Odd diesel- 5cyl 617.016

[scotty1500]

Short story: Bought a 1976 300D that had an engine replacement back in 1988, to a 617.016 Trying to replace the secondary fuel filter, but the threads on the filter are larger than the ones I am used to with the 617 motors in the later W123's.

Anyone know how to figure out where to get parts for this engine? (Maybe a marine type?)

TIA

[PanzerSD]

yeah,that doesn't look to be a valid MB engine designation....Nearly all the diesel engine #'s in the vehicle field are 617.9XX and 603 and 603

could possibly be from a UNI-MOG or some marine appication, or simply the wrong number..damaged number....

[scotty1500]

The numbers are clear, it's just odd. Figured that some guru here could decipher the secret code...

Question is, where to get parts for it?

[Palangi]

Can you post a picture of the fuel filter area?

[whunter]

Originally Posted by scotty1500

Short story: Bought a 1976 300D that had an engine replacement back in 1988, to a 617.016 Trying to replace the secondary fuel filter, but the threads on the filter are larger than the ones I am used to with the 617 motors in the later W123's.

Anyone know how to figure out where to get parts for this engine? (Maybe a marine type?)

TIA

There are few references to the 617.016, all are marine.
Send a PM to Hatterasguy
He may be able to help you.

[PanzerSD]

I can post a pic of my 617.950, that's all I got

[PanzerSD]

[t walgamuth]

maybe you should chang out the filter houseing. oth if you find out what it is the other filter may be readily available at marine supplies.

tom w

[scotty1500]

Certainly will change out the fuel filter housing to the later type in the interests of having available parts... Looks easy enough to do.

Just had a look for the oil filter- it's apparently a cartridge type (like you would expect), but housed in a steel case on the lower front side of the motor. Not a top loader like the rest of my MB's have been. Hm.

Any clues on 617.016.0301 parts would be fantastic...

Thanks!

[SVOzone]

Originally Posted by scotty1500

Short story: Bought a 1976 300D that had an engine replacement back in 1988, to a 617.016 Trying to replace the secondary fuel filter, but the threads on the filter are larger than the ones I am used to with the 617 motors in the later W123's.

Anyone know how to figure out where to get parts for this engine? (Maybe a marine type?)

TIA

That is not an MB engine #. It is a head #. Look on the driver's side at the top of the block (not the head). You probably got that # off the front of the head.

[79Mercy]

Sounds like an ordinary OM617.910. Thats what I have in my 76 300D