That's very useful! I've seen a W116 diesel in a local junkyard.

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

I used the 240D clutch brake pedal assembly,



GregZ, is the 380 SL, speedo cable or electronic. is the oil pressure mechanical or electrical.

since you are using the auto trans, you may only have to change the rear yolk on the trans, you will need a 30mm 12 point deep shaft socket.

you should be able to find a trans crossmember that will just bolt in, then just connect the trans wiring, the shift lever and speedo and that parts done.

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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

Icefire: you mean in the case that the SL is mechanical, right? If it is I may just swap out the speedo (odo) and apply the oil pressure sensor to the oil pressure line. My 380SEC had almost the same engine and the oil pressure was electronic. Anyway, useful info. Thanks!

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

Did you swap out the ignition switch or did you wire (electrical and vacuum) a solenoid to shut off the engine?

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

I tried to put a 617 engine into my 380 SL today. There seem to be two huge problems:
1. The steering gear hits on the oil filter housing and does not let the engine go any further left (would need about one more inch). The solution seems to be the removal of the oil filter housing (moving it up 5-6 inches). Although doable, this probably is more work than I want to do.
2. Even if the steering rack would let the engine go more towards the left the compressor hits the bracket that holds the swingarm to the cradle. I do not see an easy work around, other than raising the front of the engine which would probably put too much stress on the flex joint. (I do not want to remove the compressor).

Bummer...

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1983 560SL Megasquirted (originally 380SL)

My former Mercedes:
1985 300SD ~190k
1990 560SEL
2000 C220 CDI
1983 380SEC 102k dual-chain conversion
2000 C280 70k (sold)
1987 300DT (W124 - sold)
1972 220D (sold)
1971 220D (sold)

A 617 out of a 115 might have the filter in a more agreeable location. I don't know if York/Tecumseh type compressor fits a turbo engine.

Sixto
87 300D

A member hear (rover something) makes an adaptor plate to relocate the oil filter housing.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine