puffernutter
New Member
I warned you that I would probably have a lot of questions!
I have just bought a 1969 3500 with auto box. The box is approxmately 9000 miles old (as is the engine). The movement between the gears is as smooth as silk, but unfortunately there is no kick down (The previous owner would never take it above 50mph and accelerate slowly to get there!)
Where do I start looking? I have only had one other car that was an auto and the kickdown was based on throttle position and vacuum. Is it the same system in the Rover? Where are the linkages.
Last question (for the moment) - what is the Forum's view on the Haynes Manual - is it useful or is it better to get a workshop manual (or both!) ?
Regards
Peter
I have just bought a 1969 3500 with auto box. The box is approxmately 9000 miles old (as is the engine). The movement between the gears is as smooth as silk, but unfortunately there is no kick down (The previous owner would never take it above 50mph and accelerate slowly to get there!)
Where do I start looking? I have only had one other car that was an auto and the kickdown was based on throttle position and vacuum. Is it the same system in the Rover? Where are the linkages.
Last question (for the moment) - what is the Forum's view on the Haynes Manual - is it useful or is it better to get a workshop manual (or both!) ?
Regards
Peter