Great links to collect, good stuff.

...anyone have a line on info for my w115?

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Al

Thanks for all the info, guys.

While I'm waiting to be approved for stroke8.org, and since I searched around all that I could think of relating to my current quandary on those sites- the first of many I'm sure, I have a question for you and peachparts:

(I have a 73 220D auto)
I'm have yet to find anything mentioning the ~90 degree fuel supply hard line that attaches to the IP next to the primer pump- the braided rubber hose that attaches to mine is torn and it isn't exactly replaceable without modification(maybe?) and I'd rather replace it or find out what is the preferred method before I reinvent the wheel.

Hey, I had one some years ago.
You must be a very, very patient person.

Jim

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this is usually how my esoteric auto interests go

I've resolved this issue, thanks for the help and interest, guys.

Hard to tell what's going on but the aforementioned metal fuel line is hidden under the yellow "clear" vacuum line and attaches to the lift/injection? pump, immediately (firewall side) next to the primer pump. For visual reference and an idea of what's going on under the hood of a 220d:




This is the angled tube that connects to the lift (or injection) pump. The braided line was very old and had (not shown in picture) disintegrated, causing it to suck air.




This picture shows the metal collar that I cut away to reveal (thanks to a little help from mercedesdieselguy@youtube) the hose barb underneath. I simply clamped a new piece of 5/16" rubber fuel line in place of the old stuff- not as sophisticated as the original Mercedes part but better than having a non-running car and trying to order one from the dealer *IF* it's even made anymore




Video of first start:
First start of the w115 220D - YouTube

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I have searched all over the web for the name of that fuel line you have shown as a photo here. I am in the same predicament right now - trying to get that little end cap off . I've tried everything. Looks like I might have to do what you did and cut it off. Do you know what the name of this part is? Can you order a new one somewhere? I can't seem to find any info or any parts online related to this piece.

How did you cut it off? What tool did you use?

Ive replaced all my fuel lines and hand primer pump and I realized this line was leaking and saturated with fuel - which means this is where the air is getting in and creating bad starting issues. I just replaced my glow plugs as well. I think this thing might be the culprit.

Thanks for posting here and sharing your insight. I'd really like to get mine back on so I can get this thing started again.

My best,
Jordan

You can use a Dremel type rotary tool with one of the round cutting wheels. Slice it lengthwise along the metal crimp. Go gently, you want to cut only the crimped area and not the internal ferrule.

Don't cut it all the way down on the metal end. Leave about 1/16" of the metal "ring". Use a small blade to spread the split open enough to slide the hose off. You will probably need to use a razor knife to free the hose from the steel line.

Now it will be much easier to cut the final bit of the original crimp with a set of small dykes and you wont be taking the chance of cutting into the ferrule.

If you don't like using a hose clamp on the end you can always swing by a shop which makes hydraulic hoses and they can install a new bead crimp.

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Hi Mike
Checking in. Thank you for the info. I successfully cut off this piece and was able to attached a new hose line with a clamp and it worked beautifully.