HELP 56 Cadillac Transmission Problem

[Howard Robbins #13558]

Hi,
I have a 1956 Cadillac 60S which has been sitting for about a year. Started up and no problems when first driving. Now It will only go forward in first gear and in reverse.Just wont go through the shifting phases.Checked and drained, refilled with new transmission fluid. Need advise Wife wants to drive it to school this Halloween. Thanks, Howard

[John Washburn]

Howard,

You might try the following.

The 56 Shop Manual shows on page 12-69, note (11) Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection and Assembly of Individual Units.

Figure 12-84. This regulator is on the Drivers side of the car, front on transmission.

Pull it out, if it is stuck and hard to get out this might be the problem, clean it with emmory cloth, then re-install.

Good Luck

John Washburn
CLC #1067
Elizabeth, Colorado
Come see us.

[Doug Houston]

You might also want to check the governor. Its on tghe rear of the transmission case, and I seem to remember that it can be removed with the transmission in the car. If the valves in the governor are stuck, no shifts.

[Howard Robbins]

Hi John,
Thanks for your reply. I will take your suggestion and try it this week. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Thank you again,
Howard

[Howard Robbins]

Hi Doug,
Thanks for your reply. If Johns suggestion doesnt work, I try the governor.
Thanks,
Howard