What would cause first gear
to not work? 85 300td.

I am going to look at one today that was
parked for this reason. Would it most likely
be toast, or could it still be salvaged?

BTW, it is suppose to have in excess of 400k.
Time for a new one?

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

If the Bowden cable gets disconnected or turned improperly on the linkage, you'll lose first gear and all the shifts will be very early (no throttle pressure).

I just got back from looking @ it.
I didn't think to look @ that even though
I have encountered that before.
Thanks

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81 Mercedes 300SD 289k.......SOLD
82 Mercedes 300CD 252k......slow ride

82 mercedes 300 SD...mi Unknown
83 Mercedes 300D ????ksniff..gone too
84 Mercedes 300D 148k........SOLD
85 Mercedes 300TD 386k and holding some one elses project

Also, varnish buildup can cause one gear not to engage..
Trans-X can sometimes cure that...cheap to try...no harm no foul if it does not work...
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