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Mallene
Jul 10, 2012, 05:10 AM
What can be wrong if I can't get second and third on a 1961 Valiant automatic gearbox

TxGreaseMonkey
Jul 10, 2012, 05:30 AM
Try dropping and cleaning the pan and magnet, replacing the filter, adjusting the bands with a torque wrench, and refilling with Dexron ATF. If this does not solve the problem, the ATX likely needs rebuilding.

Mallene
Jul 10, 2012, 06:11 AM
Thank you for your help. I have done all but adjust the band. You don't maybe have the toque settings?

TxGreaseMonkey
Jul 10, 2012, 06:29 AM
Sorry, Mallene, I don't.

Mallene
Jul 10, 2012, 06:53 AM
Hi, The gearbox was rebuilt and radiator flushed but I don't get second and third gear when the car is set in drive. Seems like it keeps on kicking back to first gear. Does anybody have advice on getting second and third??