8/15/03

Mike,

I hate to bother you, but I have a 1956 Chevy Bel Air with a stock 265 and a powerglide transmission. The trans just started not up-shifting. When it's cold it does fine, but once it warms up, it just will not shift from low to drive. Any ideas? The fluid level is fine.

Thanks for your time.

Jim Bryan

Jim,

The old iron glide is showing its age. Sounds like somewhere inside there could be a pressure drop off as the fluid warms up and thins out. Possibly a pressure test could show this, but it would take a visual inspection inside to really find it.

The front or rear pump may be worn, rubber seals may be hard, etc. Possibly even a governor problem. It really needs to be checked out by a professional.

Mike Stewart

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