All right! Thanks for the info. On the 240D to gasser conversion I used the tranny that came with the engine too. Made a driveshaft with Benz on the back and Chevy on the front. One thing about doing this is the shaft was never really smooth running. I welded it myself and had a driveshaft shop balance it. This project may be too complicated for this old guy to do. Ten years ago I would have done it without even asking. So it is really nice that you all are here to let people know what some of the hassles are before we start cutting.
I won't give up yet, but I may decide to rebuild the gas engine instead of converting it for diesel.
Thanks again
Brian Rodgers