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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,706
Posted By bwostosh
Snd it into the becker rebuild shop or get a used...

Snd it into the becker rebuild shop or get a used one to compare it to
first check the wires and speakers..
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,741
Posted By bwostosh
Martin, The head surface can be checked after...

Martin,
The head surface can be checked after it is cleaned.
I clean and surface with 60 grit emery wrapped around a brick sized 5kilo piece of brass machined flat and square. Using long strokes...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-29-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,932
Posted By bwostosh
All good advice, Great reving fun motors with...

All good advice,
Great reving fun motors with a 4speed,
can run full throttle in third gear.
If valve stem seals leak, replace them and swap a chain in now.
Check compression, drop sub-pan and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-13-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,510
Posted By bwostosh
Interesting techniques as described, Those...

Interesting techniques as described,
Those gaskets can be on the motor for so many years and get dissimilar metals corrosion.

I use a gasket scraper and machinist's sledge between the aluminum...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-09-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By bwostosh
Moby, Get a timing light and D.I.Y. this is...

Moby,
Get a timing light and D.I.Y. this is too easy and I wish to save you some $$$
(actually you do not need the light this can be done by ear (pre ignition ping/knock))
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-07-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,692
Posted By bwostosh
Good Work Martin, I have seen the second two temp...

Good Work Martin, I have seen the second two temp switches not the first picture. they can be tested with an ohm meter and boiling water. can you please provide the hose specs as I need to do the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-03-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,118
Posted By bwostosh
Start with puling the glove box, ash tray and...

Start with puling the glove box, ash tray and speedometer cluster.
The l/h nut holding the heater control bezel will then become accessible.
as the r/h will be.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-02-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By bwostosh
Those get cooked very fast in the life of those...

Those get cooked very fast in the life of those engines
I have not even seen one in a long time.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-20-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 941
Posted By bwostosh
Try a set of digital calipers from "hrbr Frgt"...

Try a set of digital calipers from "hrbr Frgt" that will remove any doubt and they will become very handy to have.
Nail it with dimensions.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-19-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By bwostosh
Disassemble the master to check the bore, if no...

Disassemble the master to check the bore, if no rust or pits get the kit.

Is this the single stage?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-19-2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 948
Posted By bwostosh
Don't replace with spring (cheapest method)...

Don't

replace with spring (cheapest method)
or another hydro comp (rebuilt) unit (correct method)

Yes there is a ride quality difference as long as all the other suspension parts are good.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-12-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By bwostosh
Once you sort out all the motor suspension rubber...

Once you sort out all the motor suspension rubber mounts (3), subframe mounts. tune up and adjust the valves and replace cam chain, they will go quiet. Also all other systems, like exhaust must be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-12-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By bwostosh
Try replacing the motor mounts to get those front...

Try replacing the motor mounts to get those front oil pan bolt accessible.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By bwostosh
just renew them

When in and if any doubt, replace the rubber lines.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-19-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,730
Posted By bwostosh
Been there also, some distributor advance plates...

Been there also, some distributor advance plates can even develop a "wear spot" from the ball bearing which must be filed/sanded/buffed-out to get free float of the moving plate.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By bwostosh
PM me I have those complete needs re-chrome.

PM me I have those complete needs re-chrome.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-01-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,288
Posted By bwostosh
Cool fix, pedrocamp, Martin of the Desert...

Cool fix, pedrocamp,

Martin of the Desert Sands, Seeker of cool air
is the compressor a Frigidaire rotary type
if so, there is a front seal which may need attention.
I have 4 spares with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-06-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By bwostosh
Is there a rush for the parts? NLA is scary....

Is there a rush for the parts?
NLA is scary. and portends expen$ive
We can burn out the old rubber, make a mold and re-cast with urethane.
or make a Delrin part and bond it into place.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By bwostosh
Call the cam specialist at Schneider Cams on...

Call the cam specialist at
Schneider Cams on San Diego,
known them since the 60's they may be of help.

They do my MBZ cams
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,098
Posted By bwostosh
save a buck or two

You can cut the ferrules off the metal ends,
pull rubber hose off and replace with correct
metric fuel line and approved clamps.

no need to buy the metal parts twice,
Even the high pressure...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,318
Posted By bwostosh
I can do this using brains and touch. The...

I can do this using brains and touch.

The blind guy,
secretary of San Diego Braille Club
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-15-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,478
Posted By bwostosh
We are on opposite ends of the USA, Chula vista...

We are on opposite ends of the USA, Chula vista Ca. Ecology Auto Dismantlers.
Shipping would be a problem.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-14-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,692
Posted By bwostosh
cover blow off

Get a few of those 3/4" square magnets to hold the skirt to the body sides down low near front and rear wheels..

I've been getting the "Budge" #3 (W108) an #4's (W109) as in budget from w-mart ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-13-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,885
Posted By bwostosh
With a cheapie volt meter or the LED one, at...

With a cheapie volt meter or the LED one,
at battery, red to positive black to negative
then check and report,

not running battery volts = ?
running idle volts = ?
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-08-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By bwostosh
I would and usually do, put a small bottle...

I would and usually do,
put a small bottle jack under the passenger side trailing arm under the axle tube, (on level ground) raise the tire 1/2" and have a trusted assistant run it up through the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-07-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,436
Posted By bwostosh
Get the key from Classic Center, it will be with...

Get the key from Classic Center, it will be with the plastic ring and a stubby metal part, just so it will not pierce you if your head hits it, Safety ya know.

I have that manual but......
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,392
Posted By bwostosh
How about buying the 64 220 SE I have ? Black /...

How about buying the 64 220 SE I have ?
Black / Red interior/ auto / p/s / p/b 87,000 miles
need I mention no carburetors?
Same suspension as 230s with full off-road plates front to rear...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-29-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,739
Posted By bwostosh
The one low mileage car should not be the daily, ...

The one low mileage car should not be the daily,
get a lesser body quality and daily drive it.

note: ALL 40 yr old soft parts need replacing.
Those leaks are going to fru$trate you.
Consider...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-26-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,542
Posted By bwostosh
It is either the front window gasket or the...

It is either the front window gasket or the sunroof drain tubes
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 07-15-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 48,491
Posted By bwostosh
Just call Deves and talk to them, they will do it...

Just call Deves and talk to them, they will do it dimensionally. Thickness and bore size, you may have to do the end gap.

I had a set of 6 M130 4-ring pistons with the top ring land just hammered...
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