So I was thinking, "How can I keep this car without getting killed?" We just got back from a week's coastal vacation, and one of the things we talked about was how nice it would have been to have a toad over there. A convertible would have been particularly nice. Our truck is more than capable of handling a toad in addition to hauling the camper, if the car's brakes can be utilized.
However that's not something you'd ordinarily do to a nice car, but a cheap SL isn't so much that you'd worry about it. And an SL is as small as you'd want to go for a practical toad for a family of three, plus some crap. It would also be highly unusual, which is good for me. There are difficulties, largely that the car has an automatic transmission. Though vintage MB's can be towed, it's not fast or far, the rear pump is apparently not up to the task of keeping things lubricated. I am very much against having to take a wrench to the flex disks in order to rig for towing. My wife would not be amused. It would really have to be simple to attach and detach, mechanics' work and/or trailers/dollies are right out. Two ideas: 1) Replace the transmission with a manual. Not easy, the parts probably don't even all exist. 2) Hook up an auxiliary electric hydraulic pump. It oughtn't need much flow. This would keep the guts of the transmission lubricated during the long haul. I'm assuming that something could be plumbed in at the cooler lines, and/or the test gauge ports. (An auxiliary electric vacuum pump would also take care of running the brake booster for when a brake servosystem was fitted.) Any thoughts? -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
