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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [fintail]
by burdawg
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Nov 10, 2008 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 10, 2008 10:24 am)
The cam timing could also be different. I'm not sure about 380's but 280's had offset woodruff keys for the cam gears to vary the timing.
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [fintail]
by stanleysteamer
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Nov 14, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Nov 10, 2008 10:24 am)
I would sure appreciate it if you could e-mail me copies of the shop manual showing the valve timing and anything about an off-set key. I have not determined if I have a single chain, but am guessing that is what I have. Using a mirror and light thru the oil cill hole, I can see the chain, but can't tell if it is single or double. Looks like a #250 on the sprocket, does that tell you anything? Maybe the shop manual will also show all items needed to make the change to a double chain. Thnaks.
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [stanleysteamer]
by fintail
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Nov 14, 2008 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Nov 14, 2008 12:34 pm)
Sadly I don't have a shop manual for that car, I have never owned one of those. My engine data comes from period magazine articles.
However, some people on MB specific forums freely share their manuals, so I am certain someone there can give you everything you need and more.
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [stanleysteamer]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Nov 14, 2008 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Nov 14, 2008 12:34 pm)
Picture of Dual Timing Chain
HERE
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [Mr_Shiftright]
by stanleysteamer
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Nov 16, 2008 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 14, 2008 2:41 pm)
Thnaks for the pictures and information on the single chain. I am going to pull one of the valve covers to see what I have.
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Re: Glass covered headlights on a 380SL [stanleysteamer]
by stanleysteamer
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Nov 17, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: stanleysteamer (Nov 16, 2008 3:17 pm)
Good news!!! I have the double chain. With 83,000+ miles, I should be good for a long time. Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. I am looking forward to next summer for some top down driving.
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Looking to sell my 1986 380SL
by ny14337
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Dec 03, 2008 (8:29 pm)
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I have a 1986 380SL convertible (grey market car) that I am looking to sell. I live in Long Island, NY. It has been in my family since my dad bought it in 1986. The car has approximately 120,000 miles. It's red with a tan interior and black soft top. I also have the hard top. It's in very nice shape except for two spots where my father for some unknown reason decided to use a power washed to try and clean it. Needless to say, he damaged the paint in two spots.
I am looking to sell the car and I was wondering if anyone has any idea on how much I should be listing it for?
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [ny14337]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Dec 03, 2008 (8:32 pm)
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Replying to: ny14337 (Dec 03, 2008 8:29 pm)
Gray market cars are worth somewhat less but the general range, in "real dollars", and in Nov. 2008, for clean trouble free cars would be $7,500 to $12,500 IMO. Depends how badly this paint is screwed up and where the damage is. That could cost you a couple thousand discount.
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [Mr_Shiftright]
by burdawg
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Dec 04, 2008 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 03, 2008 8:32 pm)
Also, was it used during the winter? If so, any signs of rust?
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Re: Looking to sell my 1986 380SL [ny14337]
by texases
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Dec 04, 2008 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: ny14337 (Dec 03, 2008 8:29 pm)
I assume you have all the maintenance records - a one-owner with complete and correct maintenance records will have an edge in today's terrible market. Any chance you could wait until spring to sell?
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