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JimT

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Fuel injection pump problem.
« on: February 12, 2013, 23:49:34 »
Hi there, my name is Jim and i am the proud new owner of a 1965 230 sl that is indeed a project car. I hope to learn a lot.

The car was originally from Germany, shipped to Illinois and now in California. It sat for close to 18 years. I started pulling it apart (what i am good at) and my friend started to get it run (what he is good at) and we quickly realized we had a fuel injection pump issue. here is damage to the housing that needs to be repaired/replaced. We showed to a local guy and he wanted nothing to do with it.

So please advise. Whats my next step?

Thanks
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Cees Klumper

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2013, 05:17:38 »
There are various places that specialize in these pumps; look in the vendor list.

Damage to the housing is very rare I would think, given how protected the pump's location is, between the engine and chassis. Your best bet is probably to find a suitable replacement pump or housing and a specialized FI pump rebuilder is bound to have a couple of these housings laying about.
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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2013, 05:59:24 »
Some pics of the damage could help us to understand your situation.
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enochbell

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2013, 11:07:23 »
Just to be certain, do you mean the pump in the engine bay or the pump under the chassis between the rear wheels?

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JimT

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2013, 04:16:58 »
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JimT

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2013, 04:24:16 »
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w113dude

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2013, 12:18:24 »
Something heavy must have fell on it to brake like that, I don't think any glue can hold it together as the spring pressure would brake it off, you may have to go for another used unit.
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W113SL

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2013, 21:29:25 »
Try Black Forest.  Ask for Michael Mc Kinney.  I sold him a good 230 pump last year as a core.  maybe he has one.

If hat doesn't work email me off line as I think I know where there is one near where I live that might be for sale.

Pete Lesler

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George Des

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2013, 21:32:09 »
You might also want to check with Hans at H&R. he rebuilds these things and may have some old cores around where he can provide you with a replacement for this section as part of an overall rebuild on your existing pump.

George
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Dave

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Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2013, 22:34:28 »
My 67 is the same unusual color combination.  Good luck.
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