[MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
Peter Merle wrote: How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. I'm thinking you'd need 300SD front motor mounts (maybe from Rusty), gearshift linkages and clutch pedal/cylinder assembly (are those common 126 items in SA?), a crossmember that puts the tranny mount under the back of the tranny, and a driveshaft of the appropriate length. Those last two items might require modification/fabrication. Oh, and it might be easiest to use radiator and hoses and exhaust parts for a real 300SD so that all the plumbing fits right. (I'd probably just have a local fabricator handle the exhaust as a custom job) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
Will the W123 / or the W126 280SE manual tranny linkages work? 280Se manuals I believe are available here. PEter 2008/8/23 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peter Merle wrote: How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. I'm thinking you'd need 300SD front motor mounts (maybe from Rusty), gearshift linkages and clutch pedal/cylinder assembly (are those common 126 items in SA?), a crossmember that puts the tranny mount under the back of the tranny, and a driveshaft of the appropriate length. Those last two items might require modification/fabrication. Oh, and it might be easiest to use radiator and hoses and exhaust parts for a real 300SD so that all the plumbing fits right. (I'd probably just have a local fabricator handle the exhaust as a custom job) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
Will the W123 / or the W126 280SE manual tranny linkages work? 280Se manuals I believe are available here. Not sure 123 stuff would work without fabrication. The 280SE version ought to work just fine. Mercedes is pretty good that way. The 126 speedometer is electronic, your 617 arrangement is unlikely to be. You'll need to convert it somehow. (Tailshaft housing?) The 617 tachometer is also different than the 280SE's, you'll need both it and its amplifier. Painting correct shift marks onto its face is optional. The differential you have may not have the optimum ratio for a NA 617. The SD's here were all turbos and as such performed respectably. A NA version would be much more sedate, perhaps too much so if the rear end ratio is very wrong. The auto tranny cruise control amplifier will have the wrong feedback values, it'll probably surge. Ours in the 190D does, but it's still largely usable. You just have to avoid gentle downgrades, or override it with the pedal at those times. It's a project! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
I am not sure but I would love to do it myself. My 420SEL has a worn out camshaft and really needs a new head. I do have a OM617 with automatic but would love a manual OM617 turbo in the car. I wonder if Kaleb has the parts... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Merle Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126 How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126
Peter Merle wrote: How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com I believe everything except the engine mounts will swap fine. You may need to change the driveshaft. One of the guys on the mercedesshop.com has a SD with a stick. -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
