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a500 shift changes #1241819
05/29/12 05:53 PM
05/29/12 05:53 PM
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hi
what parts should i change in my a500 transmission to get it change gears earlyer.i put a a500 transmission from a 1990 dodge van into my 33 plymouth.it changes to late.
anyone know?could i take some parts from a a904 transmission passenger car?


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Re: a500 shift changes [Re: aufles.mopar] #1241820
05/29/12 10:05 PM
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How do you have the kick-down linkage adjusted? Ease up on the kick-down lever a little and it'll lower the line, in return bringing the shift points at slower speed.


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Re: a500 shift changes [Re: MarkZ] #1241821
05/30/12 01:59 PM
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hi
i use lokar kit that is adjusted correct.i have tryed to remove it too,but it is the same.


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Re: a500 shift changes [Re: aufles.mopar] #1241822
05/30/12 04:13 PM
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Are you saying with the Lokar disconnected it still shifts late?

With no linkage or cable and the transmission lever full forward it should shift way early.


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Re: a500 shift changes [Re: John_Kunkel] #1241823
05/30/12 06:39 PM
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what speeds/rpms are you seeing your shifts?


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