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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2011, 12:11:02 AM »
and if a trans flush does get all the crap out, itll also take the crap that was holding your old unserviced transmission together. seen/heard of that many times. drives in for the flush, wont drive out.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2011, 04:01:43 AM »
Car is permanently parked and I'm patiently waiting for the TSM.  Would there be a confirmation of it being mailed?  I haven't heard anything.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2011, 10:20:45 AM »
be patient. Doug has not been feeling well lately, and is a little backed up on orders.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2011, 11:35:11 AM »
Quote from: macdude443 on September 20, 2011, 04:01:43 AM
Car is permanently parked and I'm patiently waiting for the TSM.  Would there be a confirmation of it being mailed?  I haven't heard anything.
Quote from: SleepsUnderCars on September 20, 2011, 10:20:45 AM
be patient. Doug has not been feeling well lately, and is a little backed up on orders.

I'll get you the gear selection linkage procedure. My manuals are at my Dad's place. May take a few days.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2011, 04:35:42 PM »
Quote from: SleepsUnderCars on September 20, 2011, 10:20:45 AM
be patient. Doug has not been feeling well lately, and is a little backed up on orders.

Ah, alright.  I hope he feels better.  Everyone is getting sick around the office.  Can't wait til it gets to me  :-\.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2011, 11:38:50 PM »
This vehicle was bought very recently (about a month) from a nest member.  It was modified to run on a GM tbi, which may have different throttle linkage.  I talked to the owner and he said he didn't have any problems at all with the trans.  He said he would read the thread and describe the mods made so they can be taken into consideration with the problem (I don't know a great deal about the tbi).  The ad said it was rebuilt, which was a good selling point for me.  Here's the thread regarding the sale:  http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=36282.0
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2011, 03:17:55 PM »
TBI has nothing to do with gear selection linkage. As they didn't have any problems, more likely a part worn out. Most likely that bushing.
And you report that it does kickdown out of 3rd into 2nd.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2011, 05:06:11 PM »
Ok.  Yes, it will kick down, although it's sometimes poor on hills.  It kicks down great when coming to a stop.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2011, 12:48:17 AM »
I talked to another transmission expert at my brother's shop.  He's worked on torqueflites for years.  He was confident that it was a drum seal and that the clutches were probably shot by this point.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #24 on: September 23, 2011, 04:20:13 PM »
Boy you're determined to spend money.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #25 on: September 23, 2011, 07:13:44 PM »
I'm not spending a dime until I check with the service manual.  I had talked to that guy before I parked it, he just now got back to me.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #26 on: September 23, 2011, 07:14:44 PM »
Just letting you know what I'm being told is all.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #27 on: October 07, 2011, 03:41:08 AM »
I haven't forgotten. I have the manuals now. Will get the info for you shortly.
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #28 on: October 07, 2011, 06:44:33 AM »
Great! Thanks!
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Re: Lousy shifting, 82 SX/4
« Reply #29 on: October 12, 2011, 10:13:25 PM »
Here's a link to some photos and ongoing status of the car...

http://forums.amceaglenest.com/index.php?topic=36776.0
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