Ok I I have a w126 420 SEL (86) and I have to give it too much throttle before it kicks down, how do I adjust it? do I adjust the linkage? and at what part?

Jake
www.jakewright.ca

Find the cable going from the throttle linkage down to the tranny.
The end of the cable ahould have a ball socket that snaps onto the throttle linkage. Pop this ball socket off using a screwdriver blade.

Now, pull in and out on the end of the cable to get an idea of how it feels.
When pulling out, the first bit of travel should be free, then it hits a spring resistance and is harder to pull on out.
With the throttle linkage closed, we want the ball socket to just pop back on the ball as the cable begins to hit that spring resistance.
Adjust the cable length by turning the nut on the sheath of the cable.
Real easy, hard to explain.


DG

ok so basicly tighten until the start of spring resistace? Is this ball at the junture at the back of the motor near the fire wall? I will post a pict.