[W126 Coupe] Test

[Attila]

Good work !!!   Should last forever.

 

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 12:43 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Attila,

 

I followed your advice. First the little bumpers had a different length and
the side I had most problems to close was much higher than the other. I
started to lower this to the same height as the other bumper. Now it closes
much easier but the hood is now much more lower than the other side.

I started placing washers between the hood and the locking device and I
found out I needed 3 washers under the bolts. I had also to place two
washers on the other side and everything works fine. By the way the locking
device that did not gave me problems had a metal plate in between to raise
the lock. I took that out.

 

Thank you for the help.

Ronny

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From: Attila <mailto:attila13 at bellsouth.net>  

To: 'RONNY <mailto:ronny.geenen at verizon.net>  GEENEN' ; 'Mercedes Coupes
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Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:58 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Yes. The mechanism is identical.  You have the same issue

I had.  If the hood is lower than the fender, simply place

washers under the 'hood catch' until the hood is exactly lined-up

with fender (when closed).  The spring will automatically raise

the hood to its maximum level.  But, you need to look at both

sides.  Don't just align one side perfect, without looking at

the other.  Save some money.  You can easily do this yourself.

It's a 10mm nut.  Hope this helps.

 


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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:14 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Attila,

I managed to get the hood in the lock, but then the hood is a little lower
than the fender.

I also went back to my mechanic and let him read your comments. He
understands your information, but he said the problem is the lock, because
it is not holding the hood.

Do you know if the lock from the sel is the same as from an sec?

Ronny

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Attila <mailto:attila13 at bellsouth.net>  

To: 'RONNY <mailto:ronny.geenen at verizon.net>  GEENEN' ; 'Mercedes Coupes
Mailing Lists' <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>  

Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:17 PM

Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

Ronny.  No, you don't.  Save yourself alot grief.  Back-off

the little rubber bumpers which keep the hood from going

too low, when you shut it.  In fact, just remove these, because

this is only for people who slam their hoods.  Next, see if the 

side of the hood aligns with the fender (both sides).  If your 

driver's side is too low (as you indicate), place washers between

the hood and the locking mechanism (hinge).  Do not use the

spacers some SECs come with.  They hold rust.  Just vary the

thickness of the washers, depending on how much you are off.

You will see what I mean, once you begin to play with the latch

(hinge).  It's more easy and simple than my narrative.  Once 

you have adjusted it properly, you will not need to push the hood

down any more than a gentle nudge to close it.  The spring in the 

latch prevents the hood from 'sitting' too low, so you never need

the rubber bumpers.  Hope this makes sense.  I just did this on

my '89.

 

 


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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of RONNY GEENEN
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:38 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Test

 

I need a locking device for the engine hood, the one on the drivers side.
The hood from my 1987 560 sec will only falls in the lock when I use a lot
of power down worth.

Does somebody has one available?

 

Ronny
Glendora, Ca 91740
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD

 


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