'71 280SE 2.8 6cyl —*Fuel pump conversion

[rooraggio]

Hi,

I'm restoring my Great Grandfather's 280SE (1971 2.8 6cyl) and the fuel pump has some rusty congealed gasoline built up in there. My mechanic has removed the base plate which seems easy enough to clean, however we can't get the engine inside spinning when connecting power.




I understand my few options are:

1. Try to clean it up better and get it running. To that end —*does any one have any advice on cleaning it up to get it spinning again?

2. Order a rebuilt one... The damage: $900

3. Find a conversion kit. ************** makes one, however it's only for the 3.5 and 4.5 engines. I'm wondering if anyone here has created a conversion? Or could point me in the right direction to assemble something similar? https://**************.com/store/1970-1976-w108-w109-35-and-45-fuel-pump-conversion-kit

Much appreciation.
— Roo

[ScooterABC]

Have it rebuilt by one of the people on the forum. Stay original. Search for it, I'm not remembering at the moment who does this.

[rumb]

Take it all the way apart and clean everything. There is a bushing on the other end of the motor. You can purchase a rebuild kit for these. Very easy to do.

[BARONYOUNGMAN]

I can rebuild it I have done over 300 of them thanks Bob Youngman. 630 903 9877

[ScooterABC]

Bob Youngman has a good reputation on the forums for doing this. Go with this idea.