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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,674
Posted By billhard
What do you mean no response? Does the fan run?...

What do you mean no response? Does the fan run? Does the compressor clutch not engage? Do you have freon?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
Posted By billhard
Actually no I am talking about the ignition...

Actually no I am talking about the ignition control module which lives in the engine compartment drivers side at the front. It attaches to a bracket which in turn is bolted to the body near the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,282
Posted By billhard
W108 4.5 ignition control module install tricks?

I had to send my ignition control module out for rebuilding. It was a pain to get out, and getting it back in place seems like a robotic arm will be needed. Specifically reattaching the bracket it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Posted By billhard
Thanks for the suggestions Graham, but can I ask...

Thanks for the suggestions Graham, but can I ask what is tonka.ca? It seems to be a web site for buying tonka trucks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-01-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Posted By billhard
Good ideas, I'll investigate. Forgot...

Good ideas, I'll investigate.



Forgot to say in my first post but this was already tried, cold start isn't the issue.



I am afraid of damaging these scarce parts, but it seems they...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-30-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,599
Posted By billhard
1972 280SE 4.5 flooding at start up

Hello all, l am hoping for some of your thoughts about why my Jetronic system is flooding the car at start up. Here is what I have observed:


The car floods itself at start so badly it won't...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,569
Posted By billhard
You can see above that this switch has troubled...

You can see above that this switch has troubled me for a while now and have repaired and or replaced it several times never with long term success. The coiled wire which provides resistance to slow...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-18-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,540
Posted By billhard
202 C320 Estate SO Cal.

I don't know a ton about these models but a friend of mine, with whom I have jointly owned several vintage German cars, has one for sale in North San Diego. He keeps his cars in great condition so...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-29-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By billhard
One more question RE the exhaust and that is did...

One more question RE the exhaust and that is did the W108067 come with chrome muffler tips or is that a dealer thing?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-20-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By billhard
Thank you both for the replies. Bill

Thank you both for the replies. Bill
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-19-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,007
Posted By billhard
1972 280SE 4.5 muffler

My 280SE 4.5 needs a new rear muffler and I am being told the part number is 1124913401. The 112 has me worried, and the only online source I have to EPC net shows several other part numbers all of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-08-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By billhard
Reserve light functions correctly. G to 31...

Reserve light functions correctly.
G to 31 gauge shows full
G to 31 with 50 ohm resistor, gauge still shows full.
G to 31 with known good ground and 50 ohm resistor gauge still shows full.
G to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-03-2018, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By billhard
Something I should have included in my first post...

Something I should have included in my first post is that the gauge reads empty when the sending unit is disconnected. Is this relevant?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-03-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By billhard
W108 Need help diagnosing bad fuel gauge reading.

The fuel gauge on my 1972 280SE 4.5 stopped working about a month ago. Now the gauge reads full whenever the key is on regardless of tank level. I have pulled the sending unit and checked the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-27-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By billhard
WTB W108/109 headlight switch nut.

Like the title says, I somehow lost the nut that holds my headlight switch to the dash. This tragedy occurred during a heater switch overhaul and I can't find the dam thing.

Also i need a door...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-02-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By billhard
I have no interest in or ties to BAT but I have...

I have no interest in or ties to BAT but I have been both a buyer and seller on the site. Each experience was a positive one for me. While it is true comments can be flagged by other users for being...
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By billhard
1995 C36 AMG what is this thing on the dash?

Hey all, I am active on the vintage portion of these boards but am thinking of buying a C36 that has come to market in my area. One question I have is about an odd knob on the upper dash just right...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-21-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,128
Posted By billhard
Just as a follow up for anyone else experiencing...

Just as a follow up for anyone else experiencing similar trouble, as suggested above the coil was also bad. The car appears to run well now with a new coil installed.

Thanks again for the help.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-17-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By billhard
Bump

Bump
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-17-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,548
Posted By billhard
Thanks for all the input, unfortunately whilst I...

Thanks for all the input, unfortunately whilst I was hand wringing a gentleman from the Philippines bought the car. I called yesterday to set up a PPI and was given the news. It seems the car sold...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-16-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,548
Posted By billhard
Thank you all for the opinions it's much...

Thank you all for the opinions it's much appreciated. I am clear on the perils of the air suspension, but the motor is still an unknown to me. From what you all are saying it seems like a great...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-16-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By billhard
Here's another W109 on BAT,...

Here's another W109 on BAT, (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-mercedes-benz-300sel-3-5-6/) should be interesting to see where the 109 market is.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-14-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,548
Posted By billhard
Should I be scared of a W109 with the M189 engine?

I have come across a 1967 300SEL for sale locally and really like the looks of the car. My only experience to date has been with the 280SE 4.5 I now own, so how shocked will I be with regards to cost...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-14-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By billhard
Not 3X to high, but maybe 1.8X to high. As...

Not 3X to high, but maybe 1.8X to high.

As the owner of a W108 4.5 talking the price down is the last thing I'd do but this auction was just two people fighting over a car. If you look at the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-08-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,128
Posted By billhard
Finally had time to replace the ballast resistor...

Finally had time to replace the ballast resistor and now I have another issue. The car starts but then stumbles like a cold car with no choke and dies. If I bypass the resistor it starts fine and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-07-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By billhard
Dyslexic typing strikes again. I can't change the...

Dyslexic typing strikes again. I can't change the title. Oh well
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-07-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 738
Posted By billhard
WTB w108 Kangol seat belts

Hello, I need the outer belts, by that I mean the non buckle side attached to the b-pillar, for the front seats of my 280SE.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-05-2017, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,696
Posted By billhard
3 different W108/9 auction on bring trailer now live

I have no affiliation with any of these cars or the BAT web site just thought it will provide some clear insight into today's W108/9 market.

1971 300SEL 3.5 project...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-31-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,128
Posted By billhard
Graham, Thanks for all the help! I found...

Graham,

Thanks for all the help! I found the resistor and toned it back to the red/violet at the electric block to be certain I had the correct one. The resistor is in fact getting 12V from the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-30-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,128
Posted By billhard
So the battery drain is being caused by the...

So the battery drain is being caused by the jumper wire.

Can you tell me where the 0.4ohm resistor is in the engine bay? The wire goes into a closed loom and I can't tell where it comes out. Does...
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