1959 Ford F100 FordOmatic Transmission Hard Shift FIX ep 17

1959 Ford F100 FordOmatic Hard Shift Adjustment. This transmission fix applies to all classic 57, 58, 59 and 60 Custom and regular cab pickups with the Ford-O-Matic transmission.
The throttle valve rod controls the shift pressure. The Ford-o-matic doesn’t have a vacuum modulator that’s on later model transmissions, a vacuum modulator does exactly what this throttle pressure rod does, it tells the trans when to shift properly. The rod is located on the driver’s side of the transmission and connects to the throttle linkage.
Small adjustments can be made by trial and error but it will take a test run after each small adjustment and you have to remember what you did each time in case you need to undo it.
You want a shift that is a happy medium between a slow shift and a full on bang shift.
1957-1960 are the vintage 3rd generation Fords and my truck is named Engine Joe.
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[@suchite8]

Thanks for the awesome tip I didn’t even know that something like this could be done. I’ve got a two speed Merc O Matic on my 63 Mercury Comet. After hitting 30 mph she shifts rather into Top gear. Which is second. Hopefully this will help me narrow down some issues and make the ride much more enjoyable.

[@clodbusted1776]

Nice truck I've been collecting '59s for years. Coolest looking truck ever made. I just found your channel. Subscribed

[@DonWSquared]

Thanks for the sub!

[@leightonfarms4962]

Excellent

[@DonWSquared]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Rustomod]

I love the truck! We building a 1959 4x4 truck on our channel! Super cool truck love the Fridge f100s!

[@markbehr88]

Good tip thanks.

[@DonWSquared]

Thanks for watching!

[@fuzzyfkr]

Thanks for another quality vid Don

[@DonWSquared]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for checking it out.

[@2pacin]

if this works.. god dang.... ppl be talking about shift modulators and for my 59..

[@danbolton3180]

What kind of nut wants the transmission to slam? Smooth and easy lasts much longer.

[@rorybetry224]

Hi- Love the F100’content! Question if I may: I’m rebuilding a 223 I6 from a 1960 F100. There’s a hole in the crank case that connects to the cavity in the block above the case, where the cylinders are housed. It’s close to the breather hose.
Do you know if this is normal? It almost looks like a casting defect, but I’m not sure.
Thanks for the help!

[@DonWSquared]

Sorry, I just don't know.