[1sic5.0]

Ok so I bought a used broader c4 I rode in the car it was in before I bought it and all was good but now I installed it and I'm having problems first off its in a 89 5.0
The trans has a reverse manual vb and my problem is I shift from 1st to second fine but when I go for 3rd it goes right into 1st for some reason my my shifter selector shoes 3rd though my cable adjustment is good and so is my trans fluid level I'm runnin redline trans fluid in it any one got any ideas also I'm runnin a Ptc converter

 

[1sic5.0]

Also this trans did set for about 6 months dry completely plastic wrapped before i had time to do the install the trans is mated to a 302 with a small turbo pushin 6lbs of boost

 

[Stuarta]

Is reverse good and strong?


Not just works but really works.


Reverse and 3rd use the same clutch pack.

In 1 first gear what happens when you back off the gas?
Does it freewheel or hold back?

 

[1sic5.0]

Reverse worked great
When I let off the the gas in 1st it seamed to free wheel I think
I would let completely off and it seamed to almost coast

 

[1sic5.0]

Anything

 

[1sic5.0]

Plan callin broader tomorrow but until then anybody got any ideas

 

[Stuarta]

If reverse works I would suspect the valve body.

 

[1sic5.0]

Now I go back out there just to confirm that my reverse was good,and it doesn't work for **** I'm assuming a rebuild is in order this sucks though cuz when we pulled this tranny it felt great

 

[Stuarta]

As I mentioned earlier the same clutch is applied in reverse and 3rd.

 

[1sic5.0]

So would I need a whole new rebuild or can I just get those clutches sorry I'm a noob when it comes to auto trannys

 

[Stuarta]

It depends on what damage has been done.

Rip it apart and have a looksee.

 

[1sic5.0]

Ok cool will do thanks for the info this has been the only forum that has been any help at all ,when I take it apart what should I be lookin for as far as damage wise

 

[DanH]

Ok cool will do thanks for the info this has been the only forum that has been any help at all ,when I take it apart what should I be lookin for as far as damage wise

when you take it apart !

look for burnt/worn or broken parts .