MERCEDES-BENZ 1930-1959
   
170 S-V (1953-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 100mm
Displacement 1767cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 PBJC
Venturi Tube 25
Air comp. Jet 200
Air S.R. Jet 1.5
Fuel S.R. Jet G55
Pump Jet 50
Main Jet 0125
Start. Fuel Jet 150


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.005" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.007" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 30° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016" - 0.020"
Plug gap 0.027" - 0.031"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 1° ATDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 13⁄64" to 15⁄64" (5 - 6 mm)
Camber 1°
Caster angle 4°
King pin angle 0°


180 (1954-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 100mm
Displacement 1767cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 PJCB
Venturi Tube 25.0
Air comp. Jet 200
Air S.R. Jet 1.5
Fuel S.R. Jet G55
Pump Jet 50
Main Jet 0125
Start. Fuel Jet 150


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.005" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.007" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 30° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016" - 0.020"
Plug gap 0.039" - 0.043"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 2° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Rusko or Klinger 0015


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.039" (0 - 1 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle 5° 20' to 5° 40'

180b (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement 1897cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex D/D 34 PJCB
Venturi Tube 28
Air comp. Jet 195
Air S.R. Jet 1.3
Fuel S.R. Jet 55
Pump Jet 50
Main Jet 0150
Start. Fuel Jet 180


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens -


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015" - 0.019"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.040"
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.08" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle -

170 S-D Diesel (1952-54)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 100mm
Displacement 1767cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Bosch
Nozzles with Holder DNO SD 211
Glow Plugs Bosch KE/GA 1/8
Injection Pressure 1420 lb./sq. in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0059" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 19° BTDC


Ignition
Ignition timing indication Gradation on crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 30° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Textar 50


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 13⁄64" to 15⁄64" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° - 1°
Caster angle 3° to 4°
King pin angle 0°


180D Diesel (1954-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 100mm
Displacement 1767cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Bosch
Nozzles with Holder DNO SD211
Glow Plugs Bosch KE/GA 1/8
Injection Pressure 1420 lb./sq. in.
Note: With run-in (i.e., break-in) nozzles, pressure should not be lower than 1420 lb./sq.in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0059" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on crankshaft pulley
Intake valve opens 19° BTDC


Ignition
Ignition timing indication Gradation on crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 30° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Textar 50


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.039" (0 - 1 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle 5° 20' to 5° 40'

180Db Diesel (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 75mm x 100mm
Displacement 1767cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Bosch
Pump Type Einspritzh
Nozzles with Holder DNO SD211
Injection Pressure 1564-1700 lb./sq. in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.008" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens


Ignition
Ignition timing indication Crankshaft pulley
Ignition timing 26° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.08" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°


190Db Diesel (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement 1897cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 43 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Bosch
Pump Type PES 4M 50/320 R4/24A
Nozzles with Holder DNO SD151
Injection Pressure 1564-1700 lb./sq. in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.012" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens


Ignition
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 26° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.08" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°


220SEb Petrol injection (1959-60)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 72.8mm
Displacement 2195cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Petrol Injection


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.003" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.011" to 0.015"
Plug gap 0.021" to 0.024"
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 30° BTDC at 4500 RPM, Mark to mark on pump, TDC 1st piston


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic with Servo unit
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.08" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 30' to 4°


300SL Petrol injection (1956-59)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 88mm
Displacement 2996cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injection Pump Bosch Petrol Injection
Nozzles with holders DC10A 30R 1/4
Injection Pressure 568 to 682 lb./sq. in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0031" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Intake valve opens 11° BTDC at 0.015" clearance (20° BTDC with special camshaft)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.011" to 0.015"
Plug gap 0.021" to 0.024"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Ignition timing End of injection 60° ATDC Ignition timing marked on cylinder head at 3500-4000 RPM


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic-Servo
Brake linings Energit 557 Ferodo VG95/1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0.078" to 0.15" (2mm to 4mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 45'
Caster angle 5°


190 (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement 1897cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 PAJTA
Venturi Tube 1st stage: 23; 2nd stage: 25
Air comp. Jet 1st stage: 180; 2nd stage: 200
Air S.R. Jet 1st stage: 1.0; 2nd stage: -
Fuel S.R. Jet 1st stage: G50; 2nd stage: -
Pump Jet 80
Main Jet 1st stage: 0125; 2nd stage: 170
Start. Fuel Jet 110


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC at 0.015" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016" - 0.020"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Rusko or Klinger 0015


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Textar B or Textar PV65


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle 5° 20' to 5° 40'

190SL (1956-59)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement 1897cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor 2 Solex 44 PHH
Venturi Tube 1st stage: 26; 2nd stage: -
Main Jet 1st stage: 130; 2nd stage: 160
Air Correction Jet 1st stage: 180; 2nd stage: 160
Idling Fuel Jet 1st stage: 55; 2nd stage: 55
Idling Air bore 1st stage: 1.7cm dia.; 2nd stage: 1.7cm dia.
Pump Jet 50
Float needle valve 2


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Intake valve opens 17½° BTDC at 0.015" clearance


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.016" - 0.020"
Plug gap 0.027" - 0.031"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 8° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Rusko or Klinger 0015


Brakes
Brake type Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings Energit 250 Ferodo VG35


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 30' - 1°
Caster angle 3° to 4°
King pin angle 5° 10' to 5° 40'

190b (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 83.6mm
Displacement 1897cc
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex D/D 32 PAJTA
Main Jet 125
Slow Running 50
Needle 2.0


