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Old 03-08-2018, 09:15 PM
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Tailshaft switch needed for an 85 300sd trans to an 85 300d?

Looking at a local yard to pull a trans ,any difference in these trannies tail ,easy swap if its doable

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Old 03-09-2018, 08:20 PM
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Not doable...

The internals will not work. No oiling providpsions for the speedometer drive.
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Old 03-09-2018, 08:21 PM
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Going from a D to an SD, might work, but the sender ring would be soaked in oil, and would probably leak.
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Old 03-09-2018, 08:23 PM
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I have pics somewhere on here of the tail shaft differences...
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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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Old 03-09-2018, 11:20 PM
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No way to use a 300sd trans in a 300d?Low mileage car
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Old 03-10-2018, 08:10 AM
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The 700-303 transmission was used in the 81' W123 wagons with an electric speedo. I have one with only 84k miles on it for sale if anyone needs one!
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Old 03-12-2018, 10:11 AM
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I found a PP thread that gives a good look at these transmission generations .

Transmission compatibility questions

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