Ah yes, - the dreaded "reverse sqwauk".
It may help to service the transmission (actually service it and not just
change the fluid & filter). By that I mean adjust the bands. When the
reverse band gets loose, - the problem gets worse. It could also be the
band itself, - there were some problems with "carbon" building up on the
reverse drum, and then the band will "shudder" when it tries to grip the
drum, - causing the noise. Could be U-joints, - but usually it is not. A
lot of "slop" in the differential will aggravate this noise too, - most of
the diffs are pretty sloppy, - the side/spider gears are usually a LOT
looser than they need to be. There are selective washers available to
tighten things up a bit in this area, but it is rather expensive to have
done, and I have done this, as well as adjust the bands, make sure the
engine idle is not too hig, - creat a big bill, and get very little
improvement in the whole situation. I think the true "fix" (according to
Chrysler anyway) is to replace the reverse band & drum (the updated band has
a different material for the lining). 'Course that will jack the bill up
quite a bit!
If it was mine, - I would just make sure that the reverse band isn't about
to fall out, - make sure the idle speed is as low as possible, - but most of
all I would avoid moving the shifter directly from PARK into reverse. If
you always shift to "D", - and *then* shift (quickly) from "D" to "R", - the
noise is practically non-existant.
Regards,
DaveG.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Noska" <lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 11:46 AM
Subject: RE: IML: transmission
> Hi all
>
> When I shift to reverse in my 1982, there is a sound like the drive
shaft
> has a lot of play in it. Is this normal? Or are the U joints the cause
of
> the problem, or something else???
>
> I am contemplating a trip to southern CA. When my mom sells her house in
> Canyon Lake. I drove the car to Idaho from there in January of this year.
>
> This will be a 4,000 mi round trip. And should be better than the trip to
> Idaho as all the things will be working. I really enjoy driving the car.
>
> The AC will be converted to R134 next week, so the AC will be working.....
>
> If I have some time I would like to visit with the other 80,s Imperial
> people in the vicinity. Can you send me your address and e-mail address
of
> line.
>
> Thanks Larry. (dads82)
>
> Lawrence R Noska
> lnoska@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hauser, ID 83854
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Ian Beeby
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 2:04 PM
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IML: transmission leak
>
> Then it is probably the only thing Lucas every made that actually
> worked;-) At least their electrics are rubbish - they brought down the
> whole British motor industry!
>
> Ian
>
> PS - As a Bristol owner (not an Imperial, sorry) I'm particularly
> interested in the recent transmission posts - I wonder what vintage my
> 3-speed Torqflite is given that the car was made in 1967 but the engine
> (a 318) was made in 1965? I'd dearly love to get an overdrive for it
> to reduce engine revs above 70MPH from about 3000 to perhaps 2000...
>
> On 22 Jul 2004, at 21:37, Woolf,Richard wrote:
>
> > Use Lucas power steering stop leak. It's the only thing that worked on
> > my
> > '73.
> >
> > R. Woolf
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 2:30 PM
> > To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: IML: transmission leak
> >
> >
> > I have used Trans X before, and it did reasonably well. However, it
> > did far
> > better in my leaky power steering system, especially when I started
> > using
> > cheap
> > motor oil instead of P/S fluid.
> >
> > I have had better luck with brake fluid to slow down leaks. Its
> > cheaper
> > too.
> >
> > D^2
> >
> > Quoting "Woolf,Richard" <richard.woolf@xxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> >
> >> Hi Everybody,
> >> My '73 has develop a transmission leak. I had the fluid changed with
> >> a
> > new
> >> pan gasket. The leak is still there, and I'm wondering what the list
> > thinks
> >> of "Trans X" to stop leaks. The mechanic I go to said the torqueflite
> > "727"
> >> was a great transmission, and he has had good success with "Trans X."
> >> Any
> >> experience/comments would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Rich Woolf
> >> '66 Crown
> >> '73 LeBaron
> >>
> >>
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