69 f100 Benz Biodiesel

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by wndsofchng

I got a good price for a mercedes trans with under 100k on it so I bought that for now. I am trying to keep the build on a budget so....

Bens auto transmissions last forever but put the slush in box, nice starter transmission but it cuts your fuel economy in half.

[wndsofchng]

Originally Posted by rmay635703

Bens auto transmissions last forever but put the slush in box, nice starter transmission but it cuts your fuel economy in half.

Interesting. I am sure my mileage will be improved over the original inline 6 and 3spd.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by wndsofchng

Interesting. I am sure my mileage will be improved over the original inline 6 and 3spd.

As long as your gearing is right I am sure it will, but a MT is a world over the Auto.

Older Benz trannys slip so the gearing has to be such that you minimize that while keeping the motor in a happy RPM.

[wndsofchng]

I've just read so much negative stuff about a manual trans on the turbo diesel... Not to mention trying to get a properly balanced fly wheel. My truck currently has 3.73 gears in the rear. I think the Benz had something in the low 3s.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by wndsofchng

I've just read so much negative stuff about a manual trans on the turbo diesel... Not to mention trying to get a properly balanced fly wheel. My truck currently has 3.73 gears in the rear. I think the Benz had something in the low 3s.

Yes but the xmsn will always slip, low 3s might be OK under low load at low speed but in a truck 3.73's are likely fine, a low 3s with lots of XMSN slip wastes gas just as much as the wrong gearing.

[wndsofchng]

Right. Hopefully the 3.73 will still allow me to get to 55mph without blowing up the engine!

[wndsofchng]

Some photos....

[wndsofchng]

Ordered a new hood, core support, and inner fender on saturday. Will post photos when they arrive on Wednesday.

[wndsofchng]

Are easily parted

I was scammed by William Roberts. 614-359-2283. Office @ 50 E long street, Columbus, OH. I admit I was foolish to so easily send money, but I was blinded with excitement to find the parts I needed. He was on Craigslist. Here I sit 3 weeks later out $400 and still no parts! Buyer beware, I learned the hard way. In almost 20 years of handshake deals, this is my first burn.

[BabyDiesel]

I hate that you were scammed. Have you contacted the police about this?