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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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From: Flowery Branch,Ga
Car: 1987 Camaro
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 4.56
Drives in all gears except reverse

When you start the car it goes threw all the gears fine, but when you go to put it in reverse it will bearly move. What all could be wrong with it?
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Car: 95 Suburban K1500
Engine: 355 TBI,heads,cam,flowmaster exhaus
Transmission: 4L60E custom rebuild, mod shift kit
Axle/Gears: 3.08 front and rear
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

unfortunately you have either a problem with the low reverse clutches or the reverse input clutches in either case your trans will have to come out and tore down to find exactly which one is the problem
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro
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Axle/Gears: 4.56
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

Originally Posted by transtalker
unfortunately you have either a problem with the low reverse clutches or the reverse input clutches in either case your trans will have to come out and tore down to find exactly which one is the problem
Thats what I didn't want to hear.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS/2005 Dodge 1500 4X4
Engine: 305/ 5.7 HEMI
Transmission: 700r4
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

Trans is absolutly correct...sorry brother.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Car: 95 Suburban K1500
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Transmission: 4L60E custom rebuild, mod shift kit
Axle/Gears: 3.08 front and rear
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

i have a source for pretty good units you can pick from about three or four different options for your preference and performance
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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From: sacramento california
Car: 64chevelle/smokey trans am
Engine: 350 p600 pro charger/350
Transmission: 350/700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.36
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

everyone forgot to mention it could be a reaction shell. if it isn't, upgrade it while it's apart and install a beast so it can't strip or break. It is a weak piece of metal stock.
Also the low roller has been forgotten. As a note: i'd source a trans for myself (that's just me) or someone or shop I know so that you don't get burned. Finding good 700r4's shouldn't be hard to find but seems to be.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Car: 1986 Iroc z
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

Ive always been taught that reverse is the first thing to go out before the rest. Its just a matter of time before you run into bigger problems. I am by no means a tranny expert. thats just what my father always told me. Get it fixed before more damage occurs. Good Luck.
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Old Jul 15, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Re: Drives in all gears except reverse

Yeah I've got one I can buy just sucks that I have to change it. Just got the thing running and haven't even got to enjoy it yet. Well that gives me the excuse to put my 350 in it.
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