727 Hard Shift from 1st to 2nd...smooth into 3rd
Thanks for the info.
The trans shifts from 1st to 2nd around 1,500 rpm and then from 2nd to 3rd at 2,500 rpm. It think the shift points are OK. It's got 3.54 gears in the rear end.
We've tried backing off on the line pressure by adjusting the kickdown cable (Lokar) but that just doesn't seem to do anything for us.
I think it's in the valvebody. It's the only piece that was replaced other than the reverse servo and reverse band when the transmission was out of the car.
"The trans shifts from 1st to 2nd around 1,500 rpm and then from 2nd to 3rd at 2,500 rpm."
At what throttle does it shift at those RPM's
If it's at a light throttle that's not bad at all.
If that's at full throttle that's not good at all
Also those shift points should vary depending on throttle used. (do they and about how much?)
A stock TF trans shifts earlier than that a light throttle and later than that at heavy.
That is pretty much exactly what I am working with in my part throttle kickdown thread.
(And it's almost kinda pretty close to perfect now) :D around town in traffic but now I need to deal with the throttle pressure adjustment and governor to move the shift points higher in the RPM range when using more throttle.
It shifts perfect for my tastes around town (a little late and firm) but to early at wide open throttle.
Lightening the governor valves and lessening the throttle pressure adustment should level out right about where I want it for both.