<VV> First extended drive, now PG gremlin

[Harry Yarnell]

The pressure ports are on the FRONT cast iron plate (it faces the front of 
the car).
Your shift points maybe due to the TV linkage not being right.
Here's how to do it.

Remove the two linkages from the TV belcrank.
Have someone floor the accelerator (in the cabin).
Manually rotate the belcrank FULLY CW (thru detent).
Adjust swivel on throttle linkage from the pedal to just go into the 
bellcrank.
Reinstall the other linkage (to the carbs).
With throttle pedal still floored, adjust swivel at carb crossover for full 
open throttles.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen Upham" <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 10:28 AM
Subject: <VV> First extended drive, now PG gremlin


> It has a new east coast modulator.  Have checked the connections on  the 
> vacuum at the modulator, at the connection at the firewall, and  the 
> crossover tube.  Everything is in order and TIGHT.  The idle  speed is 
> maybe a little low.   I'm making this assumption by "ear".    The car acts 
> like it wants to almost stall when put in gear.    The  PG has not been 
> worked on, and so someone leaving out the down-shift  timing valve, or 
> installing it upside down is low on the things to  check.
> I'm on my way to purchase a vacuum gauge in order to check the  vacuum 
> pressures.  I thought that I would try the Sea Foam also just  in case it 
> is just gummed up - has been sitting for fifteen years.
> The Service Manual on page 7-32 it says that " As special linkage is  not 
> used to actuate the transmission TV, refer to Section 6M of this  Manual 
> for the adjustment procedures"  When I go to that section, for  the life 
> of me, I can't find any information on TV adjustment  procedures.  Also on 
> page 7-54 and 55 it gives the vacuum normal  readings, shift points etc. 
> It also says "Two pressure tap plugs in  the front pump cover are 
> accessible via holes in the engine front  mount; front pump pressure is at 
> the 6 o'clock position and  throttle  valve (TV) pressure is at the 8 
> o'clock position".  What side (driver/ passenger) are they located.  I 
> can't find that info in the manual.   I would like to try the above 
> solutions before tearing into the  transmission looking for band 
> adjustments and/or broken springs.
>
> As a refresher, the shift up point is a little eager as it shifts to 
> drive early in the normal expected shift schedule as listed on page  7-55, 
> and it kicks when shifting to low when coming to a stop around  10-15 mph 
> and SEEMS more pronounced as the engine warms.  More  observations needed. 
> I think I'll take it to go get the gauge and  Sea Foam. ggg
>
> Stephen Upham
> Dallas, Texas
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