Good afternoon all,
Well, it's been a while since I've posted but I've run into a new
problem. The B&M C6 in my 1963 Ford Galaxie is acting up.
Best way I can describe the problem is such (with product specs
below):
B&M Ford C-6 Comp. Transmission - Part # 114002
2:46 first gear ratio
1:46 second gear ratio
B&M Holeshot 2400 Stall Converter - Part # 40412
I checked the fluids in the B&M and on warm idle, in neutral, and
fluid levels seem fine.
With the transmission warm, on takeoff the trans starts in first, and
up through 2500rpm to 3000rpm, it is very reluctant to upshift to 2nd
gear. On several occasions I could get the transmission to upshift if
I shimmied the shifter (floor mount shifter) from "2" to "D" back and
forth (several times).
On the occasions I could get the trans to shift into 2nd, upon slowing
down and coming to a redlight, the trans would only wait to downshift
to 1st when I was almost at a complete stop, and the shift came with a
heavy 'thud' and the shift made the car jerk slower.
Could this be a transmission flow problem (fixed by a flush), or am I
looking at something serious?
I called the local transmission shop in my neighborhood and the guy
very quickly guessed that I would have metal in the transmission pan
(I haven't checked yet) and I'd be looking at a rebuild ($1500!!!).
He also put potential blame on the fact that my car has a stall
converter. He said stall converters were worthless unless you were
heading to the track. Does he have a point or is he just a way-too-
opinionated transmission tech?
Full specs (and pics) for the car are here:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/280751/4
I did NOT put the B&M or stall convertor into the car (I bought it
restored), so unfortunately I don't have any familiarity with the
specifics of the installation. I'm kind of a newbie to the classic
car world so any help/advice you could offer would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason Willis (Baltimore)
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