190 TSL ignition - crank sensor.

[Benz Power]

in my haines book it says the sensor is not required with this ignition system, is this true? as im changing the engine and the wire to it has been cut!
(either a joint or replace the sensor is it simple to do if required)...

 

[white190]

190 TSL ignition

hmmmm If you car has the transistorised ignition (like mine)I'm  sure you need the sensor as a timing reference point , I was told that was the reason you cant change the timing by turning the distributor on cars fitted with the transistorised ignition ..........

Just checked my Service CD and you do need the crank position sensor if you have the transistorised (breakerless) Ignition....

 

[Mechanical]

Hmm just putting this back up the list. Conversion has picked up the forum problems.