1975 350SLC rebirth

Dear Volker and Hans-Jurgen,

I am so happy to inform you that the 350SLC is finally reborn!

I thought that the MAP sensor might have failed, so I decided to re test it. It held 0.5 bar vacuum, but I noticed that the vacuum line to it felt loose. I pulled on it and it cam free... It had managed to detach itself from the engine manifold, down below at the back of the engine, where is is well hidden.
Of course this led to massive over fueling and fouling of spark plugs, hence the misfiring.
After re attaching it and fitting new plugs, it drives like a dream!
Now I am trying to get our LHD 450SLC to run, also D Jet. But it's not a nice car, it has had a massive front end shunt, very badly repaired. We will let that one go.

Many thanks for your help, it has been a very interesting 6 month journey!

J-P
 

Hi Jean-Pierre,

great to hear that she runs again! Do her a favour and replace that hose with a new one that sits better.

Hallo J-P,
and always use spark plugs from NGK -No. 7811, BP 6 ES
Hans-Jürgen

Dear Volker,

Of course, I am planning to do that. For now she is at the air conditioning shop for conversion to the new type gas.

Perhaps you could add a mention in the MAP chapter advising to check that vacuum connection, as it's pretty much hidden...

Best regards,

J-P

Dear Volker,

The car drives great and looks pretty good after a professional buffing, I thought I would post a few pics. Sounds awesome too!

Many thanks,

J-P

Dear Volker,

I have replaced the hose of course, and the owner has enjoyed the car 3 consecutive week ends, it is truly a joy. A bit under geared, but very responsive.
The 450SLC has been sold, as well as our second W111 coupe 220SEb.
I am currently recommissioning a 250SL Pagoda, same provenance as the 350SLC, that last ran in 2002. It will be a very nice original car.

J-P