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3938 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Nov 20, 2009. The Iron 5 is hard to beat in durability and is proven to be capable of 300 - 500k miles. :thumbsup: The newer 606 is better in performance and requires less maintenance (no need to adjust valves). Some of the (aluminum) heads could develop problems but it is still rare. Like.

The goal is to build a very fuel efficient diesel little pickup. So after I seized up the 2nd om617 in that truck I decided to go with an om616. Truck was getting 30.7 mpg average between city and highway with the om 617 and a 4 speed. The new build is getting a 5 speed Toyota trans and an om616. I got a lower mileage om616 from the junk yard ...Mercedes Benz OM617TD Diesel Swap. Ok, so I have a line on a MB OM617 turbo diesel with a bad rear bearing. Guy says if I pull it, he will let it go for $200. Sounds reasonable as long as I can get all the accessories to go with it. I plan on upgrading the turbo, modding the injection pump, adding an air to air (or air to water, still undecided ...Power output. 80–230 PS (59–169 kW; 79–227 hp) Torque output. 168–250 N⋅m (124–184 lb⋅ft) Chronology. Successor. OM602. The OM617 engine family is a straight-5 diesel automobile engine from Mercedes-Benz …I moved to the Kubota and have never looked back, the 2.2 4cyl will out perform the OM617 on every level and get 40+ mpg in a 2wd Ranger. The TDI does the same, although with a computer but tuning is a plus.jbrasile. While the 603 is a much more civilized and powerful engine (148hp in the 300D Turbo and SDL) it does not come even close to the 617 as far as durability and reliability. The trap oxidizer is not the worst of its problems and because it is slightly more complex its operational costs are higher too.The OM617 into a Ranger has been on my list of ideas to do for a long time. I've had a lot of vehicles, but my favorites have been my '88 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and my '84 Mercedes 300SD 3.0L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. My Mercedes is my daily driver, and the engine has 337K miles on it and the engine hasn't been rebuilt. I get 29 MPG, too.The fuel economy is absolute garbage. Highway speed 65-70mpg is 20 and city is . PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum ... My 300SD OM617 fuel economy is garbage. 1985 300SD non Californian 2.88 diff and ***** egr delete kit. The fuel economy is absolute garbage. Highway speed 65-70mpg is 20 and city is 16-18 and has more power to give at …My OM617 was in an 84 (also had 85) 300D that was stock. I read a lot of folks getting in the 40's but never did anyone on the Benz forums claim such. My experience was 22-24 mpg on diesel and WVO with no discernible difference in power between the two. Gearing, weight of the vehicle, tires size, mod's etc. are all going to play into the …

The OM617.952 is rated at 125hp/181ft lbs. If I were able to achieve say, 200hp/250+ft lbs, I'd be a happy man. The thing is, it will take money- a lot more than the 5.2- and I'm not sure the added fuel economy would cancel out the initial investment quick enough to be worth it. Diesel is cooler. Magnum might be a better idea.Location. Lancaster, Ohio, USA. Website. www.tlcperformance.com. Dec 19, 2008. #12. A diesel engine conversion should never be expected to pay for itself. A diesel swap is done for the same reason as any other swap, cause it's what the driver wants. Diesels get better fuel consumption (longer range) and more slow speed tork (for offroad) …The first swap was the Mercedes OM617 in a Cherokee, next was the 89 Ranger, this time I went with the Kubota V2203 2.2l DI turbo. This motor made the Mercedes seem like a much smaller motor, what I thought was a fairly sweet motor now was under powered and got considerably les mpg. Mercedes-Benz OM617. If you’re looking for a cheap diesel engine to put in your Jeep Xj, the Mercedes-Benz OM617 is one of your best options. It consists of a 3.0 liter, turbocharged incline-five cylinder, which produces 120 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Jan 11, 2011 · The factory bell-housing will accept the OM617 and all the clutch stuff will swap right over. The issue is cab clearance which is why the aftermarket bell house is made. It's slight rotation of the engine allows it to fit with very little deformation of the factory 404 cab. The 30 mpg rating only helps the case. If you’re gung-ho about swapping in a diesel engine in your Jeep and don’t want to re-invent the wheel, there are some supported options. In this article ...OM617, Good years for swap motor? Hello All, New to the forum, and to diesels. I am researching the best year OM617 for a swap into a Toyota land cruiser, and here is what I have found so far: This engine was offered (in the US) in the 300SD models from '79 to '85, and the model number for these engines ranged from the OM617.950 - .952.

