Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-09 Thread Scott Ritchey
] On Behalf Of G Mann Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 7:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] engine search What physical difference is there between the sedan short block [crank, rods, pistons, block, cam chain drive/Injection pump drive] and the TD short block ? Other than the drive

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-09 Thread Scott Ritchey
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 7:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] engine search What physical difference is there between the sedan short block [crank, rods, pistons, block, cam chain drive/Injection pump drive] and the TD short

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-09 Thread OK Don
:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] engine search What physical difference is there between the sedan short block [crank, rods, pistons, block, cam chain drive/Injection pump drive] and the TD short block ? Other than the drive for leveling pump on the head aren't

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-08 Thread G. M. Brown
Re: My search for a 617.952 engine (not CA version) for my '85 300TD Anyone on our list have any experience(s) with Accurate Auto Parts in Monroe, LA? Note: I've realized one thing which may be making this search a problem, other than bein' on the lookout for the sleazeball scammers out

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-08 Thread Fmiser
G. M. Brown wrote: ... if I've got my facts correct M-B imported the 300TD Turbodiesel in '84 '85 to the USA and Is there a reason you are limiting your search to '84 and '85? The S123 with a turbo first showed up in '81. --Philip ___

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-08 Thread G Mann
What physical difference is there between the sedan short block [crank, rods, pistons, block, cam chain drive/Injection pump drive] and the TD short block ? Other than the drive for leveling pump on the head aren't the bottom end of the engines the same? Assuming the head from your thrown rod

Re: [MBZ] engine search

2012-08-08 Thread Fmiser
G Mann wrote: What physical difference is there between the sedan short block [crank, rods, pistons, block, cam chain drive/Injection pump drive] and the TD short block ? None. If they are both turbo. The difference is the wagon always has the SLS pump drive. The sedan almost always does