Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: YEOH250SL on October 14, 2024, 13:15:20

Title: Downshifting Woes
Post by: YEOH250SL on October 14, 2024, 13:15:20

1964 Manual 4 speed 230SL. It shifts fine from 1st to 2nd. However, I am have trouble with downshifting from 3rd gear to 2nd gear. The only way I can shift it to 2nd is by shifting back to 1st, then only I can shift into 2nd gear. Any advice on the problem?

Thanks

Title: Re: Downshifting Woes
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 15, 2024, 18:54:27

Worn synchromesh rings?

Title: Re: Downshifting Woes
Post by: ja17 on October 16, 2024, 04:34:32

Does your speedometer needle bounce or hop when you accelerate or decelerate?