Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: Desertpagoda on March 28, 2020, 20:52:43

Title: fuel pump cores
Post by: Desertpagoda on March 28, 2020, 20:52:43

Are fuel pump cores of value these days? either long or short style?

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: Aaron h on March 29, 2020, 02:57:09

Yes and no, but mostly yes.  (confused yet?)  haha    Cores of the early style are much less desirable, but do have their place when putting a car back to original.  I happen to like them better as they're a bit more robust and longer lived.  Though, they're often harder to repair/rebuild due to many of the screws breaking off upon disassembly. 

The later ones are most sought after due to them having replaced the early style pumps, and they're easier to repair/rebuild.  Bosch is still making them, but only in small numbers once a year or something dumb like that.  It's very unfortunate that most people overcharge for them.....there are just far too many of them out there to merit such high prices.  When distributors buy them from Bosch they're usually $200-$280.  Unfortunately, none of us are distributors, at least to my knowledge.  Everything else above that is pure profit for the seller.....or greed......it depends on how overpriced it is I suppose.   

Cores are usually a $50-$100 item.  It depends on the physical condition and mindset of the seller(s).  They're valuable to us because our cars use them, but to what extent?  Your guess is as good as mine. 

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: jim 56 on March 29, 2020, 11:47:53

Hi does anybody know a place I can get the armatures rewound for the short fuel pump or are they now just junk?

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: Pawel66 on March 29, 2020, 12:10:58

Try Member of this forum, Baron Youngman.

Search function is helpful as well in case of further questions.

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: doitwright on March 29, 2020, 21:50:25

Bob (Baron) Youngman has done extensive research and development on late style fuel pumps including improved armatures and new impellers. He buys cores and will pay after he inspects your core.

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: Joe on April 15, 2020, 19:44:47

eurtonelectric.com

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: BaronYoungman on April 15, 2020, 20:41:05

I am always looking for Short Pump cores you can reach me at 630-903-9877 thanks Bob

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: Kirtley264 on March 13, 2021, 22:43:45

Bob,
Pls call me at 832-646-1492
I have a1965 230SL with a bad armature and need help
Thanks

Title: Re: fuel pump cores
Post by: m300cab on March 14, 2021, 18:41:59

I have a vickers.
M300cab@gmail.com