A quick "update" on the reverse sqwauk thing, - one of the Chrysler reps
told me one time to try a bottle of "sure grip differential additive" in the
transmission. Supposedly the additive would remove the carbon from the
drum, and help the situation out a bit.
Seems to me we tried that a few times, - but with mixed results. Might be
worth a shot though (if you can't remember to shift from D to R instead of
from P to R that is).
Regards,
DaveG.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Grove" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 12:37 PM
Subject: Re: IML: transmission
> 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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