I picked up a low mile N/A 617 that I want to put in a 91' reg cab-short bed 4x4 Toyota pickup. I know that I can make the adapters to bolt it to the Toyota w-56 5spd, my question is how reliable of a power plant would this be for a little truck. I am not really going for power, but more for economy and it being somewhat unique. The 3.0-liter inline 5-cylinder Mercedes OM 617 engine was assembled from 1974 to 1990 and installed on such popular models as the W123, W126 or Geländewagen SUV. This diesel unit has been constantly upgraded, so it has several modifications. The diesel R5-family includes: OM617, OM602, OM605, OM612, OM647. In 1974, a similar 5-cylinder engine was Question about MW superpump om617. Have a nice extra MW pump from my 85 SD engine. Thinking about shipping it to Diesleminken to build into a superpump 7.5 elements. Have a few questions about it for anyone that might know them. First, before you ask... yes it's a MW pump. Yes he has gotten some new elements for the MW pump and stated that it ...400hp to your old diesel MB!!! Hi. We install 7mm elements to om601, om602, om603, om616, om617.... If you want more horsepowers to your old turbodiesel MB, contact us! prices from 600€.. MB w124 300tdt om606 with HX40 465hp/765Nm, now with HX52 -> even more power.

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Oct 2, 2016 · The mbz om617.950 motor is already a huge improvement, by huge i mean costs less than rebuilding the 230, add to that todays fuels and oils with all the additives needed that i cant buy in California, diesel just seems best option and om617 is very similar in size, weight and power output plus fuel is cheapest with 2x better mpg. I think if the only thing changed is the engine (keeping the 4 spd behind the 617), your MPG would not be what it was with the 4 cyl. I am not familiar with the OM617 numbers, but if it is a turbo, you would need to change the rear end ratio (higher=lower numerically) to get anything close to 30 MPG.mercedessource Product - Using a method that really works - step-by-step instructions with detailed explanations of all tools and supplies needed This one hour long on demand video is included free with the purchase of Kent's OM61x injection pump timing kit. The method he teaches uses his own kit, his custom built pressure tank, and his special IP snake …One of the most appealing things about the OM617 engine is its fuel economy. This engine is capable of getting up to 30 miles per gallon, which is pretty …If you'd like to support the channel because I've helped you or entertained you, you can do so on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThDrivewayEngOr not, either wa...58 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Apr 17, 2011. A 4BT is great, a little heavy but great. A Cummins 3.3 a smaller lighter 4cyl is another popular swap in Jeeps. I think you can get a brand new 3.3 for under $4000. I am in the middle of a Mercedes 5cyl turbo diesel swap. Not as much power but for me it was priced right at $100.

Mar 11, 2013 · So here it goes: The engine: Model: OM 617.951 - The OM 617 engines are found in late 70s-mid 80s Mercedes 300d 300sd 300cd etc... The key here is to make sure it has the turbo. I believe the 70s models did not. The last three digits of the engine code vary between years/models. Essentially there is no difference between the MPG format and the MPEG format. However, certain websites, such as YouTube, don’t accept uploads in the MPG format because it is an o...Please text or call me for more details. Cell: 425-327-5382. $6000 or best offer for local pick up (Joshua Tree California area) Mercedes OM 617. 952 ( Diesel) Mated. Transmission - R380 V8 Gas. Discovery Land rover. Engine. Obtained engine form a 300D with 125K miles on the engine.I had been searching a long time for a good donor truck for an OM617 Mercedes turbo diesel swap. I had mostly been looking at pre-1995 Pickups with the gear-driven RF1A transfer case. While cruising Facebook Marketplace I stumbled on a semi-local 1986 Toyota 4Runner that had already been swapped with a 1985 OM617.Nov 29, 2009. #1. Maybe I am posting this a little early but I am begining my thread on my tree hugger build. It is a 1971 FJ55 I will be converting it to a Mercedes OM617 5cyl turbo diesel, Sm420, Stock landcruiser transfer case, Maybe an Orion later depending on money 5:13s, it will have some exo tubing rock guards and a top rack.May 30, 2010 · unioncarpenter lu79 Discussion starter. 