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posted by  divadad on  Wed Jan 14 04:53 CST 2004
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My '93 240 is reluctant to shift into 3rd.

It will, at about 45-50 mph under normal circumstances, or if I manually shift to second and then back to third.

Overdrive doesn't engage until about 60.

Any suggestions as to what might be the problem?

Thanks for your help.








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    auto trans shifting reluctantly 200

    uid 17340's pic
    posted by  Nickvjr on  Wed Jan 14 07:45 CST 2004
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    Sounds like you are low on AT fluid. Check it while the engines is hot, on a level surface, with a lint free rag. Top off if nessacary. If fluid is at the proper level check the condition of the fluid. It should be RED in color and there should be no BURNT smell at all. If it is a darker red/brown color & smells burnt you most likely need a tranny flush. Type in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUSH in the search and you will find an endless number of post telling you how to do this flush. Good Luck!

    Sincerely,
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    Nickvjr

    1979 264GL B27F 122K

    Features Added:

    BW55 To M46, Central Locking System, 25mm IPD Front Sway Bar, 81+ Dash W/ Oil & Ambient Temp Gauges In C, Oil Pressure, Volts

    Next Project:

    Add Cruise Control








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      auto trans shifting reluctantly 200

      posted by  divadad on  Wed Jan 14 10:24 CST 2004
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      Thanks for the suggestion. I found the ATF a little low but the real culprit was the kick-down cable which had become tangled with the stud coming out of the intake manifold (hope I'm using the correct terminology). It seems it made some slack at some point and got wrapped around the stud. Problem solved. Thanks for the help.








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        uid 17340's pic
        posted by  Nickvjr on  Wed Jan 14 10:39 CST 2004
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        Great news to hear. I love fixing Volvo's for $0. Grab yourself a drink DIVADAD cause you deserve it. Take Care!

        Sincerely,
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        Nickvjr

        1979 264GL B27F 122K

        Features Added:

        BW55 To M46, Central Locking System, 25mm IPD Front Sway Bar, 81+ Dash W/ Oil & Ambient Temp Gauges In C, Oil Pressure, Volts

        Next Project:

        Add Cruise Control








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          posted by  divadad on  Wed Jan 14 13:42 CST 2004
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          I'm fascinated with your tag-line suggesting that you're going to undertake a cruise control installation.

          Tell me about this. Are you buying an aftermarket rig or cannabalizing what you need from somewhere?

          My '93 has no cruise but my older '86 has a non-functioning cruise.

          Do I have the makings of a functioning rig for the '93?

          I last did a cruise install on a '78 Ford Fairmont, easily the worst car I ever owned, including the VW, Buick, Studebaker and Vauxhall.

          Thanks








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            posted by  Nickvjr on  Wed Jan 14 17:47 CST 2004
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            I yanked everything needed for the Cruise Control installation from a 84 240. The harnesses, comupter, vacuum, sensors, mercury switch, & steering column switch will all fit in my 79 264GL. The only thing I am missing is a different throttle pulley that will allow me to hook up the cruise control cable. Its a shame too because I had passed up the correct pulley a couple months ago at the boneyard but could not afford to get it at that time. Oh, well I will still keep looking.

            As far as your cruise control situation the 86 cruise would not fit on the 93. I believe that after 90-91 they changed the whole setup and instead of pulling on the throttle pulley it pulls the gas pedal down. I'm sure you could make your 86 cruise work. Not many components to inspect and/or replace and you should be able to find the replacement parts you need at the boneyard.

            As far as the 93 either a newer style aftermarket kit or if your lucky a cruise control setup out of a 90+ Volvo 240 that has seen the end of the road. I think there is one for sale on E-bay that would fit your 93 but I think it is going for $100+.

            If you need any help troubleshooting your faulty 86 cruise post on the board or e-mail me. I'm sure it will back up and running in no time. Good Luck!

            Sincerely,
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            Nickvjr

            1979 264GL B27F 122K

            Features Added:

            BW55 To M46, Central Locking System, 25mm IPD Front Sway Bar, 81+ Dash W/ Oil & Ambient Temp Gauges In C, Oil Pressure, Volts

            Next Project:

            Add Cruise Control








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    posted by  Jim Holst on  Wed Jan 14 05:33 CST 2004
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    Try checking the adjustment and operation of the kickdown cable. I had this happen when I accidently pushed the cable out of its holder up by the throttle spool. I believe the FAQ have more on this.








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      auto trans shifting reluctantly 200

      posted by  divadad on  Wed Jan 14 10:26 CST 2004
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      You win the prize. The kick-down cable had become tangled with the stud coming out of the intake manifold (hope I'm using the correct terminology). It seems it made some slack at some point and got wrapped around the stud.

      Another dragon slain.

      Thanks for the help.







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