I believe the Tach pickup comes from the engine/ bellhousing addapter,

I will be using the tack pickup on the front of the engine instead.

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1984 Euro 300SDC, (4spd standard)
1986 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel HJ60 5spd X2

Gone but not forgotten (some sold, some stripped)
1983 300 SD, 1985 300 SD, 1983 240D, 1986 300 SDL, 1985 300 SDL, 1983 300 D, 1984 300 D, 1985 300SD, 1987 300 SDL, 1983 300 SD, 1985 300 TD Euro, 1983 380SEC, 1990 300 D, 1987 300D, 1982 300D, 1982 300D, 1994 E420, 1987 300 TD, 1987 300 D, 1984 300 D

Okay, I'll admit that I asked out of ignorance. The only diesels I've driven had huge blades, buckets, or farm implements attached to them. I think of diesels as primarily slow-moving pieces of equipment for farming and earth moving.

I don't recall ever seeing a diesel Ferrari, though.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Still learning, Tom. Inquiring minds want to know . . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Baby steps. Get the SEC Diesel running, then a Patera Powerstroke, then an S8 TDI...

Sixto
93 300SD

i was smiling when i wrote it. i hope you felt it that way.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

You might when they decide it's time to beat the Audi at the track. Their Le Mans car is freakin' AWESOME!!!

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Um, yeah; stick in a 603 with the full-meal-deal Myna treatment and toast Rustangs, 500s & 560s for a light snack.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

I had no doubt that you were, Tom. I'm generally smiling most of the time I'm on this site. It always amazes me when people get so hot with each other here that somebody gets thrown off.

This is kind of like hanging out at the local tavern to me. If a fight breaks out, you just beat the crap out of each other, then get up shake hands and have a beer. No harm done!

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

That's interesting, Randy. What did you just say?

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Funny to come in the diesel forum and say silly things like that.

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-justin

1987 300TD, 1987 300TD
2008 R32, 2000 Passat Wagon

I don't presume to know everything. I learn a lot by asking questions. . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

one of these in standard condition with a 617turbo in it would be awesome.
anybody who would cut one up though should be dragged behind it for 20 miles.
beautiful vehicle!
John
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fantastic-1970-Mercedes-280SL-Convertible-280-SL_W0QQitemZ250069684183QQihZ015QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I love it that someone is building a 300SDC! I've always dreamed of seeing a diesel SEC. With a 617 & a manual transmission and the coupe body I think that will be a fun car to drive!

Now, a 350SL diesel convertible would be interesting...maybe they can do something like that on "Pimp My Ride" and put a combination barbeque grill & WVO tank in the trunk for tailgate parties....

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1976 240D "Katja"

This brings up the question: Are there ANY commercially available adapters between the 617 motor and a non MB tranny?

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Ron Schroeder
'85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
'83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980:
'83 Mercedes 240D
'80 Audi 4000D
'83 ISUZU Pup
'70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel
'76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel
'86 Golf
Several diesel generators
All with 2 tank WVO conversion
LI NY

Icefire, I finally found this post.

I have another post looking for someone to do what You did. Do You have any update, how this project turned out.

Diesel SEC was my long time dream but Yours is even better - 4sp Manual! This is just perfect