On Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:26:37 UTC, Nza > wrote:

> On Jul 30, 8:41 am, Nza > wrote:
> > On Jul 29, 9:15 pm, >
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Yes, I have done that with my 49 Windsor and 40 Royal. FluidDrive
> > > came in two different varieties, a regular 3 speed transmission with
> > > fluid drive, and the M4/M6 dual range fluid drive.
> >
> > ok! I'm pretty sure this one just has the 3-speed w/ fluid drive.
>
> Actually, I was reading about the "tip-toe" transmission and how to
> shift it.. I think this car may have that dual range thingee after all
> instead of the 3 speed..
>
>
> Drained the coolant today... i pulled out the thermostat and put it in
> a pot of 180 degree water and it opened... did it a few times and it
> opened more and more until a certain point.. was wondering though if
> the thermostat is supposed to close all the way... i'm assuming it
> is. When cooled off, this one is not all the way closed.
The Chrysler, DeSoto and Dodge had the M6, PrestoMatic, TipToe shift,
four speed, dual range Fluid Drive. The "second" gear position is
Low/Low-High and the "third" gear position is High/Low-High/High.
Almost all of the time you will use the High range. Shifting is
accomplished by slightly lifting your foot off the accelerator at
about 15 or so, hearing a clunk, then pressing on the gas again. You
only need to use the clutch for reverse and starting, although you can
start the car in gear. There is a fill port on the passenger side of
the transmission whereby you remove the plug from the torque converter
to check the fluid, which is really 10 weight oil. Draining and
refilling requires turning the converter with the plug downward and
letting the oil drain, then reversing the procedure. All in all, the
transmission is very good. Make sure that the electrical connections
to the carb are good and that the solenoid and governor on the
transmission case are operating.
As to the thermostat, it should be a 160 degree opening with a
non-pressurized system. I have had no problems with my 49 Windsor or
my 40 Royal.


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