Ludigdrums
Well-known member
My '81 has the stock 350 Tranny (as far as I know), but all the computer stuff has been removed. The trans always seemed strong to me, it's just that it was always very lazy shifting, and couldn't decide what it wants to do at part throttle. I'm assuming this might have somthing to do with the lockup not working because of the missing computer?
The problem is, just last night I merged onto the parkway, and when I got into 3rd gear it was fine until like 60-65 the tach started reving without me moving any faster. It's like it wouldn't engage.
I've never had a transmission slip before, so I don't really know if that's what this is. I have a strange feeling that it might be vaccum related. Is that possible?
As I said before, it always took its time changing gears...very slow and smooth...not exactly what you'd expect in a performance car. I usually manually shift also because when you floor it, many times it won't downshift.
What do you all think? 1st and 2nd are fine, and it only seems to be 3rd above like 60mph. However, it seems like I can get it to engage by quickly stabbing the throttle in a short burst. I don't know.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. Just had my highest ever gas bill...$61.21 for 21.113 Gal of Amoco Premium!!!
The problem is, just last night I merged onto the parkway, and when I got into 3rd gear it was fine until like 60-65 the tach started reving without me moving any faster. It's like it wouldn't engage.
I've never had a transmission slip before, so I don't really know if that's what this is. I have a strange feeling that it might be vaccum related. Is that possible?
As I said before, it always took its time changing gears...very slow and smooth...not exactly what you'd expect in a performance car. I usually manually shift also because when you floor it, many times it won't downshift.
What do you all think? 1st and 2nd are fine, and it only seems to be 3rd above like 60mph. However, it seems like I can get it to engage by quickly stabbing the throttle in a short burst. I don't know.
Thanks in advance.
P.S. Just had my highest ever gas bill...$61.21 for 21.113 Gal of Amoco Premium!!!