Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: Anosh on May 09, 2020, 09:57:53

Title: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: Anosh on May 09, 2020, 09:57:53
Hello.
I am looking to buy a set of new standard size 82mm (4 rings) pistons for my early ‘63-‘64 230sl (like pic below). I am informed that a German manufacturer has announced that these pistons would be available in June for €100 including rings. Would appreciate if someone could give me the name of the manufacturer.
I am also looking for a restored distributor for the same car.
Would appreciate your assistance.
anosh.shroff@gmail.com
Title: Re: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: johnk on May 09, 2020, 19:36:42
Boy would that be a wonderful upset to the 230 parts market at 100 per piston! I am surprised that they would offer them at such a low cost though.
Title: Re: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: Benz Dr. on May 09, 2020, 20:18:51
Quote from: Anosh on May 09, 2020, 09:57:53
Hello.
I am looking to buy a set of new standard size 82mm (4 rings) pistons for my early ‘63-‘64 230sl (like pic below). I am informed that a German manufacturer has announced that these pistons would be available in June for €100 including rings. Would appreciate if someone could give me the name of the manufacturer.
I am also looking for a restored distributor for the same car.
Would appreciate your assistance.
anosh.shroff@gmail.com

Do you have a distributor number? Maybe a 49T?
Title: Re: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: cabrioletturbo on May 09, 2020, 20:58:55
Quote from: Benz Dr. on May 09, 2020, 20:18:51
Do you have a distributor number? Maybe a 49T?

It was a common joke where I come from re: cheap piston rings that they were cut out of stove exhaust pipes. I would not expect better @ $100 for a set. Maybe $100 per piece?
Title: Distributor
Post by: Anosh on May 13, 2020, 15:22:01
Hi. The distributor I presently have is JFUR6, Bosch-No. 0 231 116 051.
Title: Re: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: Anosh on May 13, 2020, 15:24:31
Maybe you are right. Will go with the OEM Mahle pistons.
Title: Re: Distributor
Post by: Benz Dr. on May 13, 2020, 15:48:36
Quote from: Anosh on May 13, 2020, 15:22:01
Hi. The distributor I presently have is JFUR6, Bosch-No. 0 231 116 051.

That should be the unit for a late 230SL, 250SL, and early 280SL.  Look to see if your vacuum line plugs on to the bottom or top of your throttle valve housing.
Title: Re: 4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl
Post by: Anosh on May 14, 2020, 07:41:26
Hi.
The car is in the repair shop and we are in very strict lock down. I have attached two pics. One of the distributor fixed on the car (sorry not a good pic) and one of a similar distributor. I am told that these are for the later pagodas. Mine is an early '63 model. Will this type of distributor make a difference in the running of the engine? Or are they interchangeable. If not, I need to get the earlier one for my car.
Many thanks.