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Harry

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Fuel Injection Pump Appurtenance
« on: December 01, 2019, 14:00:38 »
1966 230SL.  I noticed in handling my FIP that the bolt and collar shown in the photo was finger loose.  Can I just re-tighten this?  (What is it for?)

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Harry
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Appurtenance
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2019, 15:14:47 »
Yes, just tighten it. It is the access cover for the IP rack. It's function is to keep dirt and moisture out. On latter pumps, it is a rubber cap.
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 Injection Pump Appurtenance
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2019, 21:48:41 »
Thanks Joe.  I wonder if you know (and I'm sure that you do) what size bolt secures the oil pump base to the block?  I cataloged every bolt (I thought) when disassembling but I cannot find that bolt.  It looks like an M8?

Harry
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Appurtenance
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2019, 22:40:22 »
The bolt has a 14mm hex head and about 1'' long with a wavy washer. Part #000933 008025
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 Injection Pump Appurtenance
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2019, 23:51:09 »
Thanks again!
Harry Bailey
Knoxville, TN
1966 230SL
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