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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
05-12-2015, 11:35 PM
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'91 300SL Staggered tire sizes?
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654
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jimandsuzy
Go to a tire site that has a ratio size chart...
Go to a tire site that has a ratio size chart (tire rack had one last time I was there but it's been awhile) and plug in sizes in the chart until you get the original diameter (stock wheels) + or - 3...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
05-11-2015, 12:10 AM
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R107 cooling system
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jimandsuzy
I don't have a 560 so I can't help except to say...
I don't have a 560 so I can't help except to say try the benzworld.org. Lot more SL activity there.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
03-19-2015, 10:28 PM
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Generator light stays on
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jimandsuzy
You need a new voltage regulator which plugs into...
You need a new voltage regulator which plugs into the alternator. China mfg can be had for less than $10 or euro name on the box but still mfg in china go for $38 and up. I've used both without...
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Tech Help
01-10-2015, 06:41 PM
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Wheel Fitment..
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jimandsuzy
MB tech data book says 123s came with 5 1/2" ET...
MB tech data book says 123s came with 5 1/2" ET 35 and 6" ET 30. 107 is ET 30 so they will fit, just not as wide.
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Tech Help
06-02-2014, 11:06 PM
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AC system evacuated, compressor won't kick in
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jimandsuzy
After a while when the engine is off the low and...
After a while when the engine is off the low and high sides equal each other.
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
06-01-2014, 11:32 PM
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Refrigerant
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818
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jimandsuzy
This isn't ebay. You're supposed to try to help...
This isn't ebay. You're supposed to try to help forum members out -- not try to screw them on price.
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Tech Help
05-26-2014, 10:58 PM
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W201 Front Wheel Bearings Questions
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887
Posted By
jimandsuzy
Tighten with a wrench "moderately " tight, tight...
Tighten with a wrench "moderately " tight, tight as you can with one hand not stand on the wrench with all your weight tight. Loosen until you can move the nut with your fingers, then take a thumb...
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Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
04-21-2014, 09:44 PM
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FS: Mercedes Benz Diesel Motorhome in So. Cal
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jimandsuzy
Top speed of 53 MPH on level ground? That's...
Top speed of 53 MPH on level ground? That's incredibly slow for driving on any hiway. Is there a motor size upgrade available? Not to knock it but that seems like a problem for a lot of buyers.
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Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
04-01-2014, 10:41 PM
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Euro '72 SLC - $1950 Staunton, IL
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jimandsuzy
It means it once ran, who knows how many years...
It means it once ran, who knows how many years ago, but does not now. Same statement can be made for every car in the junk yard.
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
03-11-2014, 10:37 PM
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Lemforder flex discs NIB
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968
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jimandsuzy
I think you did the math wrong.
I think you did the math wrong.
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Diesel Discussion
02-21-2014, 12:15 AM
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Climate Control Safe Mode
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jimandsuzy
IIRC its function is to keep the idle the same...
IIRC its function is to keep the idle the same rpm when the ac is turned on i.e. if you didn't have one your idle would drop some when the ac compressor turns on and raise some when the ac compressor...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-12-2014, 04:12 PM
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What makes fuel pump run when key turned on? 380sl
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jimandsuzy
Timer is inside FPR. Great write up on what...
Timer is inside FPR. Great write up on what happens inside Porsche unit for anyone to repair FPR. Must be the same or similar for MB. Never seen such info for MBs.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-12-2014, 09:56 AM
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What makes fuel pump run when key turned on? 380sl
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jimandsuzy
Pump runs a few seconds until the timer stops and...
Pump runs a few seconds until the timer stops and will not run again until the tach signal says the engine is turning over. It's not the pressure that makes the pump stop.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-10-2014, 10:05 PM
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What makes fuel pump run when key turned on? 380sl
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jimandsuzy
My bad, it's startekinfo not epc. Go here....
My bad, it's startekinfo not epc.
Go here. http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/11883/PROGRAM/ETM/83etm.pdf
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
02-09-2014, 11:11 PM
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What makes fuel pump run when key turned on? 380sl
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jimandsuzy
IIRC pump only runs for a couple seconds with key...
IIRC pump only runs for a couple seconds with key on if engine not turning over. Gets a tach signal to keep pump on while engine is running. I know this is how it works on my sec. This is a safety...
