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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 258
Posted By dobrodan
I've watched this thread hoping that someone else...

I've watched this thread hoping that someone else would provide this info. I can't stand this any longer. The output shaft three legged flange is secured with a slot nut and should be torqued to 59...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-29-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By dobrodan
There's a hole in the knob that you can use to...

There's a hole in the knob that you can use to push out the trim cover without damaging the edges of the cover or knob. I use a right angle pick.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By dobrodan
Here's a picture of the caster wrench I had made....

Here's a picture of the caster wrench I had made. Part # 180 589 00 05.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-30-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By dobrodan
@mayorrichard The wrench is a semicircle with a...

@mayorrichard The wrench is a semicircle with a tooth on the end which fits into the notched adjustment nut on the end of the bushing. I am out of town, but when I get home in a few days I will post...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By dobrodan
Which caster adjustment are you moving? There are...

Which caster adjustment are you moving? There are two. One by moving the offset adjustment on the flat springs you referred to. The other is the threaded bushing on the top of the king pin, which is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-24-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 251,398
Posted By dobrodan
This 111 does have a steering lock unless it has...

This 111 does have a steering lock unless it has been disabled.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-12-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,437
Posted By dobrodan
Did the engine run OK in the car it came out of?

Did the engine run OK in the car it came out of?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,601
Posted By dobrodan
Sorry if you've already done all of this, so...

Sorry if you've already done all of this, so ignore the following if so.

The tops of these carbs need to be flat to completely seal to the center section. They are often higher in the middle from...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-15-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,878
Posted By dobrodan
If the fuel return valve is leaking you probably...

If the fuel return valve is leaking you probably need a new disphragm. You can get them here:
https://classiccarbs.co.uk/product/zenith-inat-carburettor-fuel-return-needle-valve
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-10-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By dobrodan
A couple of points on using a chalk line. Never...

A couple of points on using a chalk line. Never use red unless you want a permanent line. That's why it is used in concrete work - it never goes away. I would use some blue painters tape and then...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,765
Posted By dobrodan
Sounds like you've covered all of the normal...

Sounds like you've covered all of the normal things that could cause this problem. Did you set the pre-load on the steering box per the FSM when you did the work on it? Incorrect pre-load can cause a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,878
Posted By dobrodan
What does the Unisyn tell you? Is the front carb...

What does the Unisyn tell you? Is the front carb drawing about the same as the back? I think this is just a blocked passage in the front carb. Does it run better or different if you spray a little...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-15-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,878
Posted By dobrodan
Have you used a Unisyn to check the draw on both...

Have you used a Unisyn to check the draw on both carbs? You can't get these carbs right without proper synching. The front carb cover is different from the rear, so swapping them front to back would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-24-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,878
Posted By dobrodan
If your dwell and timing are dialed in you...

If your dwell and timing are dialed in you probably don't have the throttle plates adjusted correctly. Did you set them on the bench per spec? If so they should be pretty close. Do you have a Unisyn...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-06-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,531
Posted By dobrodan
Do the fronts first, one side at a time, and...

Do the fronts first, one side at a time, and everything should stay more or less in place. Do not remove both front mounts at the same time. Do the rear (transmission) last because you have to roll...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-17-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,467
Posted By dobrodan
You, and others here, are not understanding the...

You, and others here, are not understanding the way the spring on the clucth pedal assembly is intended to work. The spring is meant to assist with pedal effort at the end of the travel, where the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-10-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,416
Posted By dobrodan
The speakers are available. I recently bought one...

The speakers are available. I recently bought one here:
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Dash-Speaker-for-230SL-250SL-280SL-Other-Mods-p/auth-002720.htm
Good quality OEM German speaker.

If you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-20-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,467
Posted By dobrodan
Don't mess with the eccentric on the pedal...

Don't mess with the eccentric on the pedal assembly. If it was right before the work you did then it is still right. You have air in the system. As Benz Dr. said, take all the slack out of the push...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-01-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,401
Posted By dobrodan
When you change the oil make sure that the filter...

When you change the oil make sure that the filter is installed correctly and the seals are present - or they didn't leave an old one in and there are two in the place of one. Your oil pressure gauge...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-30-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,242
Posted By dobrodan
Definitely pull the Zeniths off the '65. Cores...

Definitely pull the Zeniths off the '65. Cores are worth a couple hundred bucks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-29-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By dobrodan
It sounds like a vacuum leak, which could have...

It sounds like a vacuum leak, which could have been caused whent they changed the downpipe.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-29-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,242
Posted By dobrodan
It's an SE, fuel injected, so the fuel pump is...

It's an SE, fuel injected, so the fuel pump is next to the fuel tank. The VIN is very low. If it were a carbureted car I would say early '59, but it could be later than that. I've had a few early...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-16-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By dobrodan
As you rotate the disk slowly the idle should...

As you rotate the disk slowly the idle should come up. You can't otherwise check the orientation without taking the cover off to check it. If the idle doesn't come up properly try rotating the shaft...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-15-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By dobrodan
The Solex carbs are perfect for that engine when...

The Solex carbs are perfect for that engine when everything is right. I just rebuilt a set for a '61 220Sb and the owner, who had owned the car for a very long time, said it had never run as well....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-05-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,336
Posted By dobrodan
I know you're looking for a diesel, but this 115...

I know you're looking for a diesel, but this 115 220 just came up on BAT today. Pretty nice looking car, four speed on the column:...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Posted By dobrodan
Drain it and refill it on the ground so the axle...

Drain it and refill it on the ground so the axle tubes drain, more or less. You'll need a cartridge type pump or similar to refill it. Just fill it until it is up to the fill hole.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By dobrodan
That car is not what I would call "good shape"....

That car is not what I would call "good shape". If it were running and complete it could cost as much as $2K to re-commission it. You can assume that it needs every piece of rubber on the car. If you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-21-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By dobrodan
Do you also have a correct steering column? I...

Do you also have a correct steering column? I think the power and manual steering columns are different lengths. Could be wrong.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-27-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,062
Posted By dobrodan
You have to remove the lever assembly first. The...

You have to remove the lever assembly first. The pump should come out with maybe a little resistance from the diaphragm at the top. Pull harder.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-22-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By dobrodan
Pilkington has them in stock. Call the Classic...

Pilkington has them in stock. Call the Classic division.
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