Author Topic: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL  (Read 4264 times)

Steven A

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Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« on: July 13, 2015, 23:31:51 »
Dear All,

I would appreciate advice re the throttle damper requirement for manual 230SL's.    When I purchased this car (many years ago now), there was no throttle damper, and I understand that many people removed these to enable the engine to return to idle faster.    The damper is covered in http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Throttle.

Has there been any technical bulletins from Mercedes regarding requirements for this?.

Any advice appreciated,

With thanks, and regards

Steven
1964 230SL Manual RHD
1957 Series 1 Land Rover
1975 Range Rover

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Re: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2015, 07:41:36 »
I'd be interested to hear more too, as my Mercedes specialist engineer says that mine (on a 1964 230SL manual) needs replacing - but neither he nor I can find a replacement.  >:(

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Re: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2015, 14:22:18 »
I think most people go for this:  Wells /Carter DP103 Dashpot (Mopar part #J8127729) and modify the stud length to fit.

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Re: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2015, 15:04:23 »
The function of the dash pot is to give a moderated throttle closure to prevent cutting out on over-run.
If you're good at toe and heeling then you can do without it, otherwise its best to replace it when it's failed.

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Re: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2015, 17:27:20 »
I'd be interested to hear more too, as my Mercedes specialist engineer says that mine (on a 1964 230SL manual) needs replacing - but neither he nor I can find a replacement.  >:(
Julian,
in Europe search for Opel part 826912
http://www.opel-classicparts.de/catalogsearch/result/?q=826912
It should fit.
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)

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Re: Dashpot - Throttle Damper on manual 230SL
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2015, 10:10:05 »
Thanks to all for advise and suggestions,. now looking around for damper and bracket, will report back any success (otherwise I will go for the Opel part from Europe).

Toe and heeling...I have big feet, so can be done!

re the damper, once engine is up to temperature, I have never had a problem w/o the damper, but suspect the damper may assist in the warm up period until the engine is up to operating temperature


With regards

Steven
1964 230SL Manual RHD
1957 Series 1 Land Rover
1975 Range Rover