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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: BHap on October 30, 2021, 23:36:10

Title: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: BHap on October 30, 2021, 23:36:10

I am looking for the plastic cap / bulb holder for the right top heater/defrost lever for a 1970 280SL. This piece holds the bulb and keeps the lever in place.  I Superglued the tab a few years ago but it didn't hold up.  From what I can see, this part is not available new.

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: mrfatboy on October 31, 2021, 00:02:49

Try to 3D print it.

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=34101.0

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: BobH on October 31, 2021, 09:34:46

is this not the part?, difficult to tell from the picture, there are a few listed on Ebay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264979560096?hash=item3db20336a0:g:vVsAAOSwQ2tf2oCE

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: BobH on October 31, 2021, 09:41:34

Also discussed here, with a member who had a stock of them

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=32557.0

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: dirkbalter on October 31, 2021, 17:05:00

This is what the printed caps / bodies look like after printing. I believe Authentic classic sells a whole set if needed.

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: ejboyd5 on October 31, 2021, 17:21:23

I would try reattachment using a different adhesive.

Title: Re: Heater lever plastic cap / bulb holder
Post by: BHap on October 31, 2021, 23:27:43

Thanks for the replies everyone..  It looks like I have several options and it is incredible to me that 3D printed parts is one of them. For now I'm going to re-glue and use a longer screw and washer above the tab to hold the bulb holder to the barrel. I had to grind a little bit of the underside of the cap to accommodate the screw, but I think it is plenty sturdy.  Now on to getting the cable to move freely..