Hmmm,

I've never worked on a 300TE engine so I believe you, just be thankful you don't have a M117 with it's 8 different sizes of shims to keep track of.

Michael

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Usta haves '69 250/8, '76 280C, 1971 250C 114.023, 1976 450SEL 116.033
Current have, 1983 300SD 126.120