No such thing as an NOS one, only rebuilt, and not through any official channels, just third party rebuilders. Figure about $800-$1000 for a rebuilt one with yours as a core.
There is a $100 aftermarket pump that works just fine. I did one on my finnie and had no problems at all, other than it was a bit noisy compared to the original. -D > On Apr 5, 2020, at 9:47 PM, Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I think they are like 2K now! I replaced that pump about 14 years ago and > paid $400 and change for it from Rusty. Times have changed! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 5, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> Yeah, you don’t want to have to replace one of those fuel pumps, believe me. >> >> Glad it’s running (more or less.) >> >> -D >> >> >>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> So my 71 280SL has been in storage for 3.5 years. I’ve been too busy to >>> drive it or even start it. As I’m preparing my garage for the installation >>> of doors, I need to make room for the installers so the car has to be moved >>> outside for a few days. >>> Battery reads 12.04 volts which is very surprising after sitting for so >>> long. I put it on the charger for an hour or so then attempt to start. >>> Cranks fine but does not turn over. I notice that the fuel pump is dead >>> silent. Not good. I then wack it a bunch of times both on the side and >>> bottom and it starts to make some noise but not a healthy one. I then try >>> to start car again. Seems like it wants to start but battery losing steam. >>> Back on the charger for an hour and then I try again. The fuel pump sounds >>> great now and the car starts on the first try. The engine runs smoothly >>> without stalling! Wow. Gotta love these cars! Only issue is brake pedal >>> goes to the floor. Can’t win every battle but at least I was able to get >>> Mr. Pagoda outside! >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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
