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Old 11-03-2007, 09:30 AM
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83 240D shift points

How do you adjust the shift points on these automatics? I replaced the levers on the 3/2 VCVs that are located on the valve cover and now the engine revs to high RPMs before upshifting. No flaring, no double shifts, no clunking on downshifts. There is no Bowden cable to adjust.

I will be checking my vacuum to the modulator today, but does increasing or decreasing it improve shift points. In a nutshell, I need it to upshift sooner. Thanks.

John

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Old 11-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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Where's it shifting now in relation to shift points on the speedometer? Can ye hold 3rd gear up to 55/60mph? Oughta be able to hold gears long as ye like by feathering the accelerator. For example, not hammering down but letting it glide at higher rpm's. Then pushin pedal to floor and quickly lettin up when you ready to grab higher gear.
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:58 AM
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Where's it shifting now in relation to shift points on the speedometer? Can ye hold 3rd gear up to 55/60mph? Oughta be able to hold gears long as ye like by feathering the accelerator. For example, not hammering down but letting it glide at higher rpm's. Then pushin pedal to floor and quickly lettin up when you ready to grab higher gear.
When driving these daily you want them to shift effortlessly with having to let up on the accel to induce a shift. Far better to have it shift how you like it for average driving, then the stick can be used if harder accel is necessary.
I will let others more familiar with your setup advise on changing your shifting. It will be done either with your VCV or the modulator on the tranny I suppose.....
My 80 wagon did not have a VCV, so the shift point for it were controlled at the tranny modulator.
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Old 11-03-2007, 11:06 AM
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When driving these daily you want them to shift effortlessly with having to let up on the accel to induce a shift. Far better to have it shift how you like it for average driving, then the stick can be used if harder accel is necessary.
I will let others more familiar with your setup advise on changing your shifting. It will be done either with your VCV or the modulator on the tranny I suppose.....
My 80 wagon did not have a VCV, so the shift point for it were controlled at the tranny modulator.
This car is a daily driver for my 16 y/o daughter. I don't want her to have to think about feathering. Thanks Jimmy. Need an answer.

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Old 11-03-2007, 11:11 AM
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This car is a daily driver for my 16 y/o daughter. I don't want her to have to think about feathering.
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That is a great car for a 16 y/o. I commend your choice!!
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Old 11-03-2007, 12:24 PM
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Ok guys and gals, the vacuum to the tranny modulator is 20" at idle. It drops to 4" at mid throttle. The vacuum to the tranny does not pass thru the adjustable vacuum control valve. This appears to be the correct routing based on the diagram for my car. The vacuum drops are governed by the 3/2 valves located on the valve cover.

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Old 11-04-2007, 10:47 AM
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Just wanted to follow up with everyone. I went out and rechecked the 3/2 vacuum switch tubings and found I had mixed two of them. Now with them connected on the proper nipple, the car shifts fine.

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