^^ This. Replaced mine, along with taking the rest of the slack out of my linkage, made for a very quick 300D.

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1985 MBZ 300D (DD, 240k, unmuffled hellion!)
1982 MBZ 300D (372k, retired for parts)
1981 MBZ 300D (575k, parts pig)

Pivot mount... OH WOW pricy isn`t it? last time I looked they were $50.

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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, thanks for pointing this out. Here's a close up of mine-


Dealer said they can get it for around $65. Can someone link me to one that's cheaper than $50?

PM sent.

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1979 300D 040 Black on Black - 1985 300D Maaco job (sadly sprayed over 199 Black Pearl Metallic) on Palamino

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Thanks cooljjay. This place is a great resource. I just checked mine and it too, is toast. not even powdered toast man could save it.
$65 for the mb part sounds fair enough.

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You can save about $20 off that by shopping around.

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1979 300D 040 Black on Black - 1985 300D Maaco job (sadly sprayed over 199 Black Pearl Metallic) on Palamino

http://i.imgur.com/LslW733.jpg

The Baja Arizona Oil Burners Send a message if you'd like to join the fun
Left to Right - UberWasser, Iridium, Stuttgart-->Seattle,, mannys9130

Visit the W123 page on iFixit for over 70 helpful DIY guides!

Sourced one from a fresh w123 at the junkyard. With only 400k miles. (Old one on the left)-


Replaced and drives a little better 0-20 but now I need need to re-adjust linkage. Updates soon after oil change. Any tips or links on how to get linkage just right?

That bottom mount, doesn't have much life left in it...

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Best deal on a MB pivot was $54. I will just get one here for few bucks more.

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1986 560 SEL
1960 Ranchero
1970 Cougar XR7
2002 Crown Vic Sport
1992 F150