[diesel_mercedes] Anyone convert gasser W123 to diesel?

 

Hi Gang,

I have a beautiful gray market '83 250. 2.5 liter straight 6 that needs a rebuild. Plus, someone before me replaced the carb with a Weber, so it's not communicating with the auto that is showing signs of age (takes a couple seconds to engage reverse). I have an 81 240D with manual transmission that I've been using for parts and so was thinking about the possibility of converting the gasser/auto to diesel/manual. Is this something that anyone here has done? Would I be lucky enough for things to just drop in and bolt up? I realize that I'd have to swap ignition switches and would have to integrate the glow plug system. But before I get too far down the road thinking about this, is this even something that is reasonably doable? I don't mind drilling some holes and cutting some clearance notches here and there, but I'm not too interested in significant fabrication. Other than the tired engine/gearbox, it really is a nice car: shiny pea-green paint over nice condition olive drab M-B tex interior.

Any advice? If it's a big deal, I'll probably just sell it as is and concentrate on m other 12 (seriously) car projects.

Thanks!

Ben Pender
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Goodbye 71 220D

 

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> Chicago Park? Orchard Springs? Rollins Lake?
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> WARREN G. ATWOOD
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> northern CA, between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, near Colfax, on I80
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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Goodbye 71 220D

 

Chicago Park? Orchard Springs?  Rollins Lake?

 

WARREN  G.  ATWOOD

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northern CA, between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, near Colfax, on I80

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Like a good faithful dog, it is hard to say goodbye.

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yeah.......ah well.
well, if anyone wants it, I hate to have it hauled off, it's still very
workable, but I have neither time or money.

On 10/14/2014 7:13 PM, attymw@yahoo.com [diesel_Mercedes] wrote:
> Thanks but that is quite a distance from Detroit. Wish you were closer.
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Thanks but that is quite a distance from Detroit.  Wish you were closer.

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northern CA, between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, near Colfax, on I80

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Where are you at Henry?

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Goodbye 71 220D

 

Mike:
I have a 72 black, red interior ( there should be photos in the
archives), manual trans, bad engine.
you can have it, if you come get it.
straight body, small rust back under the rear bumper, not real noticeable.
interior serviceable, red leather been sitting a long time, but covered
with a tarp.

find photos here in my photobucket:
http://i455.photobucket.com/albums/qq272/ygmir/trucks%20and%20toys/100_0325.jpg

of course, it's not polished and covered in dust, but, has not been
damaged since these photos were taken.

Henry

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> Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle. Today it is
> laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.
>
>
> I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so
> goodbye everyone and all the best.
>
>
> Mike
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Mike – sorry, that is a tough loss.  I have a 70 220D, no rust issues,

as it was / is stored inside all of its life.  My father was the original

owner, from the MB dealer on Van Ness in San Francisco.  Still in the family!

 

WARREN  G.  ATWOOD

 

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Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.

 

I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.

 

Mike

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There will be another diesel for you; lurking privileges are hereby extended.  Bill in Oregon

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Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.

I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.

Mike

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Thank you all for your advice and input on this vehicle.  Today it is laid to rest due to a rusted unibody.


I suppose that my gas 77 280SE disqualifies me from this group so goodbye everyone and all the best.


Mike

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