JIM, my 80 240 shifts the same as you describe with yours. too fast or too slow and she will krunch a little. we have 321k on the old girl. You just have to shift the transmission for the way it was designed. though she may not shift as smooth as new, she does ok. but she does scold me now and then.

I have checked the shifter bushings, transmission end is ok, one on the shifter end is a little loose and needs replaced. I was under there a couple months ago just checking things, and noticed the shift lever on the side of the transmission was loose on the shaft. tightened the 10mm bolt, and that right there really made a difference. this is on the old Iron Box trans.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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