I was at the Ecology auto parts wrecking yard (Hwy 395 in Adelanto) the other day. There was a 190D 2.2 automatic that was mostly complete, and a couple '78-9 SD's with non-EGR manifolds (for those that want to go EGR-less on their 617). There was also a 240 with the engine removed, and the 4 speed just waiting to be pulled. I also saw a 6.9. It was mostly intact with only the deck lid emblem and the fuel distributor missing. It looked like all the SLS gear was still there. Someone needs to get this car! I am mostly a Diesel guy, so I am not interested in the gasser.

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Bio-Fuel Benzs:
1984 300SD
1982 240D 4 spd
1982 300TD
1980 240 D (Turbo 4 speed project car)
1985 300D 4X4 project car (617, AX15, Dana 300, Dana 44's, 33's, tube frame)
Others:
1985 Mitsubishi 2.3 TD Pick-up,
Former: (SOLD)
1998 E300
1995 E300
1982 300CD - red
1982 300CD - white
1983 300D
1980 300SD
1985 190D
1985 Euro 280E
Gen. II-616/ 617 Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit For Sale + Install Inst.

The Differential in the 6.9, will be a 2:65 and have the LSD.

I would be pulling the manifolds and grabbing the transmission, oh well.....too far away.


I pulled one of those 2:65 diffs last summer. I removed the hyd shocks, then the 4 13mm bolts, and when the last one came out, the Diff dropped all the way to the ground, and this is up on PNP`s wheel stands.

I have pulled a lot of 123/126 diffs, and with the shocks removed, they drop about a foot. this 6.9 will hurt you bad. A jack would help if they were allowed.

Be careful. don`t have any part of you under it.


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!! (this engine was installed only in 240D w/automatic transmissions)

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

85 300D 360K
84 300SD 270k
82 Datsun Kingcab Diesel 474k
80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 3:58 Diff. 150mph spedo 348k
78 240D