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1979 Other Mercedes Benz Models Engine Stalls

Tiny
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  • 1979 MERCEDES BENZ
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MY engine stalls at a red light. But starts right back up.

for the last two weeks I have to turn the key and pump gas to start it. And just today it stalled for first time while I was waiting to make a right turn.

What could this be? It has never done this.

my car is 1979 450 SEL 6.9L it is not a diesel
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Monday, March 29th, 2010 AT 7:56 PM

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Tiny
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Hi
There could be many things causing stall. Would you provide some history of repairs and tune ups, filter changes ect.
Let me know
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:20 PM
Tiny
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It was my grandmothers for 30 years. All maintenance regularly.

Thats why I dont know whats wrong. I havent gotten a check up in awhile. So maybe it's due.

Just wanted to see if there could be anything else wrong
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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I suspect a fuel problem possible fuel distributor. DIs idle lower than normal? And when it stalls does it cut off quick or stumbles and dies?
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:37 PM
Tiny
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It stumbles and dies. But quick not low.

How much does is cost to repair a fuel distributor?

Man thanks a lot!
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
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I would run some fuel system cleaner in tank see if it improves. Product by Chevron called Techron is good
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:44 PM
Tiny
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Thanks.I hope this works!
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 2:51 PM
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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 5:17 PM

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