Tank screen blocked, can't remove it - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Bio300TDTdriver · #16 08-05-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tbomachines

A close SAE equivalent is 1 13/16". 46mm = 1.811", 1 13/16=1.8125"

Not exact. Just use the 46mm.

I'd be willing to be that .0015" won't make a difference. It is approximately the size of a human hair.

Diesel911 · #17 08-06-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy5848

Seems to me the 124s also use a 46mm socket. There's an SAE equivalent (sorry I don't remember the size) in case you can't find that big a socket in metric.

Here is a metric to other measures conversion site.
46mm= 1.81102 an SAE 1-13/16 inch socket= 1.8125

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm

Diesel911 · #18 08-06-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PaJon

An update: I cut the hose and was able to remove the fitting with a deep well 19mm. The screen came out with out any problems. The screen was covered/blocked with a black slime. Ended up pulling and flushing the tank. I was able to clean most of the slime out. The sending unit had about an inch of this oily slime on the bottom of it. It looks and feels like oil. Any idea what it could be ?

Grind or file off the crimped collar that holds what is left of the hose on and expose the barb; after that you can use your choice of fuel hose and a clamp.

compress ignite · #19 08-06-2009, 02:17 AM

51/1

leathermang · #20 08-06-2009, 07:18 AM

When you put the Biobar or other fungicide into your tank...
be sure to have already installed new filters up front..
AND have spares ready because it may loosen stuff in the lines and that flow clog those filters...

DocSarvis · #21 08-09-2009, 05:58 PM

I am new to MB's and wanted to check my tank screen in my 83 with no records and 220,000 unknown miles. I made two 46mm sockets. One short and one open back for those that might have issues as in this thread. Mine came out easy and the fuel that ran down my arm was spotless and the screen was spotless. I will get the sockets on the tool rental board if there is a need. They are laser cut 46.2 mm. I would have made them lighter if I had known exactly how the screen was made. They both work. Thanks

Cr from Texas · #22 08-09-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DocSarvis

I am new to MB's and wanted to check my tank screen in my 83 with no records and 220,000 unknown miles. I made two 46mm sockets. One short and one open back for those that might have issues as in this thread. Mine came out easy and the fuel that ran down my arm was spotless and the screen was spotless. I will get the sockets on the tool rental board if there is a need. They are laser cut 46.2 mm. I would have made them lighter if I had known exactly how the screen was made. They both work. Thanks

Great!! Glad to know we have a tool maker on the forum. Probably needs to be in everyone's "friends" list.

Charles

lupin..the..3rd · #23 08-10-2009, 12:51 AM

Black goo on the screen = there is a fungus among us.