Ponton, Manuals by Kent Bergsma

This is a must have for any owner of an older Mercedes gas engine model. This applies to all 4, 6 and 8 cylinder from the mid 1950s to the mid 1980s. The manual covers prevention of thread damage and how to repair a totally destroyed spark plug hole. The thread chaser included with the manual with help clean up any minor damage and prevent major problems. Never force a spark plug into the threads and if a plug comes out hard the threads MUST be cleaned with a chaser before you reinstall a new plug.

This is the first release from Kent Bergsmas new Advanced DIY Mechanic Series of repair manuals. This printed and wire bound guide will teach you everything you have ever wanted to know about how your pre-glow system works, how to quickly diagnose faults, how to repair and replace failed parts, how to prevent further problems, and how to upgrade a sluggish glow plug system.

The manual is printed in an 8.5 x 7 inch size and is 42 pages in length with 80 drawings, photos and illustrations. Knowing that this manual will be handled many times we have added a clear plastic front and back cover to minimize dirt and grease contamination. It is also printed on heavier 32 lb. bright white stock paper. Table of contents include:

Installing steel threaded spark plugs in aluminum heads is risky business. If you are not careful it is easy to damage the fragile aluminum threads. In a few cases I have seen spark plugs blow out of their holes while the engine is running. And does that ever make a loud racket! Heavy handed mechanics often cross thread the plugs during a tune-up and you wont even know it until you go to replace the plugs at some later date.

How many times have we (and I am talking about myself here) done an oil change on our vehicle, looked at the odometer and said to ourselves, I will write the mileage down later. I know that I have even tried to memorize the mileage, only to discover a couple months down the road that I am asking myself, Was that 82 or 83 thousand miles?

If you have been around Mercedes diesels for any length of time, you have either asked this question or have had to deal with trying to find the answer. When troubleshooting a no-start problem it is always best to check the simple things first before moving on to the more difficult repairs. This guide covers 116, 123, and 126 chassis diesels from 1978 to 1991.

This manual is written specifically for the diesel owner who wishes to know more about his engine and to understand how to tune and adjust it for maximum performance. Even if you do not intend to do all the work yourself, you will gain valuable information that may save you hundreds of dollars in future repairs.

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Applies to the following diesel models from 1955 to 1993: Ponton, 110, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201 and 124. Let's face it. Diesel engines make noise. Some of the clatter and knock they make is normal. Other banging and clanging noises are not.

If you have lived with your diesel for a long time, you should instinctively know what is normal. It is when you start hearing noises that you have not heard before then you should be concerned. If you haven't lived with a diesel for very long, then it is hard to know which noises are acceptable and which are not.

Can be used to log maintenance on all Mercedes, PON FIN P55 Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. Each of these is a shortened version of our regular maintenance logbook which contains 20 two page entry forms which is enough for 60,000 miles of driving. We are offering this logbook in a 3 pack for those of you who have multiple Mercedes. You know these log books can even be used with other cars with slight modification. At least you will have a detailed record no matter what vehicle you are working on!

Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. I have been trying to find a lasting solution to rust problems on old cars ever since 1962. That was when I purchased a 1934 Ford Sedan and brought it home to fix up and drive. I was only 15 at the time, but I certainly did not find the rust holes very attractive in the lower front and rear quarter panels.