78 Mercedes 300D Transmission Bowden Rod Adjustment

[cooljjay]

I think I have read every thread out there about adjusting the linkages on the early w123's. But I can't seem to find a simple answer.

All the posts I've read talk about adjusting it, but nothing about the proper installation of it.

The transmission in my car was rebuilt in 2004 and then the car was parked. My problem is that the transmission doesn't seem to down shift wit the rpms nor up shift. I usually have to let off the gas to get it to shift at the right time, the kick down switch also doesn't seem to have any reaction.

Looking at the linkage running to the transmission it is pretty lose. I am thinking who ever reinstalled the trans linkage didn't install the arm in the right position.

So now my idea on how to confirm it is in the right location is to wire the throttle open, pop the linkage off the arm and see if it is opening what ever controls the shifting in the transmission all the way. If not remove the arm and put it in the right position....what's your thoughts on adjusting it that way?