77 uses the old Iron box transmission. the side shift levers are clamped to the shaft via a bolt. the shaft has splines as well as the shift levers.

I could be the bolt is loose and the lever moves on the shaft.

I had this problem with our 80 240D with 2nd gear. wasn`t stuck, but had a slight grinding issue.

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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