Doing my normal weekend cruise down Admiral and 11th street looking to spot MB Diesels, I was lucky to spot this SD.

Here is the low and nasty on this beast:
Lot owner bought for $1100 from a local seller.
Lot mechanic knows NOTHING about diesel engines.
Engine has a miss at idle.
#1 cylinder has a metalic rattle (sounds like an internal is loose.)
Oil leak at valve cover gasket.
Engine bay is filthy, like it has not been cleaned in 5+ years.
Transmission shifts very nice, quick shifts into R and D.
Body has no surface rust above bottom of the doors, but DOES have lower body rust and minor frame rust near the bumper.
Only the driver window goes down, but not up.
Other than the window, the inside gets no electric power.
No turn signals, headlights, or tail lights get power.
AC compressor clutch did not engage, may be related to other electrical problems.
Battery started the engine on the first try.
Speedometer and oil gauge work. fuel, tach, temp do not.
Steering wheel is mounted upsidedown.

Driving:
Straight and tight steering.
No vibration other than engine.
Good low end engine power, high end needs more boost.

Seller asked $1100, but after driving it, I said I might offer $900 at most. Before I went on my way, he said he was willing to let it go for $800 since he could sell 5 cars in the time it would take to fix up this one.

Bob
Marie's Route66 Motor Co.
4201 E. 11th St.
tulsa, OK 74112
918-838-7447

Sorry for the long post. Anyone wanting a good W116 body, willing to fix the body electrical gremlins, and willing to repair, transplant or rebuild the engine, this is a good one. No picture, I left the digi cam at home.