Wierd automatic transmission
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Milton Delaware
Wierd automatic transmission
Just bought this 1973 coupe and finally got thru Motor Vehicle. Had issues with the CO2 count. Have a Hydormatic 400 3speed and in between shift it is a very hard shift. Some says I have "shift kit" installed. It was rebuilt 6000 miles ago. Is this a standard thing? If not, how do I get rid of this action? Can i remove the shift kit easily and will it become a smooth shift. Sometimes I have to look in the mirror to see if my head is still on. hahaha! Was wondering if a newer 4 speed trans would be better
Jim
Jim
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
Yeah that what seems like an agressive/firm shift kit that has been added to your trans. in the past. You can return it to stock using a standard shift kit and its relatively easy, you can do it while trans. is in the car, you only have to remove the pan.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
in other words, a complete stock tranny to steal parts from...
rebuilders toss that stock crap in the junk heap...
MY advice, enjoy the shifts, it's a sports car, and the tranny will live longer too....
