Looks like I missed out on a whale of an argument.
My 2¢:
THIS IS BASED ON MBNA models ONLY!!!
The RTW ordered cars as they want.
THe Hyrdopneumatic "spring" (HCS) appeared first in the 300SE (L)
models in the early 60s, then on the 220SEb. I believe the idea
predates that, as part of the 600, but I'd guess that is an active
compensator run on the hydraulic system.
The HCS made its way as standard equipment on the (US) 230S in 1966. I
believe it was available as an option on the 220Sb/SEb. It may have
been an option on the 113 also, but I don't know about them.
The entire run of US 110s were equipped with a spring, unless someone
specified (and paid for) the HC. AFIK, no stealer ordered in a 110 for
stock with a HC.
Either the OM or the newsletters included with my 66 200D referred to
the HC. I wanted one (HC) for years, but after I put in AirLift bags in
the rear coils in 1975, I found that the HC was no longer needed, the
air bags could keep the ride level, even fully loaded.
BTW: The air bags in the front coils of the 66 bronco compensated for
the 1000 lb snow blade on it. Without the bags, the front end hit the
stops before the blade came up.
I think the HC first went into production somewhere between 1960 and
1962 MY.
On Jun 1, 2018, at 10:41 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes<
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
BZZZT! WRONG!
The spring kit is NOT an “aftermarket cop out”. It was an option from
Mercedes for cars used in heavier service, such as taxis, and was delivered
that way if the car was ordered for that option. There were two different
springs available, one that was harder and increased ground clearance, one
that was softer.
From my W110 service manual:
110 329 05 01 - “intended for vehicles with increased ground clearance"
110 329 04 01 - softer spring for lighter loaded applications
The use of the spring predates the hydrocompensator, as the basic swing
axle design (starting with a spring and not a hydrocompensator) began in
1953 and went through 1973. The Pontons used the swing axle and it had a
spring.
Where’s Peter? He knows all this stuff.
-D
On Jun 1, 2018, at 11:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel<astrasfo...@gmail.com>
wrote:
No way. The spring kit is an aftermarket cop out. BTW, I paid about
$300 - $400 for my compensators, although granted they may be slightly
priceire now.
On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 11:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes<
mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
You do realize that some came that way….AND the hydrocompensator is
stupid expensive.
-D
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