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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-24-2016, 01:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By Wrightbenz
1985 380SL low mileage very clean

For sale my 1985 Mercedes 380SL with 88k miles. This car has been well taken care of and it shows. Everything is in good working order the car runs very well and is a pleasure to drive.
The car was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-24-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,231
Posted By Wrightbenz
380SL tach tachometer not working

Like the title say my tach has stopped working. Oddly not a lot of info found on the subject. It worked fine and suddenly stopped.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-24-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By Wrightbenz
Wayne. The article seems to be about the...

Wayne. The article seems to be about the speedometer and not the tachometer/clock.
Also it would be nice to go into troubleshooting and repairing the gauge rather than just replace it. These are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-27-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Wrightbenz
Why would they trade in a car like that for $14k...

Why would they trade in a car like that for $14k that is terrible and why I rarely deal with dealers.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,349
Posted By Wrightbenz
There are two I believe and they are for emission...

There are two I believe and they are for emission control stuff I think.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By Wrightbenz
I also found two vacuum lines near the throttle...

I also found two vacuum lines near the throttle body that appear to have come off there fittings. I have ordered some hard lines and new elbows to correct this. I am not sure this will resolve my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By Wrightbenz
Checked the airflow meter again and found that...

Checked the airflow meter again and found that after the car has sat overnight and I push down the airflow plate it stays down. Once the car is running or after I shut it off the plate seems to work...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-27-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,838
Posted By Wrightbenz
Two lines go under the intake right by the...

Two lines go under the intake right by the throttle body, not the airflow meter the throttle body. They are very hard to see and connect with 2 rubber elbows to the ports under there.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-25-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,011
Posted By Wrightbenz
84 380 SL New Ride hard to start Sticky Air Flow sensor

Hey guys I just picked up a really nice 380SL with 88K miles on it. Love it and she runs fairly well once she is warm. Not so good on start ups.

I have checked some things and one that stands out...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-15-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By Wrightbenz
68 280Se Fuel Shut off

I just finished installing new valve seals on my W108 and now the car runs for a few minutes and then stalls. Seems like it is running out of fuel when it stalls. I wonder if I have pulled a wire...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-11-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By Wrightbenz
What is the installation sleeve? Do they come...

What is the installation sleeve? Do they come with the seal kit?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-11-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By Wrightbenz
I performed a cold compression test and came back...

I performed a cold compression test and came back with 160~170 lbs
I am feeling pretty good about the rings and cylinders.

I have ordered the valve spring tool and the seals hopefully this gets...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-22-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By Wrightbenz
Yes fingers crossed I suppose. Really no way of...

Yes fingers crossed I suppose. Really no way of knowing how many miles these old benzes have on them. I will probably have a good idea once I wiggle the valve and see any movement.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-20-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,203
Posted By Wrightbenz
Valve seals or something more

Now that I have my 68 280se running a little better I have noticed it is burning some oil at start up. I know these cars tend to need valve seals replaced but is there a guide as to what I should be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-20-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By Wrightbenz
Sounds like it is just an extra pigtail then. I...

Sounds like it is just an extra pigtail then. I see no where that it seems to belong. Thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By Wrightbenz
It looks like the original factory cable to me.

It looks like the original factory cable to me.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By Wrightbenz
That is the question. The wire is connected at...

That is the question. The wire is connected at the battery post and ends at the butt splice yellow that you see in the pic. I have no idea what it went to or if it went to anything. The cable look to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,364
Posted By Wrightbenz
280se battery cable question

I have an extra wire hanging off my battery cable. Anyone have any idea where it should land if it has a use at all?

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr310/wrightbenz/batcable280se.jpg
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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Good news

Thanks for the help everyone. I adjusted the linkage which was certainly causing some issues and out of adjustment. Replaced spark plugs and wires, changed the gas filled oil and filter. The car is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-09-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,717
Posted By Wrightbenz
So it looks like my 68 280se would be 30 degrees...

So it looks like my 68 280se would be 30 degrees BTDC with vacuum disconnected correct? And this is at 4500 rpm,s which apparently is hard to find a tach that goes this high.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,717
Posted By Wrightbenz
Interesting since I will be doing this very soon....

Interesting since I will be doing this very soon. I am working on a 68 280se though.
Anyone have the specs for my car?

Any special procedure for seeing the timing on mine?

It's very...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Checked the throttle body plate adjustment and as...

Checked the throttle body plate adjustment and as you guys thought someone has adjusted it. I set it to fully closed and not sticking. Now I need to adjust the linkages if I reinstall it as is the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-07-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Thanks I will check the thermostat at the mfi...

Thanks I will check the thermostat at the mfi pump. Probably best to just replace it as I'm sure it is original.

Anyone have the point gap or dwell numbers handy? Also need to check the timing...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-07-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Thanks this is very helpful. Obviously I have a...

Thanks this is very helpful. Obviously I have a bunch of things to check. Still hoping there is no serious damage to the engine and that I can get her going without major engine work.

I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-06-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
I checked the cold start valve and it appears to...

I checked the cold start valve and it appears to be fine. A lot of fuel is being pushed through from somewhere though, I pulled the dip stick and the oil is gas soaked. This may be from the previous...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-05-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By Wrightbenz
Pics of my 68 280se project unrelated rx7 project

Finally have this one in my garage and I drove it there even better. Running very rich and fouling plugs but it does run. Check out the last pic of the old made in Germany tire. I'm guessing this was...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-04-2015, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Update

I finally had some time to look at the old Benz today. Pulled the plugs and they were terribly fouled. Cleaned them up reinstalled and she fired up. Running a bit rough but I was able to drive the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-04-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
Thansk for the suggestions idle. I haven't been...

Thansk for the suggestions idle. I haven't been receiving notifications so I had not read everyone's posts here. I will sort that out.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-28-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,698
Posted By Wrightbenz
68 280se Mechanical fuel injection info repair manual links

Hi guys. I recently picked up a 1968 280se it has the MFI on it. I have not had much luck finding info on this system.

The car seems to be flooding during startup. Once flooded plugs need to be...
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