Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please
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Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please
Hello All, ok here is the scenario, I had my transmission Rebuilt last year on my 1991 L98 and just recently (about 3 weeks ago) I upgraded my TC to the B&M torque Master 2400Series. Last Weds my Transmission Is got stuck in 1st gear it will not shift at all. Going to the Corvette Hospital Monday I just want to see what you experts think..... I checked the Trans Cables coming from the intake / Throttle and look underneath everything seem to be in tact I am cluuuuuu lesss need some ideas so I know what to expect. My mechanic should correct it pending he is the one in error I guess that’s what i am trying to fig out any ideas on what it could be? Please any ideas I am at really trying to learn more about this stuff!
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Albertgofaster)
Is it physically stuck in first gear(the shifter) or it just won't shift into second when driving?
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Albertgofaster)
My trans did the same thing, and this is how I fixed it, hopefully it will work for you, or maybe you need a new valve body.
I turned the TV cable all the way up, I can't remember which direction that is, I think its with it all the way towards the throttle body. This put as much pressure on whatever valves are supposed to open for the shift.
I took it out and really romped on it, and nothing happened, until I let off the throttle at about 30 mph, and it shifted REALLY hard, but the point is that is shifted. I took it straight home and changed the fluid.
That was 7,000 miles and 120 hours ago, and it's still working like a champ.
Hope it's that easy for you. :seeya
I turned the TV cable all the way up, I can't remember which direction that is, I think its with it all the way towards the throttle body. This put as much pressure on whatever valves are supposed to open for the shift.
I took it out and really romped on it, and nothing happened, until I let off the throttle at about 30 mph, and it shifted REALLY hard, but the point is that is shifted. I took it straight home and changed the fluid.
That was 7,000 miles and 120 hours ago, and it's still working like a champ.
Hope it's that easy for you. :seeya
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Albertgofaster)
Ok Ill try the tv cable turn up thing. And the transmission will not shift at any RPM's so I am going to say it is physically Stuck in First gear.
thanks no worries ill try first thing in the morning.
thanks no worries ill try first thing in the morning.
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Albertgofaster)
Usually when this happens the throttle valve is stuck within the valve body (or the cable is broke or badly adjusted). Probably just some crap binding up the valve.
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Rich & Lisa_84)
Sounds to me like your trans governer has broken the plastic gear on it.
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Re: Transmission Problem: Need SOme Advice Please (Rich & Lisa_84)
If you lost all the other gears at one time, then it is the governor gear, broke or stripped. If you cannot find the broken pieces, when you take it out, don't worry about the pieces floating around, they won't hurt anything.