Hydra-Matic Help - 1952/54

[Caddy Wizard]

Many times, a bad hydramatic transmission is really a poorly tuned engine.  Get the carb and ignition working PERFECTLY and then see how the transmission performs.

[Laspaz]

The transmission is back together after cleaning the valve body and my problem is still there. The saga continues.

When I put the car in drive the engine stalls. in D2 it runs but at about 220rpm than neutral.

It runs well otherwise.

[PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192]

The transmission is back together after cleaning the valve body and my problem is still there. The saga continues.

When I put the car in drive the engine stalls. in D2 it runs but at about 220rpm than neutral.

It runs well otherwise.

I really think that you need to get the engine set up properly before blaming the transmission. Once the engine is right then set up the transmission linkage as specified in the manual. Then, hopefully, all that will be required is fine tuning the TV valve linkage (the "kickdown" linkage) at the carburettor.

[Laspaz]

I guess the issue is that the car runs fine when I put it in reverse or low, so wouldn't the engine consistently cause trouble in all gears rather than two of them?

The transmission linkage and TV rod have both been done twice today alone.

[PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192]

I guess the issue is that the car runs fine when I put it in reverse or low, so wouldn't the engine consistently cause trouble in all gears rather than two of them?

The transmission linkage and TV rod have both been done twice today alone.

When you had the valve body off did you do the air checks on the transmission as shown in the manual?

[Laspaz]

When you had the valve body off did you do the air checks on the transmission as shown in the manual?

I tried to but my air gun didn't have a rubber tip and I couldn't seem to get anything to work. I was also just making a massive mess blasting air and transmission fluid all around haha. I have a new gun with a rubber tip coming tomorrow, so if I have it apart again I have a better chance of conducting the test.

[PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192]

I guess the issue is that the car runs fine when I put it in reverse or low, so wouldn't the engine consistently cause trouble in all gears rather than two of them?

The transmission linkage and TV rod have both been done twice today alone.

The TV rod has a specific position it needs to be set to. Using a gauge on the TV valve lever on the transmission and locking the carb rod with a 1/4 inch drill bit if I remember correctly (it's in the manual). Then you make the initial adjustment to the TV rod, finally adjusting on a road test.

[Laspaz]

Great news, I was able to drive the car by putting the selector in "D" for the first time. It turns out it was a combination of all the suggestions I have received from you all, so thanks so much for the help. It was an engine issue, not a transmission issue. I will post more on the other thread.

[PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192]

Great news, I was able to drive the car by putting the selector in "D" for the first time. It turns out it was a combination of all the suggestions I have received from you all, so thanks so much for the help. It was an engine issue, not a transmission issue. I will post more on the other thread.

Is it shifting through all 4 gears now?