david85
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I was curious if anyone here knows how good the mercedes transmissions are in the late 70s early 80s?
It'll probably never happen but I'm thinking to use a mercedes 300TD in an OBS ford ranger. Wondering if I should use an adapter plate at keep the original wide ratio 5 speed or try and adapt a mercedes transmission. I think I could probably make up an adapter plate so that wouldn't be a problem.
Any info on the auto or more rare manual would be appreciated.
Also how tough are thes engines? I know they can deliver long service life, but in terms of durability and being worked harder, how would they hold up in a light pickup application?
It'll probably never happen but I'm thinking to use a mercedes 300TD in an OBS ford ranger. Wondering if I should use an adapter plate at keep the original wide ratio 5 speed or try and adapt a mercedes transmission. I think I could probably make up an adapter plate so that wouldn't be a problem.
Any info on the auto or more rare manual would be appreciated.
Also how tough are thes engines? I know they can deliver long service life, but in terms of durability and being worked harder, how would they hold up in a light pickup application?