Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Question and comments on Originality => Topic started by: Davek1 on January 30, 2023, 15:05:49

Title: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: Davek1 on January 30, 2023, 15:05:49
Hi all, I am hoping someone in the US can help me out. I have a US 1969 280sl and would like to add the valve cover emissions decal to the valve cover. I was wondering if all US 280sl's had this decal or just the later ones with the extra black relays. Thanks

Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: MikeSimon on January 30, 2023, 18:32:37
I am not sure that the decal you are showing was originally a valve cover decal. We had some extensive discussions about that.
One of the decals looked like this, the tune-up decal between cyl 5 and 6. the other one is a rectangular decal towards the front of the cover. I think it was yellow. Someone may have picture
Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: BobH on January 30, 2023, 19:27:44
Hello, this Motoring Investments restoration of a 69 car may help

http://historic.motoringinvestments.com/MINK_resto_page1.htm
Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: Davek1 on January 30, 2023, 20:00:13
Thanks for your replies, the pictures of the restoration have been saved for future reference as its the same year as mine. These are just what I have been looking for. I am not restoring my car just doing bits and bobs over the winter. It shows the emission sticker. Perfect Thanks

Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: alpina on January 30, 2023, 21:50:30
As a full member you can download the decals i recreated and donated to the group.
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Restricted/EngineeringTags?action=download&upname=EngineeringTags.pdf

DM.
Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: Davek1 on February 01, 2023, 18:04:25
I have used a coupe of them all ready. Thanks
Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: MikeSimon on February 01, 2023, 18:45:14
It seems to me that somehow I remember the front decal being yellow? Not true?
Title: Re: US280sl valve cover decal
Post by: Pinder on February 02, 2023, 01:06:29
it yellows over time. More like cream color. I ve seen it on a 69 280SL.