76 Dodge Mobile Traveler transmission - how many gears?

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Hi guys, I am the proud new owner of a 1976 Dodge Mobile Traveler. It has a mopar 318 engine. As I have been driving it, the automatic transmission seems to have 3 gears, the one it starts out in when stopped, a 2nd gear starting at about 15 mph, and a 3rd one starting at about 30 mph. When I get up to higher speeds, it seems like there should be one more gear (like an overdrive gear), but it does shift into one. Either it doesn't have one, or it isn't shifting into it. Any thoughts?

zerxyx

donn0128 · Answer

Nope, you got a 3 speed automatic.  Pretty standard fare for 1976

the_bear_ii · Answer

Maybe you're feeling the converter lockup once the RPMs reach a certain level.

ronfisherman · Answer

Here is a good thread dealing with Dodge MH’s. How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

rjstractor · Answer

Yes, 3 speed automatic.  It's possible to add on an overdrive, but the little 318 probably won't have the torque to hold an overdrive very well.  It's only got about half the power of a modern motorhome engine.

zerxyx · Answer

Makes sense, thanks very much for the info. My transmission seems to be working the way it is supposed to, so that is great news.

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