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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Vibration Noise from Dash

« Last post by Jack the Knife on July 12, 2025, 20:01:13 »

Any chance the bulbs in the heater levers are loose, or the grate that goes over the center speaker is loose? Any disconnected electronics with loose grounds flopping around?

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Events / Re: PagodaFest 2025 - Great Smoky Mountains - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

« Last post by mdsalemi on July 12, 2025, 18:57:31 »

Mike,

The map of the route will be in the upcoming Pagoda Notes.

Since we start in Knoxville at the hotel, it's about an hour to get to Tellico Plains, TN which is the beginning of the Cherohala Skyway. That's maybe about an hour. Before anyone gets on, a good idea for any "necessary stops" as well as fuel; as the Skyway has many places to pull over and off, but no towns along the way. Another hour or so, and that part of the ride is over, in Robbinsville, NC. That's lunchtime. Then the ride back which includes the Tail of the Dragon. The google map shows the continuous drive (no stops) at 3:45, 156 miles. Harry Bailey will have some shorter routes in the area for those that don't want to do this drive--but as these are some of the best driving roads you'll find, it's worth it.

Everyone will be provided with proper route guidance.

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Vibration Noise from Dash

« Last post by Mpgeslak on July 12, 2025, 18:47:59 »

Hi All,

Just finished having my 250SL painted and after putting the dash back together I have a fairly loud vibrating noise coming from the top of the dash.   I have taken most of the dash apart except the Center Cluster, Speedometer and Vents; and I also removed the cowl.  Noise isn’t constant, mostly happens when I accelerate and then let off the gas completely and coast.   With the dash open I have been grabbing things to see if it stops, but no luck.

Any thoughts on what it might be?

Thanks,

Michael

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W11x chassis cars / Re: Mercedes Benz 220SE m127 engine for sale

« Last post by Hamid Turbo on July 12, 2025, 18:15:10 »

Here is this cylinder head with fresh valves and guides etc.
They are the same design but go from 1960 to 1966 or so.

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Electrical and Instruments / Optima battery

« Last post by mdsalemi on July 12, 2025, 17:02:11 »

I just replaced my battery today with an Optima red top Group 34R. Like the prior battery there’s a plastic lift underneath which raises the battery about 3/4 of an inch. The battery holder fits, although not exactly perfectly. The frame is very close to the edges of the battery…perhaps a little too close for my comfort. Presently the battery is installed and tight.

Wondering if anyone has fabricated anything to place on top of the optima battery such that the factory battery hold down frame fits a bit better?

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Sway bar bolt size

« Last post by Lori on July 12, 2025, 16:14:49 »

By the way, I'm loving the ride with the new urethane bushings

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Sway bar bolt size

« Last post by Lori on July 12, 2025, 16:09:11 »

I ended up buying the bolts and spacers from niemoeller.  $17 shipping (added a few more bits and pieces that I needed to make it worthwhile).  Ordered on June 30 - received on July 3.

https://www.niemoeller.de/en/w113/w113/B044/320#map-list

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Events / Re: PagodaFest 2025 - Great Smoky Mountains - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

« Last post by Lori on July 12, 2025, 15:47:14 »

Peak foliage for that area is usually mid October. The ride is estimated around 4 hours with a lunch stop planned around the 2:20 mark (and before the tail of the dragon section). There are lots of places to stop along the route if needed.  The ride is planned for Friday with hope that the traffic will be a bit lighter.

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Events / Re: PagodaFest 2025 - Great Smoky Mountains - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

« Last post by mmizesko on July 12, 2025, 14:57:43 »

Trying to find a way to be there.  Curious about how long the drive will be to get to the Cherohala and/or Dragon, and then how long the drive will be once we get there, and then how long the drive will be to get back to the hotel?  has anyone done a route map yet?  A little concerned about the Leaf people as well, as I saw a video that showed traffic jams that time of year.  My bladder ain't what it used to be.

Mike

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Clock Disassembly

« Last post by Pawel66 on July 12, 2025, 12:48:41 »

Indeed, the video from the link in the pdf document is no longer available... I do not have it downloaded I am afraid.

There are multiple videos on you tube if you put "servicing (or repair) of VDO kienzle clock" or alike, but not that one. Sorry I cannot help more...