Hi,
I am about to pull the engine from my old 300TD and was wondering how others are hooking up to the engine. I do have a load level adjuster I plan on using. It looks like there is one pretty solid and well mounted tab on the front of the engine and I see a couple of ears on the back of the engine, but the ears on the back do not look like they will be sturdy enough. I do plan to pull the engine and transmission as one piece. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks!

Shane

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1985 Euro 300TD Turbo

I used the stock hooks when I moved my 617 around. if you move them as a pair, be prepared to do some quick adjusting on your adjuster. we had a blast moving it around the shop

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Just use the stock lift points - one on the front and two on the rear. Keep the chains relatively short and just move slowly.



It is a real pain to crank the leveler with a full load, so I cut the crank off and welded a couple of nuts on the shaft and then used a BIG drill and a half inch socket to hex adapter on the drill. Makes short work of adjusting your angles.

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Thanks for the advice. Wish me luck!

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1985 Euro 300TD Turbo

Is that Leveler one of Harbor Freights products ?

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

They work just fine....here's one of my swaps I did.

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Were you speaking of the Engine Lift or a Leveler made by Harbor Freight?

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Yes, it is. Works just fine. Just make sure to keep the threads lubricated.

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• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

The task would be near impossible without the leveler.

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I don't have a leveler, I just usually yank the transmission first, and pull the engine out easy after that, with just a hoist and a chain.

Historically though, ive had some reason to take the transmission down, so I guess it you are trying to keep them as a unit on removal, its better to have the right tools.

If you dont have a leveler though, removing the transmission makes things pretty easy

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I didn't trust the half ton position when I removed mine.



http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/289886-how-i-took-out-my-1981-w123-300d-euro-non-turbo-engine.html

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

This is Sirnik84 and Dieselkraut installing an engine. Doesn`t look like they are using a leveler.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/2585803-post163.html


I have a Leveler I bought about 20 yrs ago to pull the Diesel eng and trans out of my Datsun PU. also have used it about 4 times pulling the617 out of the 85.

I did as Mach4 did, weld on a nut and get rid of the crank. I used a 13/16 long nut and the air impact. when it gets up to a point lifting it out, then have to use the 1/2" wratchet because of the extreme angle.

Note:
If you are in PNP and don`t have the leveler with you, the rear seat belts work good. bolt the "L" bracket that is bolted to the floor to the eng lift points. then tie the loose end you pulled all the way out and cut off to the hook on the Gantry crain. the weight of the eng will tighten up your knot and it won`t slip. helps to have a Hack saw and remove the radiator support.


Charlie

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How easy is it to get the Transmission back on with the Engine still in?

And, do you have a Transmission Jack?

My Output Shaft Seal on my Trans has leaked since I owned the Car. Eventually I will have to deal with it.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel