Which version of the 617 engine is in your 300sd? I see in the pictures the dual oil drain/return lines, and the oil/vapor seperator in the air cleaner.

The reason I ask, is I am replacing the original .950 engine (#5 cylinder died a noisy death, knock, then blew the tip off the prechamber) with a .952 engine. I have read conflicting stories on wether it will fit around the cross body stiffeners and supports.

I like your alternator bracket modification to get it to work with the larger alt.

Hammerwerfer

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1985 300DT 241,000 miles
1979 300SD 202,000 miles

I believe I have the .951 engine. I'm not sure if the .952 engine upper oil pan fits in the W116 body or not, though I've heard it doesn't clear.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

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as I have 80A left over after V8 engine swap
this is a topic I was waiting for!

thanks mate!


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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
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