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> 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.
>
I always wanted to drive one of those cars. Sounds interesting.