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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-11-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By n10
Lucas... I cant help on the mount issue but...

Lucas...

I cant help on the mount issue but I can shed some light on lowering it.

It is possible to lower it without looking too bad, at least for a 108. I cut off 2 coils from the front and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By n10
Those stories were all I could think about on my...

Those stories were all I could think about on my short drive that day :)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By n10
Sure! Keep in mind that I have an auto trans. ...

Sure! Keep in mind that I have an auto trans.
Well it started as a slight vibration at 60 for about a week but would go away around 70. During hard accel up hill it was more pronounced. Could...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-28-2015, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By n10
Well turns out that wasn't the only thing causing...

Well turns out that wasn't the only thing causing the vibration.

Found my flexdisc cracked in half and one of the bolts just hanging there. The nut to it disappeared somewhere on the road! The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By n10
kingpin play?

Hi folks,

So I have been getting a good vibration through the steering wheel/car from 50-65ish. I am looking at all the suggestions from searching but I think I may have an idea of what it might...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,050
Posted By n10
Update to this... I couldn't use the stock...

Update to this...

I couldn't use the stock airbox/breather hose setup from the crankcase due to the JAM towers being too high so I needed to find a breather filter that fit.
Heres the link to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
Update... So I found the perfect lil filter...

Update...

So I found the perfect lil filter from K&N...62-1360 - K&N Crankcase Vent Filters, Vent Air Filter (http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=62-1360)

It fits directly on the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
Close..:) I blocked off all return lines back...

Close..:)
I blocked off all return lines back into the manifold. I think if I rerouted back to one of the carbs that thing would foul and get really dirty pretty quick.
That recycled air is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
That's actually what I ended up with. Not sure...

That's actually what I ended up with. Not sure if I should reroute the dirty air back in that though.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-11-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
W108 Crankcase breather filter?

Since I swapped out Zenith carbs for Webers I was not able to retain the stock circular airbox. The JAM supplied towers were too tall and left a gap.

I have a set of DGEV filters for that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,556
Posted By n10
From what I know that little "thingy-lever"...

From what I know that little "thingy-lever" circled in red should be under that metal pin, not above it. At least that's how mine was when I ran Zeniths. With it like it is there would be no...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,954
Posted By n10
After everything was said and done, the carpet I...

After everything was said and done, the carpet I got looks pretty nice and does the trick for me. I don't know about his leather work...(that sounds funny)

I would give him another shot due to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-08-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,954
Posted By n10
Dang that a lot of $$$ The only advice I...

Dang that a lot of $$$

The only advice I have is be careful if you think of GAT. https://www.germanautotops.com/

The guy is really nice but his cuts are usually off by almost an inch. I got a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-21-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,050
Posted By n10
Thanks man :) The info was out there so I just...

Thanks man :)
The info was out there so I just put it all together with pictures!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-20-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,050
Posted By n10
W108 Zenith to Weber conversion w/Auto Trans

I finally finished the Zenith to Weber conversion on my 69' 108.

Due to ongoing issues with my Zenith carbs I decided to do the swap. The C-501 Weber kit was purchased from JAM engineering...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-18-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By n10
cool. Done and done, Thanks Frank!

cool.
Done and done, Thanks Frank!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-18-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By n10
That makes total sense. I have a pressure...

That makes total sense.
I have a pressure regulator ready to put in line set at 2.5 when I get to plumbing it all together.

So with that do you suppose I should be ok without a return? I would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-18-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By n10
Weber carb fuel return line

So in doing a Weber swap from Zenith carbs there is an issue with the Webers not having a fuel return line. There is no set up for that on the Weber carb.
I think I may have come up with a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-18-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By n10
Moving along... I have deleted the emissions...

Moving along...

I have deleted the emissions air return. I was not able to locate a correct plug for the port so I just hacked off the tube and piched it with a hammer to make it air tight. Not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-17-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By n10
So far some observations and a question.... ...

So far some observations and a question....


Even it being a JAM kit there are a couple of odd things.
1) The fuel inlets need to be swapped on both carbs. That way the fuel line is not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-15-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By n10
Hi mosu I went with a 2 pin JEGS microswitch,...

Hi mosu
I went with a 2 pin JEGS microswitch, samething as a NOS switch but not really branded.

Good to know about the idle mix screw, thanks. I have found abunch of info on tuning the Webers...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-15-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By n10
So the Webers and the switch... I will be...

So the Webers and the switch...

I will be starting this conversion tonight so I will keep you (ya'll) posted
It may take a few days though.

Ill be back with pics and a write up
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,098
Posted By n10
Not bad! Yeah, 35 is hard to compete with...

Not bad!

Yeah, 35 is hard to compete with for sure
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,098
Posted By n10
Engine swap time! Whats the difference in...

Engine swap time!

Whats the difference in mileage?
My carbs are out of tune at the moment and Im getting around 14-15 so I'd assume at least 17ish tuned correctly
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By n10
Sorry, that almost made me spit water on my...

Sorry, that almost made me spit water on my keyboard...yes we have ALOT of moisture, not too much humidity though :)

Ill look into a gasket Idle...Perhaps I could just grab a sheet of make your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-12-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,098
Posted By n10
Wouldnt it be more cost effective to start over...

Wouldnt it be more cost effective to start over with a 108? I think by the time you did all this work, you could have sunk that elsewhere in a 108 and have it pretty cherry...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-08-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By n10
I actually have no clue where it might be coming...

I actually have no clue where it might be coming from. I havent tried to track it down quite yet.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-08-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,042
Posted By n10
distributor cap vent?

So I am noticing signs of moisture in my distro cap. Greening of the contacts and stuff.
Has anyone ever drilled a simple small hole in the top of their cap for venting?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-07-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By n10
So I am digging this back up... I have been...

So I am digging this back up...

I have been extreamly irritated with my Zeniths. I cant seem to go more than a day or 2 without carb issues, even after replaining and partial rebuilding.

I am...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-24-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By n10
If you need something quick try this... ...

If you need something quick try this...

https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Refinishing/Wood-Finishing/Tru-Oil%C2%AE-Stock-Finish.aspx

It actually woks pretty nice on the aluminum trim around the...
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