Author Topic: Fuel Tank Spring Fastener  (Read 1321 times)

gtait

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Fuel Tank Spring Fastener
« on: March 31, 2019, 03:34:58 »
Can anyone help me understand how to use, or have a picture of the spring clamp that fits on the rear of fuel tank.  I have the smaller tank on a 64 230SL. Please see the attached picture.

I have looked for hours trying to find a post or a picture to see how this piece attaches.

I am hoping to install my refurbished tank and fire the motor after 7 years tomorrow.

Thank You

Gil

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Re: Fuel Tank Spring Fastener
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2019, 03:59:32 »
This is a re-enforcement plate for mounting the tank (total of three).  They slip over the edge of the tank flange at each of the three mounting points.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

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Re: Fuel Tank Spring Fastener
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2019, 04:53:42 »
Thank you. I only have one. This was what was confusing me. Three totally makes sense. I guess I will add this to my next parts order.

Gil
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Re: Fuel Tank Spring Fastener
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2019, 15:06:09 »
I think the two on the sides are a bit different from the one in the back?
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback