240D Engine Spec: Horsepower?
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I was wondering if some kind soul out there could give me the horsepower rating for the following engine? 1978 Series 123, Model 240D, 147 Cubic Inch, 4 Cylinder. Thanks in advance for any info that you may be able to provide!
Attached photo is said engine (now running) in front of my '83 300D (still running). |
My 1976 240/300D owners manual rates the 240 @ 62 net bhp. This is non turbo
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With 62 HP, that should be a really fast four wheel cart considering it's light weight!:D
If you were to put the later 123, 616 motor on it, it would be even faster, they went all the way up to a whopping 67 HP. Have a great day, |
In about 20 years, when the rest of the 240D rusts away, this is what you'll have left - a running 240D engine!
:) Ken300D |
My 300D is listed at a phenominal 77 hp. People who ride with me are amazed when I tell them. The combination of power and gearing make for a very smooth running auto. I saw an add for a car last night, forgot the brand (American sedan) that boasted 255HP. YIKES!!
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In a diesel the HP rating is misleading. The torque peak is typically at a lower RPM, decreasing the HP rating which is a function of torque(force) as related to time.
Have a great day, |
primemover,
Are you generating electricity with that engine? |
Purpose for engine
I thought it would be fun to rescue a diesel engine from a junkyard and get it running. The Mercedes engine proved to be the right one, as it took a minimum amount of work to get it going. I am currently testing my 70 cent per gallon homemade biodiesel fuel in this engine. If I come across a used generator head (cheap), I will definitely be able to build a sizeable electrical power plant. Thanks to everyone for your replies!
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What do you think the best RPM generator head would be? 3600 or 1800 rpm?
You could get some pretty good wattage with 72 hp too. :) Ken300D |
Well, a HP is about 750 watts. (Yes, your wife uses a 2HP hair dryer every morning...) So a 616 could produce about 45K watts, not taking into account inefficiencies in converting mechanical energy to electrical. That's enough for 3 modern homes, perhaps 4 if they're not too large.
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You want a generator with 1800 rpm speed. Your engine will last much longer. The cheap generators run at 3600 rpms.
The problem I see with hooking a car engine to a generator is getting a governor. Without a governor, the engine will not be able to maintain proper voltage at greater loads, and your lights will dim. I suppose a cruise control unit could do the job of a governor. |
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