Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: MSmith on February 11, 2019, 19:54:35

Title: 1970 280SL Valve Compression Tool
Post by: MSmith on February 11, 2019, 19:54:35

Hi,
Adjusting my valves and...
Looking to buy or rent (2-3 days) valve compression tool for my 1970 280SL[/b]
..... three stuck valve adjustment nuts. :-[
Mark Smith

Title: Re: 1970 280SL Valve Compression Tool
Post by: Shvegel on February 12, 2019, 13:13:12

I have one you can borrow. No charge.  Unfortunately (or fotunately) I am in Mexico until Saturday.  I can send it next week.  PM me your address. 

Title: Re: 1970 280SL Valve Compression Tool
Post by: mbzse on February 12, 2019, 13:54:22

See also https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28717.0 (https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28717.0)

Title: Re: 1970 280SL Valve Compression Tool
Post by: MSmith on February 14, 2019, 23:57:05

Thanks Everyone,
I did complete the valve adjust on the car. I was able to lift with hex wrench the rocker arms out of the way to get a 17mm socket on the stuck valve adjust screws... I kinda read the valve guide tour as one needs to compression the spring to lift the rocker out of the way..who knew it was that easy. O'well all is good with my 1970 280SL...once the rain clears...back on the road.
Mark