Author: DLJ

Hi, I have a 76 Dart with stock 318/A-904 all assembled in Brazil so I am not sure if the transmission could be an earlier model in USA.
My question is, these TFs had 2-1 downshift?
When in DRIVE, my TF will take off in 1st gear always but will upshift 1-2 at WOT at 2,500 rpm (max) and will NOT downshift to 1st untill the car is almost at full stop.
I can manually downshift 2-1 no problem but it will not kickdown.
TV linckage is all good and set right.
The car will not rev over 2,500 rpm in…

Early 70’s A’904 Torqueflite downshift

Hi people,

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