1967 230S 6 Cylinder Gasoline To Diesel Swap; What Is Compatible?

[Squiggle Dog]

I own a 1967 230S fintail with a 6 cylinder gasoline engine and a 4 speed column shift transmission. The car is in good condition and has all new brakes and tires.

Unfortunately, the engine is cracked and has holes in the block, along with bent valves. I am not much of a fan of gasoline anyway, and I just happen to have a spare 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine. I want to install the turbo diesel engine into the car and use the original 4 speed column shift transmission.

I have seen this done before, only the automatic transmission was kept on the 617 engine and the driveline was shortened to accommodate: http://fatfranz.wordpress.com/ . It looks like I will have to alter the engine crossmember slightly for the engine mounts/shocks to fit, and I will also have to relocate the oil tower.

The challenge is going to be getting the turbo diesel engine that currently has an automatic transmission bolted to it to fit the 4 speed manual transmission in the car.

What bell housings will fit the 617 diesel engine? Can I bolt the standard transmission to the automatic bell housing? Will the 617 engine bolt up to the gas engine bellhousing?

At the wrecking yard there is a 1969 220D with a 4 speed standard transmission. Will this bellhousing bolt up to the 617 engine?

I am trying to figure out what parts I need to successfully bolt the 617 engine to my 4 speed column shift transmission. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!