MB 616 diesel powered Astro build - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JB3 · #1 04-17-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

Sorry I meant to say NOT installing an automatic - that was in my head anyway even though I didn't write it...

The only reason I can think of having the stuff on the rocker cover is for an automatic transmission - vacuum valve connection and Bowden cable / rod linkage etc

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How about using the back plate of the governor as a mounting point for a 1mm thick custom made mounting bracket for the new linkage? Slightly longer screws - through the new bracket - through the existing back cover (don't remove!) - into the governor housing. You should have enough space between the oil filter housing and the IP / governor on an OM616. It shouldn't be as cramped as on the turbo OM617...

Another awesome idea, Ill look into this. The astro throttle comes in from the passenger side of the engine area, and I may have a reference problem with the hatch going direct back, but maybe if I did a 45 degree pointing over to the valve cover, It would fit nicely!

JB3 · #2 05-08-2013, 04:09 PM

tiny update-

bunch of little things taken care of, power steering hoses hooked up, a few other items, waiting on a oil filter gasket for my new oil filter relocation plate, however, one big hurdle passed-

this morning I went down to the DMV and put in paperwork re-registering the van as a 4 cyl diesel vehicle.
Total success! Woman didn't even bat an eye, and now its legal and registered with the engine swap! now to get it running