Restoration process
Initial condition
Bodywork repair and painting
Engine, transmission and auxiliaries repair
Chassis, running gears and all underneath systems
Exterior and all outside parts
Interior and all inside systems
Assembling and final tests
Final pictures
Actual report
Workshop Progress Report: Mechanical Fuel Pump Overhaul Phase
The technical log tracks engine auxiliary refurbishment for the Mercedes Benz 190SL restoration project.
This text describes photographs of the car restoration process as technicians completed bench rebuilding of the original mechanical fuel pump. This week we continued with the restoration of the fuel pump and prepared it for installation on the engine. The pump assembly and spacer flange were fully dismantled, degreased, and chemically cleaned, removing heavy oil sludge and deteriorated gaskets. The aluminum cast housings were bead-blasted to original finish. Technicians installed new internal components—including check valves, calibrated return springs, fine fuel filter mesh, and an ethanol-resistant diaphragm. The unit was resealed with fresh gaskets and reassembled ready for block mounting.
Restoration photos and details are available on the Riga Master Workshop website at: https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mercedes-benz-190sl-w121-1958-assembling-and-final-tests
The technical log tracks engine auxiliary refurbishment for the Mercedes Benz 190SL restoration project.
This text describes photographs of the car restoration process as technicians completed bench rebuilding of the original mechanical fuel pump. This week we continued with the restoration of the fuel pump and prepared it for installation on the engine. The pump assembly and spacer flange were fully dismantled, degreased, and chemically cleaned, removing heavy oil sludge and deteriorated gaskets. The aluminum cast housings were bead-blasted to original finish. Technicians installed new internal components—including check valves, calibrated return springs, fine fuel filter mesh, and an ethanol-resistant diaphragm. The unit was resealed with fresh gaskets and reassembled ready for block mounting.
Restoration photos and details are available on the Riga Master Workshop website at: https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mercedes-benz-190sl-w121-1958-assembling-and-final-tests
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