700R4 not shifting out of first.

[Ken Kelly]

NOW THIS IS A PATIENT GUY !!!! Several years ago your trans
stuck in first gear, and you just started to look for a fix!

		Ken

"Todd....!!" wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> While we're on the subj of trans probs....
> 
> I have an 84 Chev silverado truck, 305 V8, and 700R4.
> 
> One day, several years ago, the thing just didn't shift from first to
> second after starting it in the morn to go to work or college, can't
> remember which.
> 
> It drives FINE in first, but just won't shift!  Reverse works fine as
> well!
> 
> If shfter is pulled all the way down to first gear, the engine will slow
> the car down after acceleration, however, if the shifter is placed in
> any other forward gear selection, the engien does NOT slow the truck
> down after acceleration, the engine just goes back to idle after
> acceleration and release.... (no engine breaking occurs in this case).
> 
> Was told by a pro to drain and replace the trans fluid with fresh, and
> add a substance known as LubeGuard in an attempt to free any stuck
> valves...
> 
> Anyone here have any other/additional/different advice or tips to
> correct this non-shiftin situation?
> 
> All input is considered!
> 
> Any input is appreciated!
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Todd....
> mailto:atc347 at c-com.net