I own one of those rod benders with a "newer" MB engine,installed under recall about 3 years ago...before I laid eyes on it,my point in this is the following:there is guy close to my workplace who runs a tow truck business/dealer,something like that,who has in his back yard a complete 93'300sd with a new/newer factory short block,last time I looked at it(tried to buy it for parts),still had the label from MB on top of the engine...the story behind the car was that it was sold about 2 years ago,buyer paid,never picked it up,it has been sitting ever since,started once in a while.Looks good,complete,most likely a parts car by now,after sitting so long...however I belive it will easy roll on a transport truck .If your friend is interested those guys will most likely sell the whole thing to him,or just the engine,they have a shop and diesel mechanics there for the tow trucks...send me mail if your buddy is in the market,insted of selling his car for parts,because,you cannot find those engines anywhere used,in good shape.