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Tech Help
02-07-2014, 07:09 PM
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Quick ? re: W126 voltage regulator
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jimandsuzy
I changed my 500sec without removing anything...
I changed my 500sec without removing anything else. I used a wrench from my 80's craftsman ignition set. Don't remember what size but it is small.
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2014, 09:55 PM
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Climate Control Safe Mode
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jimandsuzy
Probably a bad CCU . CCU puts voltage on the...
Probably a bad CCU . CCU puts voltage on the appropriate vac valve for diff functions. If no voltage out of the CCU the system goes to defrost mode because in Germany they want defrost if the heat...
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Diesel Discussion
01-29-2014, 08:56 PM
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Leg Room Flap Vac Element 85 300sd
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jimandsuzy
George Murphy (sp?) at MBCA sells the rubber...
George Murphy (sp?) at MBCA sells the rubber diaphragms. I replaced mine about 5 years ago and they work great.
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Diesel Discussion
01-07-2014, 08:27 PM
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AC strategy question - diesel Ram
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664
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jimandsuzy
All new Vitron O rings.
All new Vitron O rings.
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
12-30-2013, 08:02 PM
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Adjustable auxiliary fan switch...possible?
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1,101
Posted By
jimandsuzy
I don't know what your switch looks like but on...
I don't know what your switch looks like but on my 3 cars the fan turns on at 105C and off around 95C. If you have access to a pic-n-pull they're only a few dollars provided they have the same...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
12-30-2013, 07:43 PM
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instrument controls
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832
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jimandsuzy
I think the switch is for cabin air recirculate...
I think the switch is for cabin air recirculate and the dial is euro headlight aiming control (up/down) vacuum powered. That's what they are on my 85 euro SEC.
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
12-27-2013, 01:41 AM
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Where are all of the questions
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885
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jimandsuzy
The sl traffic is at benzworld. org
The sl traffic is at benzworld. org
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Diesel Discussion
12-22-2013, 11:28 PM
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Transmission Swap '85 500se to '84 300sd - possible?
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707
Posted By
jimandsuzy
IIRC the starter is on different sides but I...
IIRC the starter is on different sides but I don't count on my memory for anything anymore. Easy to physically check though.
Forum:
Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
12-21-2013, 10:47 PM
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parting out 87 560SL-26000miles
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1,037
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jimandsuzy
Want to sell the drivers seat arm rest and if so,...
Want to sell the drivers seat arm rest and if so, how much?
Forum:
Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
11-24-2013, 12:56 AM
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It's a weird thing...spark,fuel and no running
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790
Posted By
jimandsuzy
More info would help. Is this a new problem that...
More info would help. Is this a new problem that just started, a recently acquired auto that came that way, etc. It could be an idle circuitry problem or a mixture problem.
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Tech Help
11-24-2013, 12:48 AM
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W126 ABS light & wheel bearing clearance
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1,427
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jimandsuzy
The way to tighten wheel bearings is to tighten...
The way to tighten wheel bearings is to tighten with a wrench tight, not standing on it but tight by hand, then backing off the nut with the wrench and take your thumb and a finger and snug it up,...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
10-30-2013, 05:28 PM
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WTB 190 2.3 engine
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493
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jimandsuzy
WTB 190 2.3 engine
Late model, same as 91, good engine. Pref near Dallas.
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Tech Help
10-10-2013, 06:58 AM
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500SEL dead
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1,091
Posted By
jimandsuzy
There is no direct connection in the distributor....
There is no direct connection in the distributor. The spark jumps the gap between the rotor and the plug wires so an ohmmeter will not show anything.
Forum:
Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
10-03-2013, 10:29 PM
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4
380SL Poor Acceleration
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3,984
Posted By
jimandsuzy
Check your timing at 3000 rpm. If the centrifical...
Check your timing at 3000 rpm. If the centrifical advance is sticky from grease turning to gel the acceleration can be slow.
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Tech Help
09-27-2013, 06:46 PM
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Interior fan replaced problem
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1,114
Posted By
jimandsuzy
You could buy a china made one that comes with...
You could buy a china made one that comes with new wheels. Don't know how long they will last but they are cheap to buy. You didn't say what model, mine is 450sl and the fan is easy to replace from...
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