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I can answer questions on W114/ W115 /W(R)107/W123/W126 Mercedes models 1967-1985. I have rebuilt many of these cars and have problem solved many issues. I have access to much of the technical data and have deailed instructions on fixing the most common issues. Vintage US 1950-1989 and other foreign cars as well If you are going to ask me about car value, please provide ample information on service history, rust issues, and current "needs". Pictures are helpful. Disclaimer on value - I can only give you data on what the market is bringing, and may not be what you want to hear!

Experience in the area

Maintain, restore vintage Mercedes (W114/W115 /W107/W126)

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Ronnies Diesel Shack

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Vintage Forum Member on many List serves

Education/Credentials

College Graduate. Self proclaimed and taught Mercedes shade tree mechanic.


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Frank 12/07/11101010Thanks I will try checking fuel pump .....
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bill10/22/11101010he was very helpful and responded quickly .....
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Recent Answers from Ron

2012-01-21 Engine identifications:

Hey Mike  Tough questions  first off you are correct that is a 69 427 your pad inforamtion is correct, but the number you think is a partial VIN is not, at least for 1969 Chevy ,which were all 13 digits

2011-12-22 69 chevelle:

Well that depends,sounds like a fair price .The best place to look is on Ebay for closed sales of same /similar model. craiglist as well as chevy specific forums.   I will tell you that the collectible

2011-12-06 Stalling:

these cars are very vacuum sensitive, could be that you have a gasket leak or other, however if you cover a carb and nothing happens , I would inspect that carb for faulty  fuel delivery issues. If you

2011-11-13 vin# on 1948 Packard:

The VIN would have 9 numbers I believe  Many states at that time registered a vehicle by the motor number which in your car would be G-2XXXXX or G-XXXXXX . That will be stamped on a smoothed area on the

2011-10-22 85 mercedes 380sl:

you need to run 10 -40 . I actually run 15 -40 in mine (450) Sl , depends on climate, but 10 -40 is safe / You can try any fuel system cleaner , I like lucas , but if it is really old fuel , you need to

 

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