I agree, all of the older MB diesels with auto tranny's I've owned started out in 2nd.
I can't speak for the newer ones (95 and beyond). Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:56 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? > All MB diesels start out in 1st. Most MB gas models start out in 2nd > unless you do the L thing, Not true. The Albatross ('79 240D) always started in 2nd, unless either you floored it or selected L while stopped. L, otherwise, selected 2nd, btw. This was even in the owner's manual. The 240D. There's a car in desperate need of a first-gear start, yet it didn't have one. I'm sure they did it to give it that sedate cushy car feel, 'cause the 1-2 shift was rather firm. Kept in S around town, the car essentially had a 2-speed tranny, and only shifted once. Might help explain how that car had 300+kmi on it and one of the best-feeling transmissions I'd experienced. -- Jim _______________________________________ 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
