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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Keller, TX (DFW)
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What's wrong with my TH350 tranny?
Trying to troubleshoot my son's TH350 AT in his '71 C10.
Yesterday it began sticking in gear (2nd gear I believe). After moving column shift to D, it's not shifting up or down and making a soft whirring or whining noise on acceleration. I replaced and checked the vacuum line and verified the vacuum accumulator is getting and holding a vacuum. Also checked AT fluid level and its cherry red and full. Kickdown cable is not stuck or binding. I visually inspected the shift linkage and it appears to move through the motions correctly and Park, reverse, & neutral all are working fine. My next guess is looking at the governor but that's above my comfort & knowledge level. Any tips? Anything else I can check prior to hauling it down to the tranny shop? Thanks in advance!
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: winnipeg
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Re: What's wrong with my TH350 tranny?
I'd check to make sure the filter isn't clogged in the pan for starters.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bowser
Posts: 13,626
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Re: What's wrong with my TH350 tranny?
Pull the dipstick and smell the fluid. If it smells like burnt toast then it's rebuild time.
Fluid should be pink not cherry red. |
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Klein Texas
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Re: What's wrong with my TH350 tranny?
"soft whirring noise" sounds like a sun shell problem
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