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Topic: In a sad spot right now.....
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-04-2002 11:08 PM
   
AaaaaRrrrrRrrGgggggHHHHhhhh!!Woe is me!!! Any advise you guys could give, would be great, btw.... O.K., so I had to meet Mom today to switch off the kids (a whole week with no youngins!!! and NO that is not my woe!!).
About 30 miles from home, The Queen started "slipping". When I put her in low gear, she did o.k., but in regular D she will not go into third gear....I drove her just about the whole way in low gear  I know that has to be bad........
I stopped at the first auto parts store and checked the tranny fluid. It was fine, but I purchased a quart of it anyway.....the lady at the auto parts store mentioned something about the "modulator".... Running in the low gear caused her to run a bit hot.... Nonetheless, I got back to Fayetteville and just took her directly to the Transmission shop that did the work on her last year..... So, I get home and needed to give my girlfriend a ride home. We decided to go to a movie. Well, I knew old reliable SheStang would run fine....... Just won't pass a safety inspection right now..... No horn No windshield wiper on the drivers side and when we left the movie and I cut on the headlights..... I got me a "PoPeYe"....no headlight on the drivers side either........ Minor stuff on her, all that can be taken care of tomorrow....but still ------------------
The MOST Conservative Grrl
1970 Mustang Coupe, the SheStang
1994 Mustang GT Convertible, canary yellow, the Queen Bee Mustangsandmore.com Member #142 Express Yourself!!!
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-04-2002 11:10 PM
~and I won't even mention the Escalade that almost ran me off the road while I was taking my friend home~  I think I'll just go to bed now!
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1565
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 08-05-2002 12:49 AM
Sorry to hear about the woes Kedra. And I don't really have any advice cuz I know jack about transmissions. I will send some good karma your way though. 
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fordnmerc
Gearhead Posts: 204
From: Watkins Glen, NY USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 01:07 AM
I have been doing tranny filter-gasket-fluid changes in both of mine and in the Merc that my mother has now. Don't know if that would help ya. It would be nice if it would. Hope it's nothing major, Ked.About all I can do is commiserate with ya, about life's troubles. The old saying is that "Every day above ground is a good day." Well, I have been 'underground' for two days now, digging up my well. The ol' pick and shovel work, in the 90 degree heat we have been enjoying. Fun, fun, fun! In the past decade, we have had a couple of minor earthquakes and evidently the well has partially caved in, somewhere 68 feet underground. Glad I don't have to dig that far! Our water pump has been sucking some grey clay and little tiny stones for about nine years now. But just in the past week or two it has become much worse. Knocked out our washing machine and I think the pump itself and the hot water heater are next. My father is 83 and very cantankerous and still didn't want to do anything about it. I had to disregard that and just start digging. I won a 2 year old washer on eBay for 50 bucks (and a 4 MONTH old dryer for 85---our dryer is 29 years old and just fine right now, but could fail anytime, at that age) and I was not about to hook it up and ruin it right away, from all that clay. He wanted to hit me in the head with a metal flashlight, he threatened to draw all his money out of the bank and leave, and he even called the Sheriff's Department when I started digging. (They said they would come out, but they never showed up.) But he has since cooled off and finally realized that something MUST be done. The pipe was lowered about 40 years ago, in a dry year, when the water table was low. I am going to try to raise it, to see if I can get it out of the clay and muck from the cave-in. So, I have been digging, fighting heat, deer flies, a sometimes irrational father, my calluses have blisters, I have cuts and scrapes from the rocks in the sides of the trench, sweat and grime and body odor like crazy, sore muscles, my 20-plus year bad case of acne is in its active mode again so that my forehead makes me look a bit like a leper, and I have a nose and mouth full of grit. I probably look like one of those freaks from the movie C.H.U.D!! I recall the final lines of Stephen King's novel 'Pet Sematary': Rachel's voice was grating, full of dirt. "Darling" it said. Well, this ain't a pet cemetery. Although, I did find half of a horse shoe. That may not hold any luck, but so far my back is doing just fine, so I will keep on grinning.  ------------------
David Spread Joy. Less cholesterol than butter! 1978 LTD II 2 Door
1979 Ranchero GT [This message has been edited by fordnmerc (edited 08-05-2002).]
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1565
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 08-05-2002 01:43 AM
Holy crap David...I've never been so happy to drink Mississippi River water.  And what the heck are deer flies? I've heard of horse flies. Last night I went fishing and there were some flies the size of my thumb. And I have some big a$$ hands. And you know what that means...
