Benz 280 SE 1969 Auto-Transmission Problem

If anyone could advise on this fault. I shift into drive the car moves
forward but when I apply accelerator the engine reves, but car moves
slowly and eventually over what seems to be too long a period it finaly
changes into second gear. From 1st to 2nd is the problem. The rest of
the gear changes are OK.

Thank you.

 

Have you checked ATF level, color and smell?

Regards,

Ralf

 

Thank you Ralph
I will try changing the ATF and filter

Regards

Chicko

 

A '69 M-B used a 4 speed step gear transmission modeled after the
original GM HydraMatic. It has nothing whatsoever in common with
anything from Chrysler. Look elsewhere.