"Willis" <callmewillis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
news:1174929944.480234.200070@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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 up****ft to 2nd
> gear. On several occasions I could get the transmission to up****ft if
> I ****mmied the ****fter (floor mount ****fter) from "2" to "D" back and
> forth (several times).
>
> On the occasions I could get the trans to ****ft into 2nd, upon slowing
> down and coming to a redlight, the trans would only wait to down****ft
> to 1st when I was almost at a complete stop, and the ****ft came with a
> heavy 'thud' and the ****ft 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)
>
>
If the B&M c6 uses a vacuume modulator, and I think it does. I would
suspect it may have a leak. very easy to check and replace. also cheep.
KB
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