trans went today
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trans went today
I was drivin my 1991 truck in my signature today doin about 60-70 on the highway. Just cruisin along and the transmission startedto sound like it was searching for the gears. The tach jumped around a few times and it would lose speed doing this. The O/D light never light up during this problem. I limped it of the highway. Taking off it slipped a bit but on a slight up hill it totally stoped ggetting power to the rear wheels 100%slippage. I was able to roll back downhill into and empty gravel lot. Got out and smelled burned ATF and it was pouring out the inspection cover on the bell housing. I got it trailered home and spoke with a guy at the trans shop by me. He said it could be the ATF pump in the trans. I never knew there was a pump in there. What do you guys think it could be? And would a seal hae broken for the ATF to be able to leak out the bell housing cover? Thanks guys
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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It could be the pump. Yes, there is a pump in the transmission.
It could also be a failed seal which allowed the fluid to leak out. The trans won't work if the fluid level is too low.
It could also be a failed seal which allowed the fluid to leak out. The trans won't work if the fluid level is too low.
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I was told to let the trans cool down and refill it to see how it works than. Would you suggest this? How would i know if its the pump or TQ? What seal would be the problem? I know theres a spilt style seal on the input shaft that the TQ delivers power through.
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It isn't the torque converter. It probably is the torque converter hub seal.
After it has cooled off refill it and see how it does. Since you were not working the truck that hard and it leaked I suspect the seal is shot and will have to be replaced.
After it has cooled off refill it and see how it does. Since you were not working the truck that hard and it leaked I suspect the seal is shot and will have to be replaced.
