Re: IML: Which side of the torsion bar is the exhaust located/ Reverse not engaging when engine is hot?

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

I have never heard that you needed to shift to Neutral between Drive 
and Reverse. It sounds like poppycock. When I drove push button 
Imperials in the snow, I would frequently alternate between R & D to 
"rock" the (non-sure grip) car out of a slick spot. This did no damage 
to anything as the engine was at slow idle, and the wheels spun freely 
until I got traction. I think I even read in the operators manual that 
it was okay to do this.

I haven't been under any of the cars lately to tell you about the 
position of the torsion bar in relation to the exhaust. I suspect it 
can only go one way.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: ghquimby@xxxxxxx
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Sent: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:54 pm
Subject: IML: Which side of the torsion bar is the exhaust located/ 
Reverse not engaging when engine is hot?


Imperialists,

As I recall, If I am in drive and I push reverse when the engine is 
hot, the same problem happens, the reverse button pushes in, the drive 
button stays in, and the transmission stays in drive.  I never shift 
directly from Drive to Reverse, I shift into Neutral first.  I read an 
article in Hemmings Classic Car that where the owner of a Chrysler with 
a push button transmission said that you should always shift into 
Neutral before shifting from Drive to Reverse.  Does anyone know if 
this is necessary or not?

Also, which side of the torsion bar does the exhaust pipe go? From the 
FSM, it looks like the exhaust should be between the frame and the 
torsion bar.  Right now my exhaust is on the other side of the torsion 
bar, real close to the transmission and shifter cable.

Thanks,
Graham Quimby
62 Caramel Crown 2 Dr Hardtop

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