R107

1974 450SL -mechanical door lock problem

My mechanical door locks work well -from the inside of the car, at least. I cannot unlock either doors from the outside, using my key. It looks as if the key doesn't travel far enough do disengage them.) I'm thinking there must be some problem with adjustment of the two long arms that travel from the lock mechanism to the interior door locking lever? This problem is driving me a little batty.

The vacuum locks don't work, either, but I'm thinking that's a separate problem to be resolved AFTER the mechanical locking issue.

Doc

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R107

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

Tired 87 560sl due for engine

A while back I purchased a 560sl to join my mercedes fleet. I thought it was a good deal, but it has white smoke upon start up. I am currently doing the repair/replace analysis I began thinking that while I was at it, it would be nice to get a little more horse power out of it. In researching the internet, I found that the sl 560 was de-tuned for the US market, that the SEL/SEC has more horsepower. Also when investigating, it appears that used sel/sec engines are less expensive than the sl motors.

Chassis Model Number

R107

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Gas Engine Specific Aid

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