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Joseph Lamb
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Posted: Jun/02/2021 at 6:26pm |
After looking on the forum and searching the web , I was looking for some help on a shift kit or whatever I would need to get my BW Automatic to shift a little crisper . It was rebuilt two years ago and work well.
Shift from second to third needs to be a might firmer though . Hope someone out there has a clue !!
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1973 RS Z28 350 L82 4SPD 38 YEARS 1958 Chevy Biscayne 235 powerglide 1997 Jeep TJ 151 5 speed 1960 Lark Convertible |
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Heavy 488
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Shift kit for a 50 year old BW? Don't think so.
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Heavy 488
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Anyone that worked in those gear boxes are either in the dirt or or sitting propped up in a chair not knowing their own name
Edited by Heavy 488 - Jun/02/2021 at 7:33pm |
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WesternRed
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11B should pretty much have the factory shift kit, there were some upgrades along the way. You can wind up the vacuum modulator a bit and that's probably about as good as it gets. B&M had a shift kit in the late 60's/early 70's, but all knowledge of what was in it has been lost with the passing of time.
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I've finally given up drinking for good...........now I only drink for evil.
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george w
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As Western Red indicated the M-11B received the valve body upgrades that were included in the shift improvement kit that AMC released in mid year of 68. He's absolutely correct to advise that you simply crank in the vacuum modulator adjustment a few turns at a time to get the shift firmness you desire. This will also move up the shift points at partial throttle. You'll know if you go too far as the shift points will be too high to be comfortable. I would suggest starting with 3 full turns clockwise. You'll need a very thin and short screwdriver so you'll be able to clear the cross member and to get inside the vacuum modulator neck.
You'll be pleased with the outcome but you'll notice a light clunk when shifting into reverse at idle or when the transmission downshifts back to first when slowing down for a stop. This is normal at the increased pressure but the knowledge that the transmission is slipping a lot less during upshifts should make you happy |
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Long time AMC fan. Ambassador 343, AMX 390, Hornet 360, Spirit 304 and Javelin 390. All but javelin bought new.
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Joseph Lamb
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thanks for your answer and being civil about my question . I do know the age of my tranny !!!
Joe
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1973 RS Z28 350 L82 4SPD 38 YEARS 1958 Chevy Biscayne 235 powerglide 1997 Jeep TJ 151 5 speed 1960 Lark Convertible |
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Joseph Lamb
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well looks like you might be wrong again .....found a Transmission man who can do the job!
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1971 Javelin 360 SST
1973 RS Z28 350 L82 4SPD 38 YEARS 1958 Chevy Biscayne 235 powerglide 1997 Jeep TJ 151 5 speed 1960 Lark Convertible |
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Joseph Lamb
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if you can not offer a real answer ...feel free to not respond !!!
I will certainly be happy to do the same for you !!!
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1971 Javelin 360 SST
1973 RS Z28 350 L82 4SPD 38 YEARS 1958 Chevy Biscayne 235 powerglide 1997 Jeep TJ 151 5 speed 1960 Lark Convertible |
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Joseph Lamb
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well that is the reason I ask on the forum
I will do as you suggest !!! Do not know why some members ALWAYS answer in the negative ...but it does get old . I love driving this ole AMC , makes people smile every day !!!
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1971 Javelin 360 SST
1973 RS Z28 350 L82 4SPD 38 YEARS 1958 Chevy Biscayne 235 powerglide 1997 Jeep TJ 151 5 speed 1960 Lark Convertible |
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Heavy 488
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You can call it sarcastic, rude , whatever. I call it being realistic. AMC was never a crowd favorite like the big 3. Companies that invest R&D time and money don't see a future in a trans that met it's demise by the 72 domestic model year. Then there's the age of the people that did this work back in the day. I'm coming close to 70 and watching people younger than me get planted. Despite the effort, were not here forever. How old were these guys that did the work back in the late 60' s/ early 70's?
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