There are a lot of posts around about putting a 617 engine(70's-80's diesel) into Jeeps and old Land Rovers.

You'll find all the info you need.

A shout out to to W-B PA, my gf is from there and I always enjoy visiting the area. I have seen a lot of rusted out benzes for sale in the area - you should be able to find one with a good drive line.

dd

__________________
-------------------------------
'85 300D, 'Lance',250k, ... winter beater (100k on franken-Frybrid 3 Valve Kit)
'82 300D, 'Tex', 228k body / 170k engine ... summer car
'83 300TD Cali Wagon 210k, wife's car