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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-12-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By jester69
Well, since it was my car and I have fixed it, I...

Well, since it was my car and I have fixed it, I have the answer to the puzzle.

I bought a rebuilt alternator and put it in, and that fixed the issue. It is externally regulated, so the regulator...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-09-2006, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By jester69
Windshield and rear window seals are a known...

Windshield and rear window seals are a known issue on these cars as they age. The water finds its way to the floor. Our w111 has a huge hole in the drivers floorboard from this, and my dashtop wood...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-28-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,361
Posted By jester69
Hmm, I am from St. Louis as well, and have a...

Hmm,

I am from St. Louis as well, and have a feeling it is maybe someone I know that you are talking about. It would be quite some coincidence if there were two retired old crusty german STL...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,665
Posted By jester69
Well, I always think that driving an older...

Well,

I always think that driving an older mercedes shows style and class that people just can't run out and buy. Sure, you can just buy one, and many do, but you have to be the kind of person to...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 04-25-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,917
Posted By jester69
My 1970 280s uses this radio, it has one speaker...

My 1970 280s uses this radio, it has one speaker in the center of the dash for it That is the only speaker hole anywhere in the car.

Normally I would upgrade, but my first car was a 280SE and it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-23-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By jester69
Looking at the pictures of the car in your...

Looking at the pictures of the car in your gallery, I didn't see any terminal rust, unless it is in the frame? If it is full of bondo all bets are off I guess.

One thing to remember is that you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-21-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By jester69
Best thing to do would be to get a shell from the...

Best thing to do would be to get a shell from the same year and model car, that way you end up with a correct restoration on the shell using all the parts off the other vehicle.

Otherwise, you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-21-2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,304
Posted By jester69
FWIW I have a friend in New Mexico that can find...

FWIW I have a friend in New Mexico that can find rust free cars, let me know if you need one and I can put you in touch with him. Generally there rust free shells are plentiful and mechanical parts...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By jester69
Thanks for the welcome. I have more VW...

Thanks for the welcome.

I have more VW knowledge stuck in my head than should be allowed for one person. That translates into a lot of knowledge that applies to mercedes, and just as much that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,054
Posted By jester69
Heh, I thought the v8's had a four speed...

Heh,

I thought the v8's had a four speed like the sixes. Guess I'm the dummy in this scenario. Why would they put fewer gears in the bigger car? I guess due to strength or they felt it didn't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,054
Posted By jester69
Here is a good one, shows he knows the cars...

Here is a good one, shows he knows the cars well...

3-Speed Automatic Transmission

peas,

Jester
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By jester69
Do you know what cars had that alternator? Most...

Do you know what cars had that alternator? Most parts stores prefer to be asked that way...

Good tip on the battery!

thanks,

Steve
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-19-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By jester69
I stand corrected, my apologies. Apparently my...

I stand corrected, my apologies. Apparently my understanding that the pertronix module did not require voltage to function was also in error. I will have to do some more research on the whole thing,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By jester69
Sorry, you are dead wrong. the pertronix module...

Sorry, you are dead wrong. the pertronix module that goes in the dizzy is a switch, just like points. It is basically a magnetic reed switch and requires no power to function. if you don't believe me...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2006, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By jester69
55 amp alternator, externally regulated....

55 amp alternator, externally regulated. Fortunately fairly common and readily available under $100 :) at that price I am not going to mess with used and just get a genuine bosch rebuilt and be done...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,317
Posted By jester69
I find bilstein's to have an absolutely...

I find bilstein's to have an absolutely nauseating ride. I recommend Koni reds to anyone that asks, they are the best shocks I have had bar none.

We had Bilsteins on our decaeased 280se, it rode...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By jester69
Okay, isn't the mercedes OE "ignition box" a...

Okay, isn't the mercedes OE "ignition box" a capacitive dischanrge ignition, or CDI.

In this type of ignition, the points are used as a switch only, and do not carry the high current for the coil,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By jester69
Indeeed it seems to be the alternator. Unplugging...

Indeeed it seems to be the alternator. Unplugging the regulator the light stays on, but unpluggng the heavy gauge connector and it goes off immediately.

Fortunately rebuilt units are inexpensive....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By jester69
Wether or not it has a sunroof makes a big...

Wether or not it has a sunroof makes a big difference, up to 40% premium. Other than that it really depends on who is buying. In MO for a hardtop a couple thousand IF you can find the right buyer. On...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By jester69
Window rubber, sources & installation?

My dad has a 66 230S that needs window rubber. The front windshield leak has actually rusted the drivers floor out of an otherwise restored car :(

My nw-to-me 1970 280s has delaminated dash wood...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-17-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By jester69
"genius wires" and a sticky gen light...

OK,

Bought a 280S with the dual zenith's sight unseen from an ebay police auction that hadn't been driven regularly since 93 or so, told it ran drove etc, no rust, dents, and rough interior. They...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By jester69
Oops. Guess it wasn't such a good indicator that...

Oops. Guess it wasn't such a good indicator that it had the euro heater controls after all, heh. In that case its probably not worth messing with anyway.

take care,

Jester
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,371
Posted By jester69
Dial 411 and ask for a mobile locksmith in the...

Dial 411 and ask for a mobile locksmith in the city and state you are in

(sorry couldn't resist....someone else will likely pipe in with a better or more technical suggestion )

take care,
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By jester69
OK, perhaps it was a coincidence that the heater...

OK, perhaps it was a coincidence that the heater controls had a 1972 date code and the car was of the same vintage.

VIN: 108.067 12-021263
model: 280 se/1 4.5
date: 9/72

dash plate: 108...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2006, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By jester69
Hmm, interesting. The date code on the euro clear...

Hmm, interesting. The date code on the euro clear plastic heater controls match the date of the car. Those controls were not sold in the US and it is unlikely that someone replaced them with the same...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-12-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By jester69
OK, I may have a lead on a 280 SE 4.5 euro...

OK,

I may have a lead on a 280 SE 4.5 euro parts car FS. Automatic, too far gone to restore but has some good body panels. I confirmed it is a euro 100% for sure by the date codes on some parts...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By jester69
How do you spot a euro model?

Hi all,

I was just wondering how one might spot a euro model? Is there a VIN engine or body number that is different, or is it just a preponderance of non US features.

thanks,

Steve
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2006, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,394
Posted By jester69
Not to derail the thread totally, but be very...

Not to derail the thread totally, but be very thankful they know about this now. The diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome (This sounds like your description) didn't exist in the US until the early 90's....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2006, 10:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,755
Posted By jester69
Another option is to upgrade to a more modern...

Another option is to upgrade to a more modern computer but use the same FI bits.

Megasquirt is a system that is tried and true and is open source so you can build your own board and populate it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-20-2006, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,756
Posted By jester69
Diesel transaxles are likely stronger than the...

Diesel transaxles are likely stronger than the gas equivalent due to torque snapping things easier than horespower. Since the MB has a rear end with changeable ratios, it seems possible to me.


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