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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By luketmarx
w115 OM617 Swap UPDATE

Well, I'm making slow but good progress on the engine swap. Engine is sitting in place on it's mounts. Now I'm going to pull it and do the head gasket.


The original location for the power...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-08-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 788
Posted By luketmarx
W115 engine mount arms

In a w115 chassis, are the engine mounting arms different between the 4 and 5 cylinder engines?

I’m fitting a later 617 into a ‘76 w115 240D. The engine seems like it will fit, but the mounting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By luketmarx
I fitted 1984 300SD seats in my 1976 w115, i...

I fitted 1984 300SD seats in my 1976 w115, i found they fit almost perfect, just need to drill two holes per seat. I havent permanently installed them yet, need to get them reupholstered as they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By luketmarx
Power for the clock should not be dependent on...

Power for the clock should not be dependent on capacitors. It should be a direct line to the battery via a fuse. The clock on my w115 may be dofferent, but they way it works is it’s a mechanical wind...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By luketmarx
W115-616, 617 differences

In a w115 chassis, are the engine mounting arms different between the 4 and 5 cylinder engines?

I’m fitting a later 617 into a ‘76 w115 240D. The engine seems like it will fit, but the mounting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,114
Posted By luketmarx
Is there a difference of engine mount arms on the...

Is there a difference of engine mount arms on the w115 617 vs 616?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2019, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Ok, fitting the engine. I’m wondering, on the...

Ok, fitting the engine. I’m wondering, on the w115, are there different engine mount arms for the 4 and 5 cylinder engines? Thanks..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Willdo! Thanks for the tip

Willdo! Thanks for the tip
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2019, 09:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Ok, thanks. I just looked around and they are...

Ok, thanks. I just looked around and they are more available than I thought, so shouldn’t be an issue.

Does anyone have any advice on some of my electrical questions?

I’d like to know:

Do i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Update: I’m working on fitment, and ordering...

Update:

I’m working on fitment, and ordering parts to do the head gasket. Pelican Parts doesnt have the special 12mm long allen socket for the head bolts, anyone have one they’d like to lend, rent...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By luketmarx
I’d be looking for a metric size..

I’d be looking for a metric size..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By luketmarx
Let me know if you have success with this. I...

Let me know if you have success with this. I tried to remove the freeze plug on a 616 several years ago and it indeed was frozen! But current engine I’m working with also does not have a block heater...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
EGR delete-yes. ALDA, not sure. It is hooked to a...

EGR delete-yes. ALDA, not sure. It is hooked to a sensor on the gas pedal, right? I’ve heard so much mixed info on it...I think it’s supposed to auto-adjust boost level for different elevations?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
What mod are you refering to?

What mod are you refering to?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2019, 12:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
As for the head gasket, I found...

As for the head gasket, I found peachparts/pelican parts has a good instructional DIY...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Yeah? Not what I wanted to hear...a second...

Yeah? Not what I wanted to hear...a second opinion, anyone?






Yeah? I'd love to take it on...can I bother you for some tips? :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,221
Posted By luketmarx
Ok, if this is true in the original poster’s car,...

Ok, if this is true in the original poster’s car, then perhaps one would think it might be not uncommon in other manual 240’s...then might we, the the other manual 240 world, perhaps be concerned...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
Excellent, thanks!!

Excellent, thanks!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,464
Posted By luketmarx
OM617 Swap:Even More Questions! (video)

Hello (I'm assuming) Gentlemen!

Thanks to everyone who has offered advice for this project thus far.


Here's what's going on: Harvesting engine from '84 300SD, installing into '76 W115.

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By luketmarx
Well as long as someone is learning something,...

Well as long as someone is learning something, it’s all in good fun.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By luketmarx
I think you need an alignment shaft from what I...

I think you need an alignment shaft from what I remember. From my limited knowledge sometimes you can buy the tool or you can just gut an old transmission.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By luketmarx
I’m replacing it with a manual transmission

I’m replacing it with a manual transmission
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 687
Posted By luketmarx
Should oil come out of here?

Just removed the trans from the engine. As I had the engine/trans assy halfway removed from the car, and had it tilted, oil came out from the top of the trans, and I believe the source was the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-25-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By luketmarx
Free + shipping/beer: Transmission

Just pulled a good transmission from a 1984 w126 300SD. Seemed to shift really well, I drove the car on a 2 hr road trip to my house, now it’s being taken apart for parts (i want the engine). Anyway,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By luketmarx
The 300SD is a parts car, putting that engine...

The 300SD is a parts car, putting that engine into my W115 240D. Mods I will have to do to make it fit are install a remote oil filter kit on the engine, and cut the sub-frame to allow more clearance...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By luketmarx
I did, trans is attached. I also forgot to inbolt...

I did, trans is attached. I also forgot to inbolt a few things, like the driveshaft and trans link. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By luketmarx
OM617 Removal Time Lapse

https://youtu.be/tnrS6H9PRZo

I made some good visual progress on my engine swap last night. Decided to make a short video.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,053
Posted By luketmarx
Yes both sides.

Yes both sides.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,922
Posted By luketmarx
Wow. This was like curling up with a good book....

Wow. This was like curling up with a good book. Thanks for the great read, and I’m definitely forwarding this on to my high school physics teacher to entertain any geeky gearheads out there!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 884
Posted By luketmarx
There are adapter kits for 5 speed toyota...

There are adapter kits for 5 speed toyota transmissions, i saw $1,000 for the adapter kit...easy to find the trans if in fact you actually want a manual... :)
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