Re: Reverse in BW was: UPDATE: Towing an automatic

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: There sure is! I meant to include that tidbit and got sidetracked. 
(birthday and alcohol tend to mess with memories a bit!)


From: JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Reverse in BW was: UPDATE: Towing an automatic
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx


Matt, Jim B., Anyone?

Wasn't there an old service bulleting on the BW
trannies (M35 at least) which required that a shuttle
valve be drilled out slightly to prevent a slight
pressure on the reverse band, which increased fuel
consumption and wear on the transmission?

I seem to recall that was a old trick and my
transmission shop at the time (Westminster
Transmission) knew of the fix.

Regards,
Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
--- Jim Blair <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> A: A common problem with the Borg automatics is
> reverse engaging while in
> drive (due to sloppy valvebody wear) which wears off


> the rear band.