Leave the 240D alone. Soon there will be no more 240D's with 4 speeds if people keep doing swaps. I prefer the 240D over a manual 617

Yeah I prefere the 240 also in a lot of ways.

All the 4-spds I have are from PNP, and Iam surprised at how many are actually automatics.

It really gets me tight Jawed when someone buys a W123 for the engine to install in a 4x4 Toyota etc..... and then scraps the body. not all of these swaps are from junker or rusted out hulks.

Same goes with scraping a 240 for the 4-spd.


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

Yeah, now I am leaning toward rebuilding the four in pancakes and installing either the 346 diff I have or a five speed.....or.....drumroll......both.

Yes, in pursuit again of the elusive 40 mpg 123 brick.

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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.

Why is that?

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Simplicity is the 240's trump card. Manual ac controls, manual everything sometimes, even some cars came out with no sunroof. For many years even the right side mirror was optional. Light weight and simplicity is a sweet combination. In stock form they are noisy on the highway though.

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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.

Take comfort in the fact that my donor car was BAD. Frame rust, BAD interior, turbo needed rebuilt, suspension was only loosely attached to the vehicle, etc, etc. The engine and trans did run and had all the gears but that was about it.

Don't hate me -
Dan

OK< You are forgiven. ....................................this time.


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 agree, the 300D through 85 should have had the simple uncomplicated CC the 240D use, and the manual sun roof.

Would have been nice if the 300D`s were offered a 4/5 spd manual trans over here, including the Turbo`s.

I like the manual window winders, they work everytime. but is nice to have the rear windows being electric if I want to lower a rear window when driving.

I did install a manual right mirror, but do have an electrical radio, starter and blower though. I do have electric lights, an up grade over trimming the Wicks like we use to.

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