I'm thinking of putting the engine and 4 speed manual tranny out of a 240d into my 86 Nissan 4X4 pickup (720 series). It has a divorced transfer case, so I think I can make it work with 4WD. This would be the ultimate vehicle for me, besides I need the project to keep me sane.

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Resurrected Nov 2010 - 79 240(SD) with 83 617 engine and 4 speed manual, 2.88 rear and 2.5" straight pipe unknown mileage (Salmon)
83 240D parting out
96 Dodge Cummins 5 sp 4X4 long bed - 310k

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