My experience has been that reverse goes out, and the rest of the unit follows
shortly there after. As you say, it could be a linkage problem, but that has
never been the case with me for this problem. I have three cars with that style
transmission.
Paul
In a message dated 8/30/2004 4:24:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
JosephStil@xxxxxxx writes:
>List:
>
>I am drawing a bead in my gun sight on a 1961 Imperial Crown Southamption 4DHT
>that a couple of folks on the list are helping me scope out. This car is a
>solid #4 bordering on #3 and the price is right -- well, it's ok...
>
>I have a question for the transmission experts on the list.
>
>Background:
>I talked with the owner this morning and in our discussion he proceeded to
>tell me that the motor runs but that the reverse gear doesn't work.
>
>Question:
>What could cause this problem? I have already heard the following
>suggestions: 1) the push button for reverse is not actuating the cam/control
>cable to shift in to reverse gear, 2) the reverse band could be broken (first
>& reverse are actuated by the same gear?), or 3) a valve body problem.
>
>Any one of you have any suggestions on this? If it is one of the three
>suggestions above, what am I looking at in terms of a) fixing it myself
>(remember, Dick Benjamin is my idol, but I haven't anywhere near the skillset
>he has), or b) the cost of repairs if done by a transmission mechanic.
>
>I need your help please. Thanks everyone. I look forward to hearing the
>responses.
>
>
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