Mercedes Benz repair: transmission adj. Mercedes 79, 300 D, neutral safety switch, mercedes 300

Question
79 mercedes 300 D, SW mo. shift lever moves into park, but sometimes doesn't engage in to park ( doesn't lock) whats the adjustment? thanks Jim

Answer
Inspect and replace as needed; your shifter bushings, engine mounts, transmission mount.

Broken Neutral Safety Switch and replacing shifter bushings
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=646647

Bad engine mounts
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=868339

Heat shield OM617 engine mount
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=873875#post873875