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Tranny high shifting

High shifting tranny,1-2 45kph, 2-3 85kph, 3.9ltr, 2wd, need help,txs

  • trikyricky Oct 25, 2008

    thank you so much fixya team,i had high shifting tranny on 90 dodge,took it in for oil and filter change,140.00$ later same problem, until i heard about the adjusting linkages.last weekend i took 5min to go under and have look at it and fixed it. BIG BONUS, as i was starting to look around for a rebuild tranny before winter,now i dont have to as the tranny is great,and budget too!keep up the great work, RICHARD

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There is a linkage on the Loadflight A-500 transmission that travels from the throttle linkage to a lever on the transmission. Proper adjustment of this linkage controls the shift schedule of the transmission with respect to engine throttle position. This would be the most likely place to start after ensuring that your fluid level is correct.

  • cageylane Oct 05, 2010

    I will try looking at adjustment on linkage. I remember having a problem like that when I put a 440 motor and 727 transmission in a 64 Savoy. It took some adjusting on it to get it to shift right.

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Check the fluid levels. You may have a towing/hauling button engaged as well. I'd start by looking at the more obvious problems.

Then, I'd take a deeper look into the transmission. Maybe a fluid change, possibly a power valve problem. Other problems of the such.


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