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350SDL manual conversion
So Ive done a manual conversion in my old 300D and that didnt seem to bad. However that car Had manual gearbox that was actually made for the car. Now I would like to convert my 350 to a manual. I really dont like having such high revs on the highway with only the 4spd automatic and I quite prefer a manual gearbox to an auto any day. Anyone know what transmission I could use? I found a 190D with a manual gearbox (dunno if its a 4 or 5spd) and was probably going to use that since its Benz and everything should fit right in. Ideas anyone??
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If that doesn't work you can try parts of an '86 300E 5-speed.
There are gray market 126s with clutch pedals if you're patient. Sixto 87 300D |
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I thought that you have to use the gearbox from a diesel engine, because if you use a gearbox from a petrol powered car the diesels torque will rip it apart.
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I can't see a 603.970 ripping apart a transmission that can put up with an M103. In any case, the clutch will serve as a fuse if you don't go overboard with the pressure plate.
Sixto 87 300D |
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Ashead is using a 5 speed from a 190 no problem the only problem is the flywheel if you use the flywheel from a 190 you have to use a flywheel from M103 you can find it in 190 also but the one with 2.6 engine
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Im stealing all of the parts from a 190, although im not sure if its a 2.6 or not. Are the speedos on that car electronic? Id really like to keep the electronic speedo instead of going back to that stupid cable
Last edited by jhertzler1103; 10-20-2011 at 02:52 PM. |
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2.6 is a 6 cylinder. No if you want a manual transmission you are going back to cable
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Stick the electronic pickup on the end of the cable
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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How out of place does a 124 speedo look in a 126 cluster?
Sixto 87 300D |
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I don't know if there's a way to route the cable. Every W126 has an electronic speedo.
-J
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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Sirnik84 added one to his 84 300SD. Installing a new engine and manual transmission in my SD Some pic of the surgery Installing a new engine and manual transmission in my SD I couldn`t find a pic of the front when finished. I have seen the car and it looks factory. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works |
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