In every restoration or custom build there comes that moment of triumph when you fire up the engine for the first time. That moment came today for the '57 Mercedes 300SL Roadster. Hearing the engine run was sweet music for the guys who have worked hard to make it happen. This particular motor features a racing camshaft and a dual coil distributor set-up along with Bosch mechanical fuel injection. It ain't no small block Chevy, that's for sure. As with any engine build up, we had to sort our way through a myriad of mechanical and electrical gremlins until finally.....Vroom!...she fired and ran.
Next will come longer break-in runs where everything will be check for leaks. Then comes tuning.
We'll soon be posting a video of the engine running....stay tuned!
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