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Gear Shift Manual Transmission
« on: April 30, 2011, 02:17:16 »
Getting things put back together following replacing the shift plate bushings which had disintegrated and was causing a rattle. Gave it a test run tonight. Ran great. Shifting is much tighter which I believe is normal. However, seems gears are out of position... i.e. take a look a the attached pics. 2nd and 4th gears come very close to the ashtray (2-2.5'') when shifting. My hand practically bumps the ashtray. It's been a month and a half since I driven but I don't believe that's the way it was?? All the gears work but again just seems different. Is it my imagination or have I inadvertently reassembled incorrectly? Comments appreciated. Thanks, Rick
« Last Edit: April 30, 2011, 09:47:40 by 280SL71 »

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Re: Gear Shift Manuel Transmission
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2011, 02:24:41 »
Looks like your shifter is 180 degrees reversed. I had the same problem when I had my bushings replaced. It should angle forward.

John
1969 280SL 003820
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4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: Gear Shift Manuel Transmission
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2011, 02:53:38 »
Flip it? Makes sense. I bet you're right. Son of a gun...

Thanks John.

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Re: Gear Shift Manuel Transmission
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2011, 04:07:05 »
Yes John is right. The bend in the chrome rod should bend toward the front of the car.  Sorry, as it is a  bit of work to correct.
Joe Alexander
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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