1979 Mercedes Benz 300sd Not sure if this is the transmissi

1979 MERCEDES BENZ 300SD
164,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MERCEDESFAN
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When accelerating the car does not shift properly into the next gear. It only shifts when you lift off the gas - but then if you hit the gas again it will shift down again. Car will not accelerate over a maximium of 40 miles per hour because it keeps shifting down.

Any ideas?
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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DR LOOT
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the symptoms that you are experiencing sounds like a sift down table out of adjustment, we'll probably have a take it to a transmission shop, but if you want to try to do it I will assist you, I love enthusiasm!!! just get back to me.
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
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