shifting problems !

[insage2001]

I hope one of you can help me. I have a 62 and it seems when driving it shifts really fast from 1rst to second but never goes into third.
I've tried moving the shift lever from one to another while going down the road
Anyone got an idea ??
Thanks,
Stoney:

[Ian M Greer]

Originally Posted by insage2001

I hope one of you can help me. I have a 62 and it seems when driving it shifts really fast from 1rst to second but never goes into third.
I've tried moving the shift lever from one to another while going down the road
Anyone got an idea ??
Thanks,
Stoney:

First thing I would check is that the vacumn line from the brake booster to the transmission modulating valve is intack and connected with a short rubber hose at the modulating valve and a rubber hose at the brake booster.If that is intact , the best advice I can give you is make sure your transmission fluid is right up , if your problem persists than take it to a quality transmission repair shope for an inspection and price on possible repair . good luck Ian .

[boaterbob]

Check kick down linkage and make sure it is not stuck down. Make sure you have vacuum to the modulater, Check iit at the modulater. be sure modulater is good also. I guess you are in the green dot while driving. Other then that you may have hard and dry seals inside the tranny and it's do for a refresh.

[insage2001]

Thanks your guys I'll try your suggestions I really appreciate it

[Garjus61]

Mine did the same, plus it was dripping so I took it in for a rebuild. A 75-year old gentleman who rebuilt Cruisos for years did it. Something inside had broken - I think one of the band attachments + something in the control valve body wasn't operating just right. Shifts good now. About $1,500 two years ago.

[insage2001]

I have a Holly Carb. so the kick down was a little different but I think that was the problem. I had the car at about 100 MPH the other day and don't think that would happen in second.
Thanks All !