I've looked and can't seem to find cylinder head info. 1982 300td - Page 4 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

whunter · #46 01-07-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mopar65pa

I have a whole running engine I bought out of a sedan.

I need the SLS pump/head from the wagon motor to put on the sedan motor so I can get my wagon on the road.

I would install this engine, and change the power steering pump.
There is less risk that way.

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Simpler=Better · #47 01-07-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whunter

I would install this engine, and change the power steering pump.
There is less risk that way.

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or convert to springs.

You should be able to pull random parts from the junk motor and sell them. Prechambers, pistons, rods, etc. The 4x4 guys should pay for the upper oil pan as a core too.

You might even be able to unload the block to someone looking to do a ground-up build.

mopar65pa · #48 01-07-2013, 03:50 PM

Well I got the prechambers out, used brake clean on it and a wire brush.

It's cracked. Not even on the bad cylinder!

I'm screwed now...........

Simpler=Better · #49 01-07-2013, 04:37 PM

Okay, so now it's time to swap in the sedan motor and come up with an SLS solution.

Adapting a power steering pump sounds pretty simple. I wouldn't remove the SLS unless you plan on never hauling loads.

mopar65pa · #50 01-07-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Simpler=Better

Okay, so now it's time to swap in the sedan motor and come up with an SLS solution.

Adapting a power steering pump sounds pretty simple. I wouldn't remove the SLS unless you plan on never hauling loads.

Yep I'll be hauling a load. I work commercial construction. Steel framing and drywall. I have 300-400# of tools, scaffold and ladders.

I called about a head and the guy is looking to see what it is.
I e-mailed and messaged two people about the twin pump also.
I sent requests for prices on twin pumps through car-part also.

Simpler=Better · #51 01-07-2013, 05:42 PM

Can you replumb the stock PS to run the SLS temporarily? I ran my 300D with the PS pump disconnected for 6 months, I had 0 problems and the added bonus of popeye arms.

I wouldn't use the PC was was chewed by the prechamber

Stretch · #52 01-08-2013, 03:26 AM

Although some people here was that SLS is an important part of the stable load carrying characteristics some W123 station wagons were made with out SLS (by Mercedes!). These models were probably only sold in Europe on the lower spec models...

...anyway I like the idea of swapping over to springs - in this situation - you could put it all back at a later date if you really wanted to. If you have another engine perhaps you have the parts already?

mopar65pa · #53 01-08-2013, 10:38 PM

Ok fellas, I found every possible part I could need for this car 45mins from my house. Woo Hoo!

Now to save some money and decide what to do.

I'm steering towards the twin pump. I'm going to take a look at a gasser twin pump he has and see if I can retrofit it.

Has has a whole wagon motor that is a runner, and he's willing to pull the head and sell me that too.

Stretch · #54 01-09-2013, 02:21 PM

Great news

mopar65pa · #55 01-12-2013, 08:55 PM

I picked up the twin pump yesterday. It was off an 88 gasser but didn't have a pulley on it.

I machined the diesel pulley out on my lathe, I cut the snout off the front, and screwed up the bolt holes.

But I got it on straight and round thanks to machining out the back to the right size.

Tomorrow is the mounting plate.

I'll snap some pics for those that want to know.