1957 Transmission shifting issues

[Boozeman]

My '57 has an automatic transmission. I know this transmission is designed to start out in 2nd gear, and only drop into 1st if you goose it. However, when under regular acceleration from a stop, my transmission starts out in 2nd, then acts like it's going to shift into 1st (creating kind of a "hesitation" sensation), and then goes back into 2nd. If I floor it off the line,, or even accelerate more aggressively than normal, it doesn't do this. Any thoughts about what is causing this and/or what I may be able to do to correct this?

 

[doug7740]

I would start by checking the throttle and control rod adjustment.


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doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

 

[biddle]

@Boozeman
Use the 4 digit model year in your subject on future posts. I updated. This helps with the site search.

 

[1957Bird]

As per Doug’s suggestion
Had similar erratic shifting on my 57 ad well.
disconnect linkage and follow directions to the tee and should correct shifting.
Did on mine

 

[Tater Salad]

Mine needed a rebuild was a little gummed up.

 

[1957Bird]

Wow Tater looks like someone left some salad in your tranny. That goes way beyond a little gummed up :-(