Hey folks, I checked the tranny FAQ to find out how many turns to set the bands for my 63 904 with a shift kit but they don't list my year.
youtube shows 4 and 2.5 but doesnt say which year or if a shift kit changes that.
Does anyone have that info they can provide?
Thanks
John

Torque*
1971-1973 Torque to 72 in-lbs
1974-1983 Torque to 41 in-lbs
1984 and later Torque to 72 in-lbs


Number of turns to back adjuster off

Kickdown Band
A904
1971-1979 2 Turns
1980 on 2-1/2 Turns
A727
1971-1978 440 Dual Exhaust 2 Turns
All others 2-1/2 Turns

Low Reverse Band
A904
Slant Six engine
1971-1973 3-1/4 Turns

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1963 Dodge Dart 270 convertible

can't help with shift kit info-- 62 manual has info you sure your 63 doesn't also?
kick down--- 1. loosen lock nut back off approx 5 turns.
2. tighten adjusting screw to 72 inch pounds (unless you have the c-3705 adapter)
3.back off adjusting screw 2 turns (225 ) or 2 5/8 turns (170)
hold adj. screw & tighten lock nut to 20 ft lbs

low/reverse 1. 5 turn loosen lock nut
2.72 inch pound adj nut tighten
3. back off 5.25turns-- tighten lock nut to 20 ft lbs
4.re-install oil pan & gasket

A shift kit doesn't change the adjustment specs for the bands, unless the kit came with a new/different intermidiate (second gear-front) band actuator lever. I think the stock units had a 2.5 to 1 ratio. Performance units were 3.8, 4.2 or 5.0 to 1, which allowed the servo to apply more clamping force to the band, but it had to travel farther to do that. Those needed different amounts of adjustment to work properly & not slip or drag.

If it's stock lever, use VDart's numbers, they're the same as my 63 svc manual.

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63 Valiant Wagon
225 - 4 bbl

Added the '62 Information to the Band Adjustment link in the FAQ. I need to clean that up and get it in chronological order.

If anyone can add more years and specs, PM me, and I will get them in there.

Thank you!

CJ

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