Pages 17–23 (7 pages)

Air Pressure Tests (L53-54 Models)

From the 1954 Lincoln Hydra-Matic Transmission Diagnosis

Models
Lincoln L-49 to L-54 Hydra-Matic transmissions; air checks for L-53/L-54
Publication
Registered Mechanics Service Training Number 2
Pages
28

Do not remove the transmission; let pressure solve the problem. Air pressure checks for sticking governor valves, front and rear clutches, front and rear servos and bands, and compensator passages when the transmission slips under heavy throttle, plus the reverse unit. The final page shows principal oil passages for L49 to L54 Hydra-Matic transmissions, including line, front clutch, rear clutch and compensator oil.

What this section covers

  • Governor
  • Clutches
  • Servos and bands
  • Compensator pressure
  • Reverse unit
  • Oil passages
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