Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Gregory on August 28, 2009, 18:34:27

Title: Compression numbers
Post by: Gregory on August 28, 2009, 18:34:27

Does anyone know what the compression should be on a new head for a 1970 280SL?

Title: Re: Compression numbers
Post by: Cees Klumper on August 28, 2009, 21:39:37

If you check the technical manual and use 'compression' as your search word, you will come across this page, among others:

http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Engine/Compression

It has the information you are looking for I think (and probably much more). Let us know if you get stumped along the way.

Title: Re: Compression numbers
Post by: Gregory on August 29, 2009, 14:59:20

Thank you for the information Cees...My readings were all 165 to 170...Ecellent info on just about all topics...Great site to improve my skills on keeping the SL alive and well...