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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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delay when putting into gear

What causes about a 3 second delay when putting my automatic trans. into gear? (reverse or drive). I put the truck in reverse and a few seconds later it "pops" backward into reverse. Nothing violent just delayed.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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You don't mention what kind, year, mileage so I will give you generic answer.

Low fluid level.
Engine idle too slow.
Worn, hard internal seals.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 07:21 PM
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sorry, it's a C-4 in a 1972 F-100 with a 302
 
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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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How is it once it's in reverse? Does it shudder at all when backing up a hill? Does it shudder in any other gears?
Make sure you run Type F fluid only in this transmission, as Mercon will kill it pretty quick.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Make sure your TVR is resting on its' stop, you have reccommended RPM at idle, your Manual shift Linkage is adjusted correctly & is reasonably free of play or slop. . . . If it all is right, and you have a delay, without chatter, or a slam shift on engagement, then
your Reverse Band or Servo my be too loose & need adjustment or reverse link could be bent or getting ready to let go.
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