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The speedometer shows 06345 I’m sure it’s turned over at least once

This morning I decided to drain a couple of quarts from the transmission, 2 actually, and add some fresh fluid. The old fluid was pretty dirty. Took it for a test drive and after about 10 mins it was back to normal again. I’ll have to take it on a few more drives and see how she does. Seeing how dirty the fluid was I think I’ll just drain all of it and replace it with fresh fluid. I don’t doubt a complete rebuild is in my future, everything on this car is original and untouched. Except for the things I’ve had to replace that broke. Lol but hopefully I can keep this old girl running just a little longer.

Sounds like it’s a pretty involved job. Something I’m not in the position of doing at the moment. I was hoping it would be an easier job. I’m in the middle of moving from California to Texas. Looks like I’ll be removing my transmission when I get settled in Texas 🤦‍♂️Thanks so much

I’m guessing this pump is inside the transmission. Does the transmission and motor have to be separated I order to replace it? Thanks 🙏

Warm or cold it hesitates to go into gear

Thanks for the advice. I did just that this afternoon and fluid level was fine

I’m having problems with my transmission getting in gear, both drive and reverse. When I put it in drive or reverse it doesn’t kick in like it’s supposed to do. If I give it gas there is a delay before it will start moving forward or reverse. I’ve noticed that with higher RPM’s it will engage faster but still not the way it’s supposed to be. Once the car is rolling it accelerates just fine. But will do it again when I come to a stop. I checked the fluid and it reads full. I tried to do a search on this forum but didn’t find anything related to the problems I’m experiencing. I’m hoping someone here might be able to shed some light for me.

After work today I connected the stator rod to the carburetor linkage. Then took it for a drive through the neighborhood. The freeway was bumper to bumper with traffic so I couldn’t take it on the highway. First thing I noticed was it gave me a harder pedal. I had to put all my strength into it. I’m sure it is in desperate need of some lubrication. From a stop the pedal feels normal until I push into it. But other then that it drove great! It actually drives better then it has ever been. I got up to about 30mph and stepped on it till probably around 55-60mph. It didn’t have a kick down feel to it when I stepped on it like I expected it to. It had more of a smooth increase of. speed I checked my linkage with what the book said. And Everything looks in accordance. My linkage looks to be further apart then the stock version. Her are some pics of the linkage close up both wide open and closed.

Yeah driving in the heat is no fun, it’s been in the 100’s lately here. You add that with traffic and it’s a nightmare! I have been looking into the vintage air kits they have. Those might be a good option.

Thank you so much for your opinions they are greatly appreciated. And I agree make due parts are just not gonna cut it. They haven’t done well so far. I’ll take your advice and search for the right parts.

One of the members on here contacted me and said he has a Rochester 4GC carb he would sell me. I think I’ll pick that up and rebuild it and hopefully it will get me closer to running better

No I don’t have the bracket but I’m sure I can secure it to the firewall somewhere. A few years back I replaced all the rubber lines

Oh ok yeah I don’t have a/c. Wish I did though

I checked on the vacuum lines today and I had the correct hose going to the vacuum advance. next I checked to see if the carb was getting gas through the jets. It’s getting a healthy squirt in both front barrels but I didn’t see anything in the secondaries. Does anyone have a like to the check valvei need for the power brakes? I read in the manual all about it but I doesn’t show it in the diagram?

Oh ok I got it thanks. I’ll have to start searching for a correct carb.