As to the shifting early, you need to adjust the modulator valve (on the end of tranny, small vac pot). Pull the vac hose off the end and use a small screw driver. Replace the valve if you have to turn more than 3 turns either way.

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I named her Peg. I figured Big Red was taken so I named her after Peg Bundy from Married with children. Al called her Big Red. So...I watched too much TV in the 90's.