The 4-Speed Manual from a Euro 300D IS MINE

pulled it today at pick and pull. i got the transmission, flywheel, drive shaft (the small one just after the transmission), the linkage, the floor shifter, and the speedometer cable. I have a 124 speedometer for a 3.07 rear end. i have the the pedals from a 123 240D. also in the garage is a second 4-Speed Manual form a 115 240D, Linkage from the 115 240D, the front half of the drive shaft off the 115 240D, and the shifter and linkages from a 116 280SE.

i think I'm ready. with the flywheel from the 300D i should be able to bolt that onto the engine in the SD. I replaced the engine in my 84 SD with one from an 81 SD, so there should be no issue getting the pilot bearing. I've read the conversion "how-to" for the 123 auto to manual swap. but i still have a few questions about making the conversion to my 126.

I read that the pedals from the 123 are usable in the 126 with some modifications. has anyone ever doe this? or will i be the first.

Is there a way i can roll the millage on the 124 speedometer to match what my speedometer reads? very proud of my 342,xxx miles.

is the length of the drive shaft for the 300D correct for the 126? I know where there is a 116 280SE Manual that still has its drive shaft. should i go get that?

is there any difference in gearing in the 2 Manual trannys i have? one from a 1974 240D and one from a 1982 Euro 300D.

and finally, has anyone ever done this before?

thanks!

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