So I did a bit of searching but didn't see too much information on swapping a 4-speed manual (from a 240D) into a 300SD. Lots of stuff about going into 300D's... but would a 4-speed from the 240 fit a 617.950?

I have access to a 240D parts car with a good 4-speed manual transmission for $300 (for the whole parts car). That's why I ask.

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'79 300SD
'82 Chevy Chevette diesel

Search "300SDS".

The stick tranny from a 123 will bolt into a 126 chassis. I have read here that the pedal cluster will work with slight modifications that are not too difficult. a stick in a 126 with a diesel is on my list of things to do.

With the price of fuel I am even mulling over a 240d motor in one.

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.

A 240 into a W126? that ought to be a rocket on wheels .
might need a litle help

Charlie ☺

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I think he's wanting to swap the transmission only.

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2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbo Diesel - 4x4, auto, 3.54 gears, long bed
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'92 300D 2.5 Turbodiesel - sold
'83 300D Turbodiesel - 4 speed manual/2.88 diff - sold
'87 300D Turbodiesel - sold
'82 300D Turbodiesel - sold

Sounds like a motor to me.... In an SD? Thats a bit much if you ask me, better off with a CD!

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

actually, it was posed that the 240SD would be slightly better on economy than a 240D would be... due to improved aerodynamics. the weight diff is very minor. and could be offset by removing some ballast... like seats or such...
anyway, I would not want a 240SD myself...

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

When considering the manual swap into either the W123 or W126 car with an OM61X engine, the critical issue will be sourcing the driveshaft, trans crossmember, and the linkages.

I've done several trans swaps in the past, and most is a plug and play. The bodies are preconfigured for any combination, but the above mentioned stuff is unique to each combination, and can be unobtainium......

Jim

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14 E250 BlueTEC black. 45k miles
95 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 66k miles
94 E320 Cabriolet Emerald green 152k miles
85 300TD 4 spd man, euro bumpers and lights, 15" Pentas dark blue 274k miles

Thanks for the replies everyone.

And no, I'm NOT planning on sticking a 240 engine into an SD. Just a manual transmission swap.

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'79 300SD
'82 Chevy Chevette diesel

My dad and I went and test drove a 240D manual with 158k on it today, they are SO SLOW. We've written them off for buying. No way. The car was in pretty good shape but had some issues....and the seller wanted too much...so we passed it up...and mostly because it was SO slow....19 seconds to 60....thats an eternity.

We want another 300D/300SD, or 190D 2.5.....or maybe even an SDL or '87 300D.....no slow ones though.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

But I am.

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.

OMG What? Are you serious?

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

All I can say is.... Why?!

Why have a car that is incredibly under powered?

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

They are underpowered but aren't really that bad if you rev them out all the way. They sound kind of tractor like though.. and the low end torque of the 617 at 2000 rpm is too good to give up.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Fuel economy.

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.