500SEL (126.037) V8-5.0L (117.963) (1984)
Ignition Rotor: Customer Interest
Ignition - Rotor Updated
TO:
OUR MERCEDES-BENZ PASSENGER CAR DEALERS
DATE:
November, 1983 REF.NO. MBNA 15/2
SUBJECT:
MODIFIED IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR MODELS 107 AND 126
As of August 1983, a modified distributor rotor was phased into production. The new rotor is identified by a protruding ring (figure, arrow). The part
number 000 158 36 31 remains unchanged.
The previous-version rotor may cause difficult engine starting. Therefore, the improved version rotor is to be installed in all of the following vehicles
during regular maintenance..
Production Phase-In
*Please refer to explanation of the newly modified Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) in S.I. 00/38.
Arrow - Identification of modified ignition rotor
Please identify the top of the distributor cap with a red dot after replacement of the rotor.
All previous version rotors in your parts stock must be returned with AFA Form MBNA 512.
Time Allowance:
0.1 hour