1985 Mercedes Benz 500SEC Coupe
This Mercedes has aswapped motorfrom a Mercedes SL with only 140k miles
V8, 5-Liter, 4973cc
The Good:
Euro Bumpers
AMG Wheels 19.5”
White VDO Gauges (instrument cluster)
Clear dash – no cracks
Brand new tires, never driven on, purchased June 2017 Front tires 225/40/R18 Rear tires 265/35/R18
This Mercedes has a swapped motor from a Mercedes SL with only 140k miles
Good compression on swapped motor
Cylinder #1 165 PSI
Cylinder #2 165 PSI
Cylinder #3 170 PSI
Cylinder #4 165 PSI
Cylinder #5 170 PSI
Cylinder #6 170 PSI
Cylinder #7 165 PSI
Cylinder #8 165 PSI
Interior of fuel tank has been inspected using a boroscope and is OK, no rust.
Ignition system OK
Timing chain and chain rails OK
Car has new fuel tank strainer & new fuel filter
Fuel delivery OK
The Bad:
Needs new/rebuilt distributor – misfiring on cylinders #3 and #7. It has running issues and needs new fuel system components and some TLC.
This Mercedes has a lot of potential. It is a project car at this point. It starts and idles, but roughly. It will need to be towed away upon pick up. Many replacement parts are readily found here on Ebay. It’s a good looking car and with paint and body work (it has some rust), it could be stunning.