Smokes at Start-up..and now..the rest of the story

[Allen F]

Hi Folks,

I finally got the engine back in and running.  The reader's digest version is... no oversize pistons were available, so I went with Metric Motors sleeves and re used the old pistons with new rings.

New Sleeves, Rings...400.00
Block work, Head work some assembly   1500,00

She runs great, and no smoke.  Does anyone have a diagram to show where the original engine decals might have been located on a 66 230 sl?  I bought the complete set from Miller's and I am not sure where they go.  Also, my auto gearshift is very sloppy.  It looks like some bushings are missing (perhaps disintegrated) and I was wondering if anyone has a better drawing of what's in there?

Thanks for all the help on this.  Tips from this site saved me a lot of grief.

Allen



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[ja17]

Hello Allen,
The engine looks great except for that red battery cable (was originally black). A spray can of good black plastic paint can fix that. Did you install new rings and did you have to recondition your old piston ring grooves?

Joe

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[rwmastel]

quote:Originally posted by Allen F

I was wondering if anyone has a better drawing of what's in there?

Allen

Better than what?  Do you have any manuals?  Which ones?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420