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Tranny problem in snow country

Sent to Car Experts July 26, 2005 9:49 a.m.

In my 1976 FordF150, 4x4.360CI,plow truck, the auto tansmission suddenly lost all foreward gears. Reverse works fine. Once in a while, drive will allow the truck to creep foreward. Any suggestions.Customer (name blocked for privacy)@aol.com

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July 26, 2005 10:09 a.m. (20 minutes and 17 seconds later)

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If the transmission is working OK in reverse, then the front pump is building hydraulic pressure and the problem is not likely to be low fluid level, restricted filter, or any other easy to correct condition.

Because you have lost forward gears (or at least first gear) you have probably got either a broken band or damage to some other held component used in first gear operation. The transmission is going to need to be removed and disassembled for overhaul to correct this particular problem. There are no electronic components to fail on a 1976 model transmission; all failure parts are internal.

Although I am sure this is not what you want to hear, If it is helpful an accept would be most appreciated! Thanks!

Steve7654 -- Auto Service Technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1640 Car Accepts
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