I am finally getting around to rebuilding the engine in my friends 300TD after a year waiting for the pistons. The end of this thread:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/383009-celebration-planned-friends-500-000-mile-300td-5.html
We finally have the pistons, the reconditioned rods, and the block with new liners-honed to the pistons. A pile of new parts is awaiting assembly as well. Blue also brought back his car after straightening some sheet metal from a former collision, and painting the engine bay. Blue has also brought a bunch of polished aluminum parts. This is going to be an engine bay beauty contest winner when we are done with it. He even polished the oil pan!!! There is a rumor going around that a few chrome plated parts may make their way into the engine bay. We shall see. I am waiting on engine bearings, and then I can start the engine assembly. Stay tuned!