--- In goldenfin@xxxx, "Paul A. Schmidt" <shmitato@xxxx> wrote: > When I rebuilt my tranny, it appears that a piece of slag was cast into the > case, which broke lose, smashing the kickdown servo to pieces and eventually > wiping out the low gear band. > Quality was "Job 99" back then? > Paul Schmidt > '57 Fury The problems with mine where an astonishing amount or sludge and crap built up inside. And as the shop pointed out, if the transmission looks like this, then so does the inside of the torque converter. I opted to replace it entirely. Splines on the stator shaft looked like a dog with titanium teeth had used it for a chew-toy. bands and clutches all had deep worn grooves, and several mating surfaces were worn beyond tolerance. The valve body was completely gunked up solid. Everyone was at a loss of how it moved before at all! I was NOT envious of the job these guys had in front of them with my car. They earned every penny of what I paid. The good part is that the guy stuck to his original estimate on labor, despite the amount of extra work it turned out to be. Like I said, the shift quality is amazing, especially for 50's technology. My dad's 90's Grand Prix doesn't even shift as smooth. All that's left now that the brakes are working again is to take it back to the transmision shop so they can fine-tune the kick-down and shift points. in all, not all *that* bad of an experience, I just wish it only needed soft parts! Brian ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Stock for $4. No Minimums. FREE Money 2002. http://us.click.yahoo.com/6GDALA/VovDAA/ySSFAA/BBiolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: goldenfin-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ <<attachment: winmail.dat>> |
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