Topic: Deathtrap 5

[carvinmark]

I've found it's better to leave the old dirty fluid rather then change it. The new fluid is too clean and slippery, makes them retire early   :'( :'(

[obama]

Quick, before you throw away the "new" trans. check vacuum line form intake to modulator, sounds like she could be dissconected.

[tattoodaddy1967]

Quick, before you throw away the "new" trans. check vacuum line form intake to modulator, sounds like she could be dissconected.

I am with Obama....

[ezrat]

I checked the vacuum today. I don't have a gauge but I did test the vacuum
by hand and it feels strong. I thought I found a leak and fixed it but no change
in the shifting.  I'm starting to think Modulator or the internal shifting pawl.
I may trade the car for a bottle of Jack Black and a  pistol with one bullet..

[obama]

Did you check it as it goes into the modulator?
you can do so with a 2 or 3 foot hose from the modulator end of the vacuum, think i'v used windsheild washer, or anything close, or you can start said car and reach under and disconect the modulator vacuum hose and hold a finger on it to see if it's getting vacuum. Keep us posted, since it did work once I think were on a good theory.

or it could be the electric fan motor , just kid'n

[ezrat]

Well the transmission shop told me only two things will not allow it to move in any gear.
1. The filter/pickup tube dropped down. (I pulled the pan, No luck)
2. The front pump is not working. (It goes to the shop tomorrow)

[obama]

When you installed it did you bolt the torque converter onto the flywheel then slide the trans into it?

[ezrat]

When you installed it did you bolt the torque converter onto the flywheel then slide the trans into it?

No, The TC went on the trans, then up to the engine...

[obama]

Good job Ezerat, had to ask, any chance it didn't get "locked in".
also we have vacuum at the modulator, I think you checked that (not just from manifold)
am curious what Trans. shop said about the possibility of a  modulator problem, or have you already replaced it?
Sorry for the questions, but I thought we had a good chance to save ya a few $.

[ezrat]

Good job Ezerat, had to ask, any chance it didn't get "locked in".
also we have vacuum at the modulator, I think you checked that (not just from manifold)
am curious what Trans. shop said about the possibility of a  modulator problem, or have you already replaced it?
Sorry for the questions, but I thought we had a good chance to save ya a few $.

The trans guy said if I had no vacuum it still would move, just not shift. He had me pull
the cooling lines while at idle and there was no fluid pumping.
Oh well, what's another $1000. Good thing my wife works two jobs...

[obama]

Sorry to here bout that, I feel your pain.
we tried.

[ezrat]

  Brought the Deathtrap home from the transmission shop today. All is
well and ready to go to the Thursday night cruise... 

[obama]

great, guess we should be nicer to ya now that we see what you can lift, but why did ya have to carry it home from the shop?
Also, what was the problem?

[ezrat]

great, guess we should be nicer to ya now that we see what you can lift, but why did ya have to carry it home from the shop?
Also, what was the problem?

A plate broke and slid under something not allowing the upshift. I'm
trading the other trans for some lights (Pictures to follow).

[Greybeards Customs]

glad to see you rollin again !!

[RaTaTat]

Love that picture EZ 

[hotwheels]

Damn, awesome job........

[tattoodaddy1967]

Glad you are back rolling brother