Well I got my hands on a Getrag 717400 5 speed that will be going into my 1983 300TD this weekend. I've already done a 4 speed 240 swap, but that transmission is in pretty bad condition.

This should be a fairly easy job since I've already installed the pedal assembly, clutch hydraulics, and have been down there before. But i do have 2 questions about this new 5 speed:

• What type of throwout bearing should i use? i have 2 types from a 240. You can see in the pictures one is longer
• Any advice on oil for the Getrag? I was thinking royal purple manual tranny fluid. Anyone know how much this 5 speed holds?

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1983 300TD - 202k with 5 speed Getrag conversion