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#31
Mechanicals / How to manually crank engine
Last post by sbetts - 13 April 2024, 05:16 PMHello,
I have a 1974 450SEL than has not been driven in over 20 years. I want to see if the engine will move, but have never cranked an engine with a wrench. How do I? It looks like there is a plastic white cover over the crankshaft end, but before I pry it away I figured I'd check with you all to make sure that is the correct place to do this, and to hear other suggestions. What size socket would I need?
I have a 1974 450SEL than has not been driven in over 20 years. I want to see if the engine will move, but have never cranked an engine with a wrench. How do I? It looks like there is a plastic white cover over the crankshaft end, but before I pry it away I figured I'd check with you all to make sure that is the correct place to do this, and to hear other suggestions. What size socket would I need?
#32
Mechanicals / Re: W116 6.9 vacum advance tem...
Last post by ramiro - 13 April 2024, 11:38 AMThe picture clearly shows an 6.9 Engine.
The screenshot is directly from the 6.9 section in the service manual it is also the only engine where this is mentioned.
I would translate the text but it only says that this switch disconnects the vacum advance above 90 C engine temperature , sadly i was not able to find a part number for this exact switch only 1 with 63 C but without the vent hole.
Maybe because in australia there was no legal way to drive > 110 constantly ?
The screenshot is directly from the 6.9 section in the service manual it is also the only engine where this is mentioned.
I would translate the text but it only says that this switch disconnects the vacum advance above 90 C engine temperature , sadly i was not able to find a part number for this exact switch only 1 with 63 C but without the vent hole.
Maybe because in australia there was no legal way to drive > 110 constantly ?
#33
Mechanicals / Re: W116 6.9 vacum advance tem...
Last post by Randys01 - 13 April 2024, 12:36 AMThe photo depicts a V8 with K jetronic..so that limits the scope.
The arrows point to the distributor port that ordinarily connects to the vacuum valve on the firewall to increase the advance when the a/con is switched on.
I cannot see what the other arrow is indicating. I cannot read German so it's a bit hard !
but the gizmo /temp control sender seems unique.I've not come across this before.
Why they need to do this seems crazy coz if ever a car was going to run hot at hi speed it would have to be Australia and they are not fitted to 6.9's at least !
The article you are referencing appears to be a full service manual extract..ie .it is not a "bulletin amendment?"
Let's see what else presents!
The arrows point to the distributor port that ordinarily connects to the vacuum valve on the firewall to increase the advance when the a/con is switched on.
I cannot see what the other arrow is indicating. I cannot read German so it's a bit hard !
but the gizmo /temp control sender seems unique.I've not come across this before.
Why they need to do this seems crazy coz if ever a car was going to run hot at hi speed it would have to be Australia and they are not fitted to 6.9's at least !
The article you are referencing appears to be a full service manual extract..ie .it is not a "bulletin amendment?"
Let's see what else presents!
#34
Shop / W116 full lock set with keys, ...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:54 PMSee the pics.
#35
Shop / W116 grille inserts, and chrom...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:42 PM1 grille frame 1168880515
3 grille inserts 1168880023
2x full sets insert chrome trim 1168880385 and 1168880185
4x 1168880017 ESCUTCHEON
3 star base repair kits 1085860088
All NOS
3 grille inserts 1168880023
2x full sets insert chrome trim 1168880385 and 1168880185
4x 1168880017 ESCUTCHEON
3 star base repair kits 1085860088
All NOS
#36
Shop / window lifter motors, all door...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:40 PM2 available of each of the 3 models lifters
5 door straps available
All NOS
5 door straps available
All NOS
#37
Shop / NOS wheel caps, and 5 star, 4 ...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:35 PMAll in NOS, or excellent shape.
2 more green ones available, not in pics
2 more green ones available, not in pics
#38
Shop / NOS Hirschmann antenna, Becker...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:04 PMAlso available separately.
#39
Shop / BOSCH vintage horn set and W11...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 10:03 PMSome pics.
Spindle is 24mm
Center pad not included
Spindle is 24mm
Center pad not included
#40
Shop / Parking pennants Mercedes, 2 t...
Last post by floyd111 - 12 April 2024, 09:03 PMI am selling some of the parking pennants I have in stock
The mounting brackets I have are probably for R107 and W126, so you d have to find your own way to mount them.
One type is chrome with lighting under the transparent star, the others chrome with chrome star.
I have 4 of each available.
They are not NOS, but in very respectable condition.
The mounting brackets I have are probably for R107 and W126, so you d have to find your own way to mount them.
One type is chrome with lighting under the transparent star, the others chrome with chrome star.
I have 4 of each available.
They are not NOS, but in very respectable condition.