Looking for 2.47 rear end
 

Hi All,

I live in San Francisco area, went to all the Pull a Part yards didn't find anything.
I would like to change my 83 300TD from 3.07 to 2.47.
Any idea where can I find one compatible and how much will it cost?

Thanks,
Yossi

You will find a 2.88 ratio much more easily, from a 1985 300D or 300TD
Try Acme in Santa Rosa, tel 707-546-6816 or 415-457-6338.

see my swap 3.07/2.47
 

find a scrap 380E ....pot fits and dont forget the speedo ....my speedo now says 240 kph {not}.

get ur mechanic to make a note on the repair order if the new speedo cluster awards u more klicks and save the old odometer to prove real miles.

700 rpm drop and best mpg @36 on cruise @ 75 steady.

good luck worth the money

robert bullard
toronto

Will the 123 diff fit in the 116???...bert

Rbullard, is that 36mpg on our larger canadian gallon? I would hate to mislead some of our american friends by accident. :) Or perhaps you have corrected it to the 3.78 litre rather than 4.5 litre ratio already. Besides the rear end ratios I find myself doing ratio comparisons all the time or clarification of which gallon i am reffering to. :)

NO....there was a thread recently when someone tried to get a W116 diff into a W123....the flexjoit coupling is wrong size....the W116 is a larger beefier unit...and it will affect the rear end camber..

If a 126 will for the 116, a place here has more than a few of them. PM me and I'll give you their contact info. :)

116/123
 

the diesel geeks put a 2.47 into a 123. i believe they did some not too complicated machining to make it fit. see thread from 2-3 weeks ago.

Do you know where can I get 2.47 ?
 

Still looking for 2.47 that will fit 83 300TD:-).
I think that the 380, 500, 560 SEL will fit.

Thanks,
Yossi

Just be aware, it's not a direct swap.

Please more info
 

Could you please link to the post that have more info ?

I looked around and didn't find it.

Thanks,
Yossi

It was up here recently, but I also recall the S class have a bigger ring gear too which is what makes the carrier sit differently.

I have a 2:47 from a 1985-380SL...very low mileage....give me your phone number and I will give you a call... jim16671836@yahoo.com or send it by PM.....Jim

Just sent you an email
 

Just sent you an email.
How many low miles :-)?

Differential
 

I am going out of town in 2o minutes, I will give you a call sunday night...where are you located...Jim