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The Shop => Transmission Shop => Topic started by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 07:31:43 PM

Title: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 07:31:43 PM
Sounds good till we arrive into second and before third comes the motor revs going into third. If this only happens at low rpm and it does is there any worry not messing whatever up. Or should I attend to the problem and run it harder so the slipping doesn't continue as normal when the engine revs at lower rpms when shifting to third? Finally, does my tranny fluid and filter need changed at 10 thous. miles or when?
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: Smitch on June 26, 2011, 07:53:06 PM
I wonder if your kick down needs to be adjusted? At what speed does it shift into third?
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
very soon, imediatly after second on slow speeds. If I floor it the thing shifts awesomely
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 08:12:53 PM
actually it will never kick down soo yes
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 08:14:31 PM
Maybe tell me if I need help ajusting the shiftdown, where to start, I know very little
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: Smitch on June 26, 2011, 08:22:49 PM
There's a rod that runs from the carb to the transmission. I think you may need to shorten it an eighth of an inch or so at the adjuster. I'll see if I can find the How-to in the Eaglepedia.
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: Smitch on June 26, 2011, 08:26:12 PM
Here you go.

http://www.amceaglenest.com/~iowaeagl/guide/index.php?title=Throttle_Cable/Rod_Adjustment_-_4_%26_6_Cylinder_Cars
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 08:39:45 PM
thanks I will read into
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: leeSmith on June 26, 2011, 08:43:14 PM
how often should I drain the fluid and change filter?
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: Smitch on June 26, 2011, 08:47:49 PM
I'm not sure. It's not something you do very often, I don't think. Anyone else know?
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: thereverendbill on June 26, 2011, 09:54:57 PM
I'd say change the filter and fluid after 4 oil changes (that's what i do on my vechiles)
Title: Re: new rebuild with slight slip
Post by: Draekon on June 26, 2011, 11:02:10 PM
AMC recommended the Auto Trans fluid be changed every 30,000 miles