Recent content by TexasJohn55

I believe it may also be necessary to turn the engine to a certain location for rod clearances also. I think it may tell this in the shop manual but I don't remember . John

Re: 1955 Buick Power Brakes In response to this post:Thanks guys, I'll try lube first. Does the shaft have sort of wiggle a little when brakes are not applied? Mine does. Not sure if it should be that way or not. I read something about not using a conventional brake fluid on this system as...

woodbox, I'm sorry but I don't buy into that explanation. It seems implausible that the transmission was designed to allow that to happen, accidents and litigation would have nipped that in the bud. You have me at a distinct dis-advantage because I don't have access to a dual path torn down...

Have you determined why it jumps out of park? Was there something amiss with the parking pawl setup?

Item 1 and 2 is a linkage issue, whether internal or external. Item 3 is a given and to be expected.

Just an educated guess but it has all the symptoms of a misadjusted shift linkage possibly exaggerated by some loose engine or trans mounts allowing movement when engine torques up. Try adjusting the shift linkage or disconnect linkage at the transmission and manually shift into each gear to...

I am not familiar with the "4Tech" engine, what is the displacement? As for the metal, also consider cam bearings if not overhead cam and balance shaft bearings if so equipped. Many 4 cylinder engines had counterbalance shafts to reduce felt vibration in the engine. I know of one 4 cyl engine...