Truck stalls when put into