250S Torque Converter?
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250S Torque Converter?
An oldie but a goodie - 1967 250S. Hasn't run in about 10 years. The engine is running - compression a little low in one cylinder and vacuum at ~15" Hg. The biggest problem is the trans. When you put it in gear -forward or reverse - the vehicle lurches and the engine dies. Feels like the torque converter is locked up. (Probably unrelated, but it will start in any selector position - a neutral safety switch adjustment?)
Before I pull it apart, does anyone have any suggestions?
Also - anyone know the best source of info for these older ones? A website, car club or even an individual that specalizes in "the classics"?
Thanks
Before I pull it apart, does anyone have any suggestions?
Also - anyone know the best source of info for these older ones? A website, car club or even an individual that specalizes in "the classics"?
Thanks
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From: NoVa.
1989 300SE, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor
TRy on Mercedesshop.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...play.php3?f=12
There is a solenoid on top of the trans that may need to be adjusted.
There are some very knowledgable people on the vintage forum.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...play.php3?f=12
There is a solenoid on top of the trans that may need to be adjusted.
There are some very knowledgable people on the vintage forum.
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250S - thanks
Thanks - I'll check it out the web site. Found a terminal block on the side of the trans and the wires disappear up to the top - to the solenoid? Looks hard to get at. Could be no electrical signal. Any idea what triggers the solenoid?
Thanks again.
DJD
Thanks again.
DJD
