After looking in various threads I have not been able to find a good lead.

Perhaps somebody can steer me in the right direction or provide some hints.

I have located a used IP supposedly taken from a 300TD. According to the seller, it has had only diesel fuel run through it and was removed from a totaled 220K mile car.

Is there anything that can be checked besides free rotation and port cleanliness prior to making a purchase?

The IP has a later model lift pump and the vacuum shut-off still attached which would cover the asking price if serviceable.

Thanks in advance. Being new to the forum, it is amazing how much help there is available here. Wish I had realized long ago how nice the W123 cars really are. The parts and build quality is awesome.

I think that's all you can check without taking it to a Bosch shop.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

You could pull a delivery valve and make sure it is not rusted. If what the owner says is true, it should be fine.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

For $50 I could not go wrong, appears to be a decent pump.

Local Bosch dealer quotes 2-1/2 to 3 hours at $120/hr for a bench test.

Any ideas where in the San Francisco Bay area this can be done cheaper?

If you install the Fuel Injection Pump yourself that will cost nothing except the Cost of a new gasket for the front of the Fuel Injection Pump.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Yep. $50 is a steal and your car's engine is the cheapest "bench" tester you are going to find.

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2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO

You can't beat that with a stick; especially if you didn't have to pull it. These IPs rarely fail internally. If it were me, I would install it and test it on my own engine. Don't even bring it into a shop unless you plan on paying $$$$ to have fully rebuilt.

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Also, why are you condemning your current IP?

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1991 F250 super-cab 7.3 IDI. (rebuilt by me) Banks Sidewinder turbo, hydroboost brakes, new IP and injectors.
2003 S430 - 107K
1983 300SD - Tanoshii - mostly restored ~400K+.
1983 300SD - Good interior. Engine finally tamed ~250K.
Monark Nozzle Install Video - http://tinyurl.com/ptd2tge

Thanks for the replies........

Nothing wrong with installed IP, just wanted to have a good spare on hand.

Plans are to keep the MB for a long time and since parts in the Bay Area are plentiful and fairly inexpensive, I am picking up stuff that might be needed later.

Got a good transmission with all bolts-ons for $50 that later tested fine on a dyno at Peter Schmid transmissions, full 300D interior with 4 door panels for $20, complete AC-Heater unit with blower for $30, etc. etc

I did "splurge" and get the Sanden conversion from a forum member, but what a nice kit.

Spending so much time off shore on ships, it appears that the "need two of everything train of thought", has carried over to land transportation. Overkill for sure, but gettin while the getting is good.

Thanks for the suggestions.....

Holy cow, those are steals! $20 for an interior? $50 for a tranny?

One important thing in storing an IP is to suspend it in oil -- otherwise, it may seize. Whunter posted about some IPs that a friend had stored on the shelf, out in the open air... after eight years, most were junk.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Another benefit of being on ships.........

Long term storage of parts, coat everything in a light coat of oil, WD-40, Marvel Mystery Oil, just about anything, and then seal it well with visqueen or other non-breathing material and keep the air away.

Store in a cool dry place, and parts will last a long, long time.