Diesel Thoughts


83-4.2L  - 115 hp@3,200 -210 ftlb @1800 
96-4.0L  - 185 hp@4,600 -220 ftlb @2400  
83-3.0LTD- 125 hp@4,350 -170 ftlb @2400 

year model cyl engine:  bore/stroke    hp   torque
'83 300D:  5  3.0L TD  3.58x3.64 in  120 hp@4,350 -170 ftlb @2400 
	OM617A - 91x92.4 mm   
'87 300D:  6  3.0L TD  3.43x3.31 in  143 hp@4,600 -195 ftlb @2400
	OM603A - 87x84   mm
'91 300D:  5  2.5L TD  3.43x3.31 in  121 hp@4,600 -165 ftlb @2400 
	OM602 - 87x84   mm
(NOTE '91: fuel injection high pressure, mechanical Garrett T3 turbo)


Cubic Inch displacement for the metric impaired 
	'91 2.5L - 152.4 cu in
	'87 3.0L - 182.8 cu in
	'83 3.0L - 183 cu in
	'96 4.0L - 241.6 cu in
	'83 4.2L - 258 cu in

note:  JEEP '91: 4.0L is 3.88x3.14 in

Here's the Mercedes TURBO part numbers:
'83 300D - 3.0L - 0010966499 / 0020961699 - est. remans $815 --> $1208 
'87 300D - 3.0L - Garrett  0020969299 / 0020969296
'91 300D - 2.5L - 6060960099 - est. $1632 - remans $1048



LH6 - 6.2L V-8 Diesel produced by GM-Detroit Diesel Allison Divison
3.98 x 3.80 inches 21.3:1 - 379.4 inches (6.2L)
HP 135 @ 3600 rpm   Torque 240 ftlbs @ 2000 rpm  
7 qt capacity.