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Old 03-28-2006, 01:47 PM
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Question Transmission band adjustment

I seen in a few post that adjusting this band is a bear to do, as i look at the adjuster it looks like it is, my question is has anyone ever done this by removing the starter, I know it is a little more work but it looks like it might be a little easier to get to and that is why i am asking has anyone try this, It a 1992 Ls-l with the 2 3 drag,<>WOT<>Everyone in hear seems to be all on the right track in this, I put a external filter plus a cooler and it does ok but not what i think it should shift like, what do you all think on this
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Old 03-28-2006, 04:09 PM
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Once you do it a couple times it can be done in about 15 mins or so. Basically adjust it, drive it for a day to see any change then readjust as necessary.
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:26 PM
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Once you do it a couple times it can be done in about 15 mins or so. Basically adjust it, drive it for a day to see any change then readjust as necessary.
It will be the first for me on this, and hope all goes well if not it will be in the tranmisision shop for sure,It is a 1992LSL with about 70,000 on it and it never had anything done on it except normal maint, so i am sure it needs to be done so will give it a try in the morning, all else seems to be all good,
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Old 03-28-2006, 10:12 PM
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I always remove the starter to adjust the band clamp. It keeps my knuckles a nice skin tone and not all redish color.

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I always remove the starter to adjust the band clamp. It keeps my knuckles a nice skin tone and not all redish color.

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I removed the starter and it was a snap, a lot easier but a little more time but worth it, still got all skin left on hands to, when you get my age i always look for the easy way out not the fastest, now i think i wil get the shift kit from smallcar and see how it works,
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I removed the starter and it was a snap, a lot easier but a little more time but worth it, still got all skin left on hands to, when you get my age i always look for the easy way out not the fastest, now i think i wil get the shift kit from smallcar and see how it works,
After adjustment of the band i have now got a slipping in reverse, it chatters but once it does go in it does not slip , is this band also for reverse to, because i did not have the problem until i adjust the band, OH I could undo but i just don't like to go back once done, Where can i get a service manual on this vehicle for all trouble shooting
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Old 04-01-2006, 11:39 AM
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After adjustment of the band i have now got a slipping in reverse, it chatters but once it does go in it does not slip , is this band also for reverse to, because i did not have the problem until i adjust the band, OH I could undo but i just don't like to go back once done, Where can i get a service manual on this vehicle for all trouble shooting
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If you overtighten the band, you will lose reverse altogether, AND you will not be able to push the car backward!
It sounds like you went a little too far.
Back it off 1/2 turn and try again.

Also check in my locker for Brake Band Adjustment
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If you overtighten the band, you will lose reverce altogether, AND you will not be able to push the car backward!
It sounds like you went a little too far.
Back it off 1/2 turn and try again.

Also check in my locker for Brake Band Adjustment
and Brake Band Specs.
I could not make out all that was in specs, but i will try the 1/2 turn or i might just go from scratch, Cool head is what this vehicle calls for and a lot of little tricks,
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I could not make out all that was in specs, but i will try the 1/2 turn or i might just go from scratch, Cool head is what this vehicle calls for and a lot of little tricks,
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Adjusting the brake band.

When you do the adjustment, you need to do it right, the first time. Tighten the adjuster screw down, till it is just tight, about as tight as you can get with a 3"/75mm long spanner, then unscrew it 3 full turns, lock the lock nut.

Don't just screw it in a bit, or you will be doing it many times, and still not know if it is right.

What you are doing when you tighten it up, is to squeeze the band tight on the drum, to take all the slack out. Then you undo it 3 turns, to set the right clearance. This is important to have the right timing, between the band and the high clutch operation.

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I'm in the middle of this job right now; so i need some quick responses..

I've loosened the lock nut, then I tightened the adjuster nut as tight a one finger could get it, estimating the 6.5ft/lb spec, then I backed the adjuster off 3 full 360 degree rotations. Do I then tighten the locking nut and call it a day?

Second question: If I screw up and overloosen the adjuster nut, what will happen?
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I'm in the middle of this job right now; so i need some quick responses..

I've loosened the lock nut, then I tightened the adjuster nut as tight a one finger could get it, estimating the 6.5ft/lb spec, then I backed the adjuster off 3 full 360 degree rotations. Do I then tighten the locking nut and call it a day?

Second question: If I screw up and overloosen the adjuster nut, what will happen?
Yeah, now tighten the lock nut, but you need to hold the adjusting nut from turning when you do this.

If you overloosen the adjuster, the brake band will become disconnected and the trans will need to be taken apart.
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so what im doing is tightening the adjuster nut to 6.5ft/lbs, then turning it out three times and leaving it like that? arent I actually loosening the brake band by doing that? confused...
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Yes you are tightening it all the way, then loosening 3 turns. Read OT's post ^^^.

If you tighten all the way, you will lose reverse and other bad things. Think of it like drum brakes, what would happen if you installed new brake shoes and then adjusted them so that they were fully tight against the drum...
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losening the band?

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so what im doing is tightening the adjuster nut to 6.5ft/lbs, then turning it out three times and leaving it like that? arent I actually loosening the brake band by doing that? confused...
no, you are adjusting it!!!!
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haha okay okay, tighten, the three full 360 degree counter clockwise rotations, i get it! I just dont want to fubar my transmission, its the only one I got!
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