<VV> PG upshift issue

[Harry Yarnell]

Isn't failure to upshift usually caused by a broken E clip on the TV valve 
inside the valve body?

Harry Yarnell
Perryman garage and orphanage
Perryman, MD
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cfm" <cfmann at yahoo.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:53 AM
Subject: <VV> PG upshift issue


> Hello all,
> I posted this once just recently, didn't get as many replies as I had 
> hoped so I'll try attempt again but boil it down (previous was lengthy, 
> entitled Pg fixin').
> I have been having issues with my 110/pg upshifting into second gear.
> I had checked to most basic things, like enough fluid, and maybe a clogged 
> modulator vacuum line, excreta. Of which both checked out OK. And the 
> problem persisted.
> Bought a new modulator, gaskets from one of our vendors, and opened the 
> pan to check the manual valve adjustment (I bought the tool too)
> Instructions in shop manual clearly state to insert tool into manual valve 
> bore and turn it so slightly to engage the channel that the pin is to stop 
> on.
> I can't even get the tool into the hole because the manual valve piston 
> head prevents this from happening.
> Should I loosen the lock nut at this point and push the piston back?
> -chris mann
> 69 monza convertible 110/pg
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