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Originally Posted by Diesel911
Makes you wonder why Mercedes did not know the above information and why they did not build the Car to function reliably in the market they planned to sell it in.
Or perhaps the issue could have been avoided by Mercedes by simply timing the US Cars differently to allow the lower Catane Fuel to burn properly (I have not read anywhere that that has been suggested).
Is it also possible that the Rods simply made by more than one Factory or Supplier?
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I am not sure how many different foundry's made the rods. I suspect that back then it would have been all in house.
I have not read of any intent to overcome the problem with timing adjustments. probably would have killed the cars performance.
My initial interest in the rod problem was not for a 350. It only came up when looking into problems with another non MB motor.
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