Hello,
I have a 1979 Chevy 3/4 ton, all stock, 350 engine, auto tranny, 2wd. It has a lot of miles, but the engine is still strong. I do not know how many due to the fact the odometer is stuck on 107,000.
Now, when I first start out in the morning the tranny does not "grab" in first gear. I feel like it is just slipping, then it slams into second pretty hard. After that, it is fine, and will be fine for the rest of the day, even if I let it set for about 6 hours. It is just now getting to be about freezing here at nights, and it did not do this in warm weather. Should I be worried? Does the tranny still have some time left? I have done fluid and filter changes in the last 1k miles. Should I just get a magnetic oil pan heater for the tranny? would the heat be about right for that?
Thanks in advance, I know I have presented a lot of questions,I just want to catch it before any more damage occures if any.
Thanks
Tom