Very sluggish shift from second to third while accelerating - 1961 Lark V8 Automatic

[ajalstude]

My 1961 Lark wagon just developed an annoying habit over the past few days. While hopping on the freeway and accelerating, I've noticed that the shift...

[TX Goat Herder]

I recently bought a ZIP van from EBAY (first mistake). The seller said it "runs and drives". Well, after a new battery, it drove 2 miles and...

[Kenmike2]

Have 62 GT Hawk Speedo reads about 10% fast (eg 65 MPH shown on GPS when 75 MPH shows on mechanical speedo) It now has a 19 tooth pinion installed....

[Never Enough Studebakers]

Does anyone on here have a 63 or 64 with a FMX behind their R1, if so I have a throttle control linkage question for you. How do you adjust throttle...

[cwsimpson]

Here is the problem:
1) Unit won't return to standard drive even though I hear the telltale click around 20MPh
2) If engine is running, overdrive...

[rdueringer]

The shop manual for the 1951 Passenger Car ( I'm working on '52 Land Cruiser, T86 with overdrive) says to "drain, flush, fill" the transmission...

[nwi-region-rat]

Transmission needed. I have a 49 2r17a,

Popped off the tower, and the gears are badly worn, obviously the other guy didn't know how to...

[StarDiero75]

So, i have a 61 Lark OHV l6 that has a toast clutch. Ive disconnected everything from the trans, OD cables, driveline, half the bell housing bolts, shifter...

[StarDiero75]

Howdy everyone!

So I have a 61 OHV 6 with a 3spd OD Lark that I've brought back to life, well running. The clutch is toast and it'll need...

[todd_wilkins]

Swapping out my 259 for a SBC, can anyone tell me what motor mounts I need to get or where to get them. Or if a specific year and model will work. The...

[todd_wilkins]

Not sure where to post this but I have a running 259 out of a 61 Lark with trans. We have rebuilt the carb, did electronic ignition full tune up, even...

[azer133]

I've had to adjust the 3 fingers on my pressure plate twice this month the pressure plate is 2 years old and hasn't given me problems till now . I was...

[Steve Winzar]

I have just buffed off a light film of rust from the surfaces of my '61 Hawk's Toque Converter/Flywheel and mused over the fact that there was never...

[Bmallett]

First off, thanks to everyone that has helped me through things so far. It's been great. I have a similar post on here about deciphering...

[colt45sa]

Spotted this on Craig's List http://danville.craigslist.org/pts/5450256241.html Try to buy a Muncie for that kind of money !