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BartSt

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A very long shot - The story of a spring
« on: July 06, 2021, 18:43:04 »
All,

It started 3 weeks ago with a major decision in my 230SL (1967) life. I was going to take the engine out and check piston no1. and no2. (lower compression then the rest)

Today I put the engine on the engine stand (with the head already removed) and started to take bits and pieces off. Like FIP, Waterpump, several pulleys etc.

When I turned the engine up side down, the small bit which links to my (123) ignition dropped out (no scratches etc) but it was an uncontrolled move from me ...

After 5 min I saw a spring on the floor ... and that is where the mystery starts ...

I do not have a clue where it came from ... from the Fuel Ignition Pump, from the ignition ?

Here is a pict.

As I told you ... this is a long shot ... but who knows ...

Be safe,

Bart




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Re: A very long shot - The story of a spring
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2021, 19:22:39 »
Here’s my guess 🤷‍♂️🤣
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Re: A very long shot - The story of a spring
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2021, 20:24:21 »
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When I turned the engine up side down, the small bit which links to my (123) ignition dropped out (no scratches etc) but it was an uncontrolled move from me ...
After 5 min I saw a spring on the floor ... and that is where the mystery starts ...



Spring (below) ignition distributor: A127 993 0101

Goes between helical gear and distributor.  8)


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Re: A very long shot - The story of a spring
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2021, 20:33:05 »
Appears there is no such thing as a 'long shot' on this site!!
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Re: A very long shot - The story of a spring
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2021, 21:38:28 »
Yeah, it's the distributor spring. Keeps a bit of positive pressure on the gears.
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Re: A very long shot - The story of a spring
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2021, 05:51:12 »
You guys are .... incredible ...

Thank!

 

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