So the lever moves freely by it self. When the rack jams up, so does this. I had that diaphragm, and round rear cover for it off. All that lever does is act against the rack with spring pressure. Its totally fine.

Those lifters that ride the cam move freely. This all started when I noticed no fuel was coming out the injector lines. Took of that inspection cover, none of the lifters could touch the springs inside. They all keep jamming.

I was comparing this to a known working pump. After cleaning, and wacking the rack with a leather mallet. I got it feeling fine. Once I started to snug up the spring holders/ injector line threaded bodys on top. it started to bind again.

I'll try that brass rod trick. I'm also gonna soak it in acetone.

When I first looked at it, the rack was jammed in the full throttle position. Now I know the car was in a wreck, but I wouldn't think this is any of my issues. Just really gummy old fuel, and neglect.

You see, I was trying to rush this. Just swaped the engine into a w136- 170d. Have less than a week to make it 100 miles to a show. Finally decided to back off on this crippled Benz, and take a much more practical car.

"Trabant"