Author Topic: long style fuel pump, short style fuel pump  (Read 2022 times)

danellen4

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long style fuel pump, short style fuel pump
« on: September 08, 2020, 23:59:15 »
is there a reason why some 280SLs have a long fuel pump while others have short style?

mrfatboy

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Re: long style fuel pump, short style fuel pump
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2020, 00:28:58 »
Late 1968 (I believe) was when they switched from long to short pumps. Many cars have switched to short pumps over the years because of availability and ease of refurbishing.
1969 280sl (Aug 1968 build)
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Vander

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Re: long style fuel pump, short style fuel pump
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2020, 14:08:55 »
They switched to the short style fuel pump with 280SL vin 10242.
1969 280SL

danellen4

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Re: long style fuel pump, short style fuel pump
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2020, 23:48:16 »
great info,  thanks