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drewfever1020 · 07-15-2008, 09:14 PM

ok i got a 69 short step and the shifter i had on it worked fine but when ever i put it in reverse it wouldnt reverse! drive, park, neutral worked fine! so i got a new shifter and installed it corectly so i tried it and everything works except reverse again, why is that?

Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 09:17 PM

I would say reverse is out of your tranny .

drewfever1020 · 07-15-2008, 09:19 PM

huh?

toddtheodd · 07-15-2008, 10:36 PM

In an auto tranny, reverse is the first to go (break). Reverse uses more pressure than the other gears.
Most likely your tranny needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
Todd

drewfever1020 · 07-15-2008, 11:07 PM

rebuilt, damit!

Bob 68327 · 07-15-2008, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddtheodd

In an auto tranny, reverse is the first to go (break). Reverse uses more pressure than the other gears.
Most likely your tranny needs to be rebuilt or replaced.
Todd

YUP !! What you said !!!

Longhorn Man · 07-15-2008, 11:31 PM

have you checked the trans fluid level with the engine running on level ground?

toddtheodd · 07-15-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

YUP !! What you said !!!

I blew a 2004R once... In park, it felt like the car was wanting to move. In Reverse, it was in park, In Neutral, it would drive forward, in Drive, it was like it was in first... which was the same as when it was in 2 and 1...
Let's just say that "I" may have caused the problems with the transmission... but hey... I was only 16 at the time.
I went through 4 transmissions in 1 year.

drewfever1020 · 07-16-2008, 01:32 PM

the trans fluid hasnt been changd in like 2 yrs so i think thats probly the problem?
i checked the fluid this morning with the truck runing and it kinda showed that there was nothing in there!
what do u think?

**nightmare** · 07-16-2008, 01:36 PM

Adding tranny fluid won't hurt anything

drewfever1020 · 07-16-2008, 01:39 PM

im gonna put some fluid in and ill let u guys know what happens!
what kind of fluid should i get?

**nightmare** · 07-16-2008, 01:42 PM

regular ATF fluid. I would recommend putting something for the higher mileage transmissions, but that's just me.

By the way, if you decide to pull the pan, make sure you go ahead and change the filter and gasket.

jorgensensc · 07-16-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmare

regular ATF fluid. I would recommend putting something for the higher mileage transmissions, but that's just me.

By the way, if you decide to pull the pan, make sure you go ahead and change the filter and gasket.

And make sure you get the old 0 -ring gasket out of the hole for the tranny filter before putting the new one in, or it won't seat right and you will have other problems. Did you check the fluid levels? Be sure and do that in neutral with the EMERGENCY BRAKE ON and the truck running and WITH THE WHEELS CHOCKED to make sure you need it before adding it.
Shawn

And BTW, please quit using ASAP in the title of so many of your posts. If you have a true emergency that is one thing, but to use it repeatedly.... well you know the story of the boy who cried wolf... Just a friendly word of advice.
Shawn

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2008, 06:03 PM

no need to check the fluid in neutral, park is fine
2 years on tranny fluid is not bad. Probably not even needed to chainge, but it probably wouldn't hurt.
Running it that low WILL damage it
Any dextron 2 or 3 will be fine in your tranny.

Kayotic · 07-16-2008, 10:29 PM

Yeah, What's the text book process for this - 1. Warm tranny, 2. On level ground run it through the gearz with foot on brake. 3. Put back in park and check fluid. 4. Add if needed (Do Not Overfill).

Longhorn Man · 07-16-2008, 11:16 PM

yep, stick with that
I would get it on the stick before driving it again though.
If you get it just below the add mark, then drive it around the block, then you can check it and top it off.

toddtheodd · 07-16-2008, 11:29 PM

Loss of reverse could definitely be caused by low fluid. Let us know if that solves the problem.
Hopefully if it was low, you haven't burned up the transmission.
Todd

drewfever1020 · 07-16-2008, 11:46 PM

i got a new filter and gasket for my tranny, when i take the fluid pan from underneath the tranny do i have to take the shifter lickage too?
cuz its connected to it rite, im sure i do!

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2008, 12:01 AM

nope, linkages are left alone.
Depending on what you have for tools, and how your mount is, sometimes you'll have to remove the bolts from the crossmember to tranny mount, and raise the trans just a bit to get the rear most bolts.

07-15-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	i need help asap! help me! ok i got a 69 short step and the shifter i had on it worked fine but when ever i put it in reverse it wouldnt reverse! drive, park, neutral worked fine! so i got a new shifter and installed it corectly so i tried it and everything works except reverse again, why is that?

07-15-2008, 09:17 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: i need help asap! help me! I would say reverse is out of your tranny . __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-15-2008, 09:19 PM	#3
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: i need help asap! help me! huh?

07-15-2008, 10:36 PM	#4
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: i need help asap! help me! In an auto tranny, reverse is the first to go (break). Reverse uses more pressure than the other gears. Most likely your tranny needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Todd __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY??? Last edited by toddtheodd; 07-15-2008 at 10:37 PM.

07-15-2008, 11:07 PM	#5
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: i need help asap! help me! rebuilt, damit!

07-15-2008, 11:31 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: i need help asap! help me! have you checked the trans fluid level with the engine running on level ground?

07-16-2008, 01:32 PM	#9
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: i need help asap! help me! the trans fluid hasnt been changd in like 2 yrs so i think thats probly the problem? i checked the fluid this morning with the truck runing and it kinda showed that there was nothing in there! what do u think?

07-16-2008, 01:39 PM	#11
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: i need help asap! help me! im gonna put some fluid in and ill let u guys know what happens! what kind of fluid should i get?

07-16-2008, 06:03 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: i need help asap! help me! no need to check the fluid in neutral, park is fine 2 years on tranny fluid is not bad. Probably not even needed to chainge, but it probably wouldn't hurt. Running it that low WILL damage it Any dextron 2 or 3 will be fine in your tranny.

07-16-2008, 10:29 PM	#15
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: i need help asap! help me! Yeah, What's the text book process for this - 1. Warm tranny, 2. On level ground run it through the gearz with foot on brake. 3. Put back in park and check fluid. 4. Add if needed (Do Not Overfill).

07-16-2008, 11:16 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: i need help asap! help me! yep, stick with that I would get it on the stick before driving it again though. If you get it just below the add mark, then drive it around the block, then you can check it and top it off.

07-16-2008, 11:29 PM	#17
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: i need help asap! help me! Loss of reverse could definitely be caused by low fluid. Let us know if that solves the problem. Hopefully if it was low, you haven't burned up the transmission. Todd __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

07-16-2008, 11:46 PM	#18
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: i need help asap! help me! i got a new filter and gasket for my tranny, when i take the fluid pan from underneath the tranny do i have to take the shifter lickage too? cuz its connected to it rite, im sure i do!

07-17-2008, 12:01 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: i need help asap! help me! nope, linkages are left alone. Depending on what you have for tools, and how your mount is, sometimes you'll have to remove the bolts from the crossmember to tranny mount, and raise the trans just a bit to get the rear most bolts.



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