nice thumb. The 4.5 fuel pump looks identical but has a port on the motor (inlet or outlet?)which leads me to believe the motor may normally be full of fuel. just an observation

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
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Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT