Don't think it's shifting 3000 rpm at 55 ?

the throtle presure is the key to transmition not failing.if the rod is to short trans presure is low,and early shifts can and will cause clutch sliping and early failure. ther is more to proper adjustement than rod lenkth. the foot feed has to be corect,the linkage on the intake must be free to over centre and alow proper down shidt and trans presures. so again get the proper info and follow the steps,you will be hapey and the trans will work well(unless it is alreadey fried).have worked on a number with fried clutches and most alwayes way out of ajustement

Well I didn't say it was easy to get at
Rear mount is a PITA as it is in the way but it is doable with the right screwdriver



Gary - 1958 Star Customline and 1940 Ford Deluxe Hotrod

My 56 shifts into high from 2nd right at 15 when I'm crusin' in town. Ol' 292 moves it just fine just as I remember it in 1960 driving my moms on dates back then. Freeways out here don't like me driving at 55/60 but TS. The speed limit in Ca. was 55 mph when the car was new and for some reason I'm still living back in that time. A higher gear to 3.00 's if I changed the rear end would probably just screw it up but an AOD might be nice someday....

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

Thanks if it's easy to get at I might check that out before I adjust the rod.Going to check rpms also
Before I get to deep in adjustments lol
Thanks Bob

The shifts are also controlled by the governor and if this sticks then it will not upshift from 2nd to 3rd.You can access the governor and remove it for inspection and/or cleaning through the small hatch on the R/H side of the extension housingThere are 2 slotted head screws holding the cover. Once removed there are 2 bolts (can't remember what size they are but close to 7/16 socket probably) holding the governor body on.
When you get it out the valve should move back and forward freely

Gary - 1958 Star Customline and 1940 Ford Deluxe Hotrod

Here is a Pic of the adjustment procedure from the Fordomatic(Mercomatic) Shop Manual.Note that the MAXIMUM # of turns to lengthen the Rod is(4). 3 is the preferred length.By the way I have 2  print versions of the Fordomatic Transmission Manuals listed on Ebay if anyone would like to have their own complete Manual.Items #'s 191278727242 and 271570708860.

  

Not sure on rpm I guess I'll pick up a tack to see just where I'm at.
Thanks Bob

It's not an overdrive.  You mentioned 70mph.  The motor is in the neighborhood of 3000rpm at 70.  If that happens to be what you call a "higher RPM," then yes.



Lawrenceville, GA

If it is not shifting, INCREASE THE LENGTH of the rod. This will mean that the transmission will shift sooner... if it is not shifting at all, the rod is not keeping enough tension on the lever on the side of your transmission and will need more turns than just one at the "L" shaped bracket. That small lever on the side of your transmission is SPRING LOADED... the rod pushes against the lever once you actuate the throttle. You may want to have someone get in the car and mash the accelerator pedal for you while you get under the hood and check to see if the tension rod is moving.

Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

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