Mercedes-benz 300c Automatic (1956-58)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke | 85mm x 88mm |
Displacement |
2996cc
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Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4
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Oil pressure (hot) |
71 lb./sq. in.
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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. Air Bore | 150 |
Float Needle Valve | 2.0 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.0031″ (cold)
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Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.0078″ (cold)
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Valve-timing indication | Gradation on flywheel vibration damper |
Intake valve opens |
42° BTDC
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Ignition
Breaker gap | 0.012″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap | 0.035″ – 0.039″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Gradation on vibration damper
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Ignition timing |
4°±1° BTDC
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Clutch
Clutch type | Borg-Warner Automatic |
Clutch linings |
Brakes
Brake type |
Borg-Warner Automatic
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Brake linings |
Energit 250 Ferodo VG95/1
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In | 0″ to 0.078″ (0 – 2 mm) |
Camber | 0° 15′ – 0° 45′ |
Caster angle | 2° to 3° |
King pin angle | 2° 15′ to 2° 30′ |