Re: [Chrysler300] Torqueflite question

[Gary Nelson <Gary@xxxx>]

Don V.

Are you possibly thinking of foot pounds when you say 72 inch pounds is way
more than finger tight?
I rebuild Torque Flites and have used a inch pound torque wrench on bands.
It is not much pressure. When adjusting a band all you are doing when tighten
is taking out the slack. Then when you back off the 2 5/8 turns,( or 
whatever is
prescribed for a particular model) provides the proper free play when the 
band is
disengaged from the clutch retainer hub.
I would certainly agree if you have a INCH pound torque wrench, buy all 
means use it.

My 2 cents.

Gary


At 08:37 AM 3/21/2002 -0500, Don Verity wrote:
> Hi All,
> Gary raised some good points. However no-one has mentioned the throttle
> lever adjustment, which everyone calls the "kickdown rod" This rod controls
> throttle pressure in the trans. If it's improperly adjusted or missing, it
> will cause all kinds of problems including rough engagement. Even if it's
> adjusted properly, if the idle speed is to high, it will act on this rod
> raising the pressure in the trans and causing the same thing. Also, the
> proper way to adjust bands is with an inch pound torque wrench. Everyone's
> "finger tight" is different. The spec is for 72 inch pounds, which is a good
> deal more than finger tight. Anyone who is not an experienced transmission
> mechanic should follow the repair manual to the letter or have a
> professional do it.
> 300ly,
> Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Nelson <Gary@xxxx>
> To: Jonathan Sacks <jwsacks@xxxx>; Chrysler 300 Email Network
> <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 1:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Torqueflite question
>
>
> > Hi Jonathan and all.
> >
> > You can check the trans mount. Jack up the trans by the
> > tail shaft housing just behind the mount. If the car starts to
> > raise and the rubber mount does not separate the mount
> > should be ok. Don't jack up much you may damage it.
> > If it is bad it will separate with a small amount lift.
> >
> > a) I am sure you aware of idle.
> >
> > b) High pressure I doubt. Pressure adjusting screw
> > would have to be turned in against spring pressure.
> > Low pressure, possible due to wear or failure of rubber
> > and steel seal rings. You can test or have tested for
> > correct pressure.
> > c) Band adjustment is not rocket science. Look in manual
> > it will show where low reverse band adjuster is. Loosen
> > lock nut and mark and count the turns as you tighten the
> > adj. bolt. This is in case you want to return it back to where it was.
> > With out a inch pound torque wrench use a end wrench,
> > I belive that is 7/16". Pull on the end of wrench with one finger
> > until you fell the pressure on your finger. Now you need to back
> > off adj. bolt 2 1/2 to 3 turns. Check manual for your car.
> > d thru g. Pull the trans and rebuild it.
> >
> > Hope that helps
> >
> > Gary, The Parts Doc
> >