Well I just went and measured it. The hole in the crank is about 2 and 1/4 inch deep. I think when we ran into trouble we already had the clutch cover and of course the flywheel mounted. That gives me the 5.5 or so inches, maybe even more. Yes, I think the easy way to get it out of there is with a torch. Probably get it out of there in less than a minute. But I was not planning on using that engine with the four speed again. I have an 81 617 with turbo and it is just crying to see some action. Good engines are always salable, and I think if you have to frag with the pilot bearing, you might as well go with the right engine if the opportunity is there to do so. I just really hope it runs out as good as the one I am pulling out. I have had it for almost 10 years, runs great, top notch compression numbers and it doesn't mark it's territory.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!