500SL 1982 Euro Engine no

[denis gow]

Appreciate some advice on a W107 046 chassis 500SL euro engine number.

I am looking at purchasing a re-machined / reconditioned 500SL block, engine no #M117-961xxxxxxxxxxxx, however I can't find any referance to this motor .

The only ref I can find to the 1980's 500SL is the #M117-960,#M117-962,#M117-964,.

Cant find anything on the M117-961xxxxxxxx,

Appreciate any info on this engine before I purchase the block.

Hope you can help .

Den Downunder

[Bondavi]

Looks like a earlier version of the 963 low compression USA spec engine? I've seen the 961 lumped together with the 963, but never with the 960/2.

[ctaylor738]

I think it is a LHD 500SEC or 500SEL engine. Sometimes the numbers are different because of the oil filter and exhaust mainfolds.