Thanks Glennard,
You make great points and everything you say makes sense, I'm gonna first go the route of making sure everything is properly tuned and adjusted as you say but I have to admit my gut tells me there is something lurking under the hood that is going to bite me in the behind, I guess a 38 year old car and no documentation makes me feel that way.
I'll avoid sending the engine off for rebuild unless I have a valid reason. I still would like to do a good detailing though and feel like it will be hard to get it where i want with the engine in, need to see how the tests and adjustments turn out and go from there I guess.
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index.php?topic=7677Mark, The question seems to be a cosmetic, presentation thing. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder (or the judge). Mechanically, doesn't sound like you have any major issues. Item by item---1. Noise. When a MB 6 is tuned right, valves adjusted, 150+ or - compression, fuel/air right, etc, it purrs like a kitten at idle with no vibration. Decibels pick up at higher rpm. 2. Power With good compression and tuning, power is adequate and should be near specs. 3. Dependability. The MB 6 engine is up there with Toyota. It is the other things, pumps, electrical, etc that are less reliable-just like all others. 4. Compartment looks. Clean up, spray, paint, plate, etc. what you have before you pull. 5. Excuses Buy a Yugo, Pinto, or Mustang in addition. Your excuse bag will be full.
Pulling the engine has its own hazards - dings scratches, etc. Grease it, tune it, enjoy it.
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Mark
1970 280 SL