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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,783
Posted By MAF
Lucas engine oil break-in additive...

I am aware of the zinc problem, and found this Lucas product, that contains their "tb zinc -plus", that"Protects camshaft and valve train components during break-in period of motor".
Further states...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-26-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,783
Posted By MAF
No Castrol...

I wrote Castrol, and asked what oil of theirs was suitable for my 6.3, and they specifically wrote back, and flatly stated that ..."we have no oil suitable for use in a Mercedes".
Apparently NONE...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-12-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,518
Posted By MAF
I was suprised to learn...

Stabil, is curative, as well as preventative.If you have some time, I would do as these guys say, but I have found that if you add an excessive amount of Stabil to a system, it melts the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-04-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,096
Posted By MAF
A little crazy.....maybe

I have a 1971 Yamaha 350 motorcycle.It is stock, with the exception of a K&N air filter.I bought another of the same,(motorcycle), and with a stock paper air filter, it felt noticeably faster.All...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-26-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 609
Posted By MAF
Me too!!!!

Hitman- Is there a thread, for the top end seal replacement you need?I am needing to do the same, on a 1986 560 SEL.
Pardon me,I am not trying to jack your thread.Thanks!!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-21-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By MAF
Sorry....

That was very poorly worded, on my part.When I wrote it , it all made perfectly good sense - to me.
What I meant was the control rod, for the air suspension.There is a valve, in between the upper...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-21-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By MAF
Suspension rod posistion..

On the 300 SEL 6.3 ,(1971),I have two holes,on the lower control arm,(left/drivers side), for the adjustable rod to bolt into.I have replaced the rod, and ends,with dealer supplied,(and verified...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,899
Posted By MAF
Mercmad- Thanks!! I am getting ready to do...

Mercmad- Thanks!! I am getting ready to do emissions, to license the car.
I need to be able to lean the car, over the entire range.I see in another post ,that the altitude is where to lean it out.I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By MAF
If the car has been 'Federalized", there is a...

If the car has been 'Federalized", there is a sticker, on the drivers door pillar , much like a late model vin sticker, saying that it meets Federal standards, emissions,lights,glass,seat belts,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By MAF
You still have not fixed the problem.The car was...

You still have not fixed the problem.The car was designed to start well , even in your conditions.Fix the source.
By the way, you are risking damage to the car, and blowing your face off,using a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By MAF
Go to the auto parts store, or I believe even the...

Go to the auto parts store, or I believe even the discount stores, and get a Prestone flush and Fill kit,(4.00).
You install a garden hose fitting in your heater hose,which remains on the car, and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,899
Posted By MAF
Arthur- Thanks!! I kind of did the reverse of...

Arthur- Thanks!! I kind of did the reverse of your method.I put a clear tube down into the fill tube hole, and with the dipstick out, blew into the clear tube.A little messy, but seemed to get the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-16-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By MAF
I like, and have used for a long time...

The Deltran Battery Tender Plus.It does a quick hard charge, to desulfate the plates, then goes into a trickle charge, to FULLY charge the battery,and then goes through an individual cell check, and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,899
Posted By MAF
I have just changed the oil,and it has no fuel...

I have just changed the oil,and it has no fuel odor,and as I understand it,(maybe incorrectly), the crankcase, on the injector pump,has it's own,thus the dipstick.The oil in the injection pump was...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,501
Posted By MAF
Pertronix sounds good...

I priced the parts, and it is less expensive to go Pertronix.My vin is 5711, and non vaccuum advance,original distributor.Do you happen to know what Pertronix number to use?On the 100 website , they...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2009, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,899
Posted By MAF
Fuel in the injection pump, NOT where it should be

Playing with my 1971 300 SEL 6.3,pulled the dipstick, on the fuel injection pump,darkish oil starts flowing out the dipstick hole.I siphoned out about a half a Campbells soup can of fuel /oil mix.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,501
Posted By MAF
1971 300SEL 6.3 BOSCH part number...

I have been in to German cars for a long time.As a result, I have several sets of points, and condensers laying around.
My question is, does anyone have the correct points, and condenser part...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,754
Posted By MAF
All settled..

Mercmad- you are todays hero!!I followed your perfect instruction, and the car went down to correct stance before I could drive away.
It worked like a charm!!
I am a little worried about your car...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,754
Posted By MAF
Thanks!!!

I am now sure that I am not correctly set.Will reset ,according to your instruction, in the morning.Would you have a picture of the "antifreeze bottle", for the air suspension?Is there a dipstick, or...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2009, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,754
Posted By MAF
cable operated height control valve on air suspension

On my 1971 300SEL 6.3, the cable for the valve that controls the 3 positions just fell out of the securing bolt, on the valve.
I guessed that the hole,on the valve should be aligned with the notch...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By MAF
hub adapter???

How about the hub adapter,450SL/300 SEL 6.3?Think it is the same too?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By MAF
I think I found it....

I looked inside the distribuitor today.YUK!!! Bad cap,bad rotor, one set of points has NO contact - on one side.I think I will start with a little tuning.
Gurunutkins- I am the bigger idiot,it is a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-07-2009, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By MAF
Painted???

Jim- I have seen pictures, that the German guy,(selling on Ebay ),posts, and assumed that the 6.3 wheel would be all chrome.
Mine is a flat silver, with the two little arms , nearest the center...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-06-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By MAF
Sensitive starting issue....

I have my 6.3 running, and am trying to run through some good premium,and see what it needs.
I have no problem starting when cold,but after it runs up to temperature, and I drive 10 miles or so, I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-06-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By MAF
Steering shaft size/Steering wheel fit???

When I got my 1971 300SEL 6.3 back from the shop it was at, it was missing the Nardi steering wheel, that was on it when dropped off.
In it's place was a ,(I believe), a correct year, but...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-26-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By MAF
It runs!!!

Warren- I can only pull up the first picture,(no part number 115 listed),it is picture 42-001 02836.
I neglected to say, I am not very good with computers- it might be my bad.
I got to drive the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-24-2008, 02:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By MAF
You guys.....

Arthur , brief succinct, and much appreciated!!!You had helped me before.
Warren, are those two rods supposed to be completely straight?
I am guessing they are, as the valve movement would be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-23-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By MAF
Dealer LSD oil arrived....

I picked up the special order LSD fluid, that I had ordered through the dealer.I am a little concerned, it says 001-989-17-03-10 Transm.oil
On the bottle it says Universal Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-21-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By MAF
Upon your first suggestion, I went to the 100...

Upon your first suggestion, I went to the 100 site, and applied for membership.I filled out everything, and submitted, but have not heard back.
So ,I cannot post.
I spent hours , combing the site...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-21-2008, 01:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,443
Posted By MAF
Sorry, one other thing I forgot to say. The...

Sorry, one other thing I forgot to say.
The broken part, in the rear diff, was identified as part number 112 350 06 13
It was said to cost 920.00.This, and a new axle boot, are the only problems...
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