Re: Haynes Manuals Was: Shift Kits

From: Randy Drew (FonMan@ican.net)
Date: Wed Jan 20 1999 - 15:42:35 EST


David Gloff wrote:
>
> I've searched through every auto parts and book store in my area and
> haven't been able to find a Haynes or Chilton's on the 97+ Dak. They've
> got the earlier ones, and Rams through 98, but no new Dak yet. If anybody
> finds one, please let me know.
>
> David Gloff
> Computer Technician
> Valcom Professional Computer Center; Kemper/Scudder/Zurich Funds
> aolim: dgloff
> Loaded Intense Blue '99 Dakota Sport CC 318 5-speed 3.92SG
> Sony C680 CD Player and HX-504 amp
> Phoenix Gold XS 10" Sub, 6 1/2" midranges, 3/4" tweeters
>
> On Mon, 18 Jan 1999, Alan Short wrote:
>
> > Scofield, Erin wrote:
> > >
> > > I've noticed some undesirable shifting habits in my '93 Dakota. It shifts
> > > into second gear before I even clear an intersection (shifting at about 2000
> > > rpm/15 mph). It will hold second for the proper - this is subjective -
> > > amount of time/speed. Also, it will hold first just fine when I'm pulling a
> > > horse trailer (5500 lbs total, including horse). I've heard about shift
> > > kits and wonder if they will fix this or if there's something else I can
> > > do. I don't want to make it a manual shift, I like the auto, but the quick
> > > shift out of first is driving me crazy. Does anyone have some advice?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Erin Scofield, Dakota Chickie
> > > 1993 White on Red CC, 5.2 L V8 Mag (318), A518 trans., 4x2 --It's all stock
> > > except for the 30/950/15 BFG Radial All Terrain's
> >
> > There should be an adjustable TV cable to fix shift points. I don't
> > know where yours is located, check a Haynes manual or equivalent. you
> > can find them at auto parts stores. Alan S.
> >
David,

I have not been able to find one in Toronto, ont, canada at any store.

Do they have a web site, with a list. Maybe the isn't one out yet?

i want one as well.

thanks,
randy
fonamn@ican.net

98 dak sport black v6 cc



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