Author Topic: M127 engine transformation (Read 9135 times)

MarkCan · « **on:** October 07, 2021, 20:52:27 »

That is where it all started,

MarkCan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2021, 20:57:04 »

And that is where I am today,

MarkCan · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2021, 21:02:53 »

Another box f refinished goodies waiting it’s turn.

SEB · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2021, 17:39:30 »

Looks really nice this engine!
May I ask what was done with this engine? And what was to price?

MarkCan · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2021, 12:13:55 »

Quote from: SEB on October 08, 2021, 17:39:30

Looks really nice this engine!
May I ask what was done with this engine? And what was to price?

Thank you.
Full overhaul. 1st oversize pistons, new valves, guides, polished crank and cam.....
Refinished all the auxiliary components.
Injection pump is still on my workbench.
Here is a pic from end of April. I had to wait for proper (230) set of pistons to arrive.

SEB · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2021, 16:57:01 »

I like the gloss of the surface. Do you know how it was cleaned and preserved? looks really nice!

MarkCan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2021, 01:33:58 »

Quote from: SEB on October 13, 2021, 16:57:01

I like the gloss of the surface. Do you know how it was cleaned and preserved? looks really nice!

Of course I know, I spent countless hours doing it.
First I covered it all, every nook and cranny. Than I went to town cleaning and prepping it. Finishing coat was applied by hand with the soft 1 inch brush. Auxiliary elements are either powder coated or wet blasted.
I’ll more pics tomorrow (daylight)

MarkCan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2021, 01:40:52 »

POR 15 gloss black was the product I used.
Just don’t paint over rust if you wish to achieve lasting results! 😀

SEB · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2021, 15:54:18 »

Many thanks! The valve cover you also painted or just wet blasted?

Leester · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2021, 22:49:58 »

Well done so far and no doubt will be very high quality when finished! Lee

MarkCan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2021, 02:42:15 »

Boxes are piling up.
My bench has never been such a mess and I’m replacing pistons and bearings.
😂🤷‍♂️😂
Well, my compressor packed it up. Since I have to wait for some parts to put on my nice shiny crank I decided to make some apple mousse. 🍿

MarkCan · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2021, 02:49:56 »

Not only I have to clean the shop, now I better take care of the mess in the kitchen first!

Pawel66 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2021, 06:50:31 »

Ouch!... You are now in danger zone indeed...

RAY · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2021, 07:52:21 »

Do you have a picture of the polished crank and cam shaft ?

MarkCan · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2021, 22:22:36 »

Quote from: RAY on October 22, 2021, 07:52:21

Do you have a picture of the polished crank and cam shaft ?

Sure, I'll dig them up. work was completed few month back. I was referring to my compressor crank here.

In meantime I got the filters done. Last seal showed up on Friday. Here is the link;
https://youtu.be/yr7588HrMX4
I'll try to button up the injection pump now.

MarkCan · « **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2021, 18:53:54 »

Here is the link to the injection pump thread;
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=34058.0
work continues...

MarkCan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2021, 19:40:56 »

Speed ze-ro five knots. Set depth at one two feet. So says Sean Connery.
I add, prepare to surface.
More bits and pieces agreed upon!

https://youtu.be/CuzyORXWuxc

MarkCan · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2021, 16:21:50 »

I noticed there is quite a difference between the old and the new water pump. I touched on some of it in the video here;
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=33951.0

MarkCan · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2021, 16:43:07 »

Link to the alternator discussion,
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=34040.0

MarkCan · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2021, 18:18:31 »

Yesterday I installed a new membrane in the fuel pressure regulator.
Here is a short video;
https://youtu.be/yKm0Gx0rNXg
I got the part from SLS Germany #207803

MarkCan · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2021, 22:21:29 »

New fan spacer and the refinished fan is on.

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2021, 04:37:52 »

Quote from: MarkCan on November 03, 2021, 22:21:29

New fan spacer and the refinished fan is on.

Where did you find that fan? Although it looks like it would fit properly, it's not a MB fan.

MarkCan · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2021, 22:05:38 »

Quote from: Benz Dr. on November 04, 2021, 04:37:52

Where did you find that fan?

Dan, thank you for helping me and sharing your knowledge on the subject. I’ll add the fan to the originality improvement list. One you see in the picture came with the parts included with the project car.

MarkCan · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2021, 01:23:40 »

I made some major strides in the past few weeks.
Today was the icing on the cake. Oil pressure test. I may have a short clip later. I just don’t want to waste time on the computer while I’m on the roll.

MarkCan · « **Reply #24 on:** December 24, 2021, 19:15:04 »

123 ignition installed.
Original distributor is almost ready and will be installed when engine is ready to go in the car.
https://youtu.be/Z39UwaFiXaE

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