Thanks Jim.. I suppose that I should be looking for 76 and prior is there any in that time frame that have hydraulic lifters or are they all solids?
Douglas ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2008 8:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] sl #2log >> I like the idea of a 1975 450SL for the >> fact that there is no smog check here in CA. Though I know you and >> everybody >> else in the world hates the Chysler climate control from '76 through >> '80. I >> have spent like 3 months fixing my 1980 300D climate. Works wonderful! > > The 75 SL doesn't have hydraulic lifters, so will require periodic > valve adjustments. The 76 (and prior) SL has a manual HVAC system, > not automatic. Very trouble-free (sliders, not buttons). I don't > know about the droop, usually it's not springs but rubber subframe > mounts or spring pads at fault. > > -- 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 _______________________________________ 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
