a4ld wont shift out of first

[joel1l1]

Hello I have a problem with my transmission that it wont shift out of first in the overdrive position. I recently rebuilt the tranny myself very first ever and if I shift it down manually to first then second and finally up to overdrive position I can drive fine until I come to a stop I have to repeat the process. I do not know much about transmissions but it is drivable I just don't want to shift manually anymore has anyone had the same problem or any have a clue what could be the issue. I rebuilt the transmission because it was popping the main seal but now it does not pop it any more.

 

[bobbywalter]

TV....gov... modulator...loose vb blown gasket...

 

[joel1l1]

TV....gov... modulator...loose vb blown gasket...

I'm sorry what is a TV, the modulator is new, and i will check the valve body to be torqued down to spec

 

[bobbywalter]

Throttle valve cable

Governor.

 

[bobbywalter]

Those are the easy things.

Likely it's in the valve body. Whether gasket or check ball stuck or sploded...

With 1st and rev being solid...and the presence of higher gears...it's a tough call.

You are sure there is manual 2nd...or is it going right to manual 3rd?

 

[joel1l1]

Those are the easy things.

Likely it's in the valve body. Whether gasket or check ball stuck or sploded...

With 1st and rev being solid...and the presence of higher gears...it's a tough call.

You are sure there is manual 2nd...or is it going right to manual 3rd?

I'm sure there is a manual 2nd but later this week I will install a new valve body hopefully its that.

 

[ford4wd08]

Sounds like the governor could be sticking. Take it off and clean it well.

I highly recommend a shift kit from Transgo. It's worth the $20 for the instructions and diagrams it comes with.

 

[joel1l1]

Sounds like the governor could be sticking. Take it off and clean it well.

I highly recommend a shift kit from Transgo. It's worth the $20 for the instructions and diagrams it comes with.

I will be doing that as well hopefully I get done today or tomorrow