Hawthorne, I think that it would work. I have a '77 240D with the automatic and it is really gutless on takeoff. I have thought about installing a momentary contact switch and tying it in with the kickdown. With the trans in Drive, you press the switch button and hold it until you are ready to shift into second and let off the button. I was going to install it on the shifter so it would be easy to use. I think that it would also be helpful to "kick down" the trans a gear without flooring it on slight hills. With a 240 automatic... you need all the help you can get!! Why they did this on the diesels, I'll never know.

I think that you could try the idea out without alot of hassle by unpluging the kickdown switch and rigging up a temporary momentary contact switch. In fact..... I think I might try it!

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.