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

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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.