Mercedes-benz 300sl Petrol Injection (1956-59)
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
| 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)
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| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.078″ (cold)
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| Valve-timing indication | Gradation on flywheel vibration damper |
| Intake valve opens |
11° BTDC at 0.015″ clearance (20° BTDC with special camshaft)
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Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.011″ to 0.015″ |
| Plug gap | 0.021″ to 0.024″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Gradation on flywheel vibration damper
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| Ignition timing |
End of injection 60° ATDC Ignition timing marked on cylinder head at 3500-4000 RPM
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Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Hydraulic-Servo
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| Brake linings |
Energit 557 Ferodo VG95/1
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0.078″ to 0.15″ (2mm to 4mm) |
| Camber | 0° 20′ – 0° 45′ |
| Caster angle | 5° |
