Subzilla
01-04-2012, 07:45
Hopped in the '86, put it in gear, hit the pedal and it started moving but then started slipping. I didn't want to take it on the road for fear of not making it back home. So I don't know what it does as far as shifting. Couldn't tell if it was slipping in reverse.
I've put 70k miles on the vehicle since I've had it so I don't how many are on the trans. Last time I drove it (a week ago), it was perfect.
Pulled the dipstick this morning and I do see some black build-up - can't tell if it's anymore than the usual traces of residue. Normal??
I have a dash trans temp gauge and it has never even gotten close to overheating. Usually rides in the 140 range.
The fluid/filter was changed 17k ago.
I've got a transmission pressure gauge that connects to the transmission port but I need advice on what pressures to look for AND if this would help in diagnosing the problem.
Detent cable out of whack?? Haven't inspected yet.
What should I check first? Change the filter/fluid? I can road test in the neighborhood first.
I've put 70k miles on the vehicle since I've had it so I don't how many are on the trans. Last time I drove it (a week ago), it was perfect.
Pulled the dipstick this morning and I do see some black build-up - can't tell if it's anymore than the usual traces of residue. Normal??
I have a dash trans temp gauge and it has never even gotten close to overheating. Usually rides in the 140 range.
The fluid/filter was changed 17k ago.
I've got a transmission pressure gauge that connects to the transmission port but I need advice on what pressures to look for AND if this would help in diagnosing the problem.
Detent cable out of whack?? Haven't inspected yet.
What should I check first? Change the filter/fluid? I can road test in the neighborhood first.