Author Topic: Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!  (Read 4421 times)

ventcap

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Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!
« on: September 24, 2009, 05:25:12 »
can someone shed some light, i need some help, just bought a rebuilt transmission from MB dismantlers, got it installed but the ratios seem to be off... does someone know if this is correct.
50 mph ( 80kph) almost at 3000 rpm, i kinda remember that i was travelling at 110 kph at approx 3000 + rpms in my old transmission. is this correct and if not can anything be done to adjust for that on the new rebuilt transmission. Even the downshifting only occurs when the rpms drop to 1300 rpm, a real nuisance when going uphill. any help would be appreciated. Thanks

ja17

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Re: Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2009, 04:24:36 »
Hello,

Make sure  your transmission makes two shifts from start at partial throttle. It normally starts off in second gear.   Make sure your linkage is set up correctly.  Read the adjustment  page that Sun Valley gives out. It is good.

If you have a BBB is will list all the shift points at different throttle positions. Any vacuume issues from improperly set timing, or vacuume leaks will also cause shift problems.

If you need the factory shift points at different speeds let me know and I will list them for you.
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

ventcap

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Re: Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2009, 06:11:22 »
That would be great if you could , it would help ..so that i could get to the bottom of this.

Thanks
Al

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Re: Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2009, 05:31:12 »
Here is the info Al,

Note that the speeds are in kilometers per hour.

« Last Edit: September 26, 2009, 13:00:43 by ja17 »
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

abe280SL

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Re: Transmission , speed and rpms HELP !!!
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2009, 17:23:21 »
Nothing wrong...I just checked mine and a 3000rpm it was going 50mph.
abe