Actually, the accumulator spring in K1 will fix your 2-3 "stacked" shift, and replacing the accumulator spring in K2 will soften and slightly delay your 3-4 shift. You can do one or both, it's not mandatory to do both. For sure do K1, as it will make a noticeable difference in the 2-3 upshift.
-D Sent from my iPad > On Feb 10, 2017, at 9:12 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Dan answered both of our questions, Manfred. The delay in reverse seems to be > normal for these transmissions, but mine will need 2 "Spring gudes" in order > to correct the 2-3 delay according to Dan. > Gerry > > MG wrote: >> Mine doesn't hesitate between 2-3 so probably the B2 piton won't >> need any fix. I was just poking at Andrew about needing a new >> transmission. I'll try to do an adjustment and see if it helps. >> Can you send me instructions on how to do that? >> >> Manfred >> >> archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> When I bought my '83 300D in 2000 it had the reverse delay as well as a >>> delay between 2 and 3; neither of which could be corrected by adjustment. >>> Periodically I would decide to order a rebuilt transmission from Sun in >>> California but never got around to it. Gradually I got used to slightly >>> backing off the throttle when the transmission changed from 2 to 3 gear >>> until I did it without thinking about it. By doing that the transmission >>> shifted normally. >>> Now, about 17 years and 130,000 miles later, I'm still driving it the same >>> way and will never get around to installing a rebuilt transmission although >>> I might spend a little over $100 and install a new (B-2?) piston through a >>> plate in the side of the transmission since I've been told that would >>> correct the problem. >>> It is a 722.315 transmission. >>> YMMV >>> Gerry >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> MG wrote: >>>> The transmission in my TD has had a delay going into reverse for >>>> over 5 years now more then 20k miles. I guess I'll have to get a >>>> rebuilt tranny right quick now. >>>> >>>> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> How much of a delay when going into reverse? That could be a forewarning. >>>>> My 1983 300TD exhibited that behavior a few weeks before permanently >>>>> losing >>>>> reverse + all forward gears in the Home Depot parking lot. You might want >>>>> to start shopping for a good used transmission to lug around in the trunk. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 1:19 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> What Rick and Curt said. >>>>>> >>>>>> These cars are built to a very different standard than you're used to. >>>>>> While we all chuckle at the "million mile engine" claims in CL ads, >>>>>> there's >>>>>> a lot more truth to that than many might believe. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your car is barely broken in. Short of a catastrophic failure, to go out >>>>>> and try to find a back up drive train is false economy, as it's unlikely > _______________________________________ http://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
