Re: [Chrysler300] 300D torqueflite problems

["Don Verity" <d.verity@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Jean
As some others have posted, it could be the one way clutch. This only works in a drive position start, and is not working in 2nd or direct. It has nothing to do with engine braking like the old free wheeling manual transmissions of old. The fact that it never shifted into drive raises questions too. The direct (3rd) clutch is sealed with 2 rubber O-rings on the sun gear shaft, and 2 steel rings on the output shaft. If either were broken on assembly, you will have no direct drive. 
I would start with the basics first. Check fluid level, cable adjustment, and throttle linkage adjustment. If these are OK, you are looking at having to take it out. Everything in the trans except the front pump and regulator valve body can be taken out with the trans still in the car, but you need to know transmission repair to do it. If you were closer, I could do it, but Arizona is quite a way from RI.
Don Verity


From: jean raviola-chvapil 
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:05 PM
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: [Chrysler300] 300D torqueflite problems

  
Hello everybody,

I think it has been over a year that I was on, so if I missed a similar topic my apologies for asking again.

I have finally got my 300D on the road after a year in hibernation. Fresh engine (less than 250 miles on it), with the tranny checked out at that time by a local shop (he does know 50's cars), with new seals and gaskets and good bill of health.

When I drove the car over a year ago, it wouldn't shift into 3rd gear, but no issues between 1st and 2nd, both directions.

We did a slight linkage adjustment at that time, but due to my health issues didn't have the time for a test drive. Fast forward to last week: went for a test drive, but now the transmission slips (to the point of not moving the car much) in "D", even from a dead stop. When either 1 or 2 are pressed, it works great. No issues in 2nd gear at speed, and will downshift from 2nd to first on its own.

Is this a cable adjustment issue, or do I have a more serious problem?
Any input will be greatly appreciated; I really don't want to pull this unless I absolutely have to. The shop I have been using (one man shop) is top notch, but only works on units out of a vehicle, no exceptions.

Thank you,

Tom in sunny and already very hot Tucson, Az





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