STD Tuning Drivetrain Trans without vacuum and linkage questions.

Trans without vacuum and linkage questions.

Trans without vacuum and linkage questions.

 
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rolfi
My 300D is Onion-yellow!

79
07-11-2011, 04:30 AM #1
Hello Smile

Exactly how bad is it to run the 722.3 without the vacuum line connected? It shifts hard without, and I really like it Big Grin
Can it ruin the trans, or should I just get heavy duty flex discs and run it like this?

Also I have a problem with the linkage. When the shifter is in R, the trans is in P, when the shifter is in N, the trans is in R etcetcetc.
Will I just need a longer linkage? The current one is adjusted to be as long as possible. If it's too short, I'll just have to find another one.

Also I have no kickdown... That's electronically controlled, yes?

-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32
rolfi
07-11-2011, 04:30 AM #1

Hello Smile

Exactly how bad is it to run the 722.3 without the vacuum line connected? It shifts hard without, and I really like it Big Grin
Can it ruin the trans, or should I just get heavy duty flex discs and run it like this?

Also I have a problem with the linkage. When the shifter is in R, the trans is in P, when the shifter is in N, the trans is in R etcetcetc.
Will I just need a longer linkage? The current one is adjusted to be as long as possible. If it's too short, I'll just have to find another one.

Also I have no kickdown... That's electronically controlled, yes?


-rolfi

1980 Mercedes-Benz 300D (US-spec)
+BMW E12, E21, E28, E30 and E32

tantank79
T3-45

109
07-11-2011, 09:10 AM #2
I'm not sure how bad it really is, but I've been running mine hard with no vacuum for 2 years/20k miles. It seems fine.

-Brian

1983 300TD
1982 240D
1981 280TE
tantank79
07-11-2011, 09:10 AM #2

I'm not sure how bad it really is, but I've been running mine hard with no vacuum for 2 years/20k miles. It seems fine.


-Brian

1983 300TD
1982 240D
1981 280TE

Syncro_G
0-60 in 29 sec

280
07-11-2011, 10:29 AM #3
(07-11-2011, 04:30 AM)rolfi Also I have a problem with the linkage. When the shifter is in R, the trans is in P, when the shifter is in N, the trans is in R etcetcetc.
Will I just need a longer linkage? The current one is adjusted to be as long as possible. If it's too short, I'll just have to find another one.

from your description, it sounds like your linkage is adjusted too long.
best way to tell is to disconnect the linkage rod from the shift lever side,
put both levers in P (shift lever and transmission)
and without bumping the lever positions, hold the loose end of the rod up to the shift lever to see where the end piece should be adjusted to.

(07-11-2011, 04:30 AM)rolfi Also I have no kickdown... That's electronically controlled, yes?

if the car was originally automatic, then there's a switch under the gas pedal that connects to a harness which then connects to the tail end of the transmission

good luck!

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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed

Syncro_G
07-11-2011, 10:29 AM #3

(07-11-2011, 04:30 AM)rolfi Also I have a problem with the linkage. When the shifter is in R, the trans is in P, when the shifter is in N, the trans is in R etcetcetc.
Will I just need a longer linkage? The current one is adjusted to be as long as possible. If it's too short, I'll just have to find another one.

from your description, it sounds like your linkage is adjusted too long.
best way to tell is to disconnect the linkage rod from the shift lever side,
put both levers in P (shift lever and transmission)
and without bumping the lever positions, hold the loose end of the rod up to the shift lever to see where the end piece should be adjusted to.

(07-11-2011, 04:30 AM)rolfi Also I have no kickdown... That's electronically controlled, yes?

if the car was originally automatic, then there's a switch under the gas pedal that connects to a harness which then connects to the tail end of the transmission

good luck!


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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed

dieselboy
Rotatin 5500 times a minute

680
07-11-2011, 11:19 AM #4
You should have a kickdown cable on a 722.3.

I run my trans 722.1 manually (no vacuum, kickdown rod). I still have the electronic kickdown button thats it. If I don't want it to shift instantly I manually shift it if I'm not on the kickdown button.

-Jesse

80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon

10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.
dieselboy
07-11-2011, 11:19 AM #4

You should have a kickdown cable on a 722.3.

I run my trans 722.1 manually (no vacuum, kickdown rod). I still have the electronic kickdown button thats it. If I don't want it to shift instantly I manually shift it if I'm not on the kickdown button.


-Jesse

80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon

10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.

 
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