Mercedes-benz 300c Automatic (1956-58)

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
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. Air Bore 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 vibration damper
Ignition timing
4°±1° BTDC

Clutch

Clutch type Borg-Warner Automatic
Clutch linings

Brakes

Brake type
Borg-Warner Automatic
Brake linings
Energit 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°
King pin angle 2° 15′ to 2° 30′