My 1973 Maverick

I don't have 500 miles yet. Getting close though. As soon as I get the nerve to crawl under the car, I'll change out the trans fluid & adjust the bands. Waiting for longer daylight after I get off work... Lets see, how long can I put this off?

 

C4-Band Adj

What is the procedure for adjusting bands, w\ transmission in car? Is break-in oil normally used after rebuild? Install a drain plug anytime pan is removed a gud idea? Just curious.

 

The "break-in" oil is regular type "F" but when all the thrust washers and bushings are replaced with the new frictions there can be a bit of metal that sheds. A drain plug is not a good idea because you want to pull the pan to clean it out and clean the filter. Bands are adjusted as per the builders specs - allowing for the modifications to the valve body. the factory specs are to tighten the adjusting screws to 10 foot pounds and then back out 1 1/2 turns on the front and 2 1/2 on the rear but the specs used on my transmissions are a bit different.

 

Tranny Goes In On Monday Afternoon!!!

 

Right on! Don't forget to post how you like it, after your test drive.... Hang on tight!

 

Matt,
after you get the transmission in place put as close to four quarts of ATF in it as you can before you start the engine. Then let it sit for 20 minutes. Start the engine and idle in park as you fill the the transmission to 1/2 way between the ADD and FULL marks. run it through the gears a few times and top the oil level off to the same place. Then put it on the ground and run it through the gears and check to make sure the level is still between the ADD and FULL marks. Take it for a drive and see how you like it. Remember that it has all new bushings and thrust washers and frictions. It is likely to be good and tight so no hot-rodding for the first 100 miles.
Keep all your records as listed in the maintenance log that came with your transmission. Between 100 and 500 miles you will want to change the oil to get all the stuff that wears off the new parts out of the oil. After that it can be run as hard as you want (or can afford the tickets that result).

 

thanks paul for the info i'm gonna do some studying on the packet you gave me so we can refresh our memory on what to do.

 

been a while since i've been posting stuff...so its about time i get back to my old posting habits lol!

Get a tranny from 'paul_s' if you ever have the chance! He wasn't kidding when he said neck snapping shifts! i've been having a blast with this tranny! took it out on the backroads last week and OOOOOO man! lemme tell you! coming out of a stop sign on dry pavement. NO PROBLEM! i was spinning the tire as i went into second gear!!!! i circled around and did a few more! of course i was careful about it there was nobody else out there but me but geeeeeeeze! passing gear is a whole 'nother story! i feel like i'm about to take flight when i keep my foot all the way in it! seriously if you get the chance to get one of his. BUY IT! my car rips now!!!! and does burnouts a heck of a lot easier! :bananaman

 

Matt,

I just read through your whole post here. Awesome progress. Your first pics were kinda sad and in the end it's looking good and sounds like it runs great! Many other people made this same comment, but I am totally impressed with your work ethic and the pride you take in your project. That's such a rare and terrific thing in a kid these days.

Terri is finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with her Maverick project. Hopefully this summer we can get some good pics of you teaching her how to do good burnouts!

Brandon

 

thanks! its sure come a long ways since day one!

Heres the latest update...sure lucked out on these! they go perfect! and they are very comfortable


Next is the Steering wheel, tach and radiator overflow i got from Mike (yellow75)

 

Looks good Matt! Did you get your engine fixed?

 

Thanks! So far so good! I took a valve cover off during the show and let Mike inspect it for me. he spotted a header bolt which was so loose it was bumped into the header. (causing the echo throughout the exhaust) all seems good since then. put in some sea foam and havn't had any problems. still gonna run some diesel through the crankcase next, then change the oil.

 

its been a long time since I've given an update...

My neighbors...love me...you know it

(below)- I've got some red doors on both sides of the car and new fenders on both sides of the car as well...I didn't get in an accident but these parts are more ready for paint which i'm hoping to have put on in spring!
(BTW- thats tire smoke lol...I just got my foot out of it before the pic was takin)




put on a radiator cooler...


Converted to a package tray...huge improvement. never gonna go back to a glovebox..ever!

I also finally put in a real stereo.. Alpine head unit and some 6.5' speakers up front in the kick panels. plenty for me. that made the car way more enjoyable. yes i love the sound of the motor..but as a daily driver, i couldn't take not having music..ever

and of course..huge thanks to Mike! (yellow75) for helpin me out with parts and advice along the way :Handshake

 

Finally got myself a tow dolly...gonna start hauling some junk cars around hopefully every now and then


BTW- I'm cleaning up the dolly and should have it all in primer by the end of the day tomorrow! depends if i get homework or not lol...

 

ok so heres what im hoping will start to provide the funds to get more work done on my car...its allllllmost finished