
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