New to Forum - Just got a '82 300D

[RallyRebel]

Hello all! Just thought I'd post up as I've just won an eBay '82 300D that I plan on using to determine if we like making B100 bio-diesel. The car appears to be in decent condition with mostly cosmetic issues, but has a more recent engine from an SD and has already been converted to 4-speed manual. Having picked it up yet to get casting numbers off the engine and tranny, but will share after I get it home this weekend.

I've always been a big fan of the MB UniMogs and Gelandewagens (before they were "fashionable") but have primarily driven Isuzus. If the bio-diesel experiment with the 300D goes well we plan on importing Isuzu diesel engines as the wife and I each have an Isuzu VehiCROSS, which will take the Trooper's 3.1 as a drop-in. I have seen a 2nd-gen Trooper though with a MB TD though, so that may be an option if the numbers look better.

In any case, glad to find such and informative forum with a great bunch of folk and only hope I can eventually contribute as well.

Thanks!

Joe Black
Catch yellow fever at ACME!