700r4, Slow going into Drive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aboyer · 11-08-2008, 07:59 PM

I have just recently installed a rebuilt 700r4 into my truck. I bought the transmission off of a guy that rebuilds transmissions on the side.

Upon running it for the first time, I installed 8 quarts of transmission fluid and it reads that is is properly filled. I have also ran through the gears with the rear end jacked up.

I have gone on various "test runs" and the truck goes great into reverse without any delays. However, when I then shift it into drive, it takes about 4-5 seconds before the truck wants to goes into drive. Once it is in drive, it shifts properly and seems to work fine. It has had this same issue since the install.

I have ran out of ideas to look at, and not sure what direction to look into. My truck as a stock 350sb motor as well. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Adam

sweet70beast · 11-08-2008, 08:50 PM

Was the trans and torque converter dry when installed? Seems to me that 700r4s hold 12-13 quarts when totally dry.

aboyer · 11-08-2008, 11:12 PM

Before I installed it, I did fill up the torque converter with transmission fluid. It almost seems like the transmission might need more fluid, but I am not sure if this is a good route to take????

uno67 · 11-08-2008, 11:20 PM

complete fill of 700r4 10.6 quarts

smoky02 · 11-09-2008, 06:50 AM

You have the right amount of fluid. Me and my dad just installed a 700R4in my truck. It was dry when we got it, I put about 6 in the TC, and 8in the transmission. But mine drops right into gear when i put it in drive though.

big_al_71 · 11-09-2008, 08:31 AM

Why not just drive it to the guy and let him figure it out? I would think that the valve body might need to be looked at....
Good luck...

11-08-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	700r4, Slow going into Drive I have just recently installed a rebuilt 700r4 into my truck. I bought the transmission off of a guy that rebuilds transmissions on the side. Upon running it for the first time, I installed 8 quarts of transmission fluid and it reads that is is properly filled. I have also ran through the gears with the rear end jacked up. I have gone on various "test runs" and the truck goes great into reverse without any delays. However, when I then shift it into drive, it takes about 4-5 seconds before the truck wants to goes into drive. Once it is in drive, it shifts properly and seems to work fine. It has had this same issue since the install. I have ran out of ideas to look at, and not sure what direction to look into. My truck as a stock 350sb motor as well. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Adam

11-08-2008, 08:50 PM	#2
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: 700r4, Slow going into Drive Was the trans and torque converter dry when installed? Seems to me that 700r4s hold 12-13 quarts when totally dry. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

11-08-2008, 11:12 PM	#3
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: 700r4, Slow going into Drive Before I installed it, I did fill up the torque converter with transmission fluid. It almost seems like the transmission might need more fluid, but I am not sure if this is a good route to take????

11-08-2008, 11:20 PM	#4
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: 700r4, Slow going into Drive complete fill of 700r4 10.6 quarts

11-09-2008, 06:50 AM	#5
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: 700r4, Slow going into Drive You have the right amount of fluid. Me and my dad just installed a 700R4in my truck. It was dry when we got it, I put about 6 in the TC, and 8in the transmission. But mine drops right into gear when i put it in drive though. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

11-09-2008, 08:31 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 700r4, Slow going into Drive Why not just drive it to the guy and let him figure it out? I would think that the valve body might need to be looked at.... Good luck... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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