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Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 05-22-2019, 10:30 AM
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Posted By 1971 250/8
Thanks for the kind comment. I'll be rebuilding...

Thanks for the kind comment. I'll be rebuilding the carbs later in the year. I've always had a knack for carbs... never a zenith set up though. Can't wait to figure them out!


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Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-29-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Thanks. Started with 320... 1000... then 2000. ...

Thanks. Started with 320... 1000... then 2000. What I do is cut a pool noodle to sandpaper width, then wrap the paper around that for easy grip and ability to sand around corners. Dip it in water...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-29-2019, 02:24 PM
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Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Valve Cover Polished

Deliberated a few days to get the valve cover chrome plated or not (estimate was $150) but decided to retry my first polishing effort.

Wiped it down with Carb cleaner then sanded it down until all...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-05-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Cylinder crosshatch completed

For this DIY effort I made a manual tool to crosshatch the cylinders using 320 grit paper.

DIY TOOL: Chopped up a pool noodle and mounted it on a long handle, flapper ends hold the paper in...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-04-2019, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Bad pistons and valves & update

I just nominated my thread for the DIY build contest. So if you are a fan of what I'm doing here then please give me your vote!

3 pistons (surface pitting) and 6 pitted valves will be replaced. ...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 04-01-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Thanks. Actually it will be Cat Yellow by...

Thanks. Actually it will be Cat Yellow by Eastwood. The car is light ivory, I'm hoping this will accent that. I have never liked black engine blocks for the reason they hide oil and grime.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-31-2019, 08:32 PM
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Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Cylinder Honing & Block Paint Preps

Removed engine block after about 10 days in the electrolysis tub. That knocked quite a bit of rust off, especially from the inside. Wire wheeled the exterior today and still have the corners to get...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-26-2019, 10:56 AM
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Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Ahh yes, proper terms have escaped me from time...

Ahh yes, proper terms have escaped me from time to time... I think that is why I sometimes tripificate lingualoxmorphications of the engineoncollogies learnt at a young age. Yet of those...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-25-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Header Markings (Picture)

Header markings...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-25-2019, 03:40 PM
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Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Header Sacrilege Complete

Fine grit blocked sand paper, oil, and about a half hour of light-force even circular sanding along the entire head removed #4 impact damaged high spots confined within the gasket area.

Applied...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-25-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
The reality of W114 restoration

I've been reading lots of good information on various forums on restoring cars like this one to determine how much I'm willing to spend. The biggest take away was the guy who spent 30K to restore a...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-18-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Engine block markings on M130.923 engine

Sharing pictures of where markings are located on the M130.923 engine.

Aside from engine type (M130-923) I do not know what the other markings mean.

M130-923 specs: 2.8L, 2778.44cc, Inline...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-16-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Disassembled engine and TWO damaged pistons

Tore the engine apart. There were 5 stripped allen head bolts on the lower block tray. (easy to see how this happens... no gasket... metal on metal... mega torque on short head allen bolts... I'll...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-13-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
If you are referring to the pulled engine on the...

If you are referring to the pulled engine on the dolly, pictures were taken after spraying Gunk Gel to soak.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-13-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Piston and Head impact damage

I have included the header/piston surface damage photographs. I won't really know the full story until engine disassembly, but the damage appears limited to the compression top surfaces (no gouging...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-13-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Transmission Stand

Degreased the engine well enough to separate transmission from engine;

Prep for separation went smooth except for one clip securing one transmission line to the transmission body on the left...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-08-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Wow! I’m in Lemoore. I’ll definitely be...

Wow! I’m in Lemoore. I’ll definitely be forwarding a parts list as this progresses.

You are seeing two colors actually. The tag color is 670 H, Light Ivory, but hood and one quarter panel are...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-06-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Thanks Mike D. I'll be taking all the...

Thanks Mike D. I'll be taking all the experienced advice I can get. I'm not too concerned with keeping everything "Original" as this is a keeper/driver where better performance is preferred over...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-06-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Engine/Transmission pulled

Pulled the engine and transmission with my son. Of note is the custom car dolly we made out of 2" x 10"s with 1000 pound capacity (each) wheels that I found on Amazon. Moves around easy with one...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-06-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Header removed picture

Rear carb burning lean, front burning rich. Carbs were seriously out of adjustment, I believe it was the rear carb that had a jury rigged wire going to the sensor.
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-06-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
Engine Assessment

The engine was running until the previous owner began messing with the carburetors.

Assessed engine first; removed header and it's a pretty ugly block. Rear carburetor burning rich, forward...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 03-05-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By 1971 250/8
1971 250/8 Restoration Project

I bought this a year ago and now have funds to begin restoration. Overall it's in good shape for a 47 year old Mercedes. Interior leather is in great condition with only a couple of minor fixable...
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