Thanks for the tip,
assuming original parts that would just fine.

But,
I was looking for way of doing a visual identification.
I should clarify...

Being an old car,
how can I tell I have the original model transmission?

Could it have been changed
with a bolt-in swap having different internals?

30 year old cars are full of suprises like that.

MC

 Seems you should be able to reference it, using the VIN number.

 http://apocalypticearth.blogspot.com/

   "MC1" <marc.chavez@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:BZskf.2505$Zb2.2419@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net...
   Transmission Identification- 1976 Mercedes Benz 280C Coupe

   How can I tell which automatic transmission I have?

   Preferrably without climbing under the car. It's getting too cold and wet here in Chicago.

   I have seen parts list for tow different models on maximumautoparts.com. Major parts differences I have noted from images listed there are clutch sizes and plastic vs.metal modulators.

   MC

   BTW: Never mix beer, eBay, and Paypal at the same time. That's how I got this car. Although the "Capitalist Oppressor" bumper sticker is appreciated.

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