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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I brought this up before , here is what I
have. Sorry for the long post in advance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV> <FONT size=2 face=Arial> Mine is a 73 T-3 . I just changed the trans
fluid and put a new filter screen in.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> It's always shifted into 3rd gear and usually
not until above 40 MPH unless I back of slightly on the throttle than it will
shift sooner. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> It still shifts into 3rd yet here's the
thing. When I first filled the trans it was a bit low and I noticed it took
longer to shift into 2nd gear and it was a softer shift on a light throttle.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I then added more fluid to bring it up to the
high mark, fluid warm after a 3 mile drive. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> Now what I notice is it shifts sooner yet on
a light throttle as in not trying to excel fast the shift is not soft and not
slamming into gear . If I excel just a bit harder it shifts softer .
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I realize at light throttle there is more
vacuum on the modulator and on harder excel less vacuum , at least this seems
right to me. Correct me if I'm wrong. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I now also feel it down shift as I come to a
stop or slow down , it's not harsh I can just feel it. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> Most of the time I drive city streets under
30 MPH and keep it in 2nd yet the very light throttle it shifts harder than a
bit more throttle , this is subjective ( light throttle and a bit more ) . Lets
say you just barley push down on the gas pedal like moving the car out of a
parking spot would be light throttle and a bit more would be keeping with the
traffic. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I never really paid much attention to it yet
if I focus in on the shifting I do notice the difference. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I recall not long ago I tightened the clamps
I put on the FI runner hoses . I put them on because I was told they may leak
and cause the hunting I experienced in 2009 . I just snugged them a tiny bit and
noticed right off the shift I call harder at the time seemed more positive . It
didn't do anything for the hunting and even though the runners lined up real
well I was foolish to add clamps . Yet it did seem to change the way the trans
shifted OR I was just more focused in. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> My question is , is this what others with
auto trans models experience?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I need to check the fluid level again in a
few weeks when I have a reason to drive a 20 mile round trip. I went by the
Bentley and 1st added 6 pints which is lower than Bentley which is 6 pints 5 oz.
With the 6 pints it shifted softer and took longer to get into 2nd gear. I drove
it on a hot day 3 miles got home and checked the level and it was just below the
low mark . With the engine still running and trans warm I added 5 more oz and
waited for the fluid it drain down the filler tube and then it seemed to be at
the low mark so I added more and waited . finally when the fluid did reach the
high mark I added 14 oz more than the Bentley 6 pint's 5 oz. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> More fluid did not change when it shifted all
it did was give me a firmer feel to the shift and also I noticed it down shifted
slowing down or stopping which it did before yet was less notable. .
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I really have no idea where the 6 pints 5 oz
puts the fluid on the stick could be between the low and high or any where no
info on that one. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> The trans never slips or does the engine rev
up between shifts. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I have not used the kick down in many years
and come to think of it have not looked at the switch in a long time . It only
should activate when the throttle is fully open and then some.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>William</FONT></DIV><br />
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