Getrag Transmission

[juanesoto]

Hello guys,

Just wondering, what is a getrag transmission? I've been told it was mated with a 110 engine.... Will this fit a w123 chassis and match a OM617 engine NA.

Thanks for the advice!

Juan

[bgkast]

It's just a brand name like Allison. I believe that the 5 speeds that are so rare were made by them.

[R Leo]

Getrags fit both the OM60X and OM61X engines; the 60X version gearbox has a starter wart on the left side of the bellhousing, the 61X version has a wart on the right.

The Getrag 4-speed and 5-speed gearboxs have an alloy case with an integrated bellhousing. The older MBZ 4-speed (and 5-speed) has a cast-iron case with a separate alloy bell housing.

Getrag 4-speed for the OM61X engine application:


Getrag 5-speed in foreground; cast-iron, MBZ 4-speed tranny in background - both OM61X application:

[juanesoto]

Thanks for the advice guys! I asked about the transmission because I found this item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160070494514&rd=1

Will this fits a 617 for sure?

I already have the factory 4-speed attached to the 617, so I could use that flywheel and clutch compound.

[R Leo]

I've seen pictures of the old 5-speed before but, I don't believe they're a Getrag...isn't that an older MBZ tranny? The side case looks exactly like those on the cast-iron, slope top box.

[R Leo]

Originally Posted by juanesoto

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160070494514&rd=1

Will this fits a 617 for sure?

Can't tell. But, his comment about it fitting a 60X engine is waaay off. No bellhousing made for that. I'd hold out for a Getrag from a Euro 123.

[riethoven]

Maybe from a W116 V8? Check the Russian EPC. The only thing I saw with a number starting with 117 was for a 350SE.

[winmutt]

Originally Posted by juanesoto

Thanks for the advice guys! I asked about the transmission because I found this item:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160070494514&rd=1

Will this fits a 617 for sure?

I already have the factory 4-speed attached to the 617, so I could use that flywheel and clutch compound.

No it wont. Says starter is on drivers side. 617 starter is on pass side

Get clarification, the tranny in pic has bellhousing on Pass side.

Also don't forget that you will have to get the drive shaft shortened and I hear its hard to find a shop willing to touch MB ds.

[Stevo]

That doesn't look anything like either of mine