So, the Suby was jumping from first to second gear with a lurch, and I saw in a factory manual where the brake band could be adjusted. Loosen the lock nut, turn the bolt to 18 FT LBS, back off 3/4 turn and tighten. Unless the car is jumping from 1st to 2nd and doesn't kickdown properly (both problems).
Trouble was, I don't have a torque wrench small enough to fit in there and couldn't find one on a Sunday. Well, 18 ft-lbs isn't much...
I adjusted it, and the trans jumped on the first 1-2 shift, but then smoothed out. But the car was dragging...
I did it again, put the car in "R" and couldn't back down the ramps!!!
Adjusted it again, still dragging. One more time...
It shifted into Reverse, went down the ramps just fine. I went for a test spin, and about 3/4 mile from home the engine revs are going UP and the car is slowing DOWN!!
I turned around, and the car started moving better and better. I went for about a 10 mile ride, smooth shifts from 1-2, immediate kickdown, seems to be no problem.
I guess what I did was overtightened the band, and it was clamping until it freed itself and settled in...(?)