T3: 69 Fastback (automatic help?)

[Greg Merritt <gregm@umich.edu>]

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>Date: Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:58:54 -0500
>From: Dorey Speer/David Landsman <mystic97@earthlink.net>
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>Greetings, I have been reading this list for about the past 3 weeks. I
>have only posted once , the time I posted my hello.
>Here my story again' 69 fastback purchased about six months ago when my
>70 bug wasn't getting enough heat.
>Back and fourth to west Virginia from maryland working to make it my
>daily driver and fix it up. Second transmission second motor,  we
>finally have it running! I know must be and idiot nahh just don't know
>about this auto matic-thing!
>Here are my problems and what I need.
>
>Symptom:
>fully automatic:
>More so when running hot' Transmission cant decide between second and
>third gear at around 35-45mph. I have to punch it to get it to shift.
>Tranny was used purchased from a good source, I realize it may need
>service. Any suggestions or where to take it in Baltimore, MD? or anyone
>that can help me do it myself?
>
>#2 car seems to be running hot especially in the city, it gets so hot it
>started idling with the oil light coming on then when I touch the gas it
>stalls out. I'm running a single side draft European only solex carb. on
>a used squrareback motor. I have tried adjusting the idle screw and
>mixture yet it still keeps happening. my fule pump may be a bit tired
>and i need to have my timing checked also. where to start?
>
>PARTS WANTED:
>Rims and tires
>dash
>front seat covers
>rear bumper
>dual carbs. and manifold (possibly)
>Some one to install a head linner in MD
>
>Thanks for any help.............................
>
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>69 fastback
>Lanny
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