Re: Band adjustment?

[Gary <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The way Don said is the best way.  That is the way that I alway do it and works everytime.
---- Jim Altemose <jaltemoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> While I'm replacing the tranny fluid in my 63 Polara 500 (383), I'm
> going to try adjusting the bands, which I haven't done before.  Should
> I follow the Service Manual and torque them to 72 inch lbs, then back
> off 2 turns, or is there a better way?  I've seen techniques where you
> turn the drive shaft, and also Don's talked about "pulling the leaver
> down 1/4 inch".  I gather using the factory method can result in some
> overlap in 2nd and 3rd?
> 
> As always, thanks.  Sorry for always asking basic question; but I'm
> learning and trying.
> 
> - Jim
> Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
> '63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
> '63 Polara 500 (383)
> '65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
> '71 Bronco


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