300D transmission into a 280CE.
I apologize for cross-posting this from the gas forum, just seems like there are more w123 guys here.
I've got an opportunity to buy a 280CE with a bad transmission- would a transmission from another w123 bolt up to the 280 engine? |
This is a swap that i have done. It bolts up and works just fine except the shift points will be set for diesel redlines instead of the much higer revving gas motor.
The shifting is a bit odd but after you get used to it its not that much bother. There may be a way to swap in the parts that regulate the shifting from the gasser so that all is perfection. Tom W |
How does it shift? To high or to Low? What RPM was it shifting at?
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It shouldn't be a concern. A simple bowden cable adjustment will change the shift RPM to what it needs to be.
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Tom, I assume this was a 300D transmission? I'm getting really tempted now..
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I am not sure whether it was from a 240 or 300d.
It shifts at too low an rpm to be ideal for the 280e motor. Tom W |
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Tom W |
You have to get these 280's reved over 3000 to get them to move. I usually let it shift inbetween 3-4K.
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The bowden cable (on top of the valve cover on diesels) controls shift RPM and vacuum controls how firm the gear change feels. |
forced is correct.
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Now I'm tempted.. I know there are two 300Ds in junkyards, I could take a gamble on either transmission.
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pick the tranny that has less grease on it. Let me know how it goes, if my tranny ever goes out i'll know what to replace it with.
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