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Expert: - 6/6/2010


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multi-part question:1.I have 1965 c-10 w/350 turbo trans. Slips in second very little jerk when shifting...leaking fluid badly...not sure from exactly where...Also I don't know what the "thing" is on the back of the transmission with the hose or line coming out of it., it's really loose!!!

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The thing on the back of the transmission is the vacuum modulator valve. It reads the engines manifold vacuum to determine shift points. As far as the slipping as leaks go it sounds like and oil pressure test is in order and probably a removal and overhaul.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

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Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

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More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

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Moto Award winner. And much more.

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