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.004" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.008" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.015" - 0.019"
Plug gap 0.027" - 0.031"
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 4° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic, Servo optional
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.08" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°


220a (1954-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 72.8mm
Displacement 2195cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 PAATJ
Venturi Tube 24
Air comp. Jet 170
Fuel S.R. Jet 47.5
Injection Tube Jets 0.5
Main Jet 130
Start. Fuel Jet 150
Start. Air Bore 5.5
Mixing Tube 0


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0031" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC with camshaft No. 14/1 at 0.015" clearance; 9° BTDC with camshaft No. 14


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 5° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Rusko or Klinger 0015


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' to 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle 5° 20' to 5° 40'

220b (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 72.8mm
Displacement 2195cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Two Solex 34 PJCB
Main Jet 120
Slow running 50
Needle 1.5


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.003" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.011" - 0.015"
Plug gap 0.027" - 0.031"
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 1° ATDC (approx.)


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic Servo optional
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In -
Camber 0° 20' to 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 30' to 4°


220Sb (1960)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 72.8mm
Displacement 2195cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 45 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Two Solex 34 PAJTA
Main Jet For each carb: 1st stage: 112.5; 2nd stage: 135
Slow running 50
Needle 2.0


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.003" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.006" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Camshaft
Intake valve opens 10° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.011" - 0.015"
Plug gap 0.027" - 0.031"
Ignition timing indication Vibration damper
Ignition timing 2° BTDC (approx.)


Clutch
Clutch type Fichtel & Sachs
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Hydraulic with Servo unit
Brake linings -


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In -
Camber 0° 20' to 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 30' to 4°


220S (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 80mm x 72.8mm
Displacement 2195cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 32 PAJJA
Venturi Tube 1st stage: 23; 2nd stage: 27
Air comp. Jet 1st stage: 200; 2nd stage: 190C
Injection tube Jet 0.5
Fuel S.R. Jet 1st stage: G47.5; 2nd stage: -
Main Jet 1st stage: 0125; 2nd stage: 130
Start. Fuel Jet 1st stage: 100; 2nd stage: -
Start. Air Bore 1st stage: 3; 2nd stage: -
Mixing tube 44


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0047" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Intake valve opens 12° BTDC with 7.6 Cr. ratio; 10° BTDC with 8.7 Cr. ratio (camshaft 180 051 3301)


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on vibration damper
Ignition timing 8° BTDC with 7.6 Cr. ratio; 2° BTDC with 8.7 Cr. ratio


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings Rusko or Klinger 0015


Brakes
Brake type Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings Textar 643


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 20' - 0° 40'
Caster angle 2° 50' to 4°
King pin angle 5° 20' to 5° 40'

300b (1954-55)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 88mm
Displacement 2996cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 2-stage 32 PAJAT
Choke Tube 1st stage: 23; 2nd stage: 27
Main Jet 1st stage: 0115; 2nd stage: 0120
Air Correction Jet 1st stage: 220; 2nd stage: 110
Slow Running Fuel Jet 1st stage: G40; 2nd stage: -
Slow running air Jet 1st stage: 1.0; 2nd stage: -
Pump Jet 1st stage: 80; 2nd stage: -
Start. Fuel Jet 150
Float Needle Valve 2.0


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0031" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Intake valve opens 47° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Ignition timing 4°±1° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings Jurid


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 15' - 0° 45'
Caster angle 3°
King pin angle 2°


300c Automatic (1956-58)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 88mm
Displacement 2996cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Carburetor Solex 2-stage 32 PAJAT
Choke Tube 1st stage: 23; 2nd stage: 27
Main Jet 1st stage: 0115; 2nd stage: 0135
Air Correction Jet 1st stage: 220; 2nd stage: 180
Slow Running Fuel Jet 1st stage: G40; 2nd stage: -
Slow running air Jet 1st stage: 1.0; 2nd stage: -
Pump Jet 1st stage: 80; 2nd stage: -
Start. Fuel Jet 150
Float Needle Valve 2.0


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0031" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Intake valve opens 42° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
Ignition timing 4°±1° BTDC


Clutch
Clutch type Borg-Warner Automatic
Clutch linings -


Brakes
Brake type Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings Energit 250 Ferodo VG95/1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 30' - 0° 45'
Caster angle 2° to 3°
King pin angle 2° 15' to 2° 30'

300Sc Petrol Injection (1956)
Engine
Bore & Stroke 85mm x 88mm
Displacement 2996cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot) 71 lb./sq. in.


Fuel Supply
Injector Bosch Petrol Injection
Injection Pump Bosch PES6KL70/320
Jet DC10A30RI
Injection Pressure 640 lb./sq.in.


Valving
Intake tappet clearance 0.0031" (cold)
Exhaust tappet clearance 0.0078" (cold)
Valve-timing indication Gradation on forward crankshaft counterweight
Intake valve opens 9° BTDC


Ignition
Breaker gap 0.012" - 0.016"
Plug gap 0.035" - 0.039"
Ignition timing indication Gradation on forward crankshaft counterweight
Ignition timing Marked on cylinder head at 3500 - 4000 RPM


Clutch
Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings kRusko-


Brakes
Brake type Servo-assisted Hydraulic
Brake linings Engergit 250 Ferodo VG95/1


Wheel Alignment
Toe-In 0" to 0.078" (0 - 2 mm)
Camber 0° 15' - 0° 45'
Caster angle 2° to 3° 15'