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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-09-2016, 09:46 PM
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Posted By 68_280SE
I have a 1970 300SEL 2.8 The two items that...

I have a 1970 300SEL 2.8

The two items that will be needed to fit the suspension compressor are the mounting bracket and the upper oil pan, as that is where the oil drain for the compressor is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-25-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,308
Posted By 68_280SE
Bushing Replacement

See this post on the M100 board. It explains in detail how to change the bushings on the column mounted gear shift lever mechanism.

M-100 Message Board - Horn "short" in column change cars....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-27-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By 68_280SE
I went through this same exercise with my w109. ...

I went through this same exercise with my w109. I needed the front and rear drivers side doors and used W108 doors are much more plentiful. However I found out the only way to use a W108 door is to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-23-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 17,090
Posted By 68_280SE
Steering Coupler

That steering coupler is repairable and the last time i checked the parts were available from MB.

You'll need:

2 111-462-01-65 rubber bushing
2 111-990-30-40 washer
2 912002 010001 lock clip...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-04-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,487
Posted By 68_280SE
The first mercedes cars to use the low pivot...

The first mercedes cars to use the low pivot swing axle were the W180 and W120 sedans around 1955. Most of their models followed suit including the 190SL, the 300SL roadster, the heckflosse/fintail...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-22-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By 68_280SE
Melted panda is right on track. The ECU controls...

Melted panda is right on track. The ECU controls the operation of the fuel pump and since you know the fuel pump powers on for a few seconds when you turn on the key, you know the ECU is getting...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-22-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 902
Posted By 68_280SE
The brown wire between the voltage regulator and...

The brown wire between the voltage regulator and the alternator is a ground wire. I had the exact same thing happen to that brown wire on my 68 280SE. Turned out the problem was the main ground...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-16-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By 68_280SE
Classic Center

When i was in LA for work a few years ago i stopped by the MBCC down in Irvine. I was able to meet Tom Hanson in person and got a tour of the facility. It is an impressive place and Tom is one of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By 68_280SE
Exactly. Most US spec W108's had quite a few...

Exactly. Most US spec W108's had quite a few options as standard compared to the rest of the world.

I at one time had a US spec 1968 280SE that had manual windows so i know that it was possible...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By 68_280SE
I was able to source a good W109 front drivers...

I was able to source a good W109 front drivers side door with no problems. It is a rust free door from Cali.

Most of the W108's i've seen here in the states have power windows. The W108's i've...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-06-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By 68_280SE
The front doors for a W108 and W109 are pretty...

The front doors for a W108 and W109 are pretty much the same. The door for the W109 has some modifications for the chrome trim around the window frame. I wonder if a W108 door can be modified so...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-06-2015, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By 68_280SE
W109 Door

Good Morning.

The front drivers side door on my 300SEL has rusted out at the bottom way beyond repair. Does anybody here know of anyplace where i can find a good used front door for a W109?
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-28-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,689
Posted By 68_280SE
Parts

Scott,

Besides the pump and the mounting bracket, the upper oil pan is different. It has the oil return hole for the compressor. The bracket has a ridgid oil line that fits into a hole in the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,689
Posted By 68_280SE
I have a 1970 300SEL 2.8 with the M130. I can...

I have a 1970 300SEL 2.8 with the M130. I can tell you the suspension compressor and power steering pump are located on the lower front drivers side of the engine in the same location where the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-08-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,617
Posted By 68_280SE
The A/C systems on the w108 cars are fairly...

The A/C systems on the w108 cars are fairly simple, as there are no high and low pressure switches in the system. The compressor on the 4.5 cars is the old GM A6 type and is located on the lower...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-20-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By 68_280SE
This is what you need. Search for this part...

This is what you need. Search for this part number 1168050232

John
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By 68_280SE
Along with using soapy water to check for...

Along with using soapy water to check for external leaks, there is an easy test you can do to check for internal leaking exhaust check valves. Find the master valve on the left fender. There is a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,234
Posted By 68_280SE
The valves can also leak internally and that...

The valves can also leak internally and that would never show up with the soapy water test. If they are leaking down internally due to failed seals on the check valves or the STK lever, then the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,057
Posted By 68_280SE
The 70-72 280SE USA 6 cylinder MFI cars have a...

The 70-72 280SE USA 6 cylinder MFI cars have a speed relay that shuts off the vacuum to the vacuum retard on the distributor at specified RPMs. If the speed relay isn't working then you might not be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-03-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By 68_280SE
The trigger points have never been adjusted. I...

The trigger points have never been adjusted. I have only tried three different sets and one was from a known good running car.

The other test i performed was opening/closing the throttle while...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-02-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By 68_280SE
The car has an intermittent running problem. The...

The car has an intermittent running problem. The engine will run one 8 cylinders and then intermittently it will start running on 4. Ive tried 3 different sets of trigger points to no avail. The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-01-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,490
Posted By 68_280SE
4.5 DJet ECU

Does anybody here have a spare 4.5 Djet ECU or know where i can find one. Any help finding one would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John Heller
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-08-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,379
Posted By 68_280SE
Kick down Solenoid

The kick down solenoid is located on the passenger side of the transmission. It will have one wire connected to it. Very easy to apply 12V to the solenoid to see if it is functioning or not.

John
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-23-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By 68_280SE
Hey Baxterdown is this your car?

I have a good friend who lives in Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors who knows I love old Mercedes Benzes. He took this picture of a green W108 parked at the Publix in Wilton Manors last night. Is this...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-22-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,372
Posted By 68_280SE
That looks like the left/drivers side. If so...

That looks like the left/drivers side. If so then the part number for that line is 1084200028. Any Mercedes Benz dealer should be able to order that part and have it to you within a few days....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-02-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,579
Posted By 68_280SE
Heritage Woodworks

I am not sure if Heritage Wood works is still open. The owner Drew Tibcken passed away at the beginning of the year.

He refinished the dash wood on my w109 a few years ago. His work was top...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-27-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By 68_280SE
US Delivered car

My W109 was definitely a US delivered car. The license plate lamps are to the left and right of the license plate. If you look at the Auftrags-Nr. on the data card for my car it is 97055024. The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-26-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By 68_280SE
Reading Lights

My 1970 300SEL doesn't have the rear reading lights and it was a US spec delivered car. However it does have an unusual option that i don't see very often on 108/109 cars. It has the dual...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-20-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,559
Posted By 68_280SE
Headliner

The headliner fabric is glued to the metal lip that the windshield seal fits over. So to properly fix your headliner, the rear windshield should come out so the fabric can be re-glued to the metal...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-07-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,122
Posted By 68_280SE
Water Pumps

I'm not sure who originally made the OE pumps for MB. MB no longer sells new pumps for the most of the older cars and the only option was to buy a rebuilt pump from MB. Of course MB wants a good...
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