Author Topic: Looking for M127.981 engine  (Read 2336 times)

pesta1958

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Looking for M127.981 engine
« on: March 30, 2022, 00:02:09 »
    Recently I acquired 1966 230SL with Ford 302 Boss engine and transmission as well.
    I would like to restore it to its former state....
     M127.981 engine I'm searching for.
     Thank you for your help in locating such a teasure.
      Raymond

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Re: Looking for M127.981 engine
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2022, 18:42:57 »
metric motors has them

https://mercedesengines.net/230sl-250sl/

I have a 280SE long block, needs restoration if your interested
Michael Parlato

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Re: Looking for M127.981 engine
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2022, 22:48:17 »
I wonder what metric motors does for the oil pumps these days?
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
2008 E350
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Re: Looking for M127.981 engine
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2022, 23:24:04 »
I wonder what metric motors does for the oil pumps these days?

I actually didn’t ask but I believe a new one.The old one was returned to me.
Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
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Re: Looking for M127.981 engine
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2022, 01:54:20 »
I wonder if they available again? Last
I knew nobody’s was making them anymore and the remaining few were up to $1800 each.
John Krystowski
Avon Ohio
1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
2016 Jag F-Type R sold june 2021
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
2008 E350
2007 GL 450
2019 BMW 540