Car dies when put gear on D

1970 MERCEDES BENZ 190D
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I have 1970 MB250. It works fine on idle but dies when put on D and hit the gas. Problem started after I took it to a mechanic to adjust the carbuerator and the timing. Any idea please of whyas goin on? Thanks!
Jan 31, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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I would say that he has messed up with the adjustments, the timing is fairly basic, but the carbys adjustments are fairly difficult and they must be synchronized, this is a job not many mechanics can do these days, you will need to find a older Benz mechanic to do this correctly.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 6, 2011 at 1:49 PM
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