Re: Gearbox 700R4 in Clipper 5647

Posted by Troy Taylor On 2016/3/14 19:35:22

Personally, I have no issues with the Ultramatics and they last well over 100k WHEN driven properly. The issues I fine is most do not understand the ultramatic and think it should preform as a Hydromatic and the issues are usually Operator induced.

I took a ride last week with an elderly gentleman in a beautiful Packard Pacific whom felt he was having trans issues. I sat quietly as I watch him romp the throttle, manually shift, and when trying to "kick down", manually shifting again.

Then I had him drive it my way, Put the car in drive and steadily accelerate. Ultramatic shifted, I said let me know when you get to 35mph, I said ok get ready at about 40 and about now, the car shifted to direct lock up and down the road we went. He was quite pleased on the steady pick up. then came the question, It doesnt kick down. I said, and it wont!! it is not a Hydromatic. some more discussion and he is now happy.

Ultramatics are not a hot rod responsive driveline. but are solid when drove as designed.

I am actually removing a a 700R4 and putting the original Ultramatic back into a car for a guy.

My two cents others will have other input.