We picked up a great running 617 a while back at the parts yard. It's from an 85 300SD. He doesn't want to put it into a vehicle it was meant for, meaning a W123, W126 etc. Here were a few of the ideas thrown around.

__________________
Current: 1975 450SEL, 83 300D, 88 Yugo GVX, 90 300D OM603 swap, 91 F150 4.6 4v swap, 93 190E Sportline LE 3.0L M104 swap, 93 190E Sportline LE Megasquirt, 03 Sprinter, 06 E500 4Matic wagon.