How to change ignition timing 1987 300E Mercedes

Technical aspects of automobiles, et. al., post #21,020
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 Tube Audio
 2008-06-29 20:53:20
 How to change ignition timing 1987 300E Mercedes
I have a 1987 300E and the timing is a bit advanced.

I world like to back it off a bit.

I heard there is a trim socket with different value resistors?


Where is this located?

On the drivers side inner fender where the ignition parts are mounted I
found a round plastic cap. I unscrewed it and there were 9 metal contacts,
numbered 1-9, but I think this is for diagnostics.

Could someone explain where this adjustment socket is and how I can find it?

I did see a small rectangular box also in the inner fender with a think wire
coming out if it. I tried to remove the cover of the box but it didn't seem
to want to come off.

Thanks
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 sdlomi2
 2008-07-02 10:09:09
 Re: How to change ignition timing 1987 300E Mercedes
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>I have a 1987 300E and the timing is a bit advanced.
>
> I world like to back it off a bit.
>
> I heard there is a trim socket with different value resistors?
>
>
> Where is this located?
>
> On the drivers side inner fender where the ignition parts are mounted I
> found a round plastic cap. I unscrewed it and there were 9 metal
> contacts, numbered 1-9, but I think this is for diagnostics.
>
> Could someone explain where this adjustment socket is and how I can find
> it?
>
> I did see a small rectangular box also in the inner fender with a think
> wire coming out if it. I tried to remove the cover of the box but it
> didn't seem to want to come off.
>
> Thanks
>
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