Hello,
I'm swapping an OM616 into my Suzuki samurai. I don't currently have access to the motor. I was wondering if someone here has the general dimensions of the engine. Height, width, length and height from the engine mount to the bottom of the oil pan. I looked around the internet and couldn't find these dimensions. Thank you in advance

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

I don't have that handy but what does your Samari weigh? Is it a separate frame construction?

The 240 motor will run around 485# IIRC.

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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.

I think it weighs just over a ton. This conversion has been done in the past that I have read about in other forums. The samurai has a chassis with body/cab bolted to the chassis. It is not a unibody like the w123s if that is what you are asking.

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

I've got one on a stand I can check this weekend.

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82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

You're four times

It's hard to

more likely to

concentrate on

have an accident

two things

when you're on

at the same time.

a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

That is what I meant. Thanks!

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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.

Thank you! Also, what is the width from motor mount arm to the apposing motor mount arm? I appreciate it.

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

I'm going to ditch the A/C. Also, for now, the power steering pump. I'm installing a remote oil filter. Not a lot of weight difference but it is something.
On a side note, I have personally pulled a samurai engine. When I say I've pulled that engine, I mean I have literally lifted the engine out of the engine bay by myself. The engine probably weighs less than 100 lbs.

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

That's a lotta difference. I might look into something more compact like one of those little pushrod diesels offered some time back in chevettes or Ford Rangers. What we ran into in my 617 /39 studebaker swap was dealing with the deep front sump on the benz motor.

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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.

I've read on other forums that the oil pan is definitely a concern and that it is "close." The steering linkage is a concern of mine, however 3" lifts are a common thing on these samurais. I'm thinking that is the route I may go.

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

I'll get to this tomorrow.

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CC: NSA

All things are burning, know this and be released.

82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

You're four times

It's hard to

more likely to

concentrate on

have an accident

two things

when you're on

at the same time.

a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

Michael had to notch the front pan on my 39 CE to clear the crossmember. We notched it out and then extended it down 1" so the oil capacity was not reduced. If there is a diff there I would think it might be pretty critical.

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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.

I finally got access to the OM616 and the dimensions are all approximate, but here they are:
240d
Length 26 3/4”
23” wide at engine mounts alternator to ps pump 23”
9” engine mount to bottom of pan

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1981 240D auto
1977 240D manual 300 Turbo swap
1983 300SD
1983 300TD Parts car

Sorry I got busied up and didn't get you dimensions. If you need more information, I can get to my motor for it.

__________________
CC: NSA

All things are burning, know this and be released.

82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

You're four times

It's hard to

more likely to

concentrate on

have an accident

two things

when you're on

at the same time.

a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

A little Kubota engine might work too.

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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.

The Kubota 2203 and 2003 engines are about the same dimensions as the 0m616. Maybe the Kubota 1803 or 1703 might be smaller but they are a 3 cylinder engines