[FC] suspension, etc.

[corvanatics@corvair.org]

Wild,

Since the tranny problem is 2nd and 4th check the mounts on the transmission crossmember to the suspension crossmember for excessive sag . . . it could also be a simple shifter adjustment (need to shorten the shift tube back at the shift coupler).

Best of luck, let us know what you find.
> 
> From: Wild8bill@aol.com
> Date: 2005/02/07 Mon AM 02:42:31 EST
> To: corvanatics@corvair.org
> Subject: [FC] suspension, etc.
> 
> After spending the day straightening out the rats nest of wiring done by the 
> previous owner (why would anyone reverse the turn signals, JUST ON THE BACK?); 
> I took the rampside on it's maiden voyage around the block. Other than the 
> noticeable lack of power compared to the Greenbrier (110hp powerglide), I found 
> that it doesn't want to stay in 2nd or 4th gear; if you let up on the gas, it 
> pops out. Is this a linkage problem? This thing is a frankenstein of an FC; I 
> was told it had a 110 car motor and a 4 speed, but the block number suggests a 
> 95 that was paired with a powerglide. It IS a car motor, and it IS a 4 speed, 
> but I don't know if the motor is a conglomerate of other parts, making it a 
> 110. The 'Brier can actually accelerate pretty good, but this thing takes at 
> least three blocks until you can shift into 3rd. Other than the shift lever 
> popping out, my other concern is that it's pretty squatty in the back, it sits a 
> good 2+" lower to the ground than the 'Brier in the rear. How can I raise the 
> height of the rear (without putting in new springs)?
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