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1957 FORDOMATIC, MERC-O-MATIC & TURBO-DRIVE TRANSMISSION
FORDOMATIC, MERCOMATIC
& TURBO-DRIVE TRANSMISSION
Ford Pass. Car*, All Models (1957)
Ford Trucks F-100, F-250, F-350, P-350, P-400, P-500
0957)
Lincoln & Continental (1957)
Mercury (1957)
• C H A N G E S , CAUTIONS, CORRECTIONS
••POO/? ACCELERATION OR LACK OF POWER ON
HILLS NOTE: This condition may be caused by con-
verter clutch sUppage due to improperly installed clutch
sprags. To determine if converter clutch is at fault, per-
form a stall test (see "Stall Test" below). A slipping
converter clutch wiU cause a decrease of 300-400 RPM
in specified stall speeds. Inspect sprags as one or more
may be turned 180° which would prevent clutch locking
up. See "Torque Converter Overhaul" below.
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COLOR CHANGE:
Fluid having a red dye in it may be found in 1957 trans-
missions. This color i s being added to aid in detecting
oil leakage. Uncolored fluid may be mixed with colored
fluid.
• 7957 FORDOMAffCVMERCOMATIC J~TURBO-DRIVE
TORQUE CONVERTER STATOR CLUTCH PRODUC-
TION CHANGE: A new converter stator clutch as-
sembly Part No B7A-7940-B having two brass drag
strips replacing the "T" bar on the inner cage insures
positive engagement of the sprags The new clutch
assembly which replaces Part No B7A-7940-A & PAR-
'7940-B has fourteen sprags compared to 16 sprags in
the earlier assembUes When InstaUing the new as-
sembly inner race into stator clutch, care must be tak-
en to prevent bending the drag strips. The stator clutch
sprag assembly, must be assembled into outer race
so that the flange on the cages wUI face toward the
front of car and drag strips face toward rear. CAUTION-
To prevent repeat failures in service, DO NOT race
ngine in neutral, or stall test immediately after an
overhaul. DO NOT operate car at full throttle until
car has been driven 5-10 miles after overhaul.
• 7957 FORD V8 FLYWHEEL PRODUCTION CHANGE:
A new one-piece flywheel, Part No. B7A-6375-A is
"being used on all Fordomatic Cars. When instaUing
converter to flywheel, align converter drain plugs with
flywheel drain plug slots A reinforcing plate. Part
No. B7A-6383-A is used between crankshaft bolts and
the new flywheel
• 7957 MERCURY REVERSE AND PARK INHIBITOR
SWITCH PRODUCTION CHANGE: On later cars, the'
switch mechanism formerly mounted on the transmis-
sion is now mounted in the drivers compartment. A
two-piece speedometer cable provides the drive for
the switch and for the speedometer. When replacing
the early type switch, use Kit, PartNo.MHK-15824-A.
InstaUatlon instructions are included with the kit.
NOTE • When replacing the switch on air conditioned
cars.it should be mounted to the left of steering column
to- prevent interference with air conditioner plenum
chamber.
fefVERTER HOUStNG TRANSMISSION CASE i SECONDARY f*IN*§#
PATOR CLUTCH REAR BAND
CONVERTER COVER PINION CARRIER
INTERNAL GEAR
SECONDARY SUN GEAR
PRIMARY SUN GEAR
PRIMARY PINION
GOVERNOR
EXTENSION HOUSING
•—OUTPUT SHAFT
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR
DISTRIBUTOR SLEEVE
REAR PUMP
REAR PUMP INLET TUBE
REAR SERVO
OIL PAN
OIL PAN SCREEN
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT REAR CLUTCH PISTON
CONVERTER DRIVE PLATE FRONT SERVO
L
«IT PUMP REAR CLUTCH SPRING REAR CLUTCH
IT CLUTCH PISTON -FRONT CLUTCH PRIMARY SUN GEAR SHAFT
POWOMAT1C MflC-O-MATIC ft TUItO-DIIVI TMANSMtlSrON MCTIONAL VIIW
•7957 FORD "DOWNSHIFT CLUNK" CORRECTION: if • 7957 MERCURY CONVERTER HOUSING LOWER COV-
a 3-2 downshift "clunk" is evident when coasting to a ER SERVICE REPLACEMENT NOTE: Converter hous-
stop, with no throtUe applied, and a linkage adjustment ing lower cover, Part No. 77979-A, may be used to ser-
wiU not correct the condition, rear clutch plates, Part vice either the cast iron or aluminum converter housing.
No. B6 A-77519- A, should be installed. These plates can When used on aluminum housing, the retaining tang must
be identified by eight oil grooves on each side of plate. be bent down toward cover to provide a tight fit.
• 7957 MERCURY "NO DOWNSHIFT" CORRECTION
7957 FORD SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR CORREC- (EARLY CARS): If kickdown cannot be obtained with
TION (GEAR FALLS INTO TRANSMISSION): Remove properly adjusted linkage, install a new adjustable type
drive gear and retainer and bend retainer so that dis- accelerator rod, Part No. MG-9784-B, as follows: Set
tance between legs at center is .330-.350". Position new rod to shortest overall length and install ;t in posi-
driven gear on the cable to its full depth, making certain tion. Adjust rod 2 or 3 turns untU proper kickdown ob-
that inner core is fully seated in square hole of gear. tained. When rod Is properly adjusted, distance between
Insert retainer clip through slots of driven gear to secure accelerator pedal and bare floor pan will be about 4"
gear to cable with closed end of clip riding against gear. (CAUTION - Excessive adjustment will cause accelera-
tor shaft to ride on engine block).
•7955-57 LINCOLN & CONTINENTAL MANUAL DE- • 7957 LINCOLN <S MERCURY (WITH 368" ENGINE)
TENT LEVER & SPRING CHANGE (To minimiz ffort CONVERTER STATOR REAR THRUST WASHER
in shifting s I ctor quadrant I v r): A new manual CHANGE: A new steel backed bronze thrust washer,
valve detent lever, Part No. PAN-77280-A, and lever Part No. PAN-7937-D has been added between the
spring, Part No. PAN-77276-A, are available for service stator and impeUer because of the increased thrust.
replacement. These parts are interchangeable individ- A new aluminum thrust washer PAN-7937-C is used
ualLv with the parts formerly used. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE