Re: Weird Auto Box Question (definitely not the Governor Computer)

["jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

Since you say you have a custom-built shift computer you are going to 
have to talk with the person that built it to answer your questions. 
Without knowing how it works and what it does and what is "custom" 
there is no way anyone else can help.
In the meantime you can go over and double check all of the external 
adjustments including fluid level, gearshift adjustment, and line 
pressure. I don't think any of these are the problem but it can't hurt 
to check anyway. While you are at it also check the final drive 
lubricant level, it is always neglected. Make sure the kick-down micro 
is adjusted right and the wiring and plugs going to it are clean and 
tight. Use a meter on it to make sure it is working, check it when it 
is hot too. Check the plugs going to the shift computer on the 
firewall if that is where the plug still is for it.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi all, 
> 
> I recently had my auto box Computer changed for a custom made new 
> one here in the UK which has brought the car back to life after a 
> long spell of being stuck in 2nd or 3rd. Anyway the problem I now 
> have I am sure is not related to the CG unit, when I drive the car 
> on the motor way and I am overtaking someone I often find that 3rd 
> just hasn't got enough acceleration. At kick down the box shifts 
> from 2nd to 3rd at approx. 4000 rpm, but there is still more 
> acceleration in 2nd than 3rd up to about 4700 rpm.
> I.e. When I overtake on the motor way, and I know it is safe, I will 
> manually shift the lever from 3rd to 2nd and overtake. However after 
> approximately 20 mins of driving I loose the ability to manually 
> shift the gears until the car has sat and cooled off (I CAN move the 
> stick but the gears won't change). During the period where I can not 
> shift manually the box will still kick down and shift correctly 
> using all 3 gears.
> 
> So it would appear to be a temperature related issue.
> 
> Any Ideas?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> 
> James RG