WhalePirot
Well-known member
My 'early, supposedly problematic' 4+3 only lasted over 105,000 miles; then was rebuilt ONLY because I was redoing the entire drivetrain, behind an engine putting our well over 500 lb.ft of torque. I, luckily, had Paul C. redo it, and strengthen it a bit. He assured me I could not break the overdirve with my 406, but might break the 4-speed.
The only issues found in my 'problematic' tranny-O/D were wear-through of the case hardening on second gear and micro cracks on many teeth throughout the 'super' T-10.
There was an issue early in production, which a recall fixed, dealing with a bearing.
I have always really liked the kick-down feature. I learned the logic from my owner's manual. I learned to tap the console mounted switch with my wrist, for on/off. I typically unloaded the Nash clutches by using the clutch under my left foot. We pilots READ about, and understand our machines in much more detail than any, except perhaps mechanics. We practice again and again, learning to make the design to work FOR us.
All other issues I am aware of involve mis-dis-information on the part of owners and mechanics. As Ken implied, most issues with the overdrive are not mechanical, but electrical, as are most of the newer cars. Others stem from inadequate maintenance or abuse.
Sensors, circuits, connections and grounds must be checked, usually before any mechanical work. Connections, being most prone to problems of dirt and corrosion, are a great place to start.
Maybe ECM should mean Easily Confused Mechanics, as the old-schoolers who refuse to learn electronics are quick to blame that which they do not understand.
mike
The only issues found in my 'problematic' tranny-O/D were wear-through of the case hardening on second gear and micro cracks on many teeth throughout the 'super' T-10.
There was an issue early in production, which a recall fixed, dealing with a bearing.
I have always really liked the kick-down feature. I learned the logic from my owner's manual. I learned to tap the console mounted switch with my wrist, for on/off. I typically unloaded the Nash clutches by using the clutch under my left foot. We pilots READ about, and understand our machines in much more detail than any, except perhaps mechanics. We practice again and again, learning to make the design to work FOR us.
All other issues I am aware of involve mis-dis-information on the part of owners and mechanics. As Ken implied, most issues with the overdrive are not mechanical, but electrical, as are most of the newer cars. Others stem from inadequate maintenance or abuse.
Sensors, circuits, connections and grounds must be checked, usually before any mechanical work. Connections, being most prone to problems of dirt and corrosion, are a great place to start.
Maybe ECM should mean Easily Confused Mechanics, as the old-schoolers who refuse to learn electronics are quick to blame that which they do not understand.
mike
