More problems. The outside clip is supposed to seat very precisely in the chain press tool from Performance Products. It won't even go down in the seat and shape of the seat looks different. If I try to mount the link, the link will be crooked or might not even go on the link. The links and the chain appear to be OEM IWIS. It must be either the wrong chain or the wrong chain criimper. (#$%^&*!!!)
Put the '83 300D in the shop about a month ago to adjust the valves and do routine service. The chain stretch was sitting on 5 so I decided to put on a new one. Then the A/C in the shop went bad and I had to stop and install a new one. Then a leak developed behind the false partition or or around the water heater which is under the sink top and inaccessible until the car comes out of the shop (it's still leaking.) Then I came down with acute diverticulitis and haven't been able to do much for over a week. Tonight I was making progress the on car but probably have the wrong tool or the wrong chain. (#$%^&*!!!). End of rant. Gerry P.S. Figured out the chain link color problem below. Only the silver colored clip with slide on the link to the middle. The black clip won't even start on the link, but the tool will probably press it on (Class 3 fit?) -------------------------------------------------------- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Got ready to install the chain on my '83 300D and read the instructions > that > came with the tool from Performance Products which said to use the outer > clip with "IWIS" on it. Both clips have IWIS on them but there is a > difference in color: one is black, the other is silver. > There must be a reason for the clips of different colors. One is probably > supposed to go in the center and the other being the outer clip. The > black > clip is the color of spring steel. > The clips I took off of the old chain are not different colors. I miked > the > new clips and they are both the same thickness. I have two new links; one > came with the chain and the other from Rusty. Both are the same with two > links of different colors. > All help greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > Gerry _______________________________________ 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
