Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

2009-02-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
Mine's a 603.970, but all the same "stuff" likely applies. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and

Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

2009-02-22 Thread Wilton Strickland
Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails > Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there are many tips

Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

2009-02-22 Thread Hendrik & Fay
What about the guides in these motors? Do they wear/age? I know the Benz V8's are prone to guide failure. Hendrik harry watkins wrote: Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there are many tips and pictures that may add to your pile of information. http://www.dieselgiant.com/replacetimingc

Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

2009-02-21 Thread harry watkins
Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there are many tips and pictures that may add to your pile of information. http://www.dieselgiant.com/replacetimingchain.htm Seems like I remember someone used bungy cords. They were attached to the hood and regripped ever so often to keep the chain ti