Mercedes-Benz Repair & Tune-Up Guide: 180, 190, 200, 219, 220, 230, 250, 300, 600 — up to 1965

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This manual covers Mercedes-Benz 180, 190, 200, 219, 220, 230, 250, 300 and 600, fuel- and diesel injection models, up to 1965.

Manufacturing Dates

• 180A 1957-1959 • 180B 1959-1961 • 180C 1961-1963 • 180D 1953-1959 • 180DB 1959-1961 • 190 1959-1961 • 190C 1961-1965 • 200 since 1966 • 190D 1958-1959 • 190DB 1959-1960 • 190DC 1961-1965 • 200D since 1966 • 190SL 1955-1962 • 220 1951-1954 • 220A 1954-1957

• 219/220S 1957-1959 • 220B 1959-1965 • 220SB 1959-1965 • 220SE 1958-1959 • 220SEB 1959-1965 • 230SL since 1963 • 230/230S since 1966 • 250S since 1966 • 250SE since 1966 • 300D 1957-1961 • 300SL 1957-1963 • 300SE 1961-1965 • 300SEB since 1966 • 300SEL since 1966 • 600 since 1965

This is a comprehensive repair and tune-up manual for Mercedes products. It is for the car owner interested in making his own repairs to save money, for the professional mechanic employed exclusively in servicing this company's products, and for the sportscar enthusiast who wants to squeeze that extra ounce of performance from his engine.

This guide is organized around the familiar units of the automobile: the engine, fuel system, electrical system, and running gear.

The first chapter deals with conventional troubleshooting, without specialized equipment, to enable you to isolate the trouble before beginning any disassembly. It will help you to pinpoint the trouble so that you will know what to look for as you disassemble the unit. Therefore, it will save time when making repairs.

This guide contains comprehensive tables and specifications, wiring diagrams, and exploded views of most of the mechanical and electrical units used on Mercedes-Benz cars.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 — Troubleshooting:
Basic Starting Trouble Tests | Detailed Starting Trouble Tests: Cranking System; Ignition System; Fuel System | Troubleshooting Mechanical Parts of the Engine | Troubleshooting for Excesive Oil Consumption | Troubleshooting for Engine Noises | Troubleshooting for Poor Performance due to Excessive Frinction | Troubleshooting the Cooling System | Troubleshooting the Fuel System | Troubleshooting the Carburetor | Troubleshooting the Electrical System: Troubleshooting the Battery; the Cranking System; the Charging System; the Ignition System | Testing the Ignition System for Conditions Causing Power Losses | Throubleshooting the Clutch | Throubleshooting a Transmission | Troubleshooting the Rear Axle | Troubleshooting the Front-End | Troubleshooting a Hydraulic Brake System | Troubleshooting the Caliper Disc Brake System.

• Chapter 2 — Tuning and Identification:
Identification | Manufacturing Dates | General Engine Specifications | Tuning | Capacities | Ignition Service Notes | Commonly Used Specifications | Road Tests.

• Chapter 3 — The Fuel System:
Carburetor Service Notes | Solex Carburetor Specs | Zenith Carburetor Specs | Overhauling a Solex PBIC Carburetor | Overhauling a Solex PAITA Carburetor | Overhauling a Solex 44 PHH Carburetor | Overhauling a Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburetor | Gasoline Injection Systems | Fuel Injection Service Procedures: Injection Nozzles, R&R; Injection Pump, R&R; Timing the Injection Pump; Venturi Control Unit, R&R; Idle Adjustments; Throttle Linkage; Troubleshooting | Diesel Engine Service Notes: Starting Procedure | Diesel Service Procedures: Nozzles, R&R; Diesel Injector Nozzle Spray Pressures; Injector Pump, R&R; Diesel Troubleshooting Chart.

• Chapter 4 — The Electrical System:
Distributor Specs | Overhauling the Starting Motor | Starter and Battery Specs | Overhauling the Generator | Alternator: Troubleshooting; Test Specs | Alternator and Regulator Specs | Chassis Wiring Diagrams | Generator and Regulator Specs | Light Bulbs.

• Chapter 5 — The Engine:
Gasoline Engine Service Notes: Cylinder Head, R&R; Checking the Valve Timing; Engine Torque Specs; Tappet Adjustment; Piston and Rod Assembly; Engine Removal; Mechanical Engine Specs; Valve Specs; Oil Pan Removal | Diesel Engine Service Notes: Piston and Rod Assembly; Piston and Rod Assembly; Engine Removal; Oil Pan Removal.

• Chapter 6 — Clutch, Transmission, and Rear End:
Clutch Service Notes: Clutch Pedal Free Play Adjustment; Clutch and/or Transmission Removal | Hydrak (automatic) Clutch: Operation; Service Procedures; Hydrak Clutch Troubleshooting Chart | Overhauling an M-B Transmission | Automatic Transmission: Service Procedures; Auto Transmission Troubleshooting Chart | Rear Axle: Pinion Depth Adjustment; Differential Bearing Preload; Mesh Adjustment | Rear Axle Specs.

• Chapter 7 — Running Gear:
Front-End Alignment | Steering: Adjusting the Steering Gear Assembly | Power Steering: Service Notes; Troubleshooting Chart | Wheel Alignment Specs | Brakes: Automatic Adjusters; Replacing Brake Shoes; Girling Disc Brakes; Dunlop Disc Brakesl Teves Disc Brakes; Bleeding the Brakes; Pressure Regulator.

Note: This manual was originally published in 1966 by Chilton Books.

Mercedes-Benz Repair & Tune-Up Guide: 180, 190, 200, 219, 220, 230, 250, 300, 600 — up to 1965