1997 transmission problem
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5th Wheeling
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1997 transmission problem
My 97 F150 is making a horrible grinding noise on start up that lasts a good while, but eventually goes away. My trans won’t go in drive until she tachs at like 3g. Fluid level fine. Smells slightly burnt, good color though. Today I started it just to let it run for a minute. The grinding was lasting longer than it has before. Fearing doing more damage I tried to shut it down, but when I put it in park and turned the key off it continued to run. Anyone have any ideas? Truck has 163g. Not sure if it’s the original trans. Fairly certain it will need replacing.
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From your post it looks like you have two issues.
The starter is either hanging up or the ignition switch is not releasing.
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A transmission problem if the trans does not engage right away and fluid smells.
Time to think about repairs.
It's not going to get any better without repairs and the flywheel might be damaged now.
The starter is either hanging up or the ignition switch is not releasing.
.
A transmission problem if the trans does not engage right away and fluid smells.
Time to think about repairs.
It's not going to get any better without repairs and the flywheel might be damaged now.
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From your post it looks like you have two issues.
The starter is either hanging up or the ignition switch is not releasing.
.
A transmission problem if the trans does not engage right away and fluid smells.
Time to think about repairs.
It's not going to get any better without repairs and the flywheel might be damaged now.
The starter is either hanging up or the ignition switch is not releasing.
.
A transmission problem if the trans does not engage right away and fluid smells.
Time to think about repairs.
It's not going to get any better without repairs and the flywheel might be damaged now.
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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You're right, it needs replacing. If you need 3000 RPM to get it in gear the trans is done.
Why couldn't you pour the fluid down the fill tube, otherwise known as the dipstick tube? I do it all the time.
Why couldn't you pour the fluid down the fill tube, otherwise known as the dipstick tube? I do it all the time.
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That does wonders for the universal joint and other suspension parts having them all get beat on every time that transmission shifts as if it had a quick shift kit installed. Unless the truck is filthy dirty and nasty inside, it would be worth investing the money and putting a new or rebuilt transmission.
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I've started in on it. I'm going to replace the u-joints as well. Teeth on the starter weren't chewed up at all. I haven't looked at the fly wheel yet. Hoping it's not missing teeth, but wouldn't be surprised. The truck was used for landscaping before I got a hold of it, but never used to plow snow. I was surprised the trans lasted to 167g considering it's past use. I imagine if the previous owner had ever changed the fluid it would still be going.
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I've started in on it. I'm going to replace the u-joints as well. Teeth on the starter weren't chewed up at all. I haven't looked at the fly wheel yet. Hoping it's not missing teeth, but wouldn't be surprised. The truck was used for landscaping before I got a hold of it, but never used to plow snow. I was surprised the trans lasted to 167g considering it's past use. I imagine if the previous owner had ever changed the fluid it would still be going.
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