RickTheEngineer
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Well, looks like there isn't much I can do about this transmission anymore. I've tried so hard to fix anything I could on it to stop the slipping/downshifting. I basically don't have 3rd gear. It'll go into it, but instantly loses it when I give it throttle. I have normal reverse though. I have a lead on a TH400 from another cucv that's in pretty good shape for a good deal so I guess swapping out the trans is all I can do.
So, how bad is a job like this for the driveway mechanic? Any help and advice would be appreciated, I want to make sure this job goes as smoothly as it can. Thanks so much.
So, how bad is a job like this for the driveway mechanic? Any help and advice would be appreciated, I want to make sure this job goes as smoothly as it can. Thanks so much.
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) but it sounds like a vacuum problem NOT a slipping problem. If it was slipping you'd hear the engine rev up almost like you shifted into neutral. How's the fluid color level and smell? Is it full, check on a level surface with engine running and warm. The color should be a nice bright pink or close to it and without a brunt smell. I'd check or just go ahead and replace the vacuum line and make sure to check the steel line for rust holes or holes from vibration. I'd also check out the modulator, if I remember correctly it's adjustable thru by removing the hose and using a small Allen wrench, don't remember anything else about it. Replacement would be the last thing I'd do, TH400's really are almost bullet proof it's rare that they go out and with my limited knowledge when they do it's usually first gear that goes.