Boy did I open a can of worms or what? I'll try to address the responses as best I can. I have very little experience with automatics so bear with me guys. This trans was supposedly rebuilt just before I got it.slowcrow; Reading the fluid level on the dipstick (Lokar) is indeed a real pain, I do the in & out routine at least 4 times before I'm reasonably satisfied with the fluid level. Adding fluid is a chore as well.
I do have the entire Lokar throttle cable/trans cable setup installed and adjusted according to their instructions. I fiddled
a little with cable tension but it made no difference.
Loen; I knew someone was going to ask this question sooner or later and would have to come up with common sense answer but to no avail. No, I haven't checked the trans with a pressure gauge but when you stop laughing perhaps you could provide the steps necessay to do so. I need all the help I can get.
Crosley; The tech info is way over my head but greatly appreciated, at least now I have some direction and have learned something in the process. Are you suggesting that the TransGo kit will adress the early 1-2 shift? Is this a modification to the governor or what?
To all of you; I really appreciate all of the input, I've learned that the question you don't ask is the dumbest one of all