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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-20-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By ttownthomas
This one sits at 25.5" in the front but only...

This one sits at 25.5" in the front but only 21.5" in the back. I guess I'll have to see what shocks do to it. 2" seems like a big jump from just shocks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-20-2020, 01:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By ttownthomas
Still hoping for feedback about the rear springs....

Still hoping for feedback about the rear springs.

Here is another shot after I put my old 300sel wheels on it.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50024188798_789bdce4d7_c.jpg...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-19-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By ttownthomas
New 1983 380SL

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50022822103_7d6d28984b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jdm3f4)IMG_9385 (https://flic.kr/p/2jdm3f4) by ttownthomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62194112@N03/), on...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-01-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By ttownthomas
Well, I got exasperated and ran speaker wire...

Well, I got exasperated and ran speaker wire from the head unit to the amp locations and tied into the speaker wires there. I did remove the seats to run the wires. I love how these cars were put...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-30-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By ttownthomas
No lucky yet. Here is a closeup of the part of...

No lucky yet. Here is a closeup of the part of the wiring I am struggling with. How to I make this set of wires accept a feed from RCA pre-outs?
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-30-2020, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,974
Posted By ttownthomas
W126 Stereo upgrade using factory amps, trouble

1990 300SEL W126,

My becker died again after get it refurbed only 2 years ago. I decided to just replace it with an aftermarket head unit. I would rather not go through the trouble of bypassing...
Forum: Tech Help 10-19-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By ttownthomas
So I need to find a hard copy?

So I need to find a hard copy?
Forum: Tech Help 10-19-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By ttownthomas
Startekinfo.net has no maintenance section. Where to find pdf's?

With the difficulty of finding FSM's I have resorted to using startekinfo.net which has plenty of information. One glaring omission, I assume by design, is that there are no maintenance manuals...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
Also found this: ...

Also found this:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-performance-paddock/168477-m103-3-0-3-6-build-discussion.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
Also read this: "if memory serves, the ...

Also read this:

"if memory serves, the
early AMG 3.2 is a M103, bored & stroked to 3.2 liters."
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
and I have read this from yet another site. ...

and I have read this from yet another site.

"AMG’s package for the M103 opened the 3.0L SOHC inline-six up to 3.2L. The modifications included an overbore, longer stroke, and more aggressive cam...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
I found this picture that makes me think AMG used...

I found this picture that makes me think AMG used the factory exhaust manifold.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1951/44475827635_df2ac3265d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2aLbf3p)AMG M103...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
I found this on another site: I'm working on...

I found this on another site:

I'm working on scant details and a lot of assumptions about the M103 AMG motors. The idea is, now I've got a used M103.983 into the W201 with the 22/62 cam in, I'm...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
How involved is this swap?

How involved is this swap?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-17-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
OK...My original plan in my head: 1. I have...

OK...My original plan in my head:

1. I have a California clean 1990 300 SEL. It is not particularly option ladened and I think that is good for long term ownership costs. No SLS, no ASD, No...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
Ahh. And then the cis-e could be retained you...

Ahh. And then the cis-e could be retained you think? I like this idea. Would I take the whole short block from the 104 and mate it to the 24v head? Or just the crank and Pistons?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
I'm confused about the DOHC 3.0 24v "m103" head...

I'm confused about the DOHC 3.0 24v "m103" head part...Can you elaborate?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
Which 3.6 engine has a crank that fits?

Which 3.6 engine has a crank that fits?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-16-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
I have done an engine swap (LS into a volvo 240...

I have done an engine swap (LS into a volvo 240 in my home garage). Truly part of this is to rebuild the motor because that is something I have not done. Depending on how much of a direct swap the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 10-15-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,966
Posted By ttownthomas
Researching naturally aspirated performance M103's. Looking for facts (or rumors)

Disclaimer: I am considering attempting to rebuild/recreate a performance M103. I want to do it because I like to learn and not because I think it will be a good financial investment. I know I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-03-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By ttownthomas
Sold. If sale falls through Ill re-post here

Sold. If sale falls through Ill re-post here
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-30-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By ttownthomas
Bilstein Heavy Duty Shocks for W126 W/O air ride

Bilstein Heavy Duty Shocks for W126 W/O air ride
Including hardware bags as shown
24-005012 <---2 of them as pictured
24-005111 <---2 of them as pictured

I only had them installed on my car for...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By ttownthomas
Im inclined to do all of it. Have a master tech...

Im inclined to do all of it. Have a master tech helper and a lift. Which of these parts are ones I should spring for the MB parts?

Shocks are done, If I do the springs, pads, subframe bushings,...
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By ttownthomas
I forgot to say that I allready did the shocks.

I forgot to say that I allready did the shocks.
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By ttownthomas
What about that differential support bushing that...

What about that differential support bushing that locates the diff?
Forum: Tech Help 06-15-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By ttownthomas
I know I am bumping my own thread.....Sorry. ...

I know I am bumping my own thread.....Sorry.

From some more searching I have come up with:

Trailing arm bushings and Subframe Bushings. Do I need MB parts on these?

I found this:
...
Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,057
Posted By ttownthomas
W126 rear springs sagging. Anything else I should do "while in there"?

I have an alignment issue appears to be related to one side rear springs sagging lower than the other side. So I am replacing the springs. Ill do the spring pads too but are there some other parts...
Forum: Tech Help 06-02-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By ttownthomas
I confirmed the measurements. The back ride...

I confirmed the measurements. The back ride height is about 1.25 inches lower on the drivers side
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By ttownthomas
OK. So... The alignment shop looked at it...

OK. So...

The alignment shop looked at it again. They cannot find anything that is bent but the ride height in the back is over 1 inch lower on the drivers side than on the passenger side. He...
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Posted By ttownthomas
I suspect the car was sideswiped some time ago...

I suspect the car was sideswiped some time ago but on the driver side. The car fax on this car does not indicate an accident but i think there is some evidence of body work. The PO always had it...
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