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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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chevymad wrote: | Not a huge fan of the 700 myself either. I've only had one, the one i built for the formie, and I tried to build it as bulletproof as possible.
Always seems like the smaller the woman, the bigger the truck!? LOL Usually a 5ft nothing blonde in a lifted dodge diesel with 44s.. |
Yeah, so it makes sence... 5'4" brunette, '72 2WD 3/4 ton chev. lol |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
1988 Pontiac Formula
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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So we ran into our first snag. We got everything all buttoned up, got fluid in the trans, went to put it in gear and we've got nothing reverse or forward... when you move the shifter its like the trans isn't even there. I did a search on TGO and can't find anyone else who had this problem.
-TV cable is adjusted.
-Shifter linkage is new and hooked up correctly.
-Transmission just completed a trip from minnesota to here in Hillsboro when it was pulled.
Only thing I can think of is if we did something wrong putting in the shift kit. We did it with the trans out, and completely followed the directions, it's possible something isn't right I suppose.
Do you guys have an idea where I should start?
thanks for any help _________________
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chevymad Master B
Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 5474
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Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Make sure the valve that connects to the shift cable is actually connected. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:15 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like a lack of fluid. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Twilightoptics wrote: | Sounds like a lack of fluid. |
Thats what I figured at first, but when I checked it, it was roughly a pint low. I didn't think that would be enough to make a difference |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Need to make sure the lever actually shifts.
And definitely check after it's warm, and has been run through all gears. _________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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305 302eater Member
Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 604 Location: port orchard
1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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Did you make sure that the torque converter locked in? If you stack it that will be a problem. Not sure if it would cause this. _________________ Thirdgenless |
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fiveoformula Member
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 1799 Location: OR
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Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2010 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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I made sure the TC was in the right way. I was told you spin it around while you put it in, and when it's all the way in you shouldn't be able to fit your fingers behind it.
Her dad did discover today that the cable fell off like Brandon said. Thanks for the tip! _________________
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