Auto Trans question

[93hummer]

Looking for some input:

On my el cheapo white Chevy, the TH350 (definitely not original) has about a 2-3 second delay shifting into reverse, no delay at all into FWD gears. I just changed fluid/filter and put a quart of Lucas auto trans magic stuff that Kev told me about in it. Prior to that, it had a 5 second delay into Reverse and 3 second delay into FWD gears.

So while it is better, it still ain't right... and I am no auto tranny guru by any means, I can swap em out, but that's about it....

It shifts great and not a hint of slip...just the reverse delay.

So I think I am gonna sell this truck and fix the other. What do you guys think of a transmission that has a slight delay going into reverse... prognosis 6 weeks, 6 months... 2 years??

Has anyone encountered this before and if so, how long did the tranny in question last?

[AKMark]

I know a 79 C10 with a 350 Diesel and a Turbo 350 that pulled horsetrailer for three years doing that same thing.

The truck rusted out before the engine or trans quit.

[ChevyKev]

Could be a band tightening problem??? :confused: I'm no transmission guru... just thinking out loud.

[AKMark]

It would be a band issue, could possibly be adjusted, as long as nothing is completely worn out.

[93hummer]

Absolutely no cluse when t comes to band adjustment...

[DADSFJ]

Bands in an auto trans do nothing for going into gear. what they do is slip the lower gear in to downshift. The problem your facing would be more in the valve body with one of the balls that regulate the oil flow being gummy and sticking. thats where that trans medic stuff helped with engaging faster comes into play. If you run this trans till January then put a new filter in it along with new fluid you will find that it will engage without the delay. that is assuming that you put a new filter in now with your new torque converter. call me if you have any questions.

[93hummer]

I did the new filter and fluid along with soem Lucas trans additive. I will prpbably sell this truck based on the outcome of the toehr beater I am putting an engine into on Sat.