26 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · May 30, 2010. i want to upgrade the 3k turbo on the om617 what size should i use. i will be running the mpg max wm injection from snow performance an fmic and the pump turned up with bosio nozzles the motor is in a 1993 gmc so i do have room for a twin setup maybe use the 3k ... Jun 8, 2017 · YJ OM617 Turbo Diesel. This is my first post to this forum, but I thought that this would be the best place to get the information that I am looking for. I am looking into buying a YJ that has the Mercedes I5 Om617 turbo diesel already installed in it. I have been looking for a YJ for a little while and decided that I wanted the 4.0 I6. OM617 into 89' YJ Hi guys, im getting everything together to pull off this swap. Found a low miles 82' 300TD that has little blow by and no leaks of anykind. YJ's 4.2L is getting tired, and it has a AX15. Seems like a pair of motor mounts and a bell housing adapter, fuel line swap, and some other trivial block grinding, oil pan hacking will be ...OM617, Good years for swap motor? Hello All, New to the forum, and to diesels. I am researching the best year OM617 for a swap into a Toyota land cruiser, and here is what I have found so far: This engine was offered (in the US) in the 300SD models from '79 to '85, and the model number for these engines ranged from the OM617.950 - .952.I made a custom adapter plate to mate the OM617 to the r150f Toyota transmission. I re drilled the Toyota flywheel to fit the Mercedes crankshaft as well as machined a custom pilot bearing adapter. I just finished the engine build and am working on hooking everything back up. I’m shooting to have it done by the end of the month.OM617 EGT's Fueld and boosted. Ok, short and simple. This is just an FYI post relating to the ability to fuel and boost a stock OM617. So, Im running an OM617 from an 81 merc sedan and it has the alda turned up to MAX, and the boost has been raised to 15psi. It makes a huge difference in power on my 6000+LB UNIMOG so you can imagine …

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1992 Toyota pickup Extra Cab Om617 and auto to manual swap. ... Diesel swap guys what's your mpg's averaging? mike1202002 on 10-25-2014. 02-15-2015 03:38 PM by bigt. 6.Driving a motor vehicle at 60 kilometers per hour in third gear can use 25 per cent more fuel than driving at the same speed in fifth gear (RAC, UK). Consider your speed. When travelling at 110 km/h you use approximately 30 per cent more gasoline than at 80 km/h, in the same gear. The most economical speed is said to be 65-80 km/h.B. bronco1966 Discussion starter. 25 posts · Joined 2011. #7 · May 13, 2012. The 1980 Mercedes 300SD engine was the OM617.951 10-valve diesel with an iron block and head. The engine used a mechanical …Shortly after posting the results on YouTube or Facebook, I received a message saying the performance should have been higher. For what? How many [heavy] BMWs are out there to compare dyno results for a stock om617, AX15 manual, with a 3.23 gear ratio at my altitude? If so, was the load setting on their dyno the same as the one we used?The 3.0-liter inline 5-cylinder Mercedes OM 617 engine was assembled from 1974 to 1990 and installed on such popular models as the W123, W126 or Geländewagen SUV. This diesel unit has been constantly upgraded, so it has several modifications. The diesel R5-family includes: OM617, OM602, OM605, OM612, OM647. In 1974, a similar 5-cylinder …Dieselmeken 7.5mm elements. Calibrated to 90cc. There are different om617 turbo MW pumps, we treat these as interchangeable so some will have the side port, some will not. How the exchange works: Purchase the pump online. Your core must be received within 30 days. The order will be canceled if the core is not received within 30 days.Christine Blasey Ford was interrogated over her fear of flying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Imagine, for a moment, that Elon Musk, founder and chief executive of Spa...OM617 Injector Socket. I'm wanting to rebuild the injectors in some of my cars, and I did some searching and found that some people remove their injectors with a standard 27mm deep 1/2" drive socket. I went to Lowe's and grabbed one and it wouldn't fit far enough down to engage the injector body...I looked at the inside of the socket and I …

