I did some measurments on the Iron box 4 spd and the all aliminum box.

Iron Box = 16 3/4"

Alum Box = 17"

I have 4 different Dtive Shafts:

81 300D 4-spd Euro = 20 1/2"
617NA

80 280TD 4-spd Euro = 20 3/4"
280 6 cylinder gasser engine

240D = 25 1/8"
Not sure if this is from a auto or manual trans.

85 300D auto = 14 1/2"

I measured from the front edge of the Tri-Flange to the end of the shaft at the splines to get these measurements.

Tomarrow I`ll get under our 240 with the 4-spd to see what the length of the shaft is.

When we did the swap in the 85, I couldn`t get the DL mounted because not enough was taken off, so had to take it back and have it redone.
I`ll measure this one too to see exactly what the length is.

When I cut the shift rods to length, I remember cutting 4" off two, and 3 1/2" off the 3rd one.

Once I figured out what rod wnet where, I mounted them in the transmission end. then checked how far each one was screwed into the aluminum end piece that attaches to the shifter. unscrewed each one, stuck it on the shifter, held it horizontaly, and laid the rod on top and made my mark where to cut.

Then threaded the ends. the threads will be a bit smaller that the original.
the other thing I guess is cut out of the middle and weld them back together.
It worked ok, and nothing came apart.

Hope this helps.


The 81 300D Euro had the 617 Fly Wheel I had been looking for. In a couple days the engine is coming out for this FW swap, and a few other enhancements.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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