my 88 chevy 1/2 ton, 2wd, long bed seems to be missing third gear. It will shift normal from first to second but when the rpm's get to where third should be, it just keeps reving up and wont grab. If i get up to about 60-65 in second it will skip third and go to o/d if im lucky. Is this common? Should it be replaced? Does it need tranny fluid to stop this? Or does it need to be drained and filled with new fluid and filter?
2006-10-17 16:47:17 · 3 answers · asked by tony4321_1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i had one just like it and replaced the governor it shifts fine now. not saying its not your band but this is something to look at. pull it out and see fif it is coming to peices.
2006-10-18 00:29:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes this common in those trans the bands and valve body are weak from factory and improper maintence find a cheap rebuilt one or find a 350 turbo trans 3spd auto if u find a 700r do not use overdrive on main road only ON INTERSTATE cause it will come out again 50 50 chance ask a transmission shop in ur area they will tell u the same thing
2006-10-17 23:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by nc25276 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it re-built, I would also suggest a good shift improver kit. 700R4 is a good tranny, it just's needs a little tweaking
2006-10-20 00:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by powerstroker_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