Ask the shop what measurement they want to work from. I'm guessing they'll want the measurement from the transmission flange (where the rubber disc bolts on) to the differential flange (where THAT rubber disc bolts on) with the weight of the car on the suspension (makes the total length shorter). They'll make accommodations for the slip yoke in the final length. But seriously, ask them. Some shops like to work from different dimensions.

Dan

While you are waiting, I have cold beer.

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thanks, but no thanks winmutt. I'm 16, remember? I'll try to find out how the shop measures, but how much have other people shortened it who have already done this swap.

Down here in atlanta they'd do it for roughly 150$ and it would be balanced. Surely there is a driveshaft shop somewhere in between here and Franklin that could do it for a reasonable amount

Did you read through this thread? there is some measurements shown.

240D 4-speed manual swap in 300CD


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.

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OH yeah, 16 HMMMM.......maybe Winmutt can have some Sasparilla for ya.


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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

charmalu, would it be the same length because that is a Coupe. I just need the measurement i need shortened. Even if it is a little bit off, isnt there still some play because of the shaft?

$90 balanced.


16 eh? Forgot about that. I can't even be seen around you!

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I find cold milk to be mot refreshing after spending hours under the car working on one stupid &*^%&*^$&% bolt. Maybe winmutt could keep some on hand for you .

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I'm a caffeine-free Diet Coke guy myself. Never developed a taste for beer - I really don't like it. Nor coffee. And I'm old enough to drink anything I feel like!

Dan

I got my driveshaft shortened 4" and I am very satisfied. They were really good about the price. It cost $70 shortening, and balance. Now I need to find a 240d auto crossmember. Also, how much do the shift linkages need to be shortened?

I bought the 240 auto crossmember and it DOESN'T fit. Its too narrow to reach the holes on the body. I'm not sure how others were able to use it.


I welded a piece on metal on each side to make mine fit. I can send you a pic of what I did(too large to post here).


Again don't spend the cash on a part your going to have to alter to work. You should just alter the part you already have.
Your best bet is to use the crossmember from the 240 4 speed like this guy did.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/16747d1079627193-auto-manual-transmission-conversion-has-begun-modifiedsupport.jpg


http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/16748d1079627579-auto-manual-transmission-conversion-has-begun-modifiedsupportmarked.jpg

Those images come from here post #43
Auto -> Manual Transmission Conversion Has Begun.

Your doing it wrong. The 240 auto crossmember was the right now.

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Can you post a pic of the mount attached in your car?

I have the both of these cross members in this pic. The CM on the bottom is suppose to be from a 240 auto. in this pic you can see how short it is as compared to the one that does fit(even after the alteration on the top member).

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/55913d1213247549-4-speed-conversion-cross-member-secret-crossmember-1.jpg

My 240D manual crossmember looks like the top one. Isn't the lower one the mount for the driveshaft center bearing?

Not sure what I'll use in the S-10 but I'll probably start with the stock S-10 mount and see what works from there.

Dan