Ignition problem 1954 MB 170SV

[Glenn170svNorway]

Hi

I got a problem with my 1954 MB 170SV. It is hard to start sometimes, but sometimes it starts at once i push the start button. And when i drive, it dosnt run as good as it used to. I think it only runs on cylinder 1,2 and 4, not 3.

I have changed the coil, new distributor cap and rotor, new condensator. The spark plugs look fine, so does the spark plug wire.

Any suggestion what the problem could be?

Best regards

Glenn Solheim
Norway, Alta.

[CraigS]

Easiest way to check if it is running on all cylinders is to remove each spark plug lead with the motor running and see if there is a change in the sound - there should be. If one cylinder does not change, at least you know where to start. I would then do a compression test on that cylinder and also check the others. If the reading on the faulty cylinder is significantly less than the others, I would start by checking the valve adjustment.

[roadster36]

And clean the carburetor, and gasoline filters

[Henry Magno]

I would start by changing the plugs. Sometimes they look better than they are.

[170Sb-Fahrer]

Hi,

The best way to detect this, is using an oscilloscope for car testing. Maybe you know somebody who has one. All spikes (for each cylinder one spike) should have the same height.

kind regards
170Sb-Fahrer