Why is my Mercedes R107 distributor not working?
The unintentional sparks that occur can influence the timing as well as lead to failure of the distributor. An important note, if you are going to remove or even move the distributor from its place in its mount you must mark precisely where it is located before doing so.
What does the distributor do on a Mercedes Benz?
The distributor is used to set the timing of the spark to the engine, and while we are not going to cover how to set your timing in this article if your engine is running fine and you are just removing the distributor to service its accessories, the car will not run properly if you do not return the distributor to its original spot.
When to replace the distributor cap on a Mercedes Benz?
The distributor plays an important role in the smooth and efficient running of the engine, and while the distributor itself should last the life of the car, there are several components on or in it that wear out, need servicing or replacement over time. The first of these is the distributor cap.
How to replace a Mercedes Benz vacuum advance distributor?
Remove the bottom hose from the vacuum advance. Cut the cable tie which fastens the distributor line as well as several other lines. Remove the wire from the distributor and follow it ignition control box on the inner left fender right beside the coil. It just unplugs from the box
The unintentional sparks that occur can influence the timing as well as lead to failure of the distributor. An important note, if you are going to remove or even move the distributor from its place in its mount you must mark precisely where it is located before doing so.
The distributor is used to set the timing of the spark to the engine, and while we are not going to cover how to set your timing in this article if your engine is running fine and you are just removing the distributor to service its accessories, the car will not run properly if you do not return the distributor to its original spot.
What should I do if my Mercedes Benz won’t start?
Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi. When the engine is running and when you turn off the engine the pressure should stay steady. Always perform this test on a cold engine. Next, make sure that the fuel injector connections are secure and not loose. Check the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay.
The distributor plays an important role in the smooth and efficient running of the engine, and while the distributor itself should last the life of the car, there are several components on or in it that wear out, need servicing or replacement over time. The first of these is the distributor cap.