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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 12-01-2020, 02:14 AM
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Posted By KULTULZ
Thumbs up Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Did not know a commercial kit was available. Good choice.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-03-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

There is no PASSING GEAR LINK. It is called a THROTTLE CONTROL VALVE ROD. Everything operates off this rod.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-03-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Thumbs up Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

dmsfrr shows the photo of the stop. This is where you would measure from for pedal height.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-03-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Thumbs up Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Sorry, no I do not.

But dmsfrr does -



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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-03-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

There should be a throttle stop on the toeboard -
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 11-01-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Thumbs up Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Key statement above ...

Plus, if the trans is not original, it may take different pressure readings at different times (calibration) (using full diagnostic sequence(s). One needs to positively ID...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-26-2020, 03:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Red face Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Well, not actually. I did not understand the OP as actually being in a diagnostic sequence.
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-25-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

You are correct, but all of this will not happen with the TV rod disconnected unless the lever itself is actuated in some manner to arrive at correct TV pressure.

The trans assy has to see proper...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-25-2020, 03:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

But what is minimum pressure without TV activation?
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-24-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Yes, but that should be discovered while following the basic linkage setup procedure. It also may be worn-out/binding (pivot points).
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-24-2020, 09:28 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

There is no passing gear adjustment (intermediate gear) externally. There is no passing gear kick-down lever. It is a TV rod.

The reason for the initial linkage adjustment(s) are to get the...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Thumbs up Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Yes, TRICK SHIFT is a TYPE-F fluid basically ...

I studied all ATF TYPES some years ago due to the lack of knowledge back then. The author of that info was not me but a poster on another FORUM who...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Good overall description of period fluids -

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TYPE F is still readily available. TYPE A(s) are now used mainly for dirt bike trans usage

MERCON V is a partial synthetic and...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-23-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

The main problem(s) (IMO) with this type of trans is the TV control. While there is nothing basically wrong with the design, worn, incorrect assemblies and incorrect adjustments are the main...
Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-22-2020, 06:36 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Talking Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

If you can upload the photo(s) to your computer, it is fairly easy to post them here.

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Forum: Late V8 (1954+) 10-15-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,819
Posted By KULTULZ
Post Re: Fordomatic late shifting ('57 thunderbird)

Listen to the man. The pre-1961 FM is controlled by throttle valve pressure and the correct pressure is determined with a pressure gauge. Setting the linkage gets it in the ball park for vehicle...
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