Thank You!!!

So, I guess this is actually a 79. Talked to seller again, he could not find a casting date by the starter. Will probably go and do a compression test, and try to start it in a couple of weeks (360 mile round trip) If everything checks out MIGHT buy it. In meantime will keep a look out for a low mileage, cheap donor car within a 500 mile radius.

What compression readings should I look for 380/400 ??

Thanks Everyone

Actually the new model year begins in August. So that engine is from a 1980 model year 300d.

You might need to remove the starter to see the casting date.

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That would also explain why it has pencil type glow plugs. The 78&79 had loop style.

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1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

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EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
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My .912 engine has 26 C (March) 80 cast on it behind the injection pump. It had loop glow plugs...

(hehe)

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1978 300D, 373,000km 617.912, 711.113 5 speed, 7.5mm superpump, HX30W turbo...many, many years in the making....
1977 280> 300D - 500,000km+ (to be sold...)
1984 240TD>300TD 121,000 miles, *gone*
1977 250 parts car
1988 Toyota Corona 2.0D *gone*
1975 FJ45>HJ45
1981 200>240D (to be sold...)
1999 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 *gone*
1980s Lansing Bagnall FOER 5.2 Forklift (the Mk2 engine hoist)
2001 Holden Rodeo 4JB1T 2WD

For the 123.130/132:
loop glow plugs - up to engine-Nr. 617912 10 125941 (with exceptions).
loop glow plugs - up to engine-Nr. 617912 12 113990 (with exceptions).

For the 123.190:
loop glow plugs - up to engine-Nr. 617912 10 125938 (with exceptions).
loop glow plugs - up to engine-Nr. 617912 12 113862 (with exceptions).

UPDATE, Seller confirmed motor was a 1979, I told him I would not be interested in it unless I ran a compression test. He pulled it up to the shop, and could get the engine to only turn 3/4 of a revolution, using a socket on crank bolt. So this motor is toast!

Thanks for all replies/help