On Jan 27, 2012 7:16 AM, "Larry T" <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Can't help with the spring questions but you comment about > > > "flaring," basically the engine spins before it goes > through (I think) 1-2 and 2-3, > > IMO Flaring is when the clutches do not completely engage quickly - you are basically slipping the clutch as it shifts - to put it in Manual Tranny mode - > > But that may be what you meant by "engine spins" ?
Mine goes to a high RPM with no load, then drops back to normal once it makes it into gear. I included that line because I realize that might be something completely different than what I thought it was called. :) I haven't driven a stick in at least 20 years, so I don't remember if the engine revs in the scenario you describe? Thanks, Tim > LarryT > 91 300D > > > > On 1/26/2012 4:43 PM, Tim C wrote: >> >> 1) Anyone know if the K1 spring upgrade (126-270-44-77) will fit in a >> 722.118? Rusty wasn't sure, and the internet seems littered with >> folks having this question unanswered. :/ >> >> 2) My transmission is flaring* and yesterday I realized that, after >> adjusting the accelerator throw some months ago, I didn't adjust the >> pushrod to the transmission's vacuum valve. I shortened the pushrod a >> bit, and it is a bit better. I am hoping the trend will continue as I >> make it shorter... >> >> However, this leaves me with two questions: >> a) How likely that I did permanent damage? I guess I was telling the >> transmission I was always at WOT? Not really sure what the vacuum >> valve is doing in practice. [Fluid was replaced 8-10 months ago, I'll >> do it again soon anyway since I have a slow leak I want to track >> down.] >> b) Why would it shift early with a pushrod that was too long? Seems >> like it should be the other way. >> >> *I think it's "flaring," basically the engine spins before it goes >> through (I think) 1-2 and 2-3, especially if I'm accelerating above >> 40%. If I force it to hold gear with the floor shift, it shifts >> perfectly at a higher RPM. >> >> Thanks! >> -Tim >> a newbie in so many ways :) >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
