4 ring Pistons for early ‘63-‘64 230sl

[Anosh]

Hello.
I am looking to buy a set of new standard size 82mm (4 rings) pistons for my early ‘63-‘64 230sl (like pic below). I am informed that a German manufacturer has announced that these pistons would be available in June for €100 including rings. Would appreciate if someone could give me the name of the manufacturer.
I am also looking for a restored distributor for the same car.
Would appreciate your assistance.
anosh.shroff@gmail.com

[johnk]

Boy would that be a wonderful upset to the 230 parts market at 100 per piston! I am surprised that they would offer them at such a low cost though.

[Benz Dr.]

Hello.
I am looking to buy a set of new standard size 82mm (4 rings) pistons for my early ‘63-‘64 230sl (like pic below). I am informed that a German manufacturer has announced that these pistons would be available in June for €100 including rings. Would appreciate if someone could give me the name of the manufacturer.
I am also looking for a restored distributor for the same car.
Would appreciate your assistance.
anosh.shroff@gmail.com

Do you have a distributor number? Maybe a 49T?

[cabrioletturbo]

Do you have a distributor number? Maybe a 49T?

It was a common joke where I come from re: cheap piston rings that they were cut out of stove exhaust pipes. I would not expect better @ $100 for a set. Maybe $100 per piece?

[Anosh]

Hi. The distributor I presently have is JFUR6, Bosch-No. 0 231 116 051.

[Anosh]

Maybe you are right. Will go with the OEM Mahle pistons.

[Benz Dr.]

Hi. The distributor I presently have is JFUR6, Bosch-No. 0 231 116 051.

That should be the unit for a late 230SL, 250SL, and early 280SL.  Look to see if your vacuum line plugs on to the bottom or top of your throttle valve housing.

[Anosh]

Hi.
The car is in the repair shop and we are in very strict lock down. I have attached two pics. One of the distributor fixed on the car (sorry not a good pic) and one of a similar distributor. I am told that these are for the later pagodas. Mine is an early '63 model. Will this type of distributor make a difference in the running of the engine? Or are they interchangeable. If not, I need to get the earlier one for my car.
Many thanks.