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#71
Mechanicals / Re: Help with stiffer road spr...
Last post by rumb - 09 April 2024, 08:19 AMSump guard for sale in Shop section!
https://forum.w116.org/shop/nos-protective-sump-guardbaffle-plate-for-sale-1165200042/
https://forum.w116.org/shop/nos-protective-sump-guardbaffle-plate-for-sale-1165200042/
#72
Mechanicals / Re: Heater always on
Last post by rumb - 09 April 2024, 08:17 AMStart by reading this:
https://handbook.w116.org/Climate/
Check the heater hose valve on firewall, next could be vacuum pods.
Do you have manual system or dreaded chrysler?
https://handbook.w116.org/Climate/
Check the heater hose valve on firewall, next could be vacuum pods.
Do you have manual system or dreaded chrysler?
#73
Mechanicals / Help with stiffer road springs...
Last post by chris_los - 08 April 2024, 09:41 PMHello Everyone;
I'm in the process of outfitting my 1977 350SE for a classic car rally that will go from Cape Town to Nairobi this July. I'll be adding a roof tent, 12v fridge/icemaker, a second "house" battery and some luggage. I estimate all this will add about 500 lbs of weight to my 350SE.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with what type of road spring to install to help cope with this. I was thinking of putting W116 300SD front springs on, with 4 tab spring seats up front as the OM617 is heavier than the M116 and that should give me some extra clearance.
For the rears, where most of the additional weight will be, what are my options for rear springs? I have a friend who put W140 springs on his W126 to raise it up, but I don't want to lift it more than 1" or so, I just don't want to be down due to the weight.
My car is in Cape Town and I'm in Canada until mid June so I'll only have about 2 weeks to fit all this stuff (I rebuilt the top end of the engine fall of 2023, plus did service and other repairs). I do have a 450SE in Canada that I'm using as a template and parts car. I will be able to test fit uprated road springs on my 450SE and use some cinder blocks as test weight, then pack them to South Africa when I go...
Any suggestions?
I'd also kill for a factory W116 sump guard... mine is missing. Does anyone know if the W126 sump guard will fit a W116?
I'm in the process of outfitting my 1977 350SE for a classic car rally that will go from Cape Town to Nairobi this July. I'll be adding a roof tent, 12v fridge/icemaker, a second "house" battery and some luggage. I estimate all this will add about 500 lbs of weight to my 350SE.
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with what type of road spring to install to help cope with this. I was thinking of putting W116 300SD front springs on, with 4 tab spring seats up front as the OM617 is heavier than the M116 and that should give me some extra clearance.
For the rears, where most of the additional weight will be, what are my options for rear springs? I have a friend who put W140 springs on his W126 to raise it up, but I don't want to lift it more than 1" or so, I just don't want to be down due to the weight.
My car is in Cape Town and I'm in Canada until mid June so I'll only have about 2 weeks to fit all this stuff (I rebuilt the top end of the engine fall of 2023, plus did service and other repairs). I do have a 450SE in Canada that I'm using as a template and parts car. I will be able to test fit uprated road springs on my 450SE and use some cinder blocks as test weight, then pack them to South Africa when I go...
Any suggestions?
I'd also kill for a factory W116 sump guard... mine is missing. Does anyone know if the W126 sump guard will fit a W116?
#74
Mechanicals / Heater always on
Last post by Magyar - 08 April 2024, 08:04 PMHi , I have a w 116 mercedes and the heater is always putting out warm air through the vents.
How can I fix this?
How can I fix this?
#75
Mechanicals / Re: Dash Color (Bambo Interior...
Last post by rumb - 08 April 2024, 01:58 PMBrown. I dont think there is a specific name.
You probably will need to get some custom dye. Letherique can match from a swath.
Are you repairing cracks? if so how?
You probably will need to get some custom dye. Letherique can match from a swath.
Are you repairing cracks? if so how?
#76
Mechanicals / Re: 6.9 Euro spec into W114 Co...
Last post by 3l33ter - 07 April 2024, 12:21 PMI sincerely wish you luck, let us know how it goes.
I have a W114 (1974 280) which I planned to engine swap. I took out the engine, and measured the engine bay width at 25.5 inches. I wanted to put in a M113 v8 but that engine is about 26" wide. The narrowest M116/117 v8 is the 380se engine at 26" wide. The 6.9 engine is about 28" wide. So to use any Mercedes v8 you need to cut metal.
I have a W114 (1974 280) which I planned to engine swap. I took out the engine, and measured the engine bay width at 25.5 inches. I wanted to put in a M113 v8 but that engine is about 26" wide. The narrowest M116/117 v8 is the 380se engine at 26" wide. The 6.9 engine is about 28" wide. So to use any Mercedes v8 you need to cut metal.
#77
Mechanicals / Re: Cruise Control
Last post by ptashek - 07 April 2024, 04:53 AMWelcome. Start here for Cruise Control troubleshooting and repair hints.
https://forum.w116.org/mechanicals/cruise-control-not-keeping-set-speed/
Many of us have been down that path, and had fixed their units with varying degrees of success.
https://forum.w116.org/mechanicals/cruise-control-not-keeping-set-speed/
Many of us have been down that path, and had fixed their units with varying degrees of success.
#78
Mechanicals / Cruise Control
Last post by benzjag - 06 April 2024, 08:14 PMI just bought a W116 1979 300SD after owning around 25 W126 300SDs!
When moving the cruise lever up, the car will accelerate, but will not "hold". Is this the cruise amplifier?
Any insight appreciated! I am trying to "learn" the W116 chassis!
Richard
When moving the cruise lever up, the car will accelerate, but will not "hold". Is this the cruise amplifier?
Any insight appreciated! I am trying to "learn" the W116 chassis!
Richard
#79
Mechanicals / Dash Color (Bambo Interior)
Last post by benzjag - 06 April 2024, 09:29 AMI just purchased a 79 300SD. The interior is "bambo". The dash is a dark brown. Would anyone know the official MB color for the dash? I want to order the correct dye.
Thnx!
Richard
Thnx!
Richard
#80
Interiors & Exteriors / Dash Color (Bambo Interior)
Last post by benzjag - 06 April 2024, 01:06 AMI just purchased a 79 300SD. The interior is "bambo". The dash is a dark brown. Would anyone know the official MB color for the dash? I want to order the correct dye.
Thnx!
Richard
Thnx!
Richard