[W126 Coupe] Re Vacuum Issues

[Ernie Stephens]

Thanks Axel, I appreciate you sharing  your knowledge.  As it is now, I drive at night with high beams but that really is only the equivalent of low beams or maybe even less (the consequence of a lowered front end).

Ernie


On Nov 27, 2011, at 6:37 AM, Axel Wulff wrote:


> Ernie,

>  

> The headlamp height adjustment was not available on North American, Department of Transportation (DOT) approved, headlamps..

>  

> On Euro (rest of the world, really) the headlamps could be slightly adjusted to account for heavy loads in the trunk or when pulling a trailer.

>  

> The SLS rear suspension on all W126 560's (available throughout the range as an option) takes away the need for this adjustment function, but it's nice to have nonetheless.

>  

> However, the height adjustment is not a substitute for properly adjusted headlamps as the movement is limited to up and down, and only very minor adjustments can be made.

> 

> Regards,

> Axel J. Wulff

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> 

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> > From: ernietsg at gmail.com

> > Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:26:25 -0700

> > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Re Vacuum Issues

> > 

> > I haven't been following the conversation so pardon me if the question has already been asked; what is elevation mode? It sounds like something that I need to get my headlights up higher since I have a lowered front end on my W126. 

> > 

> > Best regards,

> > Ernie

> > 

> > 

> > On Nov 27, 2011, at 12:04 AM, L&D gardner wrote:

> > 

> > > Thanks Dick

> > > Once I receive the new lines & have everything back together I will asses the lights,which I think have never really worked properly in elevation mode,due to the damaged vac line.The only information I have is the US based MBUSA CD Manual so if this information is not on the CD then I may take up the offer of sourcing one from the list.If anyone has the vac line fitting sequence for the recirculation switch connection it is a triangular rubber with three holes Left,Right and top position when viewed from the inside of the car these popped off during console removal and I am not 100% sure I have them in the right order.

> > > 

> > > Kind Regards

> > > 

> > > Dan Gardner 1986 560 SEC Euro (220kw)

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> > > Dan,

> > > 

> > > You can block the vacuum feed to the elevation circuit temporarily with a

> > > piece of vinyl tape. FWIW, the controlled leak on the dial is more than

> > > offset by the vacuum resevoir in the fender when all vac circuits are

> > > intact. I'd replace the line and place the headlamp elevation back in

> > > service. Do you have the factory guide for setting up the lamps with

> > > elevation? Also, that service is tied to the rear suspension on your 560.

> > > The dial is a manual over-ride of sorts. Where I don't have the hydraulic

> > > suspension, I set the headlamps up so I could elevate as needed on

> > > particulary dark nights ie with wet pavement, poor street lighting, rain,

> > > etc. and without then need for operating the high beams that would

> > > interfere with opposing drivers.

> > > 

> > > Let the list know if you need the manual.

> > > 

> > > Dick

> > > 

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> > > 

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