Hi guys i was wondering if anyone could help me, i recently purchased a 1979 300d with a 722.118 auto, it changes gear beautifully through the range until 4th which i cant get it to go into no matter how fast im going or where my foot is. Ive checked the throttle linkage adjustment oil level etc, it does not have a vacuum modulator, could this be a stuck govenor or is it more terminal? any help would be greatly appreciated

If the trans won't shift into 4th gear the max speed would be 55MPH.

That is most likely internal.. there are 2 rubber grommets between the valve body & gear train that could be causing that problem

__________________
MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator

hi mb doc thanks for advice i will give it a go & get back to you cheers boe