What is the MB part number for a Mercedes 300SD?
The MB part number 615 589 00 01 00 (not cheap at €23.67 each incl. 18.5% VAT tax [~$30 US] but saves time and skinned knuckles). See picture below to see the Mercedes items. Step 1 – Adjusting the Valves (Service Manual 05 – 210)
What was the vacuum adjustment procedure for the 1985 300SD?
1985 Models – Vacuum Adjustment Procedure 25 4 1981 – 1985 300SD 722.3 and 722.4 Transmission Background Like some (many?) of you I had some challenges with smooth shifting in my ’81 300SD.
What’s the correct offset for a Mercedes 300SD?
The Mercedes ones are the best as they have the correct offset. Plan B would be to modify a set of wrenches. You’ll need access to someone with welding equipment (Oxy Acetylene) to heat and bend. The MB part number 615 589 00 01 00 (not cheap at €23.67 each incl. 18.5% VAT tax [~$30 US] but saves time and skinned knuckles).
Where can I find the 300SD 722.4 transmission adjustment guide?
1981 – 1985 300SD 722.3 and 722.4 Transmission Adjustment Guide Created by Peter Keun (aka Mahone Bay [www.benzworld.org and www.mercedesforum.nl/forum/]) November 2012 2 Disclaimer; Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, it is possible small errors will be found.
1985 Models – Vacuum Adjustment Procedure 25 4 1981 – 1985 300SD 722.3 and 722.4 Transmission Background Like some (many?) of you I had some challenges with smooth shifting in my ’81 300SD.
The Mercedes ones are the best as they have the correct offset. Plan B would be to modify a set of wrenches. You’ll need access to someone with welding equipment (Oxy Acetylene) to heat and bend. The MB part number 615 589 00 01 00 (not cheap at €23.67 each incl. 18.5% VAT tax [~$30 US] but saves time and skinned knuckles).
1981 – 1985 300SD 722.3 and 722.4 Transmission Adjustment Guide Created by Peter Keun (aka Mahone Bay [www.benzworld.org and www.mercedesforum.nl/forum/]) November 2012 2 Disclaimer; Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this document, it is possible small errors will be found.