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Oct 2, 2016 · The mbz om617.950 motor is already a huge improvement, by huge i mean costs less than rebuilding the 230, add to that todays fuels and oils with all the additives needed that i cant buy in California, diesel just seems best option and om617 is very similar in size, weight and power output plus fuel is cheapest with 2x better mpg. Some call South Sudan a testing ground for China’s ascendent role as a global power. The experiment hasn't gone so well. Juba, South Sudan The rice giving ceremony is more than an ...Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) So I’m finally getting around to writing up my project. Had my 88 MJ since august of 18 and put a lot of work in it making it my own. Added a RC 4.5 lift and their steering stabilized, and added new 15” method wheels and new 31” MT tires. JCR bumpers front and rear with their headache rack.1992 Toyota pickup Extra Cab Om617 and auto to manual swap. ... Diesel swap guys what's your mpg's averaging? mike1202002 on 10-25-2014. 02-15-2015 03:38 PM by bigt. 6.MTUpower. 1118 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Mar 31, 2013. With a stock IP and turbo you can reach about 150 hp with tuning, no IC needed. Removing the rear muffler WILL improve the engines response as it does restrict exhaust flow. Removing the center muffler/resonator does not do as much good and soon the drone becomes annoying.As many know, I swapped a 617 into a 380SL chassis. This swap was extremely easy because it so happened that the 107 used the same front subframe as the W114/115 which came with an OM 617, so the engine literally bolted in. My out-of-the-box "solution" is to research using the MB front subframe on the Ranger.Weight should be no more than the stock weight of the 4.0 + 10% (~600 pounds) - less weight would be an advantage. For gasoline engines, some sort of variable valve timing is highly desirable, and fuel injection mandatory. For diesels, mechanical injection is preferable to reduce complexity inherent in the wiring of CRDs.The OM617 into a Ranger has been on my list of ideas to do for a long time. I've had a lot of vehicles, but my favorites have been my '88 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and my '84 Mercedes 300SD 3.0L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. My Mercedes is my daily driver, and the engine has 337K miles on it and the engine hasn't been rebuilt. I get 29 MPG, too. ….

Shortly after posting the results on YouTube or Facebook, I received a message saying the performance should have been higher. For what? How many [heavy] BMWs are out there to compare dyno results for a stock om617, AX15 manual, with a 3.23 gear ratio at my altitude? If so, was the load setting on their dyno the same as the one we used?Apr 29, 2017. Thread starter. #28. I always remember seeing old-school hotrods and modified rigs where someone would find a way to shoehorn a 454 into a Vega, or big-block Buick into a Jeep. Based on how close the clearances are on this OM617/Toyota 5-speed/FJ40 swap are, don't know how, or why someone would try.Christine Blasey Ford was interrogated over her fear of flying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Imagine, for a moment, that Elon Musk, founder and chief executive of Spa...Nov 29, 2009. #1. Maybe I am posting this a little early but I am begining my thread on my tree hugger build. It is a 1971 FJ55 I will be converting it to a Mercedes OM617 5cyl turbo diesel, Sm420, Stock landcruiser transfer case, Maybe an Orion later depending on money 5:13s, it will have some exo tubing rock guards and a top rack.Bleeding air from fuel filter OM617. This is for folks with post '83 617's... To fix my leaking fuel filter head I went to a yard and got a second generation assembly. This is the type with the additional rubber sealing ring on the shaft of the center bolt, and the center bolt is larger. I can't bleed it like I'm used to on the old assembly.OM617 Diesel Engine: The 3.0-liter inline-five diesel engine, the OM617, is renowned for its longevity. It was well-known for clocking high miles with little problems and was used in a variety of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, notably the W123 and W126 series. ... Reduced fuel economy can be caused by clogged air filters, filthy fuel injectors, and ...This impairs performance and fuel economy. In the long run the time and investment overhauling the injectors will quickly surpass fuel expenses and frustration over poor performance. I got my OM617 engine down to using only 6.5L/100km after replacing the nozzles to a new Monark type and overhauling the injectors.1991 Toyota Pickup, Mercedes 300D OM617 diesel. 1969 Land Cruiser project in progress with 4BT. 1989 Land Cruiser project in progress with 4BT. 2010 KTM 450. Successfully installed 4BT, Isuzu 4BD1T, and Mercedes 300D engines into different vehicles. Om617 mpg, LOTS of cutting and fitting but maybe it's an easier fit in a Ranger. The exhaust is pretty simple - just a pipe out of the engine bay. The first section of the Mercedes pipe will make the exhaust work easier. Any radiator for a 5.0/Ranger swap should handle the cooling. Diesels are not generally hard to cool., OM617 fuel economy. ... The engine I have right now is only rated for about 116 horsepower and about 140 torque. I thought that the OM617 had about the same horse power, but more torque. I also thought that the 300 cars that these engines came in …, On my 300TD (OM617), the capacity is listed at 7.8q, and I throw about 7 quarts in right away. Then I run the car up to temperature and drive around a bit, then top up if necessary. ... 