I found a guy selling a 1977 240d with a manual transmission. He says it was recently rebuilt but it is now stuck in reverse. What would cause this? Is there any way to check if the damage is severe?

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

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

X2, check the linkage. I installed a tranny once, got down town and one of the shift rods fell off, I had not put a clip on correctly.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

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