Has anyone put a manual trans in a 300d or 300cd?

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I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)

i put a euro 300d (83) motor tranny and rear end into a 83 240d.

does that count?

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Does a bear **** in the woods? Is the Pope Catholic? Search the forum.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Its pretty well documented on the fourm, it will keep you reading for hours,
Search for threads started by "RLeo"

or on manual tranny swap.

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1984 Euro 300SDC, (4spd standard)
1986 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel HJ60 5spd X2

Gone but not forgotten (some sold, some stripped)
1983 300 SD, 1985 300 SD, 1983 240D, 1986 300 SDL, 1985 300 SDL, 1983 300 D, 1984 300 D, 1985 300SD, 1987 300 SDL, 1983 300 SD, 1985 300 TD Euro, 1983 380SEC, 1990 300 D, 1987 300D, 1982 300D, 1982 300D, 1994 E420, 1987 300 TD, 1987 300 D, 1984 300 D

I've put an engine from a 300D into my 240D.

Plenty of these conversions running around the Denver/Boulder area.

I've put an engine from a 300SD into my 240D with auto trans. and then I put a manual trans. It works good for me I also put 5 speed trans into my 190D

Geez, 110 posts and hadn't seen that subject yet?! Should also be well versed in the search function also.... We'll let it slide this time....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

That's what I'm sayin'. Doesn't anyone search anymore?

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1989 300E 144K

Mercedes never mated the 617 turbo with a manual transmission, so unless you think you know better than Mercedes engineers, don't try it.

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1992 300D 2.5T 249k - Parked with a bad transmission
1981 300SD 142k - Daily driver

You hear that Randy? I guess you need to pull the Getrag out of Marlene.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Absolutely. Connecting a Getrag 5-speed to the Mercedes-Benz™ turbo 617 engine has been connected to headache, diarrhea, gas, or constipation. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: rash, stomach/abdominal pain, back pain, unusual tiredness, dizziness, vomiting. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes or skin. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Your results may vary.

And, would those Mercedes engineers be the same ones Einsteins that designed that oh-so-magnificiently-engineered air cleaner support on the turbo 617?

In honesty, the 5-speed has a buzz in 2,3,& 4 that I cannot figure out...Henry Schumann recommends replacing motor mounts, rear subframe bushings and trying to come up with a W126 rear crossmember and mount which I will do (along with some other stuff) as soon as I get some inspiration. But, the 4-speed did the same thing in 2 & 3 so, it's probably not the Getrag.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

I believe the buzz is a diesel thing. Some ford powerstroke trucks also buzz when the stock dual mass flywheel is replaced with a single mass, for reliability.

I'm liking the manual 5 speed idea, but I'm suprised at the number of arguments about whether it's even possible.

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I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)

That's funny right there...I don't care who you are.

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1989 300E 144K

My bride gets absolutely starry-eyed if I'm in 3rd gear any length of time.

I should charge admission.

And, I don't buy that it's a 'diesel' thing because the Huns have put manuals behind a lot of those diesels...a Euro 300D for example or a 240D. It's not the turbo either since the vibration is present with any kind of load (acceleration or deceleration).

I think it's something with the flex disks (another thing Henry pointed out that I need to change).

I'm going to peruse the Rooskie EPC site and try to determine if there's an alternate number for the 5-speed or manual's flex-disks.

I KNOW it's possible. I just have to figure out the details.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

I laughed so hard I barely kept from spewing my coffee. I hope you're here all week.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John