Is the rod from the tranny still connected to the shifter unit? Is it a snug fit, or does it move quite a bit? There's a nylon bushing between the rod and the arm it attaches to (on both ends). If it's missing, it's possible that the rod is jambed, or disconnected.
On 7/8/05, Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My '83 240D won't shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I pulled off the road and > when I pulled back on the gear shift would move very far forward and very > far back but woudn't shift the gears, so I drove home in 2nd. > Looking under the car I found that the shifter mechanism for 3rd and 4th did > not move the lever connected to the transmission. In trying to track down > parts, used shifter units, and information on repair; here is the result: > Rusty does not have parts-- Precision MB in Tampa shows a fork and detente > but would have to order it and isn't sure if that would fix it-- Potomac MB > doesn't have a used unit-- Kaleb has a shifter unit but only sells it with > pedals, transmission, and drive shaft-- the MB CD doesn't show anything on > it--I can't find a drawing of it anywhere (haven't gone to the library yet.) > > All suggestions will be much appreciated. If anyone has a shifter unit from > a parted out car, that would be great if he price isn't too high. > > Gerry Archer > '83 240D and 300D > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
