Question for the experts

[dowditjr]

Well first of all, I haven't been on here since i got my eagle, but I'm back and I brought another one, so this website is about to be my best friend.  Brief update on my 85 eagle limited, got the vehicle moving, because the transmission was slipping something fierce, still idling way too high though, now in the process of lifting it. I got the rear end lifted with new shocks, and currently dealing with the pain in the  coil springs lol
Now to my newest edition!!!
Its a 1983 eagle wagon (The Silver Bullet)....supposedly a sport? I thought the only sport models were the SX/4's. So this is why i came to you all. Is this actually a series 30 sport wagon? or was it a base that someone switched over all the trim and painted it. The interior is all black, with the plaid seats, crank windows, manual locks and HAD A/C. the exterior has the "sport" emblem, black pointed/round mirrors says 4x4 on the front doors. Has the two tone paint, black on bottom, silver on top, with black flares. 258 engine, 998 trans. So what's the verdict?

[Mernsy]

Looks like a Sport from here. They are real.

[MudPuppy]

Agree with Mernsy.
Sports came in SX, Wagons & Sedans. Never seen a Kammy sport, but that might be a possibility too.

[Prafeston]

Very nice looking sport wagon. The sport wagons also had black plastic trim around the rear quarter windows. I didn't however know they made Sport Sedans.

[MudPuppy]

They exist. These are just the ones I have on my computer. Think I even recollect 4 door sedans too.

[Prafeston]

Cool thanks for the pics Mudpuppy!

Dowd, you should look into getting some factory original Marchal 750 fog lights for it.

[dowditjr]

No sir. lol I'm not restoring this one. Its just going to be my daily driver for a bit. The 85 is the restore. (cause it needs less work  ) and I like the fog lights that are on it cause they are the like YELLOW -yellow ones, which my Pontiac had. That's how everyone around town knew it was me lol so I'm keeping those on it.
And thanks for the clarification guys!

[eaglebeek]

Hello, dowditjr; welcome to the Den.  Congrats to you on acquiring your two Eagles, and condolences on your Pontiac's death.

With regard to your slipping transmission, it's a Chrysler TorqueFlite in an AMC case. The TorqueFlite is the easiest automatic transmission to rebuild out there. Anyone with decent mechanical aptitude, a good manual and a reasonably complete set of tools can repair one.

I would, however, start with pressure tests before removal and teardown. You will need a couple of gauges capable of reading 300 psi or so. There are pressure taps for every function on the transmission case; they are easily accessible while the transmission is in the car. Be sure to change fluid and filter before you begin troubleshooting. Many Eagle transmission problems are directly related to old fluid and a plugged filter.

You may also find it needs only a band adjustment. Both bands can be adjusted while the transmission is in place. The front band is a bit hard to get to but can be done. The rear band is accessible after you drop the transmission oil pan. You will need to do that anyway to change the fluid.

[DaemonForce]

The TorqueFlite is the easiest automatic transmission to rebuild out there. Anyone with decent mechanical aptitude, a good manual and a reasonably complete set of tools can repair one.

In other words, do NOT give this to some "professional" that will just screw around with it for 2-3 months and expect you to pay 8x what it actually costs to rebuild one.

[carnuck]

I've rebuilt about 80 or so Mopar trans over the years and I tore apart lots more for the shop I worked for. The thing that increases the longevity of them the most is adding a can of STP oil treatment and I found the easiest time to do it is while the pan is off for a filter change. It lubes everything so the trans doesn't start dry and it speeds up the engagement of the gears so there is less slippage.

[JayRamb]

Get those Jeep rims off! Go STOCK baby!!

[1985amceagle]

The TorqueFlite is the easiest automatic transmission to rebuild out there. Anyone with decent mechanical aptitude, a good manual and a reasonably complete set of tools can repair one.

In other words, do NOT give this to some "professional" that will just screw around with it for 2-3 months and expect you to pay 8x what it actually costs to rebuild one.

here's the manual, courtesy of IowaEagle, I think?

http://www.amceaglesden.com/images/Downloads/auto%20trans%20998.pdf