<VV> PG Question

[James Davis]

The P/G diagnosis guide is in the 61 Shop Manual.

   Engine speed flares on upshift
* low oil level
* clogged oil section screen or pipe
* high clutch partially applied-blocked feed orifice
* Clutch plates worn
* Clutch seals leak
* clutch piston hung up
* clutch drum relief ball not seating
* Vacuum modulator hose collapsed

Jim Davis


>On Oct 14, 2008, at 8:57 PM, shortle wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> >    My 1963 Rampside with 1965 95HP, 3.55,PG recently started
> > "flareing" while on a light upshift from first to second.On heavier
> > acceleration it seems to upshift quite well. I noticed a couple of
> > cars in Ventura this last summer doing the same thing when they
> > were driving by. Can anyone provide any insight, suggestions, or
> > known fixes. This is something that just cropped up out of the
> > blue. I rebuilt my PG about 6,000 miles ago using Harry's film as
> > well as shop manuals for guidance and up until recently it was
> > doing quite well. I am trying to get my vehicle ready to drive to
> > the Fan Belt Toss (about 825 miles each way) and am hoping for a
> > trouble-free drive. Anyone?
> > Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado