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  • Michel
    Michel reacted to Oversize's post in the thread W116 Convertible with Wow Wow.
    Well the car is popping up again, so I hope I get to speak to the owner about the build sometime soon!
  • Oversize
    Oversize replied to the thread Performance Cams.
    Perhaps the Benz cams are not as retarded as they appear since 2mm is 0.07874” so they’re measured at a higher lift? I wonder if I can...
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    Oversize replied to the thread Camshafts.
    Google says that equates to about 3hp at the wheels… free of charge!
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    Oversize reacted to c107's post in the thread Camshafts with Like Like.
    From what you posted looks like they all have the 36/37 camshafts. that would make things easier. I assume you mean the load of 2...
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    Oversize reacted to c107's post in the thread Camshafts with Like Like.
    that's a good finding, and interesting given how different the m117 cams are. Makes me think the M100 cams are probably optimized for...
  • Oversize
    Oversize reacted to c107's post in the thread Performance Cams with Like Like.
    When you look at the 560 cams, I’m assuming you are evaluating the ECE cams, not the Aussie or USA versions?
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    Oversize replied to the thread MERCAR - Work in progress.
    A current pic of the car still doing the rounds! Hoping to speak with the owner soon…
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  • Oversize
    Oversize replied to the thread W116 Convertible.
    Well the car is popping up again, so I hope I get to speak to the owner about the build sometime soon!
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  • Oversize
    Oversize reacted to c107's post in the thread Car of the week with Like Like.
    This 450SEL is a non runner, but has good paint and an average interior. will probably go very cheap...
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    Oversize reacted to QLD6point9's post in the thread 6.9 cold start issue with Like Like.
    Hey there c107, The problem appears to be solved!. I do actually have a gauge set (I used it alongside the Bosch diagnosis manual to...
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    Oversize reacted to Styria's post in the thread Top end overhaul. with Like Like.
    Just an additional note after reading your remarks on your 450. About twelve years ago (?) I did carry out a Valve Grind and De-Coke...
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    Oversize reacted to Styria's post in the thread Top end overhaul. with Like Like.
    Mark, could be a Thermostat issue, but I would suggest that a new replacement core may solve your hot running issues. There is no doubt...
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    Oversize reacted to 6.9forever's post in the thread Wheels Canberra/Queanbeyan with Like Like.
    It was a good day. A little crowded in the M-B section but we managed. My car attracted some market interest.
  • Oversize
    Oversize reacted to Styria's post in the thread Wheels Canberra/Queanbeyan with Like Like.
    You would have noticed that I bracketed the two names. I don't have the intimate knowledge to distinguish similar looking cars from the...
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    Oversize reacted to Styria's post in the thread Hydropneumatic Strut Top Mounts with Like Like.
    Hi Mark, I have good reason to suggest that there is now a supplier in Germany with new re-manufactured stock. I believe the cost is in...
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