The shutoff on the 617 requires considerable force -- you really have to lean on it. It helps to shove down fast, too.

The lever on the 603 will kill the engine with a very light touch, go figure.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!