| Transmission [message #136199] |
Wed, 27 July 2011 01:05  |
George Beckman
Messages: 1085
Registered: October 2008
Location: Colfax, CA
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We are about 500 miles from home. The transmission is not shifting as normal. It is not shifting into low at stop signs and sometimes lags when it should shift up. If I put the shifter in low it always starts in low. When I shift to second, the transmission shifts instantly 90% of the time. Shifting into 3rd is a little more iffy and it sometimes takes a minute to decide to do that. If, on a hill, and I shift to second it shifts instantly. One time at about 30 it shifted into second without me moving the shifter. Otherwise, once in 3rd gear, it runs great.
I understand that this could be anything from a modulator to needing a new transmission. Oil is beautiful. It is not getting hot, nor has it been hot. It is not slipping.
Modulator seem like a logical place to start, although I notice that extreme vacuum did not help shifting. It is not adjustable.
The governor also seems to be a likely suspect. I have headers, can I get the governor off without removing the headers? Speedometer and cruise work fine.
What do you think?
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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