Hard Shifting Tranny
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Hard Shifting Tranny
I just got a 2002 F-150 Harley Davidson truck, pretty much stock. I have noticed that under "normal" driving the transmission is somewhat smooth going through the gears but when I really jump on it, either from a standing stop or while I am already moving, it shifts extreme hard, especially from 2 -> 3.
Has anyone else experienced these issue? Does anyone have any suggestions? Solenoids maybe? Something else?
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Has anyone else experienced these issue? Does anyone have any suggestions? Solenoids maybe? Something else?
Thanks
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What is the advantage/dis-advantages to putting a modified valve body into the transmission? I would think that one would want the shift to be smooth while they are accelerating, especially with the power that this truck has.
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Originally Posted by Fast02f150HD
What is the advantage/dis-advantages to putting a modified valve body into the transmission?
Sounds like you have a Factory Tech VB (FTVB), or maybe a LFPVB, on your tranny.
Add a higher stall torque converter and you'll have a nice tranny setup for racing!
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I had my truck to the dealer for the same reason, They told me that's the way it was suppose to shift.
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i have a 2001 hd truck and have the same problem. had a mechanic check and was told the same thing. now i have a leak around my toque converter. i have 56,000 miles on my truck. does anyone know if ford has done any recalls or anything else about this? i dont want to be looking at a rebuild on my tranny already. any ideas?
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Harley Tranny Problems
Hey,
I had a problem with my Harley between 2nd & 3rd and just installed the Sonnax modulator.
We also found 2 broken springs in the valve body.
Truck is running "Great" for now.
Hope this helped.
Mike
I had a problem with my Harley between 2nd & 3rd and just installed the Sonnax modulator.
We also found 2 broken springs in the valve body.
Truck is running "Great" for now.
Hope this helped.
Mike
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