Clutch/Trans slipping, coasting????

airbrushguy

After finishing the 12v conversion on my '49 262 w/ 3sp OD ( 12v overdrive solenoid not bought yet, so OD is disconnected ), I adjusted clutch as best I could and took it for it's maiden voyage. All went well but I noticed a little slippage type feel from first to second and second did not immediately engage when I downshifted from third to second.

I did not get a chance to change the clutch fluid yet but plan to do so. When adjusting the clutch freeplay, I noticed that I could not get more than 1" of freeplay because if I tried for more, the pedal would not return all the way.

Can anyone give me advice as to how I could eliminate the "slipping" and what seems like a small case of coasting if I don't keep my foot on the gas while driving?

Thank you

airbrushguy

Any thoughts on this?

SuperDave

Is the OD knob pulled out ? If it's not. the car will freewheel. Maybe that is what you are feeling?

airbrushguy

Would it do that even though the solinoid is not wired? I'll it out when I get home. Thanks Dave

airbrushguy

The knob is pushed all the way in!

Jon B

Knob in = free wheels under 20 mph or so (and "enables" overdrive, allowing you to engage overdrive by lifting foot from gas pedal over 25-30 mph).  Once in overdrive, transmission is in direct drive.

Knob out = locked into conventional direct drive, 3-speeds, no "slippage".

Geoff

If the wiring is not connected, with the knob pushed in it will freewheel when coasting at all speeds. 

airbrushguy

Problem solved, so happy. Pulled out knob and the car has the power and drivability that I remember my '51 hudson had when I was 17. Big difference. Thanks everyone!