Scott (Mercury7),
Regarding your fuel issue, make
sure you:
- lift up the rubber trunk mat
- lift the white plastic fuel sender cover in the center of the trunk
- remove the fuel sender unit (controls your fuel guage)
- use a flashlight to look inside the fuel tank for rust
- during reassembly replace the cork gasket with a new one (see vendor list)
It is
very common for these 35 - 40 year old cars to have rust in the fuel tank that gunks up everything. If you have it, just search on the forum here using key words like "fuel tank rust". You'll get lots of discussion threads to look at.
Regarding your interest in learning about and working on your Pagoda, I highly recommend the following manuals:
- MB Workshop manual (aka Big Blue Book, BBB). This was published in a few versions, so ask the seller (eBay?) exactly what they are selling then ask here if it's correct for your car.
- MB Spare Parts List specific for your car. Available through your dealership or eBay.
- MB Technical Data book. Published several times, get the right one for your car.
- Haynes manual for 230/250/280 (sedans & SL).
- Get a data card for your car from the MB Classic Center (search forum for Dillenberger(?))
This will help you out greatly. You will always know the right procedures, the right parts, etc.
Enjoy your car!
Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420