Re: [Chrysler300] Torqueflite question

["Karl Peterson" <longrammopar@xxxx>]

Almost sounds like the idle speed is a tad too high and the tranny is simply 
"torquing up".

Karl


> From: Jonathan Sacks <jwsacks@xxxx>
> To: Chrysler 300 Email Network <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Torqueflite question
> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 11:33:22 -0800 (PST)
>
> Hi all,
>
> Quick question about the torqueflite on my '66 300. If
> their is harsh engagement (it jumps), particularly
> when she's shifted into reverse, could that be a
> transmission mount? The manual makes no mention of
> that and instead suggest seven other possible causes,
> including:
>
> a) high idle
> b) high or low hydraulic pressure
> c) low-reverse band out of adjustment
> d) valve body malfunction or leakage
> e) accumulator sticking
> f) low reverse servo, band or linkage malfunction
> or
> g) worn or faulty front and/or rear clutch.
>
> Any ideas about a good way to start to locate the
> source of the jump?
>
> Also, in a related question, I've never changed out
> the trans fluid and filter, but I'm considering having
> it done this week. She's only got 74,000 original but
> of course she's 40 years old. Manual says to leave it
> unless hard driving, and it still looks good on the
> dipstick, but I don't know- after 40 years, seems like
> it can't hurt, right?
>
> Thanks a million,
> j
>
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