Kickdown solenoid/Reverse band adjustment.
 

So the reverse band adjustment loosened up on my 1979 300sd with the 722.120 transmission. I also noticed that there was a small leak around the kickdown solenoid so I thought I would kill two birds with one stone. I removed the kickdown solenoid to get better access to the reverse band adjustment. I tightened up the nut on the reverse band adjustment and then re installed the kickdown solenoid with new orings and crush washer. The leak seems to have gone away, however now the car will not start off in first gear like it did before and it also flares badly. Any ideas as to what I screwed up here?

At one time there was an online ATSG transmission manual that could be accessed online.

Towards the back of the manual was some trouble shooting stuff. Symptoms and causes.

My guess, kick down solenoid partly open, possible over tight.?

722.1 Kickdown Solenoid Removal
 

How do you remove the solenoid proper ? .

TIA,

If I remember correctly you will need a 24mm socket to remove the bolt that goes through the solenoid housing. The bolt has three o rings and an aluminum crush washer. If its never been out of the car before it may be difficult to separate the bolt from the housing.

THANK YOU ! .

I didn't realize it was a Banjo Bolt .

You guys helping out a geezer is -so- nice :P .