[72 350sl]

I'm doing the timing chain on my 1972 350sl 4.5. I tore it down and found this in between the harmonic balancer and the crankshaft timing sprocket. It shows damage from the oil pump chain and has a crack at the key way.

I don't know what it's called and cannot find it on the EPC.

 

[tdoriot]

I'm thinking it's probably an oil slinger.

How deep you going into that thing, and how's the paint job coming? Probably done by now!

 

[72 350sl]

YES!!!! Thank you.

That's what it is. Now I have to find one. After about an hour of looking I haven't come up with anything. Guess I'll try the dealer.

I pulled the timing cover and changed all the guides and oil pump chain. I really wanted to use a one piece timing chain. It's not a difficult job when the engine is out of the car.

The paint job is coming along. Past scheduled completion date and over budget. I haven't been in a rush to have it back. Want to get the engine work done first.

 

[Fonzi]

I wasn't able to get the 27mm bolt out of my 1972 350sl 4.5 crankshaft, and never got the timing case cover off the crankshaft. So I've got this big honking thing in my garage and haven't scrapped it yet. I hadn't seen the thing you are talking about, but now that I see you say it was damaged by the oil pump chain, maybe I can locate the part. I guess if it's really worth it, I could take this crank shaft I have to a shop and have them deploy some better tools on it to get the part you need. However, I would imagine it would be cheaper to buy new from MB.

Your other thread: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2333929