[Chrysler300] '59 transmission issues

[Lindsey Fuller <yesdnil@xxxxxxx>]

When I disassembled my E, the trans was having issues, usually didn't 
want to shift to 3rd unless I did 2, then D. Also low speed upshifts. A 
reasonably experienced cast iron torqueflight guy ( a dozen or so 
successful rebuilds) took it apart, replaced clutches, plates. He had 
not done a 300. It already had a HD governor weight, but still the 
stiffer, standard clutch return spring. He built it according to 
standard trans specs. Result....still low speed 1-2 shift, but tricky to 
get it into drive & slipping under pressure. Check pressures running on 
hoist & not all good. Suspect....valve body which he cleaned before 
re-assembly. We have now salvaged another valve body from a '59 plymouth 
V8 and put that in. Result..slow, lazy 1-2 shift but better D shift. All 
linkage measurements appear correct. We are now going to disassemble the 
trans again and add the additional clutch plate, lighter HD clutch 
return spring and a few other HD parts from Gary Nelson. SOOOOO does 
anyone have any ideas why we are having these issues? Anything we should 
look for that might have been missed the first time? Does having a mix 
of HD & standard parts have anything to do with it?
Suggestions appreciated.

Lindsey in Winnipeg


------------------------------------

To send a message to this group, send an email to:
Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm

For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    Chrysler300-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
    Chrysler300-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/