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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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when i put the shifter in park,the car will roll weather in drive or reverse on an incline.is there any adjustments that can be made?and does anyone have any pictures to show where to adjust?

73 corvette automatic trans
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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In general, if the car rolls in the "park" position, then the transmission isn't engaged in "park." Sounds like your shift linkage needs adjustment. That's just my thought.
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 12:10 AM
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That was one of my first jobs when I twisted a wrench for the dealer.
Hope it's not what I think, but your park pawl may be broke and it's in the very back of the trans. happens when the car is rolling and shifted into park.
hope it's the adjustment as posted above.

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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 04:29 AM
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If your e-brake works, you don't really need Park. 'Park' is a convenience, anyway. It should not take priority over the e-brake....especially on hills/slopes.
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Old Sep 5, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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If you don't have a flat you don't need a spare either. Fix the park.
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