Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-21 Thread Hans Neureiter
The kick-down cable was bad. Got dislogdes at the tranny. Worn cable housing. When trying to fix this I found out that the tranny was on its last leg (tons of metal in the filter). On 1/18/08, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh. On Jan 18, 2008 11:36 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-21 Thread OK Don
I hate it when that happens -- so are you going to have it rebuilt, trade it for a rebuilt one, or buy a used one and pray? On Jan 21, 2008 5:40 PM, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The kick-down cable was bad. Got dislogdes at the tranny. Worn cable housing. When trying to fix this I

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh. On Jan 18, 2008 11:36 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Buy a new $15 kickdown switch. But he said that removing the fuse which powers the kickdown had no effect. Pulled the fuse - no change. ___

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Buy a new $15 kickdown switch. On Jan 17, 2008 9:45 AM, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pulled the fuse - no change. I am not sure, but I think to remember that whenn you pull on the shift cable against the spring load, there is a noticable point of engagement after a part of travel.

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-18 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Buy a new $15 kickdown switch. But he said that removing the fuse which powers the kickdown had no effect. Pulled the fuse - no change. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-17 Thread Hans Neureiter
I have been busy moving (Say garage) and had only been lurking on the list lately. On 1/16/08, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hans - sorry about the tranny problem - I have no clue, but it is good to see you back on the list! On Jan 16, 2008 4:01 PM, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-17 Thread Hans Neureiter
Pulled the fuse - no change. I am not sure, but I think to remember that whenn you pull on the shift cable against the spring load, there is a noticable point of engagement after a part of travel. I can't feel nothing here. On 1/16/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message

[MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-16 Thread Hans Neureiter
My brand new '82 300SD *suddenly* and *with no warning* developed a transmission problem: does not shift out of first. Reverse and First shifts are quick. Since I stuck the Kaleb motor along with a known good transmission (~ 100k miles) in the car, everything was fine for ~ 10K miles. The old

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-16 Thread Peter Frederick
The carpet is jamming the kickdown switch in the down position, it WILL upshift, but at about 35 mph. If that's not the problem, the governor drive gear is broken, have to open the case to fix. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-16 Thread Hans Neureiter
It tops out at about 25 mph. The switch is free and works. On 1/16/08, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The carpet is jamming the kickdown switch in the down position, it WILL upshift, but at about 35 mph. If that's not the problem, the governor drive gear is broken, have to open

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Make sure the switch isn't shorted, too! Peter ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble

2008-01-16 Thread OK Don
Hans - sorry about the tranny problem - I have no clue, but it is good to see you back on the list! On Jan 16, 2008 4:01 PM, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My brand new '82 300SD *suddenly* and *with no warning* developed a transmission problem: does not shift out of first. Reverse and

Re: [MBZ] 300 SD 722-303 transmission trouble/pull fuse

2008-01-16 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 1/16/2008 5:57:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It tops out at about 25 mph. The switch is free and works. Just to confirm, you can pull the fuse to the transmission kick down circuit. Cheap and esay! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD,