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General Category => Kaiser Forum => Topic started by: Bob G on January 16, 2020, 11:22:46 AM

Title: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: Bob G on January 16, 2020, 11:22:46 AM

After backing up a somewhat steep driveway hill, for about '40-50', transmission ('54 Special) will most of the time not go into drive unless shifter is first moved into neutral and back to drive. Any advice on this please?

Title: Re: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: Gordie on January 17, 2020, 12:49:40 PM

Check your motor and transmission mounts to see if they are worn and possibly shifting a little when you change direction on the car.

Title: Re: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: Bob G on January 17, 2020, 09:26:41 PM

Motor mounts will be checked. Thanks

Title: Re: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: Bob G on January 17, 2020, 09:30:15 PM

Transmission mounts to be checked also. Will be done as soon as some warmer weather allows. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: joefrazer on January 17, 2020, 09:40:38 PM

I think the issue is fluid related. Reverse in 52-up hydramatics is accomplished using a pump and I’d be willing to bet it’s the culprit. I also think the behavior seen is to be expected in this scenario.

Title: Re: Hydra-Matic Reverse On Hill
Post by: Bob G on January 18, 2020, 03:42:43 PM

Transmission was very recently rebuilt, which I believe included the pump, but that of course doesn't mean the pump isn't the problem. Thanks