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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-05-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By bill4247
Do not get NAPA TruStop pads, they will literally...

Do not get NAPA TruStop pads, they will literally come apart.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-02-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
Forgot to mention the car sat for 4 days before...

Forgot to mention the car sat for 4 days before this happened which is not normal for the car which might be a clue? I'm thinking trigger points. Can they stop working all together?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-02-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
Thanks for the attention guys. As you may have...

Thanks for the attention guys. As you may have suspected it's back to no start no sputter. I know the pump runs cause I can hear it so the relay must be OK, right. It's a breaker point system and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
I tried to start it cold. no go, as before....

I tried to start it cold. no go, as before. Pulled two plugs as Tom suggested 5 and 6, bone dry, but nice tan color as it had been running well before. I then replaced the plugs, gave the ECU a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
Thanks guys. I'll work on it tonite and report...

Thanks guys. I'll work on it tonite and report back.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
That's what I was thinking. I think the system is...

That's what I was thinking. I think the system is pressurizing cause I can hear the fuel pump run but don't know for sure without a gauge. A bad ECU can be an on again off again thing. Am I right?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By bill4247
M117 starting problem

I have a 72 4.5 SEL. Here's the story. I was driving along when the engine went dead suddenly. Pulled over removed the air cleaner housing then for some reason giggled the electric plug to the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By bill4247
Well since you have the thermostat out you could...

Well since you have the thermostat out you could take off the top large radiator hose run it to a bucket open the rad cap put a garden hose in and run the engine. The water should go thru the engine....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-20-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By bill4247
Bwo, thanks I take it you can't actually see it?...

Bwo, thanks I take it you can't actually see it? OK
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-20-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By bill4247
Quick question on RSS

My 280SEL 4.5 will not start in neutral or park. Nothing happens. Can start it with remote starter switch so it runs. The problem could be the neutral safety switch or the ignition switch? If it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2008, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By bill4247
Actually I replaced the alternator because I...

Actually I replaced the alternator because I could find that! Problem resolved. But it's definately an external regulator not attached. If it's on the panel as Doc described I couldn't find it. Maybe...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-10-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,077
Posted By bill4247
voltage regulator

Could someone describe changing the voltage regulator on a 1972 SEL 4.5 beginning with where it's at. Couldn't find it anywhere at least nothing that looks like the one I bought.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-14-2008, 01:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,948
Posted By bill4247
If you get power to the terminal at the pump but...

If you get power to the terminal at the pump but the pump doesn't run you got a bad pump. If you don't get power then check fuses, relay, pressure sensor etc.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-13-2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,948
Posted By bill4247
But be careful of sparks around the pump/tank.

But be careful of sparks around the pump/tank.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-13-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,948
Posted By bill4247
Be aware that the fuel pump will run for about 3...

Be aware that the fuel pump will run for about 3 secs if the engine does not start so it's a two man job. Someone cranks engine while the other listens to the pump or you could put a test light on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-12-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,948
Posted By bill4247
I had a similiar thing happen. Car would not even...

I had a similiar thing happen. Car would not even sputter while cranking despite good spark. Ran for 30 secs with starter fluid. Turned out the electrical connection to the pressure sensor was loose....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-06-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,947
Posted By bill4247
Tom, if you're lying under the car looking up at...

Tom, if you're lying under the car looking up at the mixture control screw you would turn it countercockwise to lean the mixture, correct?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-01-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,544
Posted By bill4247
Yes you're right but they're all wired...

Yes you're right but they're all wired differently. I'm thinking the ICM may be wired between the ignition switch and the + side of the coil so you're ICM could be bad if you're getting no voltage to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-01-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,544
Posted By bill4247
If you don't get a voltage drop between the +...

If you don't get a voltage drop between the + side of the coil and ground with the ignition on and the points open or blocked you have a break between the battery and ignition switch or between the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-01-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 929
Posted By bill4247
No, As you face the car having just opened the...

No, As you face the car having just opened the hood it's on the left in front.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2007, 02:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By bill4247
Ignore my last post. It applies if it doesn't...

Ignore my last post. It applies if it doesn't start at all. If it runs rough it's probably ignition. Check the distributor cap for carbon tracking inside and out. How old are the igntion wires. How...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2007, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 906
Posted By bill4247
Take off the air filter housing. Spray starter...

Take off the air filter housing. Spray starter fuild in the hole then start. If it runs for a minute then stops, it's fuel. If it doesn't run at all it's ignition.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-22-2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,413
Posted By bill4247
You can adjust the fuel pressure regulator by...

You can adjust the fuel pressure regulator by turning the bolt on top. Don't know which way to turn it to reduce the pressure. But play around with it using your pressure gage.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-18-2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,413
Posted By bill4247
When you try to restart it are you getting a...

When you try to restart it are you getting a spark, if not you have an ignition problem. If so I would put a fuel pressure gage on at the rail. The pressure should hold at about 30psi even after it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-13-2007, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By bill4247
The official size is 7.5mm internal diameter. I...

The official size is 7.5mm internal diameter. I have successfully used NAPA 5/16" aka 7.9mm fuel injection line. Do not use their ordinary 5/16" fuel line. May not stand the pressure. Actually I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-07-2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,061
Posted By bill4247
Tomguy, What is the ID of the rubber vacuum...

Tomguy,
What is the ID of the rubber vacuum line to the MAP. It just has the one line, right? I don't want to pull mine off til I get one to replace it.
Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-06-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By bill4247
Maybe I'm old fashioned but I would have it...

Maybe I'm old fashioned but I would have it recored at nearly 40 years old. Then you'll know for sure it's doing the job. Should cost $300-400.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-06-2006, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,546
Posted By bill4247
I think you got a defective filter.

I think you got a defective filter.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-21-2006, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 912
Posted By bill4247
One thing, don't cut the lines too long cause the...

One thing, don't cut the lines too long cause the fuel rail will be high and hit the air cleaner housing. When they're the right length the clearance is about 1/4".
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-21-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,723
Posted By bill4247
My preference would be a small hand operated...

My preference would be a small hand operated grease gun cause they're easier to use in a cramped space. Bend the tube almost to a right angle, that helps if you're on your back in your driveway.
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