Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:33:37 -0500 Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend I think you mean 617, a 5-cylinder diesel engine. of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch.
Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
That would do it, though I'd sell the 560SEL and buy a 300SDL. (making a couple of big assumptions here). On 10/31/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend I think you mean 617, a 5-cylinder diesel engine. of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation.
Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however... -Dave Walton On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
Well I have been debating for awhile on getting a newer vehicle. However I had to take a trip for work, which was 8 hours in a car with some coworkers. So we took a relatively new Acura that one of my coworkers own. After getting back I realized I would have paid to driven a W126. Thus I guess I should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however... -Dave Walton On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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 ___ 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] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
For pure comfort, you can't beat a W140. Expensive to maintain, however. The amount of rear leg room in the SDL is unsurpassed. I test drove a diesel Jetta and a diesel Passat, and then decided to buy my first used Mercedes. -Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I have been debating for awhile on getting a newer vehicle. However I had to take a trip for work, which was 8 hours in a car with some coworkers. So we took a relatively new Acura that one of my coworkers own. After getting back I realized I would have paid to driven a W126. Thus I guess I should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however... -Dave Walton On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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 ___ 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] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
It is hard to beat an SDL for road trips. I don't think there is a japanese car around that can come close. Remember, Japan is a series of islands, like Hawaii. Even on the Big Island of Hawaii, in 5 1/2 hours, you can drive on every mile of road available. At 07:59 AM 11/1/2006, you wrote: Well I have been debating for awhile on getting a newer vehicle. However I had to take a trip for work, which was 8 hours in a car with some coworkers. So we took a relatively new Acura that one of my coworkers own. After getting back I realized I would have paid to driven a W126. Thus I guess I should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however... -Dave Walton On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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 ___ 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 Loren Faeth
Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117
I guess I need to start looking. The body on my 420SEL is in great shape no rust or anything so maybe I will find a donor for a diesel. I finally found the donor for the heated seats. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 10:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 It is hard to beat an SDL for road trips. I don't think there is a japanese car around that can come close. Remember, Japan is a series of islands, like Hawaii. Even on the Big Island of Hawaii, in 5 1/2 hours, you can drive on every mile of road available. At 07:59 AM 11/1/2006, you wrote: Well I have been debating for awhile on getting a newer vehicle. However I had to take a trip for work, which was 8 hours in a car with some coworkers. So we took a relatively new Acura that one of my coworkers own. After getting back I realized I would have paid to driven a W126. Thus I guess I should find a nice 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dave walton Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 7:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 If you want good mileage above all else, get a diesel Jetta. You will get close to 50 mpg highway. It's not a Mercedes, however... -Dave Walton On 11/1/06, Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First off this is for a 420SEL. I figured the 560SEL I have is low mileage and runs great. The 420SEL is the daily commuter and has a new(used) head. Thus I was debating on if I could get the mileage up around 25MPG from 19MPG. Of course the easiest thing would be to get a 300SDL. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] lock up torque converter/ transmission for 117 Trampas wrote: Does anyone know if Mercedes ever made a transmission with a lock up torque converter that will bolt up to a 117 engine in a W126? A friend of mine asked what could be done to a W126 to get better fuel mileage, so my first thoughts were lock up converter and an electric fan, remove fan clutch. A 5sp manual from a 280SL or (rare) 500SLC might work. I don't believe the fan clutch draws an appreciable amount of power when not engaged, and is much more efficient than an alternator and electric motor when in operation. ___ 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 ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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
