1965 230s Engine Over-revving

[douwi230]

I have a problem of the engine over-revving whenever I accelerate to heavily in my 1965 MB 230s (W111.010).

The problem gets progressively worse the hotter the engine is and the longer I drive for. From a cold start it is not as pronounced as it is if the engine has been running for a while.

I lose power (particularly on hills and even very small inclines) and have to change right down into second gear to get some more torque.

Would this be a clutch problem, a symptom of an engine that requires re-conditioning, or just the reality of an old car engine?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[meanie]

Sounds as if the clutch is need of replacement (assuming that it is manual) to me.

 

[OlafMaxwell]

Sounds like clutch? Do you have a workshop manual? I think its Kenneth Ball did those ones. If you are stuck I think I have one, could photocopy.

 

[television]

Or I could help out with details if needed