I had the same problem 20 years ago with the Torqueflite on a 57 Desoto.
Turned out to be the front clutch wore out (it's got about 12 disks to it).
So I replaced them with new ones and they burnt out in less than 100 miles.
I couldn't afford to rework the transmission, so gave up on the car. My
guess is the oil pressure to the clutch drops low enough to allow slipping.
That could be caused by the fluid pump, valve body, or the pressure relief
spring.
My advise, don't just treat the symptoms, get to the bottom of why the
clutchesw burnt out.
Richard
55 Belvedere
56 Fury
At 8:23 PM -0400 6/14/98, Dave Stragand wrote:
>"Well, at least it still has the "Forward -LOOK- of Motion..."
>
>-Vince Terrian, '60 Windsor Convertible
>
>That gentleman's quote followed my realization that my 3-speed
>Torqueflite is now a 0-speed Torqueflite. (Well, reverse still works
>anyway). My trans that has been slipping pretty badly as of late, but
>today it gave up the ghost for good. It won't even 'kick' into any
>forward gear.
>
>Well, I was planning to replace/rebuild it soon anyway. Now I have a
>greater incentive to get it done! Any pointers for a first time
>Torqueflite replacer? I'm going to scour the literature I have and try
>to get a good hang for it, but any special tips would be appreciated.
>
>I plan to leave the torque converter/flywheel in place, and replace the
>whole trans body with a unit Jim Wilson gave me this spring (Jim, I owe
>you big time!!!). I also am going to put in a separate B&M cooler and
>remote filter scavenged from the remains of my Monte Carlo, to help keep
>things cool and clean.
>
>Well, hopefully I can get this all done this week -- it doesn't look
>hard (famous last words, eh?)
>
>Please drop me a line personally if you have any good tips for me.
>
>-Dave Stragand
>1958 Plymouth Savoy 2 door "no go" hardtop
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