1982 300TD Astral Silver w/ 250k (BIO BNZ) 2001 Aprilia SR50 Corsa Red w/ 5.5k (>100 MPG) Bookmarks:, Fuel economy is a big bonus considering the small fuel capacity of a TJ. Carrying less fuel also helps keep the Jeep light. If I could get 20+ mpg on huge tires (long term plan is 40s) I would be happy. ... I don’t know much about the OM617 Mercedes engine, but it’s an old one as well. Not sure it fits the goals I would be going for ..., LOTS of cutting and fitting but maybe it's an easier fit in a Ranger. The exhaust is pretty simple - just a pipe out of the engine bay. The first section of the Mercedes pipe will make the exhaust work easier. Any radiator for a 5.0/Ranger swap should handle the cooling. Diesels are not generally hard to cool., Driving a motor vehicle at 60 kilometers per hour in third gear can use 25 per cent more fuel than driving at the same speed in fifth gear (RAC, UK). Consider your speed. When travelling at 110 km/h you use approximately 30 per cent more gasoline than at 80 km/h, in the same gear. The most economical speed is said to be 65-80 km/h., OM617 Genset. I've seen building a Mercedes diesel generator discussed off and on over the years, and stumbled across someone who had done it. ... 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking. #13 03-22-2021, 01:58 PM t walgamuth. dieselarchitect : Join Date: Apr 2005. Location: Lafayette Indiana. …, The mbz om617.950 motor is already a huge improvement, by huge i mean costs less than rebuilding the 230, add to that todays fuels and oils with all the additives needed that i cant buy in California, diesel just seems best option and om617 is very similar in size, weight and power output plus fuel is cheapest with 2x better mpg., Has been driven with this conversion for years and gets great mpg.* $2,700 81five-3seven8-Onine5six Calls/text I would give him a call or text and hope he is responsive to bouncing off some questions. He may be able to help with any of the "unknowns;" the om617 gets swapped into a lot of vehicles so it can't be too complicated of a swap.., A Mercedes-Benz W116 with the "INDONESIA 1" plate. The car was used by former presidents Suharto, B. J. Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid.. The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, …, Honestly, the mercedes OM617 is a better engine than the 6.2/6.5 and will return better fuel economy. In fact any diesel engine you could get from anywhere would be better. Cummins, perkins, cat, Isuzu, mitsubishi, toyota, hino, duramax, mercedes, nissan, VW etc. I believe you're better to stick to petrol V8's than waste time and effort on a 6. ..., A Mercedes-Benz W116 with the "INDONESIA 1" plate. The car was used by former presidents Suharto, B. J. Habibie and Abdurrahman Wahid.. The Mercedes-Benz W116 is a series of flagship luxury sedans produced from September 1972 until 1980. The W116 automobiles were the first Mercedes-Benz models to be officially called S-Class, …, If you'd like to support the channel because I've helped you or entertained you, you can do so on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ThDrivewayEngOr not, either wa..., VW, Bentley, Audi and Porsche MPG Estimates Revised. Clean Cities and Communities. Alternative Fuels Data Center. EV Explorer. EPA gas mileage, safety, air pollution, and greenhouse gas estimates for new and used cars and trucks. Improve the MPG of your vehicle with our gas mileage tips., The mbz om617.950 motor is already a huge improvement, by huge i mean costs less than rebuilding the 230, add to that todays fuels and oils with all the additives needed that i cant buy in California, diesel just seems best option and om617 is very similar in size, weight and power output plus fuel is cheapest with 2x better mpg., Location. Lancaster, Ohio, USA. Website. www.tlcperformance.com. Dec 19, 2008. #12. A diesel engine conversion should never be expected to pay for itself. A diesel swap is done for the same reason as any other swap, cause it's what the driver wants. Diesels get better fuel consumption (longer range) and more slow speed tork (for offroad) and ..., Mar 6, 2011 · Sep 3, 2011. #1. I've been debating furiously whether to go with a 1.9 TDI or a Benz OM617.95x for a swap into a Toyota truck. To