After replacing the shut-off valve on my SDL I had it run away twice! before I got it back together properly. The first time it ran away it was free revving for about 30 seconds while I fumbled around for a 14mm wrench then settled for a crescent wrench. You have no idea how fast my heart was racing after being next to the fender in a closed workshop with metal siding. The room was full of smoke and I couldn't hardly see to even get a wrench! It happened like 17k miles ago and I've seen no negative side effects. It still has great compression and doesn't burn oil, so I'm happy.
Now if I could just finish with all the oil leaks and get it as fast as it should. I found out a month ago that my car was sluggish even when I bought it so I don't really know just how fast an SDL should be. I think it's about 3 seconds slow accelerating to 60 but I can't be sure with my timing method.

Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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