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found V8 with manual transmission
Found a 1974 350 W116 with a manual transmission that is being parted out. The car appears to a European model. The shifter assembly is gone but motor and tranny is still in the car. Since it has the 3 shift levels on the side I assume it not a ZF but rather a G76/27. It has a mounting provision for a starter on both sides.
1. Would the transmission fit on a later 560 engine? 2. Would the flywheel fit on a 560 crankshaft? 3. Not likely :-) but how could I tell if it a 5 speed just by looking at the transmission (does anyone have a picture of a G76/27-5) 4. Is the ZF better than the Mercedes manual? 5. What is the going rate for a 4 speed V8 tranny. For more information see http://picasaweb.google.com/vintagemotion/MercedesV8Manual#
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Good Patina Comes With Good Miles Driven. Drive more polish less 220SEB 1963 (excellent driver with no rust but far from pretty) 300 TD Wagon 1981 (Daily Commuter Tractor) 911 MFI 1973 www.vintagemotion.com Last edited by MercedesOtto; 12-11-2009 at 04:17 PM. |
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the 3.5 engine could be optioned with a 4 speed manual transmission. Mercedes never officially made a v8 with a 5 speed.
I don't think the bolt pattern for the transmission would fit the later engines.
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There are automatics that fit both 116s and 117s - why not the stick? The factory never did 117 stick but that may be simply because of the limited market. I can't imagine that there is a "going rate" for such a thing - just too narrow a market.
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Probably because they didn't think that gearbox would hold up to the additional strain from the 4.5 liter engine.
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Hello,
I took a four speed manual from a 3.5 Mercedes V-8 and installed it in my 1974 450SLC. Works just great!
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Joe Alexander Blacklick, Ohio 1964 220SE Rally (La Carrera Panamericana someday) 1966 Unimog 404s (Swedish Army) 1969 300SEL 6.3 (sold) 1969 280SL Pagoda 1973 280SEL 4.5 1974 450SLC FIA Rally car (standard trans) 1982 300D turbo (winter driver) 1986 560SEC 1989 Unimog FLU419 (US Army) 1991 300TE (wife) 2002 SLK 32 AMG (350 hp) |
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And what about all the W`107's that were delivered with manual trans? .
An alloy block V8 has a smaller pitch circle on the bell housing so the 3.5 ,350 and 450 SL and various W116 V8 manual trans bell housings won't fit. A 560 has it's ignition sensors on the flex plate so unless you are a really good machinist theses no chance of adapting a specially made flywheel easily. |
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To amplify that, the cast iron v8s (M116 & M117) have the same back plate setup for the transmissions, so the 3-speed and 4-speed automatics along with the 4-speed manual will interchange freely (note that the 4-speed manual is shorter, so the drive shaft is longer, also the support plate for the transmission is different).
Likewise, the light alloy V8s (M116 & M117 again) have the same (lack of) backplate setup and again, their transmissions will interchange. Your best bet for a manual for one of these is the BMW transmission we're told. Though good luck finding somebody that has already done the swap to get pictures and dimensions. -CTH |
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Are you willing to part with that transmission?
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E. Rabsatt 1964 Triumph TR4 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 1978 Chevrolet Corvette - 25th Anniversary Edition |
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here are some pictures of the transmission and parts For more information see http://picasaweb.google.com/vintagemotion/MercedesV8Manual#
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Good Patina Comes With Good Miles Driven. Drive more polish less 220SEB 1963 (excellent driver with no rust but far from pretty) 300 TD Wagon 1981 (Daily Commuter Tractor) 911 MFI 1973 www.vintagemotion.com Last edited by MercedesOtto; 12-11-2009 at 04:17 PM. |
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To echo earlier comment, get the driveshaft too. They are different and I don't think MB carries the manual versions anymore. Price for such a transmission is in the eye of the beholder. I got one about two years ago for $250 including shipping.
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manual v8 tranny from 1974 3.5
Until what exact year does this tranny fit the V8's?
When is the cut off between alloy and cast iron? Thanks
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Good Patina Comes With Good Miles Driven. Drive more polish less 220SEB 1963 (excellent driver with no rust but far from pretty) 300 TD Wagon 1981 (Daily Commuter Tractor) 911 MFI 1973 www.vintagemotion.com Last edited by MercedesOtto; 12-26-2008 at 05:57 PM. |
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The 3.5 & 4.5 were cast iron. The 3.8, 4.2, 5.0 & 5.6 are light alloy. 1980 was the transition year most of the old models ended and new ones came to be. -CTH
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Is the bellhousing a seperate piece? A Mustang T5 would be a good choice.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952. |
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Is the Clutch Pedal still available?
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Here are pictures of all the parts I have [url]http://picasaweb.google.com/vintagemotion/MercedesV8Manual#
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Good Patina Comes With Good Miles Driven. Drive more polish less 220SEB 1963 (excellent driver with no rust but far from pretty) 300 TD Wagon 1981 (Daily Commuter Tractor) 911 MFI 1973 www.vintagemotion.com Last edited by MercedesOtto; 12-11-2009 at 04:17 PM. |
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