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Old 03-19-2009, 09:48 AM
iandiam iandiam is offline
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Look here before you start pulling valve bodies and throwing check balls around

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Originally Posted by gsxr View Post
Basically, yes, it does apply to the OM617 as well... [...] if the engine power delivery is wrong, the shifting will be wrong as well. The 61x setup also determines shifts based on throttle position.

Thanks, Dave. This is all good stuff, and I'm glad to see people pointing out the relationship between power output and trans function. I first noticed when I replaced a plugged filter and the trans started behaving badly - readjusted all the linkages, VCV and mod, to better ends. It seem that the mounting bolts have little to do with this particular configuration - always smart to ask an expert, though.

In the process, I have found that my modulator spring was no longer adjustable - the stop on the end of the spring had rusted through, and the adjuster was nonfunctional rendering the adjuster useless. Mod replacement eliminated the 2/3 flare completely, so to those of you who say "wouldn't a bad mod produce hard shifts?" I say NOT if the spring is shot.

Look here before you start pulling valve bodies and throwing check balls around the garage..http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2144030#post2144030

I could still use an updated K2 spring train, I think, still a little mushy on the 3/4.
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