Stu Ritter's 300E Bible says that 300E automatic transmissions through 1991 start in SECOND gear.

He also states that the later valve bodies can be modified to start in FIRST gear. Unfortunately, he gives no details.

I've read here on this forum about some modifications, most of which are done outside the transmission itself.

I own a 1991 300E that seems to be an exception. It always starts in FIRST gear. I'm the second owner. I would be surprised if the original owner had it modified. I suspect it came from the factory set up to start in FIRST gear. We also have owned pre-1991 300Es, all of which started in SECOND gear.

Have you ever seen a 1991 300E that starts in FIRST gear? If so, do you know if it had been modified to do so?

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