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1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S 2.7L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 2/20/2004 9 Replies

The car shows an ignition timing spec of 7 deg BTDC at 700 rpm. It will barely run. It pops and has no power. The popping ceases and it runs fairly well with 20 deg BTDC and about 45 deg total advance. There is no indication of any pinging whatsoever. I am con...

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car Vehicle Data

1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S

VIN 1160201205
Engine2.7 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 4 BBL
EmissionsCA
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation, Misfire
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S

VIN 1160201205
Engine2.7 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryCARB / 4 BBL
EmissionsCA
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation, Misfire
OccursAlways