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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Radiator reservoir and servo gloss or satin?
« Last post by zoegrlh on October 08, 2024, 23:34:56 »Satin, but lots of Pagoda owners prefer gloss.
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Heater Lever Illumination
« Last post by dirkbalter on October 08, 2024, 23:00:26 »I wonder if there's any reason the left side top (which we can 3D print), couldn't be used for the right side as well, obviously just leaving the opening for the wires unused. (It looks like one could print and trim the part, as well.)
-David
I believe these are the models I created a while back. At the time, no spares were available. The transparent cylinders on my assembly were ok. These will be tricky to print in transparent. The black caps can be used on either side AFAIR.
Hope that helps.
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Odometer doesn't match speedometer
« Last post by neelyrc on October 08, 2024, 22:14:29 »- - - curiously my car is titled as a '64. It was a tourist delivery and I believe it was ordered in '64, not sure if that impacts things. Then it was shipped back to the USA.
That is curious! My tourist delivery was four years later (1969), I also ordered in the year prior to delivery. At delivery an International Registration was supplied with a date one day earlier than the factory delivery date. A Statement of Origin was also provided with the actual date of delivery shown. I used these documents as a basis for first registration in USA in 1970 when I imported the car. The International Registration does not show a model year however the Certificate of Origin states the model year. Perhaps the original owner used his confirmation of order from 1964 as a basis for declaring the model year.
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Heater Lever Illumination
« Last post by DavidAPease on October 08, 2024, 21:30:03 »Quote
The stl files that are posted on the group page are for the left side assembly. The right side is different, and so printing those files will probably not help you, if that's the side you need. See picture below.
I wonder if there's any reason the left side top (which we can 3D print), couldn't be used for the right side as well, obviously just leaving the opening for the wires unused. (It looks like one could print and trim the part, as well.)
-David
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Way Off Topic / Re: Hurricane Milton
« Last post by MikeSimon on October 08, 2024, 21:02:14 »We have friends who live in Bradenton. Right where the eye of the storm goes. Don't know if they evacuated. We are praying for them.
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Question and comments on Originality / Re: First Aid Kit
« Last post by Jack the Knife on October 08, 2024, 19:32:15 »https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/atq/d/tampa-vintage-german-medicine-kit-metal/7786024341.html
In case anyone is looking for something period to the early 60s, I saw this on Craigslist... I believe this is for VW and Porsche products, though. Nonetheless, it looks nice!
In case anyone is looking for something period to the early 60s, I saw this on Craigslist... I believe this is for VW and Porsche products, though. Nonetheless, it looks nice!
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Odometer doesn't match speedometer
« Last post by Pawel66 on October 08, 2024, 19:07:52 »Thanks for the replies. Here is a photo of the front of the speedometer. I'll do a few more checks, but the speedometer seems accurate so I suspect someone along the way installed the wrong gear inside the odometer. I had it fixed by Specialty Gauge in Manassas VA. I am going to reach out to them to see what they think. I would have expected them to test it but who knows.
The other thing that is curious is the 4.08 rear in the 230SL, maybe they switched late in the model run? I have the data card so I know the rear is original. I had read that 230SL came with a 3.75 rear, maybe not entirely correct. Anyone else have a 230SL equipped from new with the 4.08 rear?
You can look it up in our Technical Manual. I also looked at the Mercedes parts system. Standard was 1:3.75, 1:4.08 was on special request. It then should be reflected on data card that should show option 232. But again: your speedo is for 1:4.08 and so is differential (at least markings). Both can be verified.
If you do not ask specifically to check the speedo gear ratios and W numbers - i do not suppose the re-manufacturing shop would do that. I suppose if you ask them specifically about the issuse, they will be able to verisy and correct.
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Radiator reservoir and servo gloss or satin?
« Last post by Merc_Girl on October 08, 2024, 17:54:34 »Hi folks
Not sure if question should be here or under paintwork!!?!??
So, my servo and radiator reservoir are looking a bit shabby. As such, I thought I’d give them a little refurb when winter arrives. I’m not intending to take the servo off as too much trouble, so will carefully re burn in situ!
Presently it looks as if the servo is a satin black, with the radiator reservoir being gloss. Is that correct?
Also, any recommendations on paint manufacturers? I’m presuming those items don’t get particularly hot, so don’t need heat resistant paint, or is it better to be safe than sorry?
Many thanks as always
Katie
Not sure if question should be here or under paintwork!!?!??
So, my servo and radiator reservoir are looking a bit shabby. As such, I thought I’d give them a little refurb when winter arrives. I’m not intending to take the servo off as too much trouble, so will carefully re burn in situ!
Presently it looks as if the servo is a satin black, with the radiator reservoir being gloss. Is that correct?
Also, any recommendations on paint manufacturers? I’m presuming those items don’t get particularly hot, so don’t need heat resistant paint, or is it better to be safe than sorry?
Many thanks as always
Katie
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Odometer doesn't match speedometer
« Last post by Jack the Knife on October 08, 2024, 17:35:54 »My car was equipped with a 4.08 from the factory and according to the data card it was produced in March of '65, though curiously my car is titled as a '64. It was a tourist delivery and I believe it was ordered in '64, not sure if that impacts things. Then it was shipped back to the USA.
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Odometer doesn't match speedometer
« Last post by miked_md on October 08, 2024, 16:58:01 »Thanks for the replies. Here is a photo of the front of the speedometer. I'll do a few more checks, but the speedometer seems accurate so I suspect someone along the way installed the wrong gear inside the odometer. I had it fixed by Specialty Gauge in Manassas VA. I am going to reach out to them to see what they think. I would have expected them to test it but who knows.
The other thing that is curious is the 4.08 rear in the 230SL, maybe they switched late in the model run? I have the data card so I know the rear is original. I had read that 230SL came with a 3.75 rear, maybe not entirely correct. Anyone else have a 230SL equipped from new with the 4.08 rear?
The other thing that is curious is the 4.08 rear in the 230SL, maybe they switched late in the model run? I have the data card so I know the rear is original. I had read that 230SL came with a 3.75 rear, maybe not entirely correct. Anyone else have a 230SL equipped from new with the 4.08 rear?