On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:29:19 -0700 Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I got my parts order from Rusty (thanks Rusty) and got down to a few > of the tasks the parts are for. > > The old shift bushings were dead, so I installed the new ones by > first marking the position of the arm on the transmission, then > removing that and cleaning it up and getting the old metal ring out > and inserting the rubber bushing. Nasty little clips to keep the arm > on the lever and much cussing, moving arm and lever about, and got > them lined up to where I thought I had made the mark. Might have > been a tooth or two off though. > > Now I can not get it to go into gear easily or to stay there. Also > lost where neutral is and getting to reverse is a huge problem. I am > going to sit down with the manual and see what it calls for. Any > ideas from shade tree mechanics would be much helpful as well. > > We are doing the work on a 1972 220D with manual transmission. Floor or column shift? If it's floor shift, I can't see how you'd have problems, but then again ... I also have no experience with column shifts. Craig _______________________________________ 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