make such a decision, I normally go with a combination of hard facts and gut feeling, but a lot of the facts are a wash and the gut feeling is being indecisive. The TDI would get an mTDI conversion and run at stock ... , Location. Lancaster, Ohio, USA. Website. www.tlcperformance.com. Dec 19, 2008. #12. A diesel engine conversion should never be expected to pay for itself. A diesel swap is done for the same reason as any other swap, cause it's what the driver wants. Diesels get better fuel consumption (longer range) and more slow speed tork (for offroad) and ..., The car's best lap was 203.4 mph, and running at speeds between 195 mph and 200 mph, it still managed to get 15 mpg, according to Mercedes-Benz., SmartAsset analyzed recent Census data to find where 2020 self-response rates have increased the most between May 4 and August 18, 2020. Calculators Helpful Guides Compare Rates Le..., I think if the only thing changed is the engine (keeping the 4 spd behind the 617), your MPG would not be what it was with the 4 cyl. I am not familiar with the OM617 numbers, but if it is a turbo, you would need to change the rear end ratio (higher=lower numerically) to get anything close to 30 MPG., Jul 29, 2014 · I am an old MB diesel fan and like the simple robust design of the OM617 turbo diesel engine. 30 mpg is pretty easy to achieve in the S class 4k lb sedan. I have a couple of donor engines and have found this company that offers a kit. , Just go 22re or 3rzfe and turbo it, they can make a-lot more power than either of the v6’s with better mpg. If you dont care about brand or resale value, go with a 6bt, maybe a 4bt but that has worse mpg, an om617 would work too but not nearly as reliable as a cummins, The 3.0-liter inline 5-cylinder Mercedes OM 617 engine was assembled from 1974 to 1990 and installed on such popular models as the W123, W126 or Geländewagen SUV. This diesel unit has been constantly upgraded, so it has several modifications. The diesel R5-family includes: OM617, OM602, OM605, OM612, OM647. In 1974, a similar 5-cylinder …, 3VZ-E-->OM617 swap, questions. Curious about this because I'm not sure how to proceed, but know that I want to ditch the 3VZ-E for an OM617 sitting in my garage. My truck is a late 1992/early 1993 V6 SR5 X-cab with a 5 speed, 4WD, ADD. It looks like the transmission is an R150F and Tcase is a VF1A. I'm not near the truck otherwise I'd try to …, Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) So I’m finally getting around to writing up my project. Had my 88 MJ since august of 18 and put a lot of work in it making it my own. Added a RC 4.5 lift and their steering stabilized, and added new 15” method wheels and new 31” MT tires. JCR bumpers front and rear with their headache rack., Looking to improve your marketing? Here are some metrics that you should be measuring to gauge your performance. Trusted by business builders worldwide, the HubSpot Blogs are your ..., The OM617 into a Ranger has been on my list of ideas to do for a long time. I've had a lot of vehicles, but my favorites have been my '88 Ranger with a 2.9L V6 and my '84 Mercedes 300SD 3.0L 5-cylinder turbo diesel. My Mercedes is my daily driver, and the engine has 337K miles on it and the engine hasn't been rebuilt. I get 29 MPG, too., As many know, I swapped a 617 into a 380SL chassis. This swap was extremely easy because it so happened that the 107 used the same front subframe as the W114/115 which came with an OM 617, so the engine literally bolted in. My out-of-the-box "solution" is to research using the MB front subframe on the Ranger., I had been searching a long time for a good donor truck for an OM617 Mercedes turbo diesel swap. I had mostly been looking at pre-1995 Pickups with the gear-driven RF1A transfer case. While cruising Facebook Marketplace I stumbled on a semi-local 1986 Toyota 4Runner that had already been swapped with a 1985 OM617., Distance. Miles or Kilometres. Vehicle MPG. Fuel price (Pence) Return trip required? 0.00. Fuel Needed (Litres) £0.00. Fuel Cost (Estimated) If you’re not sure about your car’s fuel …, Posts: 4. Diagnosing om617 Toyota Swap Problem. Hey folks, First time posting but used this forum countless times during my swap...thanks for the help. 1986 Toyota 4Runner with a 1985 om617.952 swap. I’ll cut to the chase. Swap is done, but I’m having overheating and white exhaust smoke issues. White smoke at start which …, Jan 11, 2011 · The factory bell-housing will accept the OM617 and all the clutch stuff will swap right over. The issue is cab clearance which is why the aftermarket bell house is made. It's slight rotation of the engine allows it to fit with very little deformation of the factory 404 cab.