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1987 Mercedes Benz 560sl Repair Question


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Asked on October 11, 2009

Setting the timing

Engine Performance problem
1987 Mercedes Benz 560sl V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 68,000 miles

how do I set the timing to12 degrees BTDC. When I had the timing light connected the car was set to 10 degrees BTDC, I rotated the distibuter and it did not move or change the timing mark. What am I doing wrong?
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