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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 02:20 PM
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Hi, I have an 84 Corvette with a doug nash 4+3. The overdrive unit stopped functioning and I'm interested to know if anyone would know anything about how and why this has occurred. When it did work I had trouble with it staying in overdrive and it would seemingly slip. It slowly faded out and now does not work at all. I also have trouble getting it into reverse, I've heard this could be a related issue but I'm not sure. If anyone has any advice on this I'd be glad to here it.
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 04:05 PM
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First thing that comes to mind is fluid level. Since you state it wouldn't stay in OD, that would be one of the first things I'd check.
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Old Mar 6, 2021 | 07:12 PM
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Unfortunately with the issue with reverse, you might have a carrier bearing issue. Not uncommon with the early 4+3 transmissions.
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Fluid change first though, can't hurt anything.

https://www.5speeds.com/carrier.htm
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Old Mar 8, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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The fluid level seemed good when I checked it but it was in pretty bad shape with a lot of metal particles
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