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> Howard Nelson wrote:
>> 1989 5.0 with AOD. Did the 3.73 gears and helped some but still find
>> low throttle 1-2 shift at 13-1400 rpm and 2-3 low throttle shift
>> point 14-1500 rpm. That is really a drag around town. I would like
>> those shift points to be approximately at 2200 rpm. You can do that
>> manually for 1-2 but no choice for 2-3.
>> The valve recalibration kits I have researched say they change the
>> full throttle shift points. Since I am not on the strip that doesn't
>> seem to be a solution.
>>
>> Are there any mods to the AOD which will raise the non full throttle
>> shift points to a more reasonable level?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>> Howard
>> 1989 5.0 LX vert
>
> Actually you can hold second as long as you want. When you shift into
> second, (above 20mph) move the selector back into the "1" position. It
> will not shift into 1st, it will stay in 2nd until you shift into "D"
> But don't slow down too much, it will downshift to 1st below about
> 20mph.

Good trick at the track, but don't do it too much. Great way to kill
the tranny.


> Early soft shifts could be an indication of a misadjusted TV cable.
> I understand exactly what you want. When I make a turn from a stop
> onto the hwy the tranny shifts into second before I complete the turn
> and prepare to accelerate. I also like to cruise around with a light
> foot. I tightened up my linkage a bit and it helped.
> This tranny was made for old people to drive to church. But with a
> shift kit it likes to be driven more with a heavy foot.
>