Re: IML: 51 Imperial Fluid drive

[David Duricy <desotobravo@xxxxxxxxx>]

Greg,

The engine idle speed needs to be set correctly in
order for the upshift to take place smoothly in the
semi-automatics. If it is too high, upshifts are harsh
and loud.

Awkward upshifts can also be caused by a sticky and
dirty governor switch - which is easily accessible
when you remove the floor plate.

The IML website has excellent vintage brochures about
semi-automatic transmission operation, maintenance and
repair. They've helped me many times with the Tip Toe
Shift in my '50 DeSoto.

Incidentally, your Imperial probably has FluidTorque
Drive mounted ahead of Fluid-Matic (the semi-auto was
called by many names). It's the Fluid-Matic part that
is the gearbox and does the actual magical shifts.

Best Regards,
Dave Duricy

--- Gregory Acker <gacker1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> My 51 with fluid drive has gotten very hard to shift
> into high range 
> without grinding. I want to add some fluid to the
> transmission and also 
> am wondering if there are any adjustments that can
> help. Any advice 
> would be appreciated,
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Greg Acker
> 
> 
> 
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