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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-01-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Terry Houghton
Brake release knob

Thanks Scottin, Why didn't I think of Performance---DUUHHH
Terry
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Terry Houghton
450 SL Break knob

Thanks panda, let me know.
Terry
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-30-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450 SL Brake release knob

Mine just blew apart. Where can I find the replacement?
Thanks
T
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2006, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By Terry Houghton
Re Blower Motor

Dandy, the motor is pretty big buck new. You can remove easy and then take to an Electric motor shop and have rebuilt.
Remove the blower cover at the rear of the engine compartment. Might be 10 or...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,307
Posted By Terry Houghton
Dream Shop in Portland Oregon?

I may have found the dream shop for a Benz owner in Portland Oregon.
I've got a 76 450SL. The vacuum lines had become crispy and I had several broken. I, even with the manual, wasn't sure where...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-18-2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,033
Posted By Terry Houghton
Blower fixed

The blower on our 76 450SL went south. After looking at this site, I realize that it's a common problem.
I'm fortunate in that there is not 1 computer in this car, that made the fix a lot...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-03-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,608
Posted By Terry Houghton
Tom, sorry it took me so long to get back--to...

Tom, sorry it took me so long to get back--to darn busy.you are right, I'm talking about the hardtop headliner. The above info that you posted is what I needed. I was thinking that some cleaners may...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-01-2006, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,956
Posted By Terry Houghton
Tomguy, Thanks--This is what I needed. I'll...

Tomguy, Thanks--This is what I needed.
I'll be storing the car soon for the winter and will do this repair and the window guides and a couple of others, this winter.
Thanks again, WOW what a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-20-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,195
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450SL window regulator question?

When I close the door on the SL with the window down, there is a rattling sort of sound. With the window up, sounds pretty solid. I think it is the window regulator. I see a regulator kit on the net...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-20-2006, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,513
Posted By Terry Houghton
Smack, I sucessfully fixed ours by cutting the...

Smack, I sucessfully fixed ours by cutting the vinyl cover at the seam from the mounting bracket to the plastic thing. If you turn the shaft 180deg to unlock it --then just pull it out. You then can...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-16-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 948
Posted By Terry Houghton
A wierd think happened today to the 450

I've been reading posts on the board for about 2 months. About the same time we bought a 450SL 1976.
I made a list of the fix it's and was working on them one at a time. Down the list somewhere,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-15-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,956
Posted By Terry Houghton
Thanks Guys. I'm on the trail and will find what...

Thanks Guys. I'm on the trail and will find what i need .
Terry
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-13-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,608
Posted By Terry Houghton
Well, it seems that nobody has solved this issue....

Well, it seems that nobody has solved this issue.
I have some ideas and will try them on some not so obvious spots.
I'll post the results---somebody else might be able to use some info.
Terry
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-13-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,956
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450SL Any help with this gremlin?

Well, I got the new injectors and thanks to david, I also replaced the plastic holder along with the seal. Boy, the o ring on the holder and the seal on the injector were just krispy---really krispy....
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-12-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,608
Posted By Terry Houghton
How to clean smoke (yuk)stains from headliner?

My 76 450sl has discolored headliner, most likely from a PO's cig smoke.
Has anyone found a way to remove the stains without wiping out the plastic headliner?
Terry
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Terry Houghton
Thanks guys--David, I didn't see that the...

Thanks guys--David, I didn't see that the holder(cup)needed replacement also. The 2 manuals I own just say to replace the injector and seal. I didn't see that the holder was removable, I thought it...
Forum: Tech Help 09-11-2006, 04:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450SL injectors

I'm replacing the fuel injectors on the above. The system is the Bosch CIS. I've been told that the injector is not rebuildable. Is this right? I'd like to have these cleaned and rebuilt to keep for...
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By Terry Houghton
Thanks ENGR, I'm going to tear( bad term)into it...

Thanks ENGR, I'm going to tear( bad term)into it next week. Just now UPS brought the parts I need to get the engine running properly. ie. NO MISS.
Thanks again
Terry
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By Terry Houghton
ENGR--the knob is below the radio--above the a/c...

ENGR--the knob is below the radio--above the a/c knob--that panel has me buffaloed on how to remove. are ther screws above the ash tray holding it?
Dave P--Thanks, if I can get the switch out I can...
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By Terry Houghton
Gary, I've pulled the cover and checked the...

Gary, I've pulled the cover and checked the motor. The problem is that I can't see how the switch on the consol is mounted and I need to get it out to check it. Then the question is weather it can be...
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450SL no blower

I posted this question on the vintage forum, no body seems to have an answer---at least no body posted. Possible someone here can help.
The blower in the above MB does not work. The fuse is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-27-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By Terry Houghton
76 450SL interior blower

The forum has been helpfull --- great site.
Now my next project is to fix the blower. The fan motor is not frozen-spins freely. The fuse is good--new.The switch (rheostat?)may be the issue.
Any...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-25-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,775
Posted By Terry Houghton
On our 76 450SL, the visors had collapsed foam...

On our 76 450SL, the visors had collapsed foam and looked terrible. I cut the vinyl cover at the seam on top(the edge where the shaft is)and took the cover off. First rotate the end of the shaft...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-25-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Terry Houghton
Well Dog, rg was right. I checked ground--all was...

Well Dog, rg was right. I checked ground--all was good. I still don't know what the extra connector is all about.Next I pulled the pot that controles the brightness. Bingo---cannot get a constant...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-25-2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Terry Houghton
Dog, thanks for the input. I'm going to check the...

Dog, thanks for the input. I'm going to check the ground this weekend. I'll keep you posted.
Terry
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Terry Houghton
I know the cluster can be restored. I bought this...

I know the cluster can be restored. I bought this unit really cheap. The cluster and both seatbelt units(belt and reciver)were 160.00.
I'm know that the most expensive car in the world is a cheap...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-24-2006, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Terry Houghton
76'450SL Instrument cluster

My 76 450SL had nasty looking gauges, cloudy lenses etc. I found the same cluster out of (I think) a 77 450SLC. It looked like brand new. I replaced all of the bulbs and did the R&R.. Now the gauges...
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