Thanks, I always love a challenge so finding a solution intrigues me. BTW, nice work on the headliner. Well done.
On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don’t burn any calories on this just yet. I’ve got something on the burner > right now that will probably resolve the situation for far less than the > stock pump option. I’ve for to do some things tomorrow to work out details, > then I’ll know more. > > Thanks! > > -D > > > On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:36 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > > Thanks ! > > Perfect to have spec in hand. Not a particularly high pressure supply > > system, which should work to your advantage for a work around system with > > staying power and standard replacement parts. > > > > I will do a bit of digging and see what I can contribute. Next 3 days are > > obligated, so it will be after that. > > > > On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 8:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> The MB "Technical Data Passenger Cars" has the following for the fuel > pump: > >> > >> Feed pressure (after fuel fine filter) - 0.8 -1.1 kg/cm2 (perhaps they > >> meant the fuel line filter?) > >> Feed final pressure (after overflow valve of injection pump) at least > 1.3 > >> kg/cm2 > >> Feed capacity at least 3 liters/min > >> > >> -D > >> > >> > >> > >>> On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >> wrote: > >>> > >>> For my own curiosity, what is the GPM and pressure spec for your Finnie > >> at > >>> the delivery point? > >>> > >>> I confess to no experience with that era injection system. However, > just > >>> happen to still hold an FAA Repair Station license and Repairman > >>> Certificates for numerous jet engine fuel systems, including one for > the > >> SR > >>> 71, [incase you want to go really fast ;))] So, the thought comes > there > >>> might be a viable work around for the shortage of original pumps. > >>> As part of those efforts, I designed and got certified by FAA, overhaul > >>> tooling and procedures for the various engine fuel systems and > injectors. > >>> Perhaps I could apply some of that experience to "saving the Finnies" > of > >>> the world. > >>> > >>> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 5:27 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>>> Fortunately I have specs and it already has a regulator in the > circuit. > >>>> More to come on this tomorrow. > >>>> > >>>> -D > >>>> > >>>> > >>>>> On Mar 15, 2019, at 7:08 PM, G Mann via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >>>> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Suggestion. Look up the GPM flow rate and Required Pressure for the > >>>> Finnie. > >>>>> Purchase a Faucet pump that is at or above the spec.. Also purchase a > >>>> fuel > >>>>> pressure regulator, which will meter fuel at the spec pressure, Add a > >>>> fuel > >>>>> pressure gage in the supply line to verify your setting adjustment, > >> Once > >>>>> set, remove the pressure test gage and plumbing so it looks factory. > >>>>> > >>>>> Drive on with confidence that you have a new pump that is supplying > >> spec > >>>>> pressure and flow. Then, look for NOS finnie pump, or repair source, > >>>>> > >>>>> That way, you get to enjoy the car instead of not trusting it will > >> leave > >>>>> you stranded, and you have as much time as you need to locate a > factory > >>>>> pump. > >>>>> > >>>>> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 2:37 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> With the plethora of ruined finnies on the market you ought be able > to > >>>> get > >>>>>> several used fuel pumps for a song. Worth a try. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 1:42 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> It’s a piece of metal that’s riveted or welded to the pump housing. > >> You > >>>>>>> have to understand we’re talking really, really small spaces here. > >> Not > >>>>>> only > >>>>>>> that, the “short” pump has fuel circulating around the motor, so > the > >>>> case > >>>>>>> has to be sealed or you will be leaking fuel. So no holes or > >> fasteners > >>>>>>> through the case. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> It’s remotely possibly one could come up with a fix, but this is > not > >>>>>>> something I want to kludge. I’ll try and post some pictures later > one > >>>> so > >>>>>>> you can see what I’m talking about. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Mar 15, 2019, at 1:24 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes < > >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >>>>>>> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I agree. Can’t it be welded? What are the metals involved? > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Mar 15, 2019, at 12:09 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < > >>>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> fuel, which would eventually cause the JB Weld to fail. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> Soldering/brazing/nuts&bolts/rivets? Seems like there ought to > be > >> a > >>>>>>> mechanical > >>>>>>>>> way to secure it. A spring is a spring, find something similar > and > >>>>>> put > >>>>>>> it in. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> -- Jim > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________ > >>>>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> _______________________________________ > >>>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> _______________________________________ > >>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> _______________________________________ > >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>>>> > >>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>>>> > >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> _______________________________________ > >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>>> > >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>>> > >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> _______________________________________ > >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>>> > >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>>> > >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>>> > >>>> > >>> _______________________________________ > >>> http://www.okiebenz.com > >>> > >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >>> > >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >>> > >> > >> _______________________________________ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
