Automatic overhaul

[Poida]

Hi All

I have just acquired a Mk2 Auto with 54000m on the clock from new,
excellent condition except for.....

It will not change out of D1 when driving. From page L-29 of the BMC
manual, second point (No second ratio (D2, L2)) seems to be about what
the problem is.
The recommendations are:
5. Check front band adjustment
7. Check front servo seals and fit to pipes.
11. Strip valve bodies and clean

The transmission fluid is as full as it is supposed to be (it
wasn't...) but the problem persists.
Is there a check I can carry out to see with more accuracy what the
problem is?
Is this a job that a competent home mechanic can take on? I have NEVER
played with an auto before, but have rebuilt a manual (in a '70's
Capri, not a Crab)

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Pete
(Mk1 1/2 & Mk2. Paid up member)

[Patrick]

G'day Pete
I have the Borg Warner w/shop manual for the type 35 fitted to the
1800,next time you are passing call in and you may borrow it,you can
drop off the oil filter fitting and pick up the head light switch at
the same time
Patrick
( MK2 Austin MK2 Morris MK2 Wolseley)

[John Baragwanath]

Hi Team   I am looking for 1st & 2nd plus 3rd & 4th Slider gears from an Austin 1800 MkII Manual.   I am in Melbourne so if anyone is able to assist I would much apprecaite it. Best Regards   John Baragwanath Phone Home 03 9593 1972, Mobile 0418 377218                www.cerberus.com.au