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Shifting problems after changing carb gasket?

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69Tool

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Hello,

I have a 351 W with an FMX in my car. The transmission was shifting fine until I put in a new fuel filter and carb gasket. Since then, the transmission is not shifting until much higher RPM (I don't have a tach so I cannot determine the RPM's). I have checked for vacuum leaks etc. and it appears to be fine. Any thoughts? Thanks.
 
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You have a vacuum leak, or the vacuum line to the trans is disconnected. The high rpm is due to the modulator sensing low or no vacuum, which would mean you have the pedal mashed to the floor.
 

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Okay, I have verified the modulator connection. I will pull the carb off and re-install it, perhaps use another gasket. Thanks!
 
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