[chickendeluxe]

1990 300sel had bad oil leaks so i had valve job done and used Victor head gasket. Thanks to those who helped on my posts
it took a bit to burp cooling system but temp fluctutions seem to be gone.

I did about 50 miles tonight and the power is great. My trans shifted hard at first and didnt seem to hit overdrive on highway. i have checked fluid level and its ok. Kickdown works ok. trans just seems to hold gears long and likes throttle realeased to shift (vacuum surge).

Does anyone have a resource of data for trans adjustments and checks? Thanks in advance.

 

[rumb]

The only adjustment is the bowden cable. adjust so that you just pull the cable firm to take out slack. your may be to tight.

When I recently did my head gasket I noticed the trans would downshift into first too easily when pulling from a stop. It would start in 2nd and then drop to first if I pushed too far on pedal. (even when I was not really trying ot start fast) a few turn and it was good now.

I noticed more power after the new chain and that affected how the tran felt.


Now that you have the head done, when is last time you changed tran fluid. s/b every 30K. dont wait!

 

[chickendeluxe]

trans

i agree that it is a different car now. 70 mph is effortless with 40-70mph rather brisk.
Motor mounts were badly needed and car is very smooth now.

I am getting accustomed to the shift and all gears are all there. When i get back tomorrow the cable adjustment and fluid will be addressed.

My o ring in power steering began to leak, too.

 

[chickendeluxe]

trans adjust

i took your advice and adjusted the trans cable and got it workig well. Thanks.
Car went on lift after for ATF change. all done and now chasing other bugs.

 

[rumb]

good to hear that.

i took your advice and adjusted the trans cable and got it workig well. Thanks.
Car went on lift after for ATF change. all done and now chasing other bugs.