Again , it is always great to get fast responses from the members here. I went back before reading your post and found the relay ( cheated and went to Peachparts site and looked for the relay and used there pics plus the one sent by toomanybnzs and found it. The relay does not appear to be broken however it does appear bent in the middle so I will remove an check ( it might be a small hairline break) also the one plug cap does not appear to be seated fully so I will clean and recheck once I have all the belts back on. As a long time owner of german cars using the bullet fuses I know they can look fine but are corroded where you can not see and thus to not allow proper operation. I will be changing all the fuses out. As for my Dad. He is still kicking but has dimentia with a touch of alzheimers thrown in. He has moments of great clarity at the most unexpected times. On the 4th at my parents home he thanked me for getting his Mercedes squared away for him since he wanted to take a drive and
see some of his friends ( all buried at Arlington National Cemetery)
I will update and add more questions as I proceed thanks again.
Alan

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