Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

'Downshifting' Problem

Old Sep 24, 2012 | 06:42 AM
  #1  
'78F250351m's Avatar
'78F250351m
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
'Downshifting' Problem

I have recently had my C6 rebuilt along with my trucks 4 bbl Holley. I don't run the truck much because I'm in the middle of restoring it. Anyways, it sat for about 2 months without being run and I decided to fire it up and run it. When I have it in Drive and hit the gas, expecting it to downshift, it feels like it wants to take off but instead just starts sputtering and jumping, not completeing the downshift to 2nd gear seemingly.

In my opinion, I don't think it is the tranny with the problem. I don't think the carb is getting enough fuel to the engine or something. But I figured I would get some advice from you guys on what the problem could be before I start digging in. Any help is appreciated.
 
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:10 AM
  #2  
gumshoe's Avatar
gumshoe
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
From: I live in no. ca.
sounds like the trans is low on fluid
 
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:34 AM
  #3  
'78F250351m's Avatar
'78F250351m
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
You could be right. I checked the fluid level that day and it looked like there was enough but it was leaking some fluid this summer when it got hot out. Thats the next puzzle I have to figure out.....I don't know why its leaking tranny fluid again...
 
Reply
Old Sep 24, 2012 | 08:48 AM
  #4  
RWENUTS's Avatar
RWENUTS
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 151
Likes: 1
From: Nanaimo BC
Club FTE Silver Member

Which holley carb?
Could be accelerator pump!
Was the truck fully warmed up when you put the pedal to the metal?
 
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2012 | 06:26 AM
  #5  
'78F250351m's Avatar
'78F250351m
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 336
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by RWENUTS
Which holley carb?
Could be accelerator pump!
Was the truck fully warmed up when you put the pedal to the metal?
I will have to look at the carb to get the number I can't remember it, but it is a 4bbl. And yes the truck was completely warmed-up.
I was crawling under it yesterday and it seems to be leaking more and more tranny fluid from where the tranny meets the engine. I already took the dang thing out once and don't feel up to doing it again anytime soon. It wasn't leaking after I had it rebuilt a yr ago. Where could it be leaking from? What seals are up in there?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pheadrus
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Mar 27, 2018 02:00 PM
ShrikeDM
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
23
Jun 17, 2014 04:46 PM
greenstar
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
26
Dec 15, 2013 01:15 PM
RainyDay
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Nov 23, 2009 11:38 AM
92custom302
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
7
Oct 7, 2006 03:02 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:23 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE