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07-25-2007, 04:44 PM
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W115 240D to 300D 4 Speed Manual - It's a go!
After 2 years of research I have a green light and am dropping off my W115's at the shop to have the 240D 4 speed converted to OM617.910 power with the 3.46 rear end with the 300D flywheel in the drivetrain.
I will post pictures of the progress since my car gets only one day or less a week priority. The coolest project going on there is a W113 280SL with a worn motor that is undergoing a OM617.952 conversion. Sad to see a Pagoda altered like that but it is still interesting to see what becomes of it.
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07-25-2007, 05:15 PM
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07-25-2007, 06:39 PM
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It's a nice "green" car which is coincindentally the goal of the vehicle. I don't think they're going to run it on WVO but perhaps a biodiesel convertible with some style.
I'll see if I can get some shots of the W111 Coupe with the OM617 power and the 5 speed manual too.
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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power! 1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k
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07-25-2007, 09:43 PM
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That's great news, Curtis! I look forward to seeing the progress.
I'm also curious about that SL conversion. How strange it would be to hear the familiar clickity-clack of a 617 and then turn to see an SL coming down the road!
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07-25-2007, 10:43 PM
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I will definitely bring it to the meets. Perhaps it will be done in less than a month.
The SL has to be done by September so since my cars will be there I will try to make excuses to see the SL progress.
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07-26-2007, 12:34 AM
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Thats cool, a SL with a 617, the 617`s should be in everything
 .I will be coming down your way soon as metric Motors call me to pick up the new engine  .where is this SL being put together? 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 We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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07-26-2007, 02:03 AM
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Are you having an engine rebuilt by metric? How much did they charge?
The SL is in Gardena.
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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power! 1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k
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12-15-2009, 11:22 PM
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It Runs!
2.5 years later it's...it's..ALIVE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOew1zdeJHg OM617.910 Fast Glow Conversion Rajay Turbo 76 300D Air Filter OM617.952 Injection Pump 300D Flywheel 4 Speed Manual 3.69 Rear Differential Now undergoing sea trials.
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12-16-2009, 02:58 AM
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Sounds good Curtis, long time coming. Is that a none turbo eng with a turbo installed? or was it beefed up to handle the turbo?
Interesting set up with the turbo. Is that the stock air filter? didn`t catch what the Mechanic was saying in the video. I didn`t answer your question above, $6000.00 out the door. 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 We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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12-16-2009, 03:33 AM
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Great news Curtis, Looks great and sounds very smooth once it warmed up a bit.
That was you in the video asking the questions? So you stopped by in LA and not even tell us! So are you going to drive back east? .
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12-16-2009, 07:17 PM
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12-16-2009, 07:20 PM
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I am not sure at this point. If it passes its sea trials I am looking for someone who might be interested in a cross country trip.
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12-16-2009, 07:21 PM
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Very nice, I wish I had a 4 speed in my W115 300D, I might convert it one day.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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12-16-2009, 07:23 PM
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12-16-2009, 07:37 PM
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I dunno, I wont be doing it anytime soon though.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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