Probably find one at the junk yard, or have yours re done. ... From: cmoshs To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:41 AM Subject:...
Good day everyone! I started my baby today but she wouldn't run. The engine turns when I crank it, but doesn't fire. She started just fine a couple of days...
Check to see if there is gas in the oil, if there is, then you wont be able to start the car until you drain the oil and refill. ... From: bluey280sl To:...
Greetings! Edward, my 4.5 did the same thing recently, but there was no fuel leak. There are some relays in the starting circuit that evidently just "die" with...
Thanks Cliff, I'll look into it pronto. Been planning to check all the wiring and connections as well, guess that just moved up on the 'to do' list. Best...
I have added some before and after pictures and notes on the progress of the restoration since I got the car back from the body shop. See following link:...
And that, ladies and gentlemen, shows what a difference a loving, dedicated (I'd use committed but people who don't understand our affinity for the 108 might...
If you removed him, he must have needed it. I like the progress on the Grey Lady but are you going to ship your wood to Heritage or do it yourself? I shipped...
Not sure about the wood, I will probably give in and ship it seeing as the majority of it is off. Need to figure out the costs :-). ... From: Col Robert...
Aloha Ali, When I talked with them last, they told me about $600 to do the windows and I think the bow. I sent the bow and they did that for $225. It is going...
Robert, good luck! I would love to see pictures of the finished work. ... From: Col Robert Fullenkamp (Ret) To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
i have a good camshaft from a six cyl head off that came from a running 280se 1970 car with a body that was rusted. the numbers on the head are 130.016.08.01...
Aloha All, I would like to pass on to all Cliff's recommendation re TGA in Houston. I sent them my instrument cluster as the whole thing was dead except the...
Bob, Thanks for the update, and I'm delighted to hear that TGA exceeded your expectations. That seems to be par for the course, and it's why I suggested you ...
Petrol running out from the return valve pin of my 1970 Mercedes 280S when engine is in operating temperature, could I fix it myself, any experience? Recently...
Hi, I am parting out a 72 4.5, The engine and transmission is in running condition. I have all the trims and misc. stuff. The seats are in excellent condtions....
What color is the upholstery, and if it's leather, is it in decent shape? Clifford T. Floeck, III Abilene, TX 1972 300SEL 4.5 1992 500SEL Follow my trips by...
Hey all; I own a '73 280 4.5 with a 'Bone' exterior color... pale yellow really. Is there a paint code somewhere and can I still get that flat style color...
How is the dashpad? What color is the dash? Does the antenna work? Does the turn signal switch work? I'm in Corte Madera, so could pick up and avoid...
Yeah, I am pretty sure this is essentially operated in a way that is even more simple than a squirtgun. check all the lines as a car than has been sitting can...
Anyone put a Ford 302 (from a 92 Mustang) into a 108? I think I read some folks putting in a Chevy V-8. what about the stang? I have a donor car and possibly...
I've done a few swaps in my life and keep these numbers on hand. I hope it helps. A typical Chevy 350 with alloy heads tips the scale at 525 lbs. It measures...
Go to http://mercedesshop.com They have a vintage forum there , read the w108 converters entry that covers this topic in detail. It's been done, and the ford...
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