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Mustang Tally
Gearhead Posts: 2076
From: Winston Salem, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 08:13 AM
Hang on, Baby Grrl!You've GOT that wonderful JOB...you would just be spoiled if everything else "ran" smoothly!! Doesn't that make sense? I hope by now they have told you it's not too bad... I HATE the following items on "trouble with" list: Cars, air conditioners, refrigerators, furnaces,lawn mowers, MEN. Because they are all complicated and I CAN fix only ONE of them!!!
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-05-2002 08:42 AM
~oh, it's major alright.... to the tune of about 2K goodbye new tires....goodbye any bodywork on the SheStang....goodbye any extras around here for awhile...... ~I think I'll go have a good cry now~
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1717
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 08:54 AM
2k for a transmision???------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
http://prestage.com/site/site_display.asp?SiteID=141
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-05-2002 02:02 PM
Well, almost, Mike....depends on if I go for a rebuilt or a remanufactured......anywhere from $1500 to $1900.....
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1717
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 03:06 PM
maybe i am out of touch with the real world.
had wifes e0d built a couple of years ago for $900. just had my c-4 racing trans built for $250. www.godleytrans.com this guy knows his business.. maybe i am missing something but $1500-$2000 seems awful high to me. good luck------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 13245
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-05-2002 03:46 PM
Just what kind of a vehicle is "Queen"? Maybe I can help some. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 14367
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-05-2002 05:14 PM
Alex I belive that the SN95 vert she has.Remember to change your tranny fluid and filter yearly...
sam
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fordnmerc
Gearhead Posts: 204
From: Watkins Glen, NY USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 05:47 PM
Every time they show footage of bad storms, there are inevitably some cars that have been flattened down by falling trees. Seems like if it wasn't too bad, the tranny would survive just fine. There should be some Stangs around that would be able to donate a transmission and not cost an arm and a leg. Or am I way off base?By the way, deer flies are like smaller versions of horse flies and seem to be much more numerous. We have some in this region with white spots on their wings and they pursue you from early morning to late evening, anytime you are outside. Extremely pesky! ------------------
David Spread Joy. Less cholesterol than butter! 1978 LTD II 2 Door
1979 Ranchero GT
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 5187
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 05:49 PM
Ked,I'm sorry to hear about your car.
I sure hope there's some one out there who can get you back on the road for less then $2000.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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70 Pony
Gearhead Posts: 1769
From: Glenmoore, PA, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 06:28 PM
KED...the auto trannys shift automatically through the vacuum modulator...it's on the tranny and looks like the vacuum gizmo on your distributor...some are adjustable..
There will (naturally) be a vacuum hose connected to it...I once had a similar problem...crawled under...pulled the hose...shot some brake clean in there and Q tipped it clean...and I had good shifts...
Haven't read all the replies...did anybody explain this VACUUM MODULATOR DEAL TO YOU ??
Try shifting the car manually 1st 2nd 3rd...and see if it goes into 3rd gear manually...
Hopefully it could be an EZ cheap fix...the modulators new are cheap..
Good Luck------------------
EDDIE D
Resto Mod '70 Sport Roof
Arrest Me Red
'02 GT, Torch Red
'66 Coupe Project, "Mustang Marauder.
"If I knew I would have lived this long, I would have taken better care of myself !"
"U.S. Marines; First to go. Last to know !"
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24360
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-05-2002 06:51 PM
Ked's transmission is an electronic overdrive, so it doesn't have a modulator. Ked, $2k is waaaaaaaayyyyyy too much for a transmission. Those are what we used to call 'rape rates.' Did he tell you specifically what was wrong with it? ------------------
Ford! Because I know the difference!
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 1717
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 08:00 PM
what kind of shop are you talking to? is it a ford dealership or a chain (ammco etc) or a private owned garsge?------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-05-2002 09:13 PM
Privately owned garage. But, it's one of three that I took her to late year when I was having that "shimmy" problem.....The first one, wanted to replace the transmission.... The second one, couldn't figure out the problem.... This one...changed the tranny fluid and filter and took care of the problem... Yeah...that is way to much....but thank goodness for baby brother's! I believe one of my family members (Mom) put a bit of a bee in his ear and he called me (David never calls outta the blue!) and he told me if I'd call my Dad to come get the car, then he would do the work for me...... I spoke with my Dad and he's gonna get back with me this evening..... I'm feeling much better now.
