Tool kit question

[Jonny B]

I am not at home, so can't double check the stubby fuse, but it will be the big power draw.

The black fuse pullers were an optional item, they were not included as a part of the regular tool kit.

I also put one of the 14mm oil plug wrenches in my tool kit. But the drain plug on both the 250 SL and the 280 SL are "outies" with a 17 mm hex head. I think the early cars had the "innies" with the 14 mm allen head screw. The 14 mm plugs are used on the manual tranny and the differential.

Have not tried to source the white fuses, Authentic Classics has the white fuses, but it appears they have the gold metal links.

[mmizesko]

Jonny,

Found the autherntic classics fuses.  They are like Hens Teeth, so I bought a bunch to put together all these tool kits I am trying to put together.

I'm pretty sure my drain plug is an innie on my 70 280SL.  Maybe a combo.  I'll check with Joe.

Mike Mizesko
Columbus, OH

[Naj ✝︎]

I also put one of the 14mm oil plug wrenches in my tool kit. But the drain plug on both the 250 SL and the 280 SL are "outies" with a 17 mm hex head. I think the early cars had the "innies" with the 14 mm allen head screw. The 14 mm plugs are used on the manual tranny and the differential.

JB,

I would have to disagree!

Looking at the EPC, the outie is the earlier drain plug part # 137 997 12 30. It supersedes to 130 997 00 32, the innie.

Naj

[Jonny B]

I stand chagr-"in"-ed!

Most interesting though - looked at the 130 engine part book (10180) it has the same part number as in the original 230 SL big part book (A) edition 136 997 12 30?? I do recall that the 107 I had (1980) had an "innie" I had purchased a 14 mm allen wrench to use when changing the oil on that beastie.

[Jonny B]

FYI, for those looking for the long handled (300) pliers for their tool kits. I was hunting around tonight, and found that Authentic Classics has these for $30 plus shipping. I just ordered one. The phrase to use in the search is "slip joint" - Happy spending!

[Shvegel]

Well, That's $70 I wish I had back.