Re: 84 5kt auto trans.

[turbo@steelcity.net (Mike Goliwas)]

Paul R Anderson wrote:
> 
> I'm hoping someone can give me some input on this one.
> 
> I rebuilt the auto trans in my 84 5kt carefully following the Bentley
> instructions.
> 
> When I finished, everything seemed to work great until I tried to back
> up.
> 
> It will back up but it is as if it is trying to move forward and backward
> at the same time.  Reverse will overpower it but it is like a clutch pack
> is not releasing to allow reverse to work properly.  It also doesn't seem
> as bad on initial startup but after pump pressure and temp are up,
> it really creaks going backwards.
> 
> Any input will be helpful as I would prefer not to completely disassemble
> unless
> absolutely necessary.
> 
> Thanks in advance.  There is a lot of useful knowledge among those
> on the list and I would like to express my appreciation to those
> responsible for making this possible.
> 
> Paul Anderson, Cheyenne, WY  Private email:AndersonPaul@juno.com
	Sounds like the forward clutch is too tight (not enough clearance).
turbo