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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
That sounds like a good idea! Good luck!

That sounds like a good idea! Good luck!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
I will likely drain the pan and the torque...

I will likely drain the pan and the torque converter and replace the fluid several times to get all the old fluid out. I realize that a "real" flush requires a machine, and this is more of a DIY...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Yea, I agree 100%. I am going to flush the entire...

Yea, I agree 100%. I am going to flush the entire system, including the torque converter. I Already have a new filter, gasket from Mercedes, and some Dex/Merc fluid. I also used the yellow "high...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Success! Just to update this thread, I made a...

Success! Just to update this thread, I made a last-ditch effort before opening the transmission pan and added some Trans-X additive as recommended by **************. And wouldn't you know it, after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Alright, I tested whether attaching the Bowden...

Alright, I tested whether attaching the Bowden cable made any difference to governor pressure, and it did not.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2022, 12:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Thank you, I just did some quick reading to...

Thank you, I just did some quick reading to understand shift valves better and got a better grasp of this. Still very unsure of what is going on, but I gather that either the control pressure is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
I just realized that I had had the Bowden cable...

I just realized that I had had the Bowden cable off as it appears to make no difference. However, it may still make a difference to the governor's pressure, and having it off during the test may have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
That's interesting. If true, I have no idea what...

That's interesting. If true, I have no idea what is happening then. I have the Bowden cable disconnected, and it makes no difference. If the governor's pressure is high and should cause early shifts,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2022, 10:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Very true; I will inspect it closely when I get...

Very true; I will inspect it closely when I get it out. I will probably source a new governor regardless, as I don't want to keep this car off the road for long and would rather have a new one on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
I'm just following what the "pros" say. Also, I...

I'm just following what the "pros" say. Also, I suspect that the clutch "arms" are stuck, thus the linearly higher pressure throughout the speed range. I would prefer not to get the unstuck and put...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2022, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Ok i have just completed the pressure tests and...

Ok i have just completed the pressure tests and the results are as follows

Line pressure: in spec. both at idle in D and at converter stall in D.
Governer pressure: NOT IN SPEC. instead of being...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Good to know! I already have a new pan gasket and...

Good to know! I already have a new pan gasket and filter for the transmission from Mercedes, which I'll install regardless, but I bought it because I figured if I was going to open up the pan, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Thank you! I'll take a look at those!

Thank you! I'll take a look at those!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
bump

bump
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
To clarify the transmission only upshifts at...

To clarify the transmission only upshifts at redline BY ITESELF. as stated in my orginial post when you pop it into neutral and back to drive it will shift into the correct gear far before redline...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Any other ideas would be great appreciated from...

Any other ideas would be great appreciated from people more in the know than me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Thank you! yea I have been doing some more...

Thank you! yea I have been doing some more research and I have a feeling it is either a stuck pressure control valve or a faulty governor. I just picked up a transmission pressure gauge kit and am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
Thanks for the info, I had already checked the...

Thanks for the info, I had already checked the switch and it functions as it should. I have just tested the solenoid with the ignition on and I can hear it click on and off. I may remove it and test...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,109
Posted By '85Blue300TD
1985 300TD 722.416 upshifts at redline only

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum I just picked up a pretty good condition 300TD with the 722.416 transmissions and It has several issues with the transmission misbehaving. initially, the...
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