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09-17-2019, 04:14 PM

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Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

You mention clamping the large line. With what?...

You mention clamping the large line. With what? Channel locks for instance? I would be afraid it would destroy the line or cause leaks but please advise.

Also- can someone please confirm the...

Forum: Tech Help

09-17-2019, 09:11 AM

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Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

Someone asked what a 1985 280sl is- it’s a...

Someone asked what a 1985 280sl is- it’s a Mercedes roadster. Not sure what that question means but if it as simple as it sounds the 280sl is a German model.

Back to my question-

If someone...

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09-16-2019, 09:21 PM

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Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

Ok thanks. I saw some Bosch and some Bosch look...

Ok thanks. I saw some Bosch and some Bosch look alikes that appear the same design as the one on there now- although mine could be 20 or 30 years old as it doesn’t look new for sure.

What about...

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09-16-2019, 07:43 PM

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Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

This is probably stupid but I’ve spend loads of...

This is probably stupid but I’ve spend loads of time googling and searching and can’t find a walk through just lots of issues around bad accumulators.

I can get at this from behind but is gas...

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09-16-2019, 01:06 PM

Replies: 16

Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

I think it starts easiest when cold. When I...

I think it starts easiest when cold. When I notice it most is when it has been driven and then it sitting for a few minutes - like in or our of a store for instance. Then if I did not try the key a...

Forum: Tech Help

09-16-2019, 11:23 AM

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Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

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Posted By scb71

Delayed start - a few turns of key to prime fuel - 1985 280SL

I have a new to me 1985 280SL and it often, but not always, has a delayed or hard start. It is like the fuel loses it prime and the lines are empty. Eventually if I floor the gas and keep cranking it...

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09-16-2019, 11:18 AM

Replies: 3

1985 280SL sluggish

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Posted By scb71

That was it - the white bushing in the throttle...

That was it - the white bushing in the throttle linkage was missing but on top of that the adjustment was all messed up. It looked like someone replaced one of the linkage arms at some point and...

Forum: Tech Help

09-09-2019, 11:23 AM

Replies: 3

1985 280SL sluggish

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Posted By scb71

1985 280SL sluggish

I gave a 1985 280SL that is new to me. It unfortunatley is a little hard to start and it also accelerates really slowly. It almost feels like it just isn't getting the juice when I fully depress the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-08-2019, 04:15 PM

Replies: 13

parting out MINT w126

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Posted By scb71

steering wheel

Can you send me pics of the steering wheel and the price please? Shipped to Houston TX 77002
thanks

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