I remember we had some problems with front drums when the trans did not want to go into third many times. I remember replacing the front drums with an updated one to correct this in some years but I forgot what years. Something to do with the finish on the drum causing the seal to stick some and not work right ? Ron
I ran into this as well. Not the drum itself, but the finish on the high /rev apply piston inner surface. Never caused a 2/3 flare. trans just stayed in 2nd gear. Occasionally would shift 2/3 very late.
Doug
