Larry;
You need to pinpoint the problem.
Before starting, jack up and turn each wheel to see if it's the brakes,
and if so, which one.
If the wheels are free, then when you start it and put it in gear, can
you feel it clunk or indicate that the trans is actually in gear?
Try starting it, letting it idle for a minute or so and then put in
gear.
You may have a trans/conv. drain-down problem.
Not sure if those earlier converters drain down or not, but it seems
that you are in effect getting it filled back up while trying to move
it.
When it does get enough fluid in it to work, it slams into gear or
loads up the drivetrain and spins the wheels. Try just waiting.
Also, Before starting, jack up and turn each wheel to see if it's the
brakes, and if so, which one.
Just some thoughts, Ray
On Oct 19, 2008, at 12:21 AM, Larry Ashbaugh wrote:
I had the 57 out for a short run today. Every time it sits for a time
(couple weeks in this case), it will seize up. By that, I mean I can
put the transmission in gear, floor it and, although I can feel it
straining, it does not move. When it breaks free, it spins the wheels
(gravel drive), and goes a bit, then seizes up again. Works better if
I put it in reverse. Once it gets up the drive a bit, it drives fine.
Not sure if it is the brakes, the e-brake, or what. Does not pull left
or right when braking, and the transmission fluid is fine.
Other problem I noted today is the amp gauge fluctuates constantly
back and forth, not in any rhythm, but constantly. Could it be the
brushes in the generator, the voltage regulator, or the gauge itself?
Not many more days when I can get the FL cars on the road here, as the
first hard freeze is due tonight. Bah Humbug!
Larry (Akron, Ohio)
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