Date:         Wed, 11 May 2016 17:03:04 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Autotranny
Comments: To: Scott <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com>
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This tranny worked fine when it was parked for the engine change at 118,
000 miles.  The valve body had been cleaned and reinstalled with a new
filter. It ran well before the engine change. A year later ( due to
complications with the engine) it doesn't work. Currently  ATF level is to
the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped!

John
On May 11, 2016 16:09, "Scott" <SCOTTDANIEL@turbovans.com> wrote:

> If it worked fine before the 12 months of sitting, I would say the sitting
> caused the problem.  Seals getting dry and hard and not sealing.  I would
> warm it up and drive it around gently at low speed with the shifter in "2"
> to get the tranny up to temperature and then see if it starts to engage
> 3rd.  You may also want to try one of those fluid additives.
>
> Does it work fine other than not shifting into 3rd?
>
> I don't think the engine overheating would cause tranny issues.
>
> Edward
>
> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 11:32 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> What would be some causes for the autotranny not to shift into 3rd gear.
>> It
>> worked fine before but has been sitting for 12 months!
>>
>> John
>>
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