Rod's right - if it has the screw-in frost plugs, it's a 233. They have a big square (hex? can't remember now) recess in the face. Is the turbo too much for the engine? - no, IF the injection pump isn't turned up (much). Is a 233 more bullet proof than the 256? - no, they're both pretty darned good engines, as long as they have decent maintenance, which includes coolant conditioner to prevent cylinder wall cavitation. Our local dealer put quite a few M&W turbos on 5000's, after they were out of warranty. Most owners were happy with them. Our neighbor had a '65 right up until he retired in 2000. It had a turbo since the late '60's. I know where it is now - still going strong. Another local owner decided to turn up the pump on his turboed 233. Got it to around 90 h.p., but it only lasted a short time before it melted the pistons.
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