Re: '55 Ultramatic won't go into reverse

Posted by hotrodv840 On 2017/3/20 13:54:52

So I finally got around to looking at the linkage and played with it to the point where I can get the wheels to spin with reverse engaged with the car in the air. Unfortunately when I set the car on the ground and engage reverse it won't go anywhere, even with a little throttle. Now I'm prepared to drop the pan and do some digging.

Looking at the service manual troubleshooting for 'car does not move with the selector lever in the reverse position', it says:
(a) Remove the control body (I assume this is the valve body?) and free up the reverse shuttle valve.

- My question is where can I find the reverse shuttle valve?

(b) Remove the oil pan and position the strut properly

- My question is where is the strut and how do I determine the proper position?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-Chris