TH700R4 doesn't seem to shift out of second
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From: Washington
Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
TH700R4 doesn't seem to shift out of second
How is everybody, I have a 84' Camaro here with a TH700R4 that wont shift out of 2nd gear. I hoped it would be the governor so I pulled that out and it looked great. Trans works fine in reverse, first and second doesn't go beyond that. It does, however feel like it goes someplace after second but its hard to tell. It just sort of free wheels. Is this def the clutch pack or could it be something else? I need to know whether to move forward with this now or put it off until I have the money again. Please, anybody with similar troubles please respond.
Last edited by blownelky; Feb 21, 2014 at 05:59 PM. Reason: wrong spelling and need urgent reply
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From: valparaiso in
Car: 1990 formula
Engine: 305 LO3
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: TH700R4 doesn't seem to shift out of second
cant remember if that trans has a vacume module on the outside of the trans somewhere around the pan, its been awhile sense if looked at one that old, sometimes that might be the problem. again not sure. if I see anything about it i'll post it
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From: wallingford,ct
Car: 91 formula ws6
Engine: 355 tpi OBDII
Transmission: 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 2.73 with 4th gen brakes
No modulator. 3/4 clutch pack sounds smoked. Once they stop going past 2nd gear they are pretty much done. I'm sure someone else will concur.
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From: Tracy, CA
Car: '87 IROC
Engine: LB9
Transmission: TH700R4
Re: TH700R4 doesn't seem to shift out of second
It's a good bet the 3-4 clutch pack is toast.
This happens with the 4L60e as well. I'm about ready to pull the trans out of my '03 GMC this weekend. I just need to clear out some garage space.
This happens with the 4L60e as well. I'm about ready to pull the trans out of my '03 GMC this weekend. I just need to clear out some garage space.
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From: OKC Area
Car: 90 Camaro Iroc-z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: TH700R4 doesn't seem to shift out of second
I've went through 3-4 tranny's with the exact same problem. In every case...I've had to have them rebuilt. I've been told it's from an incorrect TV cable setting. Good luck to ya!!
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