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Originally Posted by offalot
I'm personally a fan of the OM617 Mercedes turbo diesel (3.0) It has enough power to push a big heavy benz sedan, are arguably one of the most reliable motors of all time, they are simple to work on and can be had cheap. A sprinter motor is great but very pricey to work on.
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I test drove a 1980 F150 with an OM617. Great combination! But I'd go with a 240D manual trans. I'm not a fan of any automatics, but the Mercedes auto is my least favorite so far.
I'm putting a 6.2L in a 1980 Chevy. It's not a great engine, but I have it already. I'd prefer a Cummins 4BT, but I'd have to sell the truck to afford the engine.