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OK I have seen a bunch of similar things but none that duplicate.
1992 Ranger 4X4, 2.9L A4LD Auto (Manufactured 10/91(EDIT), has single OD band)
The sysmptoms described below happen from the first start in the morning to the last shift into the driveway. They are accompanied by a hard 1-2 shift most but not all of the time, that doesnt change much with accellerator position (taking off hard or soft).
I will say that this issue was rampant when it was below freezing in AL this past two weeks, and today seems to have gotten better at 55 Degrees. I know temperature is a factor, but I am assumong that after a 20 mile trip to work the transmission would be at OPTEMP... even at below freezing.
That being said, here goes.
No lockup with shift lever in OD, works properly in D up to 3rd & 4th gear (I get 3 shifts when using D)
if I let the three shifts in D happen and shift to OD, it shifts smoothly into OD and it works fine untill it shifts down to 2nd when stoppong, at which time it wont lock up and shifting to D is required to pull the truck.
Today when it was 54degrees, I had OD work perfectly for 5 shift cycles on the way home, and on the 6th I got a small shudder when I got to a hill.
I got the truck about a month ago, and it had been sutting up for a long time; had to replace the oil pump and clean a high amount of "gunk" out of the heads to get the valvetrain to be quiet, but it did get quiet and runs GREAT now.
The fluid is dark and reddish brown, but doesnt smell burnt.
I have read similar things caused by Govorner, Modulator, Detent cable, "Z" bracket, valve body soleniods, and wiring...
I have adjusted the detent cable all the way in, thinking that if it isnt pulling it cant be trying to hold gears from accellerator position using the cable.
Other than that I have not done much with it for lack of time.
Running in D only nets me an estimated 8MPG... KILLING ME.
I am changing fluid and filter tomorrow (adding a bottle of LUCAS) and will also adjust the bands.
Has anyone seen this issue before and know a trick I can check into while I have the pan off tomorrow?
Thanks in advance!
1992 Ranger 4X4, 2.9L A4LD Auto (Manufactured 10/91(EDIT), has single OD band)
The sysmptoms described below happen from the first start in the morning to the last shift into the driveway. They are accompanied by a hard 1-2 shift most but not all of the time, that doesnt change much with accellerator position (taking off hard or soft).
I will say that this issue was rampant when it was below freezing in AL this past two weeks, and today seems to have gotten better at 55 Degrees. I know temperature is a factor, but I am assumong that after a 20 mile trip to work the transmission would be at OPTEMP... even at below freezing.
That being said, here goes.
No lockup with shift lever in OD, works properly in D up to 3rd & 4th gear (I get 3 shifts when using D)
if I let the three shifts in D happen and shift to OD, it shifts smoothly into OD and it works fine untill it shifts down to 2nd when stoppong, at which time it wont lock up and shifting to D is required to pull the truck.
Today when it was 54degrees, I had OD work perfectly for 5 shift cycles on the way home, and on the 6th I got a small shudder when I got to a hill.
I got the truck about a month ago, and it had been sutting up for a long time; had to replace the oil pump and clean a high amount of "gunk" out of the heads to get the valvetrain to be quiet, but it did get quiet and runs GREAT now.
The fluid is dark and reddish brown, but doesnt smell burnt.
I have read similar things caused by Govorner, Modulator, Detent cable, "Z" bracket, valve body soleniods, and wiring...
I have adjusted the detent cable all the way in, thinking that if it isnt pulling it cant be trying to hold gears from accellerator position using the cable.
Other than that I have not done much with it for lack of time.
Running in D only nets me an estimated 8MPG... KILLING ME.
I am changing fluid and filter tomorrow (adding a bottle of LUCAS) and will also adjust the bands.
Has anyone seen this issue before and know a trick I can check into while I have the pan off tomorrow?
Thanks in advance!