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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-05-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By Captain Scott
Yep, Tom, that was a bad word-error, no!? As a...

Yep, Tom, that was a bad word-error, no!? As a closet mechanic, I'll probably recover...

On this 74, the fuel pump has been humming noticably on and off for the past 2 years, but I only put a few...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-04-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By Captain Scott
OK, I think I need some more skooling. My car is...

OK, I think I need some more skooling. My car is a 1974 107, the mechanical FI kind. I did test it and the pressure began to fall off as soon as she was shut off. In a few minutes, it fell a few...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-04-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By Captain Scott
Cool 74 450SL 107 - Similar Fuel Pressure Issue

This is a 2004 thread, but perhaps you all can guide me here to not throw too many parts at it. I searched for the info but didn't find what I hoped for.

My car has a similar problem of fuel...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-19-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,375
Posted By Captain Scott
Fixed!

Well, after connecting the wires per the third Pert tech support guy (black to the green tach wire from the ICU and the red to 12v+), it works fine! Tach and all. While I thought I had originally...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-19-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Fixed!

Well, after connecting the wires per the third Pert tech support guy (black to the green tach wire from the ICU and the red to 12v+), it works fine! Tach and all. While I thought I had originally...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-19-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Captain Scott
Fixed!

Well, after connecting the wires per the third Pert tech support guy (black to the green tach wire from the ICU and the red to 12v+), it works fine! Tach and all. While I thought I had originally...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-14-2006, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Well, I'm done for the evening. I thought it said...

Well, I'm done for the evening. I thought it said it was attached, but don't see it after the post posted. I must be out of it. Good nite...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-14-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Duhhh

Oh, here's the attachment.... :stupid:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-14-2006, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Check this schematic out

I just realized (by good guidance from this forum) that my ignition system switches the positive side of the coil and not the ground side which seems to be the way this Pertronix is set up for.

Do...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-13-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Captain Scott
OK. So! I am the lucky owner of the Other Kind of...

OK. So! I am the lucky owner of the Other Kind of breaker points ignition - the positive-switched, not ground-switched kind. Does this mean that the Pert is a ground switching unit and my system...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Captain Scott
Thumbs up And Again!

Gary, thank you for the specifics on the coil/points/ballR system! That was very informative. As an amateur radio enthusiast, it reminded me that even though I made it to Extra class, I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Captain Scott
You are right, Gary. It seems simple and I will...

You are right, Gary. It seems simple and I will try tech support tomorrow again and see if I get a different guy that knows what to do here.

The issue I see is this: The "new" points have not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,375
Posted By Captain Scott
Need Help - 74 450L Tach Signal Wiring After Installing Pertronix Points Conversion

I have a 74 450SL and did the points conversion from "original everything" to Pertronix points while keeping the stock coil (with no resistance) and a preresistor. The instructions were so simple...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2006, 12:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,593
Posted By Captain Scott
Question Hey Todd, I have a 74 450SL and did the...

Hey Todd,

I have a 74 450SL and did the points conversion from "original everything" to Pertronix points while keeping the stock coil (with no resistance) and a preresistor. The instructions were...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-10-2006, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Hey Gary, Was your coil (-) tied to ground...

Hey Gary,

Was your coil (-) tied to ground before you made the conversion? If I read my 107 schematics right, the points wire was tied to the tach-sense wire. And the coil (-) went to ground. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-09-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,034
Posted By Captain Scott
Timing Set

Well, after rolling the distributor back one tooth, I can now get my idle firing point to the 4 BTDC it is supposed to be at. And of course she now runs great, not as rich as before at 14 BTDC......
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-06-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,034
Posted By Captain Scott
450 SL Pertronix question

Hi Arthur.

I've been following this thread and see that your knowledge might have what I'm after... My car runs well, but could be better. She is always rich and blows smoke on moderate to hard...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-06-2006, 12:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,021
Posted By Captain Scott
TPS has 22 positions? Yikes!! Sounds like it...

TPS has 22 positions? Yikes!! Sounds like it might be an easy thing to check and rule out. Would this be similar to the '74 450 SL TPS?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-05-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
OK. That did bring the tach back to life and it...

OK. That did bring the tach back to life and it reacts to speed changes. But is is reading about double what it should and then it also is jumpy - not smooth the way it used to be. Both voltage and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-04-2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,893
Posted By Captain Scott
Solid or Stranded; deal? or no deal?

Hummmm,

After MY call to Pertronix, they assured me that my wires would be fine with the Ig II. My plug wires are relatively new Bosch 7-MM Opti-Layer Copper Core Ultra-Premium. So either the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-03-2006, 12:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Captain Scott
Question ICU/Tach wiring after Pertronix conversion

I'm not sure how to wire the Ignition Control Unit after putting in the Pertronix kit? I know it isn't needed, but without certain connections, the tach does not get its signal.

She runs great...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By Captain Scott
Question Sparkplug wires and Pertronix Ignitior2

OK, here goes.

I just got a new Pertronix Ignitor2 iggy set (91885) to replace my points that wear out frequently and cause my tach to jump, among other undesirable things.

My 73 SL has...
Forum: Tech Help 11-29-2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,904
Posted By Captain Scott
Ignitor2 + Spark Plug Wire Question

:book: OK, here goes.

I just got a new Pertronix Ignitor2 iggy set (91885) to replace my points that wear out frequently and cause my tach to jump, among other undesirable things.

My 73 SL...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-16-2006, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 893
Posted By Captain Scott
Question Seat Back Slipping

Does anyone know how to adjust the friction on the seat back angle adjusting knob? My driver side seat inclines back after driving a while so that every day or so I need to twist the knob a turn or...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-14-2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By Captain Scott
I'm a little slow (still)

Tom,
IIRC?
:silly:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-13-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By Captain Scott
Ok, thanks for the followups. Ron at Germanstar...

Ok, thanks for the followups. Ron at Germanstar quoted me $20 for the pulley. Is there a good reason to replace the bolt, too?? It may have a special strength and taper to seat against the bearing...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-12-2006, 11:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By Captain Scott
Squeaking Idler Pulley

Hi Chuck,

I finally figgered out the scary intermittent noise on my front left bank. Some spray lube quiets down what must be a dry bearing on this idler pulley. While I have not removed it, it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2006, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,274
Posted By Captain Scott
My 74 seems to be similar. It drove me crazy...

My 74 seems to be similar. It drove me crazy making it work right after 30+ years of aging of the mechanical and chemical items.

Here's what I had:
1) The foam gasket that sealed 10"x24" plastic...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-31-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,631
Posted By Captain Scott
Before changing the Iggy sw...

I had similar trouble with my 74 SL after pulling the seats and suspected my ignition switch, too. The fuel pump would power up and everything sounded good except the solenoid would not kick. After...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-26-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,212
Posted By Captain Scott
Uh oh. DIY doesn't always mean it was done...

Uh oh. DIY doesn't always mean it was done right...

I hear you and will back it off a little bit.
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