I think the neutral safety switch, (the lockout) is a feature only on the automatic transmissions. This 240D had the manual, and I just added the 300D Turbo. Not finished yet, but it is looking good. Why it won't crank on the ignition switch, I don't know. Funny thing is, it wouldn't crank in the 300D either. It did crank alright for about a year, then it quit and I added a push button starter just like on my old time, greatly missed 51 Mercury! I think the 51 Mercury was the most beautiful car Ford Motor Company ever built, and for an old flathead, it even was a decent driver. Memories!!!

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!