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05-03-2006, 10:31 PM
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'77 300D engine into '75 300D?
Got a '75 300D with a stuck engine and I'm looking at a wrecked '77 300D for the engine. Anyone done an engine swap from a 116 chasis to a 115? I'd like to know how big a can of worms I'd open if I went this route. Both are autos. This '75 has some rust but is too good to junk out IMHO. Looks pretty good except for the left rear finder that is losing its bondo in one spot from a long ago repair.
Anyone care to share their experiences? Mike
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Diesel Discussion. Where learning is FUN!  1983 300D 296k work in progress 1985 300D (sandwiched) parts 1980 240D engine issue 
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05-03-2006, 10:52 PM
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05-03-2006, 11:22 PM
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Opps! You're right Craig. I'm sleepier than I realized.
I stand corrected. Engine from a '77 300D 123 chasis to a '75 300D 115 chasis. Thanks, Mike
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Diesel Discussion. Where learning is FUN! 1983 300D 296k work in progress 1985 300D (sandwiched) parts 1980 240D engine issue
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05-04-2006, 06:48 AM
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i dont have personal experience in that swap, but generally i think you will be ok with that.
someone else with personal expereince will chime in i am sure. tom w
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05-04-2006, 10:13 AM
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Thanks Tom.
If I get the '77 I'd like to swap the complete engine and transmission as a unit unless there's an unexpected problem. This old '75 is interesting because the fuel supply and injector pump is different visually than the one on the 123 chasis. Also, form reading old posts I think there is a change in bellhousings and how they bolt to the engine on the older models. I'm trying to stay awake at night and study old posts using the search function but it's hard with dial-up, which is the only service available in my area except satellite which I can't afford. Thanks for your support. Mike
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Diesel Discussion. Where learning is FUN! 1983 300D 296k work in progress 1985 300D (sandwiched) parts 1980 240D engine issue
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05-04-2006, 11:27 AM
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I don't think it will fit. Not from a W123 into a W115 chassis. Oil filter housing will be a problem. I understand there is not enough width to the W115 chassis for it to fit. And Incidently a '77 300D is a W123 chassis not a W116.
The W116 didn't get a diesel till 1978 which it had untill the last ones were built in 1980, and that model was the 300SD and that engine was a turbodiesel.
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