Car hydromechanical transmission Ford Escort 3

General information about the hydromechanical box
On car parts «Escort» configurations L, GL and Ghia with the engine of the LPA model, except for the three-door station wagon, on a convertible, and later on «Orion» ATX...

Device Features
Hydromechanical transmission (pic. 3.42) consists of a torque converter 1 with a planetary gear 3, two input shafts, a planetary gear of the gearbox 6, a band brake 11...

Removing the hydromechanical gearbox
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, as well as the starter interlock switch connector block connected to the selector cable. Set selector lever to position...

Installing a hydromechanical gearbox
First of all, you need to make sure that the torque converter is in the correct position: it must be in contact with the gearbox at three points. Install the gasket on...

Checking the hydromechanical transmission assembly
Before this check, you must make sure that the power supply and ignition systems of the engine are adjusted correctly, if necessary, adjust them. The gearbox oil must be...

Starter Interlock Switch Adjustment
This adjustment is made with the gearbox removed from the vehicle and the valve cover removed. Set selector lever to position «N». Insert a drill ∅ 2.3 mm into the...

Hydromechanical transmission test
The purpose of this test is to detect slipping of the clutches and band brakes, to check engine power and torque converter operation. Before testing, the oil level in...

Test in motion
With the selector lever in position «D». lightly depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. The shift from 1st to 2nd gear must occur at speeds below 30...

Possible malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination