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Originally posted by engatwork
I have kicked the around the thought of dropping one of those Cummins engine/tranny out of a Dodge pickup into the W123. I have not found a used Cummins engine that was within my price range .
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Neither have I, which is why there isn't a 6BT Cummins in my pickup right now.
I don't think a 123's suspension could handle a 6BT...they weigh in at over 1000lbs; even if it were done on a 1/2 ton pickup, some front suspension modifications would be in order.
A 4BT 4 cylinder, OTOH...just as reliable and BOMBable
but might fit in better for space as well as weight.
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other other hand, I would think that an OM616/617 is about as reliable as a 6BT Cummins...I was under the impression that 500K and up was routine for a properly maintained 616/617...this was one of the deciding factors for me getting one.