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Fastymz
Gearhead Posts: 5187
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 09:16 PM
Ked family is good,family that work on cars is best.
Glad to hear you got some help.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 398
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-06-2002 12:45 PM
Ked, Sorry to hear about your transmission. I had a problem with the one on my 94 T-bird. Had it replaced 3 times, All on the extended warranty I bought so I was just out the Deductible.. I had my work done at the Dealership and their sls work had it right in the neighborhood of $2k. I told the foreman that hubby would drive her thru the showroom window if it wasnt fixed correctly this time.. I think he thought I was joking, but Ken was not joking.. And there is Nothing better than Baby Brothers to do a little work on your vehicle. That boy is in high demand.. He still has your car, too, doesnt he Tally? Hope it doesnt take too long to get things back together Ked. Shell
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2137
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-06-2002 04:22 PM
Sorry to hear Queeny's in trouble. Thank God for family!
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-07-2002 09:25 PM
Dad picked her up today......after he purchased new tires for his trailer....then delivered her safely to my brothers......do ya'll feel the love?????? I had not seen the retired widow that lives next door to me in order to give her a heads-up about these goings on....My step-Mom told me that she walked over to see what's was up....Good to have neighbors who look out for you! Guess I'm forced to get SheStang in shape for her inspection. Does this mean I can't have a road trip?????
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Dave Gibson
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From: Pensacola, Florida, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 08-07-2002 10:38 PM
Ked,
We are glad to hear that your family has come to the rescue!  Nothing better than having back-up when you need it the most. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 2630
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-09-2002 08:49 AM
See Tally,,, She is SPOILED... Sounds like you had better have a tranny shipped in from the west coast... Don
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Mustang Tally
Gearhead Posts: 2076
From: Winston Salem, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-09-2002 09:32 PM
Big D, you precious baby...I'd like to have YOU shipped in from the Nevada "coast"...Baby brothers and Big Brothers are nice...David didn't hesitate one second when I asked him if he could help...He first told me to tell her not to do anything before he could check around (prices, etc.) and get back with her next a.m....then he called and told me he was having it brought up here to work on it... My family is super...Thank GOD for them...they love one another and do good things... Thank you, babies...!!
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Mustang Tally
Gearhead Posts: 2076
From: Winston Salem, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-09-2002 09:35 PM
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Originally posted by Ken&Shell:
And there is Nothing better than Baby Brothers to do a little work on your vehicle. That boy is in high demand.. He still has your car, too, doesnt he Tally? Shell
OH MY GOSH, Shell...I'd almost gotten over that!! Now, I'm back in the DUMPS!.. ...and I promise not to buy a Chevy while I'm AT the DUMP!! [This message has been edited by Mustang Tally (edited 08-09-2002).]
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7334
From: Hot Hills o' Sand, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-10-2002 08:24 PM
No fear, Folks.....she ain't gonna buy no Chebby at the dump!! She don't go to the dump ~ Now....a yard sale.....ummmmmmmm....we may have to keep our eyes on her there.....'specially if she finds one for a quarter! BigD.....ship yerself right this way!!! You wouldn't have me any other way but spoilt....I can stand more spoiling, even... [This message has been edited by Ked (edited 08-10-2002).]
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 398
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-11-2002 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by Mustang Tally:
OH MY GOSH, Shell...I'd almost gotten over that!! Now, I'm back in the DUMPS!..
I'm sorry bout that.. Didnt mean to bring ya down. Shall I make amends by bringing you by a new pool boy?? Shell [This message has been edited by Ken&Shell (edited 08-12-2002).]
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fordnmerc
Gearhead Posts: 204
From: Watkins Glen, NY USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-11-2002 04:54 PM
Hey Tally, get your 25 cent piece ready!:http://community2.webshots.com/photo/45541668/45542069nCapOo ------------------
David Spread Joy. Less cholesterol than butter! 1978 LTD II 2 Door
1979 Ranchero GT
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