transmission update

[Guest]

On the plus side, the new torque converter fits like a glove. I also replaced the extension housing seal; no problems there. New flexplate (which was the original intent of this huge project) went in fine.<P>The vintage of the transmission remains a huge mystery. Previously I thought it must be late-70s, early-80s. Now I find that the linkage assembly appears to match early-90s style. This is getting very frustrating. I don't know whether the linkage has been changed or what. Grumble smurf.<P>At some point I'm going to be working on this puppy again. The speedo housing leaks slightly and the kickdown linkage does not work -- it's missing a piece. For now, I don't care, it can wait. The garbage is piling up, as are the projects on other cars.<P>Phase II of this project is a new exhaust system, which some of you will not approve of -- it is not stock. Please understand despite being 26 years old this is still a daily farm truck for us; its first mission is to work like a dog. It has a one-year exhaust system so OE style parts are exhorbitant. I am installing a custom exhaust for now. Someday the truck will retire and if there is enough left of it to restore, perhaps I will.<P>My latest problem is that because the previous owner did a hack job on the trans cooler lines, they bang into the headers. So tomorrow I'm off to a parts store in search of trans cooler tubing and a tube bender.<P>Does anyone have a use for original 318 exhaust manifolds? They're rusty but probably can be cleaned up. I'll give 'em to anyone who can use 'em, otherwise they'll probably either sit in the barn or at the local scrapyard. Haven't decided what to do with 'em yet.<P>Also, if anyone knows of a book for decoding truck engine & transmission serial numbers, I'd be most grateful. I tried running the truck's engine number in one of my cross-reference books but it doesn't match the sequence used in car engines in 1974. If truck engines used the same sequence as cars, then it's not the original engine either. I don't have any sources for trans numbers.<P>Cheers,<BR>Bry

[Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL)]

Let us know if that fixed the noise problem. I am curious.

[Guest]

I had a 73 Chrysler with a 727 so I hope this may help. If this is a 727 transmission, the speedometer input into the trans used an "O" ring gasket to seal. They were one way seals that could not be re-used. <P>Now onto the identification. If there are numbers on the unit, call or visit a local dealer. They will be able to identify it and even provide you with a blow up of the parts that are needed to operate.

[Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL)]

Chris NJ<P>You haven't registered yet? I thought you would have by now.

[Guest]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MODEL A HAL:<BR><B>Let us know if that fixed the noise problem. I am curious.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>He probably won`t hear it with those headers, he`s probably running it with no mufflers! <BR>Just kidding!<P><P>------------------<BR>Mike<BR><A HREF="http://1964cadillac.carsouth.com" TARGET=_blank>1964 Cadillac & Cars from the 40`s to 70`s<P>FREE! Cadillac parts posting</A>

[Guest]

Hello, I finally got my truck back to driveable condition earlier this week. It has been quite an adventure, and it's not over yet -- front suspension failed inspection. Back to the garage. *sigh*<P>But anyway. The annoying sound is gone. I guess it was the 360 torque converter banging around, since I have a 318. Thank you all for your help! I am SO glad that despite all the hassles I had along the way, at least I managed to fix the problem I was after.<P>The reversed trans cooler seems to be working just fine.<P>Mike, I am running headers, but I also have twin four-foot glasspacks, so it is actually fairly quiet, but still with a good tone. Thanks for asking. <P>Cheers,<BR>Bry

[Guest]

Wondered where you were, no posts in a while!<P>------------------<BR>Mike<BR><A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/lmmax97/cadillac/" TARGET=_blank>1964 Cadillac & Cars from the 40`s to 70`s<P>FREE! Cadillac parts posting board</A>

[Bill Stoneberg]

Bry,<BR>Glad to see you back... I see you have been busy.<BR>Bill

[Guest]

Hi guys,<BR>thanks for the welcome. But you still won't see too much of me. I'm absolutely swamped in car repairs this summer, none of which are particularly AACA-related. Unfortunately the project cars have been sitting on a back burner while I try to keep the non-project cars running.<P>What a summer this has been...<P>Cheers,<BR>Bry

[John N. Packard]

Bry,<BR> I can relate to that. Just finished replacing the A/C evaporator in my wife's '94 Town & Country. Wow! What a job. I could have restored several Packard fenders in the time it took to tear the dash all out. Next job is a transmission repair on the '96 Dodge Ramwagon. The front clutch leaks and causes a rough up-shift from two to three. Why do I take on these projects? Sigh!<P>jnp

[Bill Stoneberg]

John,<BR>You sound like a glutton for punishment. Stay with the Packards, at least you know when your done, you have helped save a work or art.<BR>Good luck with your transmission repair.<BR>Bill