When my wife's 78 280SE was totaled it was like losing a family member. If you don't buy it, I will. Where is it by the way? Michael
At 07:12 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote: >The 280 is a double overhead cam 6 cylinder with a hemispherical combustion >chamber. Mercedes went to the design to overcome the loss in horsepower >caused by the Federal Government emission regulations & drop in compression >ratio. I've owned three, one 1975 carbureted and 2 1979 FI models. > >The engines run well but they suffer from oil leaks around the cam carrier & >the leaks are a royal pain to correct, involving the removal of the upper, >then the cam lower carrier to replace the gasket between the lower carrier >and the head. This also involves removing the gears from the front of the >cams before pulling the lower carrier. Fortunately, you just tie the chain >to the gears with wire ties & everything lines back up during re-assembly. > >Also, both of mine needed at least mid-grade gas to not diesel when turned >off. I believe that overall, they are good engines. > >Thanks, >Tom Hargrave >www.kegkits.com >256-656-1924 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >On Behalf Of Curt Raymond >Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 8:48 PM >To: Diesel List >Subject: [MBZ] '77 280SEL > >Listers, > >Found a '77 280SEL on Craigslist. Picture looks like the 116 chassis which >is my favorite and convieniently the wife likes 'em too. >Any opinions on the 280? How much gas are we really talking about here? >The ad reads " > Classic Mercedes, well maintained summer car, new tires and stereo, car is >tight, high miles. > 1500 Or Best Offer" > >-Curt > > >--------------------------------- >Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. > Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. >_______________________________________ >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 > > >_______________________________________ >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 Michael Baker Marketing Consulting & Communications P. O. Box 1615 Running Springs, CA 92382-1615 909-867-5960 www.idm-marketing.com _______________________________________ 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
