Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Autobob on December 01, 2015, 21:21:00

Title: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Autobob on December 01, 2015, 21:21:00

Continuing on my 1971 280sl project, I am missing the engine oil dipstick tube does anyone have a spare to sell? I have checked with MB Classic and have ordered a new stick but they have no tubes or tube to pan seals. Thank you, Bob

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Shvegel on December 06, 2015, 21:50:51

Thought I did but no luck.  I have the early 280 stick and tube with the long handle on the stick.

The "Middle" on Joe's post:  http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=23304.0

If you are not worried about originality I am sure it would work just fine.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: cabrioletturbo on December 07, 2015, 01:12:42

Do you know how long it is. I may have it, just want to be sure of the length.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Shvegel on December 07, 2015, 01:48:45

Mine is 16" from the bump at the oil pan end to the top.  I'll shoot a pic later and post it.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: cabrioletturbo on December 07, 2015, 02:13:55

Mine is only 7 1/2".
Sorry.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: ja17 on December 07, 2015, 05:05:35

View pic.......................

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Shvegel on December 07, 2015, 15:12:20

I couldn't get a good shot of the later dipstick tube but it is about 16" from top to the bump where it meets the upper oil pan and it has about a 25 degree bend in the middle.  Again the mid year dipstick and tube should work if you get into a bind but it isn't "correct" for your car.  I'll send you the mid year tube and stick as a freebie if it helps you out...if I can get it out of the upper oil pan.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Benz Dr. on December 07, 2015, 15:32:05

Quote from: cabrioletturbo on December 07, 2015, 02:13:55

Mine is only 7 1/2".
Sorry.

 Most guys never complain about that.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: cabrioletturbo on December 08, 2015, 05:41:28

Quote from: Benz Dr. on December 07, 2015, 15:32:05

 Most guys never complain about that.

Good humor, Dan. Made the day.

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Autobob on January 25, 2016, 16:55:08

First I must say I am embarrassed that I have not noticed the replies to my thread. I thought I would receive an email when someone replied and hence thought no one did.  No doubt there is a setting I need to check when making a post.
Shvegel that would have been great as originality is not this cars forte. This 71’ 280sl was a barn find mix of SL and SE engine parts with missing parts. On the dipstick I ended up with a new long tube and a new middle short dipstick as in Joe’s photo. I have on the way a new long dipstick so hopefully it will be resolved. Again everyone that replied, Shvegel, Cabrioletturbo, ja17 Joe, Benz DR, thank you, I will improve. Bob

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Peter van Es on January 25, 2016, 17:08:10

Quote from: Autobob on January 25, 2016, 16:55:08

No doubt there is a setting I need to check when making a post

Yes... underneath your post click on the '+' in front of Attachments and other options
Select "Notify of replies"

Peter

Title: Re: In need of a 280sl dip stick tube.
Post by: Autobob on January 25, 2016, 17:23:08

Got it, thanks. Bob