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Subject:Automatic Transmissions
From:db25
Date:Wed, 6 May 1998 16:19:00 EDT

I understand that the automatic transmissions upshift very quickly.  I was
wondering if gas pedal position has anything to do with upshifting.  I
adjusted my throttle cable so that I cannot downshift with the gas pedal.  I
did this so when I was at speed the rpm's wouldn't shoot up when it
downshifted.  If I need to downshift I do it manually.
I spoke to another list member who had mentioned lightening the weights on the
governor to change the shift points.  Just wondering if anyone has done this,
and the results.

Thanks.
Doug
'86 GL Westy
Maryland

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