Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-23 Thread John Reames
You would want to try to get one that does not use a tach amp -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 22, 2011, at 10:51, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Is there any major difference in oil pan between the 617.951 and 617.952? I'm thinking

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
The 85 399D has an electronic tach. On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: You would want to try to get one that does not use a tach amp -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 22, 2011, at 10:51, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-22 Thread Dieselhead
In theory, it should be possible, because the first series of 126 had the OM617 as an engine option for certain parts of the world. you would want to keep the engine and trans matched. you may need a torch, a welder, a machine shop and a stack of cash to make it happen. THen again, if the

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-22 Thread Allan Streib
On Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:52 -0500, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: a stack of cash This generally makes anything possible when it comes to modifying a car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-22 Thread John Reames
The trans mount crossmember mounts to nuts that can be moved forwards or backwards (into different slots) in the frame rails. I believe that the engine compartment crossmember is the same across all 126's, but this would require verification in the EPC. Presuming that it is the same, you

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Is there any major difference in oil pan between the 617.951 and 617.952? I'm thinking that unless you already had a surplus 300D engine, it'd be easier to buy a wrecked or rusted 300SD for a drivetrain donor. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-22 Thread Rolf
The only differences between 951 and 952 is engine mount arms and the oil pressure sensor. -Rolf On 04/22/2011 10:51 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Is there any major difference in oil pan between the 617.951 and 617.952? I'm thinking that unless you already had a surplus 300D engine, it'd be

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-21 Thread Tim C
And while we're on the subject, what about a '77 NA 617 with AT into an '87 SDL? Thanks, -Tim except for the speed... On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Is it possible to swap in a 5 cylinder 1985 300D turbodiesel engine into a 1986 300SD L with

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 123 engine into a w126 300SDL - will it fly?

2011-04-21 Thread E M
Fly? I doubt it would move. hee hee Ed 300E On 21 April 2011 23:20, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: And while we're on the subject, what about a '77 NA 617 with AT into an '87 SDL? Thanks, -Tim except for the speed... On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM, andrew strasfogel