Author Topic: fuel tank for 1970 280sl  (Read 4725 times)

cory marcus

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fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« on: December 28, 2016, 22:23:45 »
Can anyone help with a contact for a new or used fuel tank. My got pushed in and would like to pull out but worried abt. sparks.. Maybe a used or new one wpould be better.
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanx
Cory


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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 07:33:59 »
250sl - later - manual
280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2016, 19:02:07 »
Cory,

I replaced my tank with the Dansk reproduction suggested by kampala.  Fit was perfect, and 1/3 the price of OEM from M-B.  I'd go that route. I got the sticky backed foam from M-B classic center.  See pics. 

John

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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2016, 21:51:57 »
is it possible to inter change the fuel senders , the old type fuel senders whit the floating device on a stick are hard to get , the newer types can be bougd everywhere ??
these tanks are verry good in price  ;)

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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2016, 22:05:07 »
I'm told the MB Classic center is selling the fuel senders for a reasonable price now.  Have not confirmed this, but it was from a very reputable source.  John

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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2017, 01:47:00 »
I purchased a MB fuel sender from Authentic Classics . com. I too used a Dansk fuel tank. same spec 1/3 cost is correct. Good Luck Bryan Hepper 1970 280SL Barrington  ILL
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Re: fuel tank for 1970 280sl
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2017, 16:30:46 »
The fuel senders do not interchange. You will need to change the gauge also.
A quick search will get you the detail information.
Jonny B
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1970 280 SL Auto, DB 904
1966 Morris Mini Minor