Did Bristols modify the Torqueflight

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by David C

I can't be sure but I think I remember that my 410s would change down to first if the floor selector was used at around 25MPH.

As one would expect at 25MPH or even 30MPH.

I'm not sure what happens if you try to do it at higher speeds. I have vague memories of accidentally momentarily selecting first gear on an A-727 torqueflite at higher speeds and I think the transmission would still shift down immediately, which puts the transmission at risk of damage.