Well, I found 4 gears this morning. I think I missed it before because it seems to be about as complicated as this conversation has gotten! (: I tried a few times and I can't quite determine the 'standard' for my car from a dead stop (1st or second). Part of my problem was that I thought that L was 1st, S was 2nd and D was 1-4. It seems L is 1st/2nd which shifts at 20mph. S seems to hold 3rd and D is whatever the hell it feels like. I *think* mine starts out in 1st, but it goes through 2nd to 3rd so fast at slow speeds that I would not have realized it went through 2 gears unless I was listening for it...
Levi On 10/18/06, Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Early W123 diesels do not have a vacuum modulator , start in 2nd and will kickdown to first when kickdown soleniod is activated and the hydralics decide its ok to do so. Peter -----Original Message----- From: Peter Frederick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 18 October 2006 07:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? Some sit in second gear and then downshift when the accelerator is moved down. If they don't, likely the vacuum modulator signal is incorrect and the valve needs replacing (or the hose fixed, etc). Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
