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
