Pistons

[AndersO]

Hi,
I am trying to restore a 280SL block ( engine number 130 983 12 - 014205) which supposedly comes from the US. The restoration was started by someone unknown, the bore is now 87.50 mm and good, and I need to find pistons that fit.
Does anyone know if I can use the EU type pistons with a compression height of 48.6 mm and the length of 80.6 mm, instead of what I believe to be the MB specs with compression height 47.9 mm?
Many thanks,
Anders in Sweden

[Naj ✝︎]

Doe this help?

naj

[AndersO]

Thanks Naj,
These are the pistons I want to buy. The question is if they will work in the US Automatic engine?

[Naj ✝︎]

Hi, AndersO,

According to my interpretation of the EPC, Both Euro and  US engines after engine # 12 007230 use the same pistons.
The standard piston part # is 130 030 8917.
I could not find the part #s for the oversize pistons.

Hope this helps

naj

[AndersO]

That is reassuring.
I have now ordered and hope for the best.
Many thanks,
Anders

[AndersO]

Pistons are now in place, and although the engine is far from complete, they seem to fit very well.

[Benz Dr.]

I've found that over size pistons are a bit shorter so that you can deck the top of the block which is usually needed anyway.