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General Discussion / Re: My new style garage lift

« Last post by rwmastel on November 21, 2024, 00:38:17 »

Rodd,

Though from the one photo you posted I cannot tell exactly what's going on in your garage, what I can say is that to maximize your space, you might consider what is called a high lift garage door (which is basically a set of extension tracks) and then a side mount jack screw door opener.

The door doesn't hug the ceiling as closely as I'd like, but it was a reasonable effort.  And the opener is on the wall right next to the rod/spring.  Stop by on your next trip to MI.

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General Discussion / Re: Pagoda 230 SL fuel problems

« Last post by Pawel66 on November 20, 2024, 22:13:44 »

You may want to consider fitting an in- line filter between tank and fuel pump. Fuel pump should have a screen in the fitting, but still…

Just be careful - if you have original fuel lines they are 9mm ID. Most filters are 8mm. So either do it the Kent’s way - fit short lengths of hose on filter fittings to increase their diameter, or find filter with 9mm fittings.

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Riddle Me this

« Last post by Harry on November 20, 2024, 21:57:24 »

Thanks again Pawel!

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Events / MBCA's 2025 Mercedes Grand in Indianapolis

« Last post by rwmastel on November 20, 2024, 21:57:11 »

Multi-day MBCA event, but in the car show MBCA will have W113 as featured show class.

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Items for Sale / Re: Leather key pouch NOS (Brown and Black)

« Last post by jeblack123 on November 20, 2024, 21:37:09 »

Good afternoon. If DaveK1 decides not to purchase the key pouches, I would them

Thanks,

James (Eddie) Black

904-234-5425

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Items for Sale / Re: Leather key pouch NOS (Brown and Black)

« Last post by Davek1 on November 20, 2024, 20:40:34 »

Hi I Would like to buy your pouches. I live in the UK so happy to pay postage. Thanks

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Items for Sale / Leather key pouch NOS (Brown and Black) Sold

« Last post by AudioGuy on November 20, 2024, 20:37:20 »

NOS Black and Brown key pouch for key type cars.  $25 free shipping

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Wanted To Buy / Re: WTB components for 230/250SL oil heat exchanger

« Last post by Jack the Knife on November 20, 2024, 19:01:44 »

Heat exchanger on the way, thank you, Colin!

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General Discussion / Roof Trolley Cart

« Last post by Zazunova on November 20, 2024, 16:34:49 »

Hello all! We purchased our 280 SL in April and are looking for the most reliable quality trolley storage cart for the roof. Can anyone suggest one cart over another? I’ve been searching online for a good comparison but haven’t been able to find anything like that. Thank you in advance!

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Research & Development / Re: ATF for Getrag 265/5

« Last post by JamesL on November 20, 2024, 16:16:55 »

Cees, you are likely correct. The 85-90 is very sticky. I got the car out recently; due to disuse, we replaced the front brake calipers, which were sticking, and also did the rear axle outboard seals, which had been incorrectly installed by a prior owner, years ago- they were leaking.

There are two issues with the car, now- persistent thumping on bumps, which I think might be the Timevalve exhaust system, which doesn't fit very well (this has been a problem since it was installed, it never fit correctly)

I had a persistent thunk on bumps. The jack wasn't mounted properly