Transmission question
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Melting Slicks
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2nd seems to be the worse 1st and reverse are good 2nd if you give it some gas will catch it also doesn’t go into go into 4th speedo doesn’t work either it does have a new speed sensor. Trans is probably going need a rebuild but looking at other options also.
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Could be several different reasons. I shouldn't have to say this but make sure your fluid is up. Have your TV cable adjusted correctly. I would get a gauge on it and check the pressures. Because of the ratio, 1st doesn't need as much pressure as 2-4. When in reverse, the boost valve comes on increasing pressure. Plugged filter, cracked filter neck could cause low pressure. Just a few things to check. If you're unfamiliar with slush boxes, you are kind of at the mercy of transmission shops. All are going to tell you you need a total rebuild. You just got to use your judgement, ask around, read any available reviews and hope you actually get a shop that totally rebuilds it and doesn't just give you a "patch and seal".
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Could be several different reasons. I shouldn't have to say this but make sure your fluid is up. Have your TV cable adjusted correctly. I would get a gauge on it and check the pressures. Because of the ratio, 1st doesn't need as much pressure as 2-4. When in reverse, the boost valve comes on increasing pressure. Plugged filter, cracked filter neck could cause low pressure. Just a few things to check. If you're unfamiliar with slush boxes, you are kind of at the mercy of transmission shops. All are going to tell you you need a total rebuild. You just got to use your judgement, ask around, read any available reviews and hope you actually get a shop that totally rebuilds it and doesn't just give you a "patch and seal".
Melting Slicks
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[QUOTE=arbee;1608455084]Ahhh! Different info. Before you said no 2nd or 4th. If you have no 3rd or 4th, that is a classic sign of 3-4 clutches done for. I have included the pressure chart for your trans.
The way it felt when it was slipping had me thinking something else was off, I paid closer attention for the test drive with the pressure gauge installed. Looks like I need to find a different trans or get this one rebuilt.
The way it felt when it was slipping had me thinking something else was off, I paid closer attention for the test drive with the pressure gauge installed. Looks like I need to find a different trans or get this one rebuilt.
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No, I wrote what I meant. The 4l60 is merely a name change to the th700r4, and only in some literature. The fsm for my '93 cites the 700r4.
But nice job trying to clown me. You actually seem reasonably intelligent try using that intellect. Or try using some Windsor wrenches or sockets, and see how that works out for you.
But nice job trying to clown me. You actually seem reasonably intelligent try using that intellect. Or try using some Windsor wrenches or sockets, and see how that works out for you.
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No, I wrote what I meant. The 4l60 is merely a name change to the th700r4, and only in some literature. The fsm for my '93 cites the 700r4.
But nice job trying to clown me. You actually seem reasonably intelligent try using that intellect. Or try using some Windsor wrenches or sockets, and see how that works out for you.
But nice job trying to clown me. You actually seem reasonably intelligent try using that intellect. Or try using some Windsor wrenches or sockets, and see how that works out for you.
PS - As I stated, GM literature calls items by their assigned names. You state your FSM calls it a 700R4. I just finished looking through the FSM and cannot find any such reference, only 4L60. If I am incorrect, please quote a section and/or page number so I can peruse.
Last edited by arbee; Jan 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM.