Re: [Chrysler300] 300D torqueflite problems

["Loren Nelson" <lorenhelenn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jean,
It sounds like a bad overrunning clutch. My G did that when I bought it. As I recall, I could start in Low, manually shift to 2nd, and I believe when I got the speed up it would go into Drive, but I'm not sure. I drove it, manually shifting, for a year or two. The overrunning clutch is a group of rollers that lock the engine to the drive shaft when under power, but when coasting, allows the rear wheels to turn the drive shaft faster than the engine. I rebuilt the transmission and put new rollers in the overrunning clutch about 30 years ago, so I have forgotten some details. I do remember having to make a tool with dowel rods to reassemble the overrunning clutch. 
I don't like to be bearer of bad news, but I doubt this can be fixed with an adjustment. 
Loren Nelson in sunny warm Georgia

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: jean raviola-chvapil 
  To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:05 PM
  Subject: [Chrysler300] 300D torqueflite problems


    
  Hello everybody,

  I think it has been over a year that I was on, so if I missed a similar topic my apologies for asking again.

  I have finally got my 300D on the road after a year in hibernation. Fresh engine (less than 250 miles on it), with the tranny checked out at that time by a local shop (he does know 50's cars), with new seals and gaskets and good bill of health.

  When I drove the car over a year ago, it wouldn't shift into 3rd gear, but no issues between 1st and 2nd, both directions.

  We did a slight linkage adjustment at that time, but due to my health issues didn't have the time for a test drive. Fast forward to last week: went for a test drive, but now the transmission slips (to the point of not moving the car much) in "D", even from a dead stop. When either 1 or 2 are pressed, it works great. No issues in 2nd gear at speed, and will downshift from 2nd to first on its own.

  Is this a cable adjustment issue, or do I have a more serious problem?
  Any input will be greatly appreciated; I really don't want to pull this unless I absolutely have to. The shop I have been using (one man shop) is top notch, but only works on units out of a vehicle, no exceptions.

  Thank you,

  Tom in sunny and already very hot Tucson, Az



  

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