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Topic: transmission problems
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510CaliStang
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: east bay, cali.
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-04-2002 05:34 PM
  
It's starting to feel as if the gears are slipping as I excelerate. What is causing this and what are the remedies? Thanks, Mike
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5794
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-04-2002 05:53 PM
Mike,
Could you give us a little more info please. What type of tranny are we talking about? C-4, C-6, FMX, or a manual? It does make a difference helping you diagnose the problem. Thanks.  Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1727
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-04-2002 06:04 PM
I,ll go along with Dave on this one , more info needed  But for now check your tranny fluid on your automatic , also , could be a band adjustment or something as simple as a soft seal re-do. If you have a manual , check your clutch adjustment, could also be pressure plate or as simple as a bit of oil got blown onto the clutch face. Just for laughs make sure it is your tranny and not a miss in your motor that is trying to fool you. Looking forward to more info from you. JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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510CaliStang
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: east bay, cali.
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-05-2002 07:26 PM
C-4 Automatic. It leaks so I'm in the prossess of finding the source. The problem occurs when fluid levels are ok so I dont think they are related. Thanks, Mike
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5794
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-05-2002 08:36 PM
Mike,
I thought so on the C-4 but wasn't sure. Get the bands adjusted especially if you have to let off the gas pedal to get the tranny to shift into a higher gear. Let us know about that leak also. We can help. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 5794
From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 03-05-2002 08:37 PM
Mike,
Sounds like you need to get the bands adjusted in your tranny. Do you have to let off the gas in order to get the tranny into a higher gear?Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
Blue Belle (Terri's)
'66 Coupe, Silver Blue Metallic, 351W 2-V, 4 speed, A/C, future sleeper.
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510CaliStang
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: east bay, cali.
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-09-2002 09:33 PM
I took a chance and thought it might be something simple like installing a new filter (not to say installing the new filter was simple) but it sounded like a possible solution. "X" WRONG ANSWER. Didn't fix the problem. So how do I go about getting the belts adjusted? I guess this will require a trans. repair shop and a tech. experianced in this feild? And a how much is something like this going to cost? I appreciate your help.
Thanks, Mike
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510CaliStang
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: east bay, cali.
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-11-2002 07:18 PM
just checking for reply
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-12-2002 08:56 AM
The Ford shop manual has instructions on band adjustment. It's just a matter of locating the studs, loosening the nuts, and tightening the stud with an inch pound torque wrench. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
MCA Member # 47773
Always borrow money from a pessimist, they don't expect it back.
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