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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-11-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Tomguy
If you *really* want a 107, a 73 450 would likely...

If you *really* want a 107, a 73 450 would likely be the second best option to a nice 560. The 73 should be pre-reactor, and D-Jet powered (if truly a 73). This would make it the second most powerful...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-25-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 251,346
Posted By Tomguy
Al, nice to see you back in this thread. Looks...

Al, nice to see you back in this thread. Looks like a great project! I saw the thread pop up and thought "Man, I haven't really done any wrenching since my 300M finally threw a rod bearing at 221000...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-10-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By Tomguy
As each cylinder compresses, you'll feel it get...

As each cylinder compresses, you'll feel it get tighter and looser. If you pull all the plugs and you still feel that, it's not a good sign.

A great thing to do on an engine that's been sitting a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Tomguy
Sure, for $565! Holy cow. At least shipping is...

Sure, for $565! Holy cow. At least shipping is free :rolleyes:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275384023202

I might. Heavy emphasis on might. And it'd be at least a week before I could check anywhere to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,624
Posted By Tomguy
I am not going to claim to be a fluid expert, but...

I am not going to claim to be a fluid expert, but wouldn't a thicker viscosity oil cause faster wear and more noise?
Have you tried a 90w GL5 gear oil (or 80w90 GL5 oil)?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-20-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,698
Posted By Tomguy
What is your vacuum source? At full...

What is your vacuum source?

At full throttle, manifold vacuum should be very low - likely too low to engage a vacuum advance. Are you using a vacuum pump as a source for the vacuum?

The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-18-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By Tomguy
What is the temp when "Heated up"? Should be in...

What is the temp when "Heated up"? Should be in the middle of the temp gauge. These older cars aren't like modern engines designed to run at 200+ F.

There's a switch that shuts off the vacuum...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-28-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,842
Posted By Tomguy
I also rebuilt one for my XJ Jeep Cherokee that...

I also rebuilt one for my XJ Jeep Cherokee that was plastic, I did need to use some JB plastic weld but I always have some on hand. Worst thing that happens is you take it apart and find out you...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-26-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,842
Posted By Tomguy
If you have the cast aluminum switch you may be...

If you have the cast aluminum switch you may be able to fix it for next to nothing.
https://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W108NeutralSafetySwitch
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-16-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By Tomguy
Try copper house wire perhaps?

Try copper house wire perhaps?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2022, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,076
Posted By Tomguy
I would have leak tested before POR-15, because...

I would have leak tested before POR-15, because if it's responsible for the no leaking situation, it won't be for very long. Hopefully it's not! Good fixing / restoring of an old tank - too many...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,097
Posted By Tomguy
What does $120k buy in India, Op?

What does $120k buy in India, Op?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-11-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,703
Posted By Tomguy
IDK, we should wait for the OP to let us know...

IDK, we should wait for the OP to let us know what the market is like in India (Where his/her IP is from).
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-13-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,408
Posted By Tomguy
Wow, that sounds like a blast, something I'd love...

Wow, that sounds like a blast, something I'd love to do with my Charger, considering that's one of the reasons I bought it! I'll have to check if they have an open day any time this summer, or maybe...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-13-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 818
Posted By Tomguy
There are so many things that could be the cause...

There are so many things that could be the cause but one thing I'd check first is the condition of the distributor cap and rotor, and the wires (both from the coil to the distributor and the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-16-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By Tomguy
I can't believe that they actually just LEAVE the...

I can't believe that they actually just LEAVE the cars on the track after they're disabled. Clearly a liability and danger!

That track is about 30m from me and I did a Rusty Wallace racing...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-16-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Tomguy
GLad you got it without having to remove the...

GLad you got it without having to remove the spring!

That being said, for the actual spring removal, I used a floor jack in a gravel driveway, and I didn't have any issues. I did it to replace a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-16-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By Tomguy
Should be NGK BP6ES (non-resistor), 0.032" gap. ...

Should be NGK BP6ES (non-resistor), 0.032" gap.
If you cannot find, and need to use BPR6ES (Resistor), you may need to replace the spark plug connector (5k ohm) with a 1k ohm connector instead.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-08-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By Tomguy
In my area at least, on CL, there are, for...

In my area at least, on CL, there are, for example, 2 MBs by owner, 8 total (so 6 are dealers). Easily over 30 on Marketplace.
Two Trek bikes, over a dozen on Marketplace, plus one "Advantage" of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-05-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By Tomguy
I'm sure you will regret if you sell it, you...

I'm sure you will regret if you sell it, you can't regret keeping it!

As for sales... Nobody uses CL anymore. Everyone is using Marketplace, despite its awful search and everything else. I've...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-02-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,351
Posted By Tomguy
The important thing is what do YOU think it's...

The important thing is what do YOU think it's worth, and is it worth selling for that?

Based on the rust, interior, and cosmetic issues described, I'd guess $5k, $6k maybe if it's a 4.5 in perfect...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-28-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 663
Posted By Tomguy
Verify spark is leaving the distributor by...

Verify spark is leaving the distributor by pulling a wire off a plug and using a spare spark plug with the end touching the valve cover.

If you have spark, try a shot of starting fluid to rule out...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-08-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,150
Posted By Tomguy
Fair warning: It may not solve your smoking...

Fair warning: It may not solve your smoking issue. Often, valve guides are worn beyond tolerance, and no amount of new seals will fix it if so.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-19-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Tomguy
Mine always fired on the first or second cylinder...

Mine always fired on the first or second cylinder that got compression. I'm thinking fuel pressure. You turn the key to run, and the fuel pump buzzes briefly. Do that 4-5 times and then see if it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By Tomguy
You're seeing things, knock it off :P

You're seeing things, knock it off :P
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-26-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By Tomguy
front vented, rear solid, on V8 cars. 6...

front vented, rear solid, on V8 cars.
6 cylinder cars had solid on both front and rear.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-25-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Tomguy
You may need to pull the cowl guard but then you...

You may need to pull the cowl guard but then you should be able to get a visual and a wire coat hanger down in there to spin it.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Tomguy
Spin it by hand and then try to turn it on, maybe...

Spin it by hand and then try to turn it on, maybe you'll get lucky and it's just blocked with leaves or something
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-24-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 862
Posted By Tomguy
See the "Defrost" thing? That shows how to get...

See the "Defrost" thing? That shows how to get max defrost - max heat, max fan, all air blowing up.

Top left = fan speed, all the way left = fastest
Bottom left = Driver's heat, all the way left...
Forum: Tech Help 10-18-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By Tomguy
I agree that this sounds like a cam was roasted...

I agree that this sounds like a cam was roasted by plugged cam oiler tube(s). And it's probably both cams. Any hydraulic m116 or m117 cam from 3.5 to 5.6 will fit to replace it (may have different...
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