Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: LordBottletop on February 26, 2006, 20:57:40

Title: gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
Post by: LordBottletop on February 26, 2006, 20:57:40

Gearshift in 67 250SL now moves in a 3rd dimension: up and down. Is there a nut that's come loose? If so, how do i get at it?

thanks,
lord bottletop

Lord Bottletop
1967 250SL
Carrboro, NC

Title: Re: gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
Post by: Douglas on February 26, 2006, 21:16:57

Lord B,

The nylon bushings in the shifter have broken. Very common problem & a very inexpensive repair. Run a search on "bushings" or "transmission bushings" or similar phrases. Let us know your progress.

Title: Re: gearshift now moves up and down in 67 250sl
Post by: ted280sl on February 27, 2006, 15:11:44

Lord B,
  If you have not changed your nylon bushings you should and this could be the cause of your problem. I had the same problem after I had changed the nylon bushings. In addition to the shift tube there is a connecting rod. The connecting rod had come undone and was allowing the shift to flop about. I was able to re-connect the rod and tighten it up. It dramatically improved the feel of my shifter.
regards,
Ted 1969 280SL
PS: My shifter was in backwards for years. Does yours angle towards the front of the car?