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  1. Well....I did. :shock: And might I say, good show!!! Absolutely accurate, and worked like a charm! Again, the board pulls through with yet another sucessful diagnosis. I followed steps exactly as stated, and all that 1st_gen said proved true. Another note I'll file back for use at a later date. I guess that is what I get for spending the majority of my mechanical career in Ford shops, Mitsu is seeming to be quite different...at least electrically. :? Thanks 1st_gen & all else! :wink: Now, time to go do a tune-up on a '49 Ford F-1 pickup (flathead V8 )... Oh, and order a new temp sensor...
  2. Exactly my point Shelby...so if the removing of the BACK fuse takes the power off the circuit...and allows the OD shift to occur (essentially disabling the solenoid)...then what is at fault to not allow the shift to occur with power ON the circuit? Sticky/faulty solenoid? :? And yes....vacuum had been another area I checked one end to another, good point there. I had already ran an external test vacuum gauge on the port to the trans, and had checked all connections at engine & trans, even replaced the rubber line at the engine. ;-) Ah, when many minds come together, things can be figured out in short order.
  3. Hey all, Been working with the no OD shift for a little while now myself on a Blue 88 TSi. Replaced OD relay, checked for power where needed, checked kickdown switch, replaced inst. cluster indicator bulb, tried the plug/unplug test on the solenoid, even tested solenoid as per factory shop manual (seems to click everytime it gets power). No luck, an occasional elusive OD shift as normal, would stay engaged for about 15-45 seconds, then drop back out of OD. And that was seldom to be had. Sooo, after reading the posts in this thread (thanks to all!) I just tried pulling the BACK fuse while at normal highway cruise. And voila! OD engaged and was just as it should be. Now, if I may ask....since this fuse-pull test led to the OD shift, what is the solution? Trans is great, never missed or over slips a shift ever, fluid is clean and any burn is non-existent. And if it is solenoid or whatever else, does anyone have a part ref. number for it (I failed to find one in Part # Database). I just had a 4-speed OD trans built over the winter months for an 92 Mazda B2200 that was pretty well smoked. Since I had some years in dealer shops under my belt, the guys that do my trans work tend to work with me a bit more on what to expect, etc. And the fact that they have over 40 years experience helps LOTS too! I haven't went to see them about the OD yet, they live about 50 miles away or so. To sum this up, the guys building the trans told me the auto trans in the StarQuest is a JATCO made unit, and is used in quite a few other vehicles. Like the Mazda pickup I have, some Nissans, and several other makes/cars I can't remeber right now. About the only differences are the obvious ends of the trans, bell housing, tailshaft AND housing, etc. Easy to identify as well....since the JATCO unit was originally designed ar a 3-speed automatic, there is a cast-iron section between the trans main body & bell housing (very easy to identify)...it is the Overdrive unit itself! Which does lend itself to reason why lots have fluid leaks near the front of the trans. The bolts that retain the bell housing ALSO retain the overdrive unit, so they are quite long, similar to head bolts. As age, time & torque take their toll, the length of the bolts may eventually allow some twist on some hard shifts, which twists the bellhousing/OD unit/trans body ever so slightly. With repeated motions, this causes the gaskets between them to kinda mash out/away from their sealing surfaces, which in turn can create a leak. Just a little FYI to share, all has helped me out well so far here....just hoping to return the favor. :wink: And, trust me...I like the Jatco unit...no bad-mouthing them here.
  4. Not looking for decals, just font
  5. Anyone have the font type, or even the font itself (or at least closely similar, not intending to step on the toes of the possibly copyright-infringeable) for the factory-type decals on the Conquest TSi...up to & including rear hatch, fenders & possibly the front valence decals? Much appreciated in advance, Thanks! NOTE: This is requested for PERSONAL use only, NOT for business or profit!!!
  6. Please....Still in MUCH need of 88 Auto Speedo gear, folks, reply or PM me with price + shipping. Thanks!
  7. STILL Looking for the Speedo Gear for Automatic, PM me if you have one
  8. Hey there...thanks for the reply & effort. I'm actually about 12-15 mi NW from Oak Ridge, about 30-40 from Knoxville. Just let me know, much appreciated.
  9. Hey Folks, still looking....drop me a line if you have one available. Thanks
  10. Thanks for the reply, TQ. Yup, truly in need of AT LEAST the speedo gear on the sensor end, but prefer both gears if possible. Teeth on sensor gear are all beveled with deep wear, except for the 4 teeth that are completely missing. :shock: Seems as though whomever installed the trans before bumped or somehow damaged the speed sensor itself & warped the sensor shaft...which in turn caused binding within itself, essentially seizing the shaft, and shearing off the gear teeth. So, if I can get an bad or even good sensor with a good gear, just the gears or whatever...I'd be most appreciative. In reference to my standing with online transactions, I may be found on Ebay under the same name I have here on the boards (am also PayPal verified). Thanks for your time & efforts, Tyler...just drop me a line if you can come up with anything. BTW, great msg. board here...seems like a great group of SQ fans! :wink: Brian
  11. I guess I'll make my first post a good one. Need the drive/driven gears from a Quest Auto trans. Looks to be a 5 tooth drive gear(I think)/17 tooth driven gear. Anyway, post price & I'll check in soon... Shipping via USPS Priority Mail to Zip 37840 would be great, and can pay via PayPal. In reference to my standing with online transactions, I may be found on Ebay under the same name I have here on the boards (am also PayPal verified). Thanks in advance!!! :wink: Manual Transmissions have 8/23 (drive/driven) gears, I already have a few sets of those, so automatic trans gears only. Note: Seems the side of the speedo gear/speed sensor housing could be stamped 17 or 23, 17 being the one I need.
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