Hi;

I detailed my engine this weekend and found a tag rivetted to
the fron of the block. Does anyone know what it means? (I assumed it was a factory exchange engine. )

Original Mercedes Tauschaggregat
Agg Nr. 692719
Teil Nr. 6160102800 88
Bm 616 916

Yes that is a factory crate motor. Tauschaggregat loosely translates to exchage unit. You might be able to get some info from Mercedes using the number on the second line, aggregat #..

I just bought a 1976 240d but I am sure it is not a 240d engine. It has a tag on the engine "Original Mercedes-benz Tauschaggregat teil-nr 615010800088
aggregat NR 627402
I am thinking it is a 220 d engine.
What are the differances in HP between the 2 the car cost only $200 has great paint no reverse and some tears in the seats but it was the coler I wanted and is very restorable. The man I purchased it from was building it for his son and gave up when one cylnder would not fire. It turened out one of the new injectors and I belive they are new injectors not rebuilt ones was bad and sprayed no fuel. This car has a ton of new parts nice tires new battry,clutch,motor and tranny mount. I am worried thatb the no reverce is because he used a 220d engine if that is what it is with a 240d transmission and I will have to alter the linkage to make reverce work. Are dealer here is not very helpfull on old cars but I will try to pry some info out of them tomorrow. Any info you have would be greatfullly Appreciated.
Dave S
San Jose CA
PS I love the car It is so simpile no power any thing and it has a sun roof. I evan love the pull start.

My reference lists the OM615 motor for the 220D and later 200D and the OM616 for the early 240D. There's only a difference of about 5 hp between the 220D and 240D engines. That 615 in your engine tag indicates it's a 220D engine. As I recall, on those manual floorshifts, you have to pull up or push down on the lever before you can move it to reverse. I don't think the different engine should affect reverse gear.

Happy Motoring, Mark

__________________
DrDKW

Thank you so much Mark DiSilvestro. You saved me countless hours screwing with the transmission linkage while I await my manuals. You pull up to go into reverse.
I now wonder If MBZ will tell me when the engine was sold so I can try to gauge its mileage. I wonder why they put a 220 d engine in a 240 d. one thing for sure doing that is the engine shocks don’t fit

Sometimes, the simple solutions are the best.

We had a customer's '69 stick-shift 280S at the BMW repair shop where I used to work. My boss couldn't find reverse either.

I'm sure someone must have gotten a great deal on that 220D engine. If it runs satisfactory, I wouldn't worry unless you plan on making a show-car.

Happy Motoring, Mark

__________________
DrDKW