I have a 1967 230S that I put a 1979 300SD engine in. It bolted up to the standard transmission perfectly without needing to slide the transmission forward or backward. I got a flywheel/clutch/pressure plate from a 220D and it fits the engine (look for a 200D, 220D, 240D, or 300D for the flywheel). You have to have the flywheel match balanced to the flexplate that comes off the 617 engine if you are using a manual transmission and be sure to mark the flexplate in relation to the crank on the engine before you pull the flexplate. If you do not have it match balanced there is a chance it will vibrate, so better to be safe then sorry. I still have to make the 617 engine mounts and shocks attach to the frame and hook up the throttle linkage. One thing about the oil tower is it will have to be moved because it gets in the way of the brake booster and transmission shift rods in the fintail.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles