I was just about to put in the last bearing on my 230SL's 4 speed manual when I noticed it was different to the one I took out !
I should've checked when the parts arrived. Anyway could someone who has been there before tell me what is correct. On the gearbox input shaft what I took out was a Roller bearing but what I have to put back in is a Ball type bearing, sheilded on one side, which looks correct. Both are the same size and my supplierr tells me it IS correct.
I know all the other bearings are standard Ball bearings in straight forward standard sizes but should this one be different? I dont actually see the need for a Roller bearing here so maybe the new one IS correct. It has a different Merc part number but that's probably due to the metal sheild on one side !
Can anyone advise me here. As soon as possible would be great as I'm hoping to wrap this up tomorrow !
Regards,
Ben in Ireland.
'64 230SL 4sp.