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Old Jun 10, 2019 | 03:14 PM
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Hello i’m posting on behalf of my father

We have a 1978, 5.6litres, the automatic transmission has lost pulling power in the forward gears, but works fine in reverse and the parking brake works

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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Is the fluid level correct with the motor running in neutral? If so, I would just pull it out and have it rebuilt at a local transmission shop. You can pull the pan yourself and drain the fluid and look for metal , but my guess is the bands are worn out.
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Old Jun 12, 2019 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rescue Rogers
Is the fluid level correct with the motor running in neutral? If so, I would just pull it out and have it rebuilt at a local transmission shop. You can pull the pan yourself and drain the fluid and look for metal , but my guess is the bands are worn out.

Thanks! Will check the levels!
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