1956 Olds Jetaway slips in reverse only

boogiel · September 7th, 2009, 09:18 PM

just bought this car and am getting the bugs out. it's been sitting awhile.
Got the brakes up today and drove it up to shift speed for the first time.
It runs and shifts great through all forward gears, But reverse slips with any uphill grade or resistance.
you can feel it go into and try to move while idling, but when you give it a little gas it just slips. I put it into reverse while it was jacked up to do the brakes. back wheels spun backward like normal. but with it on the ground, it slips. HELP and thanks shift pattern is PNDSLR

Yellowstatue · September 8th, 2009, 02:03 AM

If it has been sitting a while maybe it needs the trans oil and filter changed

boogiel · September 8th, 2009, 07:35 AM

that is on the agenda. was hoping to get some helpful info before dropping the pan

d2_willys · September 9th, 2009, 07:45 AM

Try the oil and filter change. If no go, then either reverse clutch or piston apply seals for the reverse clutch have dried up. Good luck with the oil and filter change. BTW filter is about 65 dollars.

Olds64 · September 9th, 2009, 10:08 AM

IF you can't get a filter and pan gasket at Summit or a local auto parts store then Fatsco should have one.

boogiel · September 13th, 2009, 08:08 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I took it to may tranny man, we'll know soon.

boogiel · October 11th, 2009, 06:53 AM

Tranny man said reverse cones were worn......(cone shaped rings) $250.00 in parts and $300 labor and were in bizness agin. Also resealed and no leaks now. Thanks for everyones input on this. case closed

citcapp · October 11th, 2009, 11:39 AM

Not quite closed, post some picture of you car in the vintage car forum for all of us 50's guys (others might like to look as well)

boogiel · October 11th, 2009, 12:45 PM

Will do soon as the sun shows it's face again, so we can get some decent pics. Been cloudy and rainy for over a week here. thanks

d2_willys · October 12th, 2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiel

Tranny man said reverse cones were worn......(cone shaped rings) $250.00 in parts and $300 labor and were in bizness agin. Also resealed and no leaks now. Thanks for everyones input on this. case closed

Very reasonable repair, this guy didn't gouge you at all. Good deal!

September 7th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
boogiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	1956 Olds Jetaway slips in reverse only just bought this car and am getting the bugs out. it's been sitting awhile. Got the brakes up today and drove it up to shift speed for the first time. It runs and shifts great through all forward gears, But reverse slips with any uphill grade or resistance. you can feel it go into and try to move while idling, but when you give it a little gas it just slips. I put it into reverse while it was jacked up to do the brakes. back wheels spun backward like normal. but with it on the ground, it slips. HELP and thanks shift pattern is PNDSLR

September 8th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	If it has been sitting a while maybe it needs the trans oil and filter changed __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

September 8th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
boogiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	thanks that is on the agenda. was hoping to get some helpful info before dropping the pan

September 9th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,281	IF you can't get a filter and pan gasket at Summit or a local auto parts store then Fatsco should have one. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

October 11th, 2009, 11:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,437	Not quite closed, post some picture of you car in the vintage car forum for all of us 50's guys (others might like to look as well) __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

September 9th, 2009, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
d2_willys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 88	Try the oil and filter change. If no go, then either reverse clutch or piston apply seals for the reverse clutch have dried up. Good luck with the oil and filter change. BTW filter is about 65 dollars.

September 13th, 2009, 08:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
boogiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks for all the replies. I took it to may tranny man, we'll know soon.

October 11th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
boogiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Tranny man said reverse cones were worn......(cone shaped rings) $250.00 in parts and $300 labor and were in bizness agin. Also resealed and no leaks now. Thanks for everyones input on this. case closed

October 11th, 2009, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
boogiel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9	Will do soon as the sun shows it's face again, so we can get some decent pics. Been cloudy and rainy for over a week here. thanks

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