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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: greenmonster on December 30, 2009, 09:24:34 am
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My th350 won't go into gear when it is cold.It takes up to 30 sec some times to engauge.
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did you check fluid when the engine is warm? What is the fluid level? How many miles are on the trans?
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I checked the fluid and it is fine.It does have a crome stick and tube, so I don't know if it is incorrect.As for milage,I have no idea.I was told that it was rebuilt when I bought it 2 1/2 years age.
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Change the fluid and filter first.
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Fluid is bright red but I don't know the condition of the filter.I just went out and noticed that if I rev the motor a couple times that will engauge.
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Mine was doing the same thing, I added 2 more qts of trans fluid and it started acting better. I'm guessing my dipstick is incorrect or something. Good luck with it.
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I might try that but how can I tell if I over fill it.
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If it's not a deep pan, change the filter a refill it with 4.5 qts. Check it from there.
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So if I do that and then check it warm that is where it needs to be on the stick.
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Yeah. Drain it completely, change the filter, refill with 4.5 qts, and that is like "resetting" the fluid level. You can then put a new mark on your dipstick with a dremel or the like.
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check it w/ engie warm, and while the engine is idling in park.
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Makes sense, thanks for the help.
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Could not having a gasket on the filter cause problems.
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yep