Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[Welshie]

My dad has just bought a 1970 Austin 1100 auto to run around in (pictures later). Al is well but we've noticed that the automatic gearbox changes up way to early (before the revs have picked up enough) so when its cold you have the change the gears manually as the engine just bogs down. No wierd noises, it drives fine and apprently the previous owner changed the oil (I know its combined angine and gearbox lubrication on these). Any ideas?
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1971 MGB GT (V8 project)
1964 Ford Anglia 105E 1500 GT
1963 Hillman Imp Deluxe

[Rick]

I'll ask dad when I next see him (he's just left), his Vanden Plas 1300 is auto too. It changes gear at low speeds too - correctly - but doesn't bog down like your's seems to be doing.

RJ
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Various 1930s-1960s relics - Austin, Morris, Bedford, Dodge etc.

[47Jag]

It's 40 odd years since I've seen one but isn't there a cable from the carb. linkage down to the gearbox? If so it might need adjustment.

Art