I am going to pull the engine out of the parts car ( eventually ), and after having done a bit of a search, can't find the answer.
What does a 5 cyl, fully dressed engine weigh, and if I do the factory suggested engine and trans combo pull, how much weight is involved ?
Thanx.

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1984 300 D runs, interior
1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash, decent interior (see above), parts car
(hate to kill one)
1998 Dodge diesel

How about Heavy.

This was discussed a few months back, don`t remember the exactweight. but with the trans and engine, probably 600#.

I have pulled an engine combo 3 times here in the driveway with my engine hoist, by my self. Fiirst time I had no earthly idea what I was doing , now I kinda think I do.

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

I already knew heavy, just wondered if it would be within the range of the lifting beam in the garage. It will take a cast iron 300 cu in ford truck 6 cyl, but I am leaning toward renting or acquiring a shop crane.
Did you pull yours as a unit, or just engine ?

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1984 300 D runs, interior
1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash, decent interior (see above), parts car
(hate to kill one)
1998 Dodge diesel

About 20 yrs ago the first engine I pulled here was out of my Datsun PU. think it weighs 475# plus the weight of the 5-spd. I didn`t have an engine hoist, but do have a chain hoist.

I ran a 4X6 beam across the celing joists of the old barn. one end I placed a 4X4 under the joist/beam, and secured it so it couldn`t move. the other end sits on a wall that divides the 2 halves of the barn. it is very secure and solid, I used it 2 times before I acquired the engine hoist that I use for the MB`s.

I have always pulled the engine and transmission as a unit.

This is not exactly the safest way to pull an engine.
W123 motor kiemeles - YouTube

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

I believe the engine is around 525, the tranny I am not sure of but have weighed them before and posted the weights so a search of the forum should reveal the tranny weight.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I think the OM617 and Ford six are very similar in weight ( have lifted both) around 500.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

500 pounds is correct. I just took my old om617 to the scrap yard and that's what it was on the scale.

Did it have all its accessories, manifilolds etc.?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The only thing it was missing was the vacuum pump and the IP.

The IP weighs quite a bit...

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

While very dangerous, it was at least quite entertaining. I can't wait to get home and watch it with the sound up!!!

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

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Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

OK. No doubt about it. My lifting gear is a LOT stronger than what they used. On the downside, I have not got that many people I could con into helping me do it that way!
(As a side note, that was one rugged wheelbarrow.)

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1984 300 D runs, interior
1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash, decent interior (see above), parts car
(hate to kill one)
1998 Dodge diesel

It was a light weight gasser engine.

I saw this while looking at another video. I had to watch it to the end, just knew that contraption was going to give out.
wonder what country this is in?

amazing to see these guys w/o any work boots, or some kind of foot protection. no way those 2 guys would be lifting a 617 engine by hand.

then watching them run that engine out the driveway and down the street, reminded me of the keystone Cops.

Hey Jerry, there are a bunch hanging around Home depot that could lift it out for you.

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

The trannies are not much over 100lbs,I could pick one up I had at my old shop with little problem .

Yeah the one I bought was more than 10kg (MW pump) - the seller had to pay a bit more to the post office to send it to me...

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1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

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