I have a 1981 Chevy C-10 with a 350 turbo transmission. When I try to drive it will start to move but is not fully engaging. I have checked the linkage and it seems to be working fine. the trans. fluid level is fine also. Can you give me any suggestions?
If fluid level is good and filter is clean then there is an internal problem. If fluid level is good and filter is clean then there is an internal problem.
AnonymousMar 19, 2014
1969 turbo 3501969 turbo 350
You can't post conmments that contain an email address.
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
I'm not familiar with YOUR Chrysler, BUT... my brother' father-in-law had a Buick [about 1998 model] that would NOT shift into any gear UNLESS the brake pedal was FULLY DEPRESSED!!!!!
I could move the shift lever into any of the indicator positions, but the transmission would not engage if my foot was not firmly on the brake pedal while selecting a gear position!
if mean you can feel the gear shift lever engage into position then you should check to see if the cable is moving the neutral switch on the transmission. if not then you may have a broken or out of adjusted shift cable. if the gear shift cable is moving the switch then the problem is in the transmission and will have to be looked into.
any noise from gearbox when you engaging clutch when engine is running? Check for oil as well. Firstly I suggest to drain oil out and check for particles in the oil, synchros could be damaged
Please choose the correct diagram. If you nhave problems viewing it, please post your email address. Diagram is free, no strings attached. It is just too large when trying to post it full size.
Only check the level when it has been driven and warm. And while it is still running. Now, for the slow engagement, It may be draining fluid back into the pan, from the torque converter. Let it idle a little while before trying to drive it. That will fill the torque converter back up, and will drive right away. Takes about 2 minutes of idle time to fill the torque converter. Now, drive it and then, while it is still running, in park, check the fluid level in the transmission. It very likely could be low and could also be the slow engagement cause.
I've seen a similar issue on other transmissions where the shifter slips out of the slots in the shift forks, either due to shifter bushing wear or just general wear on tte trans. It can usually be remedied at least temporarily by popping the shifter top off the trans and resetting the forks all back to nuetral and then reinserting the shifter. It gets jammed when two forks are trying to engage two different gear sets.
On one of the 4x4 sites, they tell you how to replace the shifter bushings, cheap fix if you are lucky.
Good luck.
Have you changed the fluid and filter?
If fluid level is good and filter is clean then there is an internal problem.
1969 turbo 350
×