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Re: [T3] Auto Tranny Adjustment


On Thu, 2004-02-12 at 22:31, Tony Rongey wrote:
> Woohoo! I finally got the engine running about right. 
> Can get over 75 on a flat expressway. Turns out the
> auxilliary air valve wasn't closing all the way.
> 
> Now the tranny needs some adjustment; it's upshifting
> about 5mph too early.  Which way do I turn the
> pressure screw to get the shift to come later?
> 
For only 5mph off, i wouldn't mess with it. Is it too high, or too low?
The shift point can be effected by the manifold vacuum, and also the
governor.
> 
> PS: I've read about you guys getting 85-90.  Should I
> expect that from an AT or am I already pretty close to
> it's limits?
> 
To get the 85-90mph, the car has to be in almost perfect tune, with the
right tires. and such. It is just that they are capable of it, due to
the gear ratio differences with the manual trans.
The automatic has a taller gear.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'66 FB MT
'71 FB AT 
'65 Bug (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org



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