SL/R107: 380SL Throttle problem
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380SL Throttle problem
I have a 1983 Mercedes 380SL R107. I'm having problems with the accelerator linkage unit. The ball that goes on the firewall that provides tension fell off. I ordered a new one but it looks like I'm missing something on the other end of the linkage rod. If anyone could send me a picture of a diagram showing the linkage to understand what might be missing or pictures of your 380SL? Any diagrams from service manual would be great. Thanks for the help
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From: Monroe, GA
1985 380SL
Attached is a picture of my '85, should be the same as your '83. Note the clip on the end of the shaft, perhaps this is what you are missing. There is a plastic ball on both ends, and the spring maintains pressure to hold everything in place.
Here is a link to a parts list for the linkage:
https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genu...BA45C7FA033305
Here is a link to the service manual:
https://www.tonk.ca/Index/116.3index.html
Here is a link to a parts list for the linkage:
https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genu...BA45C7FA033305
Here is a link to the service manual:
https://www.tonk.ca/Index/116.3index.html
Last edited by AlterSchinken; Mar 13, 2023 at 08:55 AM.
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From: Monroe, GA
1985 380SL
Here are some more pictures of the linkage on my car. Note that the service manual info does not match my car. The linkage shown for the 107 on the diagram (top) is correct except for the longitudinal shaft #3, my car has a shaft like the one shown for the 126 (bottom).
Last edited by AlterSchinken; Mar 13, 2023 at 08:01 PM.
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1984 380SL
I found the part numbers for the bushing and the sleeve. eBay was a bit expensive, Parts geek was crazy expensive for the shipping cost. best option I found was autohaustaz.com part# 126000085 Linkage Bushing; Accelerator Shaft Ball Bushing & Insert Kit. They sell both as a kit, bushing and sleeve for $5.29 and only paid $10 for shipment. thanks for all of your help
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