I've got a 79 280E that seems like it's running rich. I was wondering what the proper procedure is to adjust the A/F mixture. Where do you adjust it at? Is there a good way to guestimate A/F mixture without a CO2 meter? Checking the spark plugs?

Thanks for the help!!

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87 190E EVO II Turbo

Dan,
a good starting point is to richen or lean the engine for the highest vacuum reading & then lean the engine slightly. Then set the parking brake & reset that mixture in gear for a high vacuum reading then lean out just a bit!

OF course on that car the valves must be adjusted properly & timing set before adjusting the mixture!

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Thanks, MB Doc!

Where do you adjust the mixture on this CIS system?
What should the timing be set at?

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87 190E EVO II Turbo

The mixture adjustment is between the fuel distributor & the air flow plate just like the 16V. However you must remove a screw to access the 3MM allen that adjusts the mixture! AS you change the mixture you must cover that access hole with a "finger"(or re-install the screw) to block off a vacuum leak!

Timing for a USA car should be TDC(with vacuum) at idle & at 3500RPM between 32-35deg.

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MB Doc is this procedure and timing settings the same for a 1981 280E?