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Expansion Tank Clamps
« on: March 25, 2012, 22:17:51 »
Getting ready to do some plumbing and mounted the expansion tank and immediately ran into the question of where the tighteners should go.  The pictures of "original" cars are split so I went for the most popular - on the inside center.  Thoughts?

Sorry for the jiggly picture.
Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

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Re: Expansion Tank Clamps
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2012, 23:35:12 »
For what it's worth...here is a photo of my tank, untouched since it was clamped in place almost 44 years ago. The placement was probably dictated by whoever was installing the tanks on any given day:-)

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: Expansion Tank Clamps
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012, 11:49:57 »
It's worth a lot.  Thank you.  I will rotate mine up to the 1:30 position.

BTW, what's that behind the voltage regulator?
Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

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Re: Expansion Tank Clamps
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2012, 12:15:56 »
Chuck,

On John's car, that thing behind the voltage regulator surely looks like the auxiliary 2-position fuse box.  I think I have one on the OTHER side of my car--I believe it is for the electric antenna?

I can't tell for sure on the photo, but the clamps should be natural (silver) CAD plate...they are/were available NEW last year from the CC for less than $5 each.  So low in price, even Tom Hanson did a double take on the price!!

(mine got a little nasty over the years, so new was in order...)
Michael Salemi
Davidson, North Carolina (Charlotte Area) USA
1969 280SL (USA-Spec)
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
2023 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid "Area 51"
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid
2024 Ford Mustang Mach Ex PEV

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Re: Expansion Tank Clamps
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2012, 14:09:33 »
Mike is correct on both counts. Clamps are "silver" in color and that is the fuse holder for the radio/antenna.

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010