3040 "DUAL-RANGE" HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION 1954-55
DUAL-RANGE HYDRA-MATIC 4) Connect and adjust tachometer for accurate re-
(C ntinu d)
position, then raise and hold shift lever beyond "N"
position against side of opening in jacket. Adjust shift Front Band (After steps 1 through 6):
rod clevis so that end of clevis contacts outside di-
ameter of bushing in lower shift lever. Return lower
shift lever to "N" position, insert clevis pin through
clevis and bushing, and assemble cotter pin to clevis
pin.
Neutral Saf ty Switch Adjustment: Place transmission
in "N" (Neutral) detent. With switch assembled to
steering column and link connected to shift lever, insert
.090" pin through switch lever and bracket. Tighten
mounting bolt and withdraw .090" pin. Check setting by
applying hand brake firmly, placing shift lever in "DR"
position, and turning ignition switch to "Start". While
holding switch on "Start", slowly move shift lever to-
ward "N" until engine cranks and starts. Without mov-
ing shift lever after engine starts, accelerate to de-
termine whether transmission is in gear. If switch is
properly adjusted, transmission will not be in gear and
car will not move.
1954-55 PONTIAC
Thr ttle Linkag Adjustment: See CARBURETOR on Car
Mod I pag s.
Manual Contr I Linkag : Place selector lever in "D"
(right) position against stop which prevents accidental
shift into low range. Loosen both front and rear trun-
nion locknuts and remove trunnion from transmission
outer lever. Make sure transmission outer lever is in
"D" (right) which is second detent from front. Install
trunnion, with locknuts loose, in outer shift lever,
then tighten front locknut against trunnion finger tight
to remove clearance in linkage, then tighten front lock-
nut n c mplete turn to lengthen rod. Tighten rear
locknut.
N utral Saf ty Switch Adjustment: Place selector lever in
"D" (left) position, then loosen switch mounting screw
and adjust switch bracket to a position where starter
will not operate when ignition key is turned to "start"
position. Place manual control lever in "N" (Neutral)
position. Make certain that switch arm does not touch
stop on switch bracket. Tighten mounting screw and
check to make sure starter operates only with selector
lever in "N" position.
BAND A D J U S T M E N T
-BAND ADJUSTMENT: Int rn al band adjustment must be
mad on th foil wing models: 1954-55 Cadillac,
1954-55 Oldsm bile & 1955 Pontiac. External adjust-
m nts may be made on all other models.
EXTERNAL ADJUSTMENT
-ADJUSTING TOOL NOTE: DO NOT make an external
adjustment unless Adjusting Tool, J-2681 or J-2681-A,
and an accurate tach m ter are available.
1) Block front wheels securely and set hand brake
firmly to prevent car moving while adjusting.
2) Remove front floor mat and adjusting hole cover
over adjusting screws on left side of transmission.
3) Run engine until temperature is normal and en-
gine idles at hot or slow idle speed of 375-400 RPM.
cording of engine speed.
5) Place selector lever in "Dr" position ("Dr. 4").
6) Adjust carburetor throttle stopscrew so that en-
gine idles at exactly 700 RPM. Then adjust bands:
7F) Install the adjusting tool on front band ad-
justing screw, loosen adjusting screw locknut (turn
long handle while holding short handle stationary).
8F) Loosen band adjusting screw (turn short
handle) until engine speed increases to 9C0-1000
RPM., (800-900 Hudson. This makes it unnecessary
to back adjusting screw all the way out).
l—NOTE—It no increase in engine speed noted when
adjusting screw loosened, band has probably been
slipping In service. Remove oil pan and inspect band
and drum. With pan off, adjust bands as directed in
ADJUSTMENT—WITH PAN OFF below and disre-
gard following steps.
9F) Tighten band adjusting screw slowly until en-
gine speed drops to 700 RPM., loosen adjusting screw
until engine speed increases, then tighten adjusting
screw until engine speed again drops to exactly
700 RPM:, watch tachometer for 30 seconds to note
any increase in engine speed. If increase noted,
tighten adjusting screw 1/10 turn. Repeat this pro-
cedure until engine speed remains at 700 RPM. for
at least 30 seconds.
10F) Set counter on adjusting tool to "CO". Hold
locknut stationary and tighten adjusting screw ex-
actly 7.7 turns (6.5 turns Chev. Truck). Hold adjust-
ing screw from turning and tighten locknut.
Rear Band (After steps 1 through 6):
7R) Install the adjusting tool on rear band ad-
usting screw, loosen adjusting screw locknut (turn
ong handle while holding short handle stationary).
8R) Loosen band adjusting screw (turn short
handle) until engine speed increases to 900-1000
RPM., (800-900 Hudson. This makes it unnecessary
to back adjusting screw all the way out).
NOTE—If no increase in engine speed noted when
adjusting screw loosened, band has probably been
slipping in service. Remove oil pan and inspect band
and drum. With pan off, adjust bands as directed in
ADJUSTMENT—WITH PAN OFF below and disre-
gard following steps.
9R) Tighten band adjusting screw slowly until en-
gine speed drops to 700 RPM., loosen adjusting screw
until engine speed Increases, then tighten adjusting
screw until engine speed again drops to exactly
700 RPM., watch tachometer for 30 seconds to note
any increase in engine speed. If Increase noted,
tighten adjusting screw 1/10 turn. Repeat this pro-
cedure until engine speed remains at 700 RPM. for
at least 30 seconds.
10R) Place selector lever in "N" position.
11R) Set counter on adjusting tool to 00.Hold lock-
nut stationary, tighten band adjusting screw ex-
actly 2 turns until tool counter reads 2.0
12R) Return selector lever to "Dr" position. Hold
hand adjusting screw from turning, tighten locknut
securely.
Idle Speed Adjustment (After Bands Adjusted): See
Car Model pages for settings and procedure.
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENT
-ADJUSTING TOOL NOTE: DO NOT mak internal'
adjustm nt unless Front Servo Adjusting Gaug s J-1693 '
or J-1693-A and Rear Band Adjusting Gaug s J-1460-A
or J-5071 ar availabl .
Front Band Adjustment (Gauges J-1693, r J-1693-A):
1) Loosen locknut and back off front band adjust-
ing screw approximately 5 turns. Make certain that
band is centered on drum.
2) Remove pipe plug from bottom of front servo.
3) Loosen hexagonal headed adjusting screw on
gauge by hand until approximately Ve" of adjusting
screw threads are exposed above gauge body. Screw
auge into pipe plug hole in front servo by hand.
f ) Tighten hexagonal adjusting screw on gauge by
hand until gauge stem Is felt to just touch piston
in servo, then continue, to tighten adjusting screw
with a wrench exactly five full turns from point
where stem first contacted piston.
5) Tighten front band adjusting screw until knurled
washer on gauge (at upper end of hexagonal ad-
justing screw) is just free to turn. Hold band ad-
justing screw from turning and securely tighten
adjusting screw locknut.
6) Loosen gauge adjusting screw at least six turns,
remove gauge from servo. Install pipe plug in servo
and tighten securely.
Rear Band Adjustment (Gauges J-1460-A, or J-5071):
1) Place the gauge on the finished surface of tne
Accumulator body with leg of gauge resting on rear
servo stem.
2) Loosen locknut and back off rear band adjusting
screw until face of actuating lever (which contacts
servo stem) is well away from the face of the gauge.
3) Tighten band adjusting screw until face of band
actuating lever just contacts gauge.
^-CAUTION—// adjusting screw turned too far when
making this adjustment,, back screw off SEVERAL
TURNS and repeat adjustment.
4) Hold band adjusting screw from turning and
tighten adjusting screw locknut securely. Remove
gauge.
TROUBLE SHOOTING & DIAGNOSIS
>NOTE—Most Hydra-Matic troubles can be corrected by
external adjustments and correct oil level. See follow-
ing table for trouble and possibe causes. See also "HY-
DRA-MATIC OVERHAUL."
LIGHT THROTTLE SHIFT POINTS HIGH: (With Full
Throttle Shift point normal)—Throttle linkage ad-
Justed incorrectly. Adjust throttle linkage and
check for worn or loose control rods.
FULL THROTTLE SHIFT POINTS: (Either too high
or too low or do not occur)—Governor valves not
operating properly, leakage at governor assembly,
broken oil rings. Governor ring lands might be
worn. Correct by freeing valves, check for warped
surfaces. Replace parts as necessary.
KO~THROTTLE DOWNSHIFT IN '*Br* RANGE:
(From 4th to 3rd above 20 MJ\H.)—Insufficient ac-
celerator travel due to interference of throttle link-
age or at floor carpet. Throttle controls improperly
adjusted or lever bent or loose on shaft. Spring lock
In downshift^vaive may be missing.
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT RESPOND TO SHIFT
LEVER, POSITION: Pin which picks up manual
valve in valve bodv is not operating in groove in
manual valve. To check, shift selector lever into re-
verse. If severe clashing results or if lever goes into
reverse but car locks up and fails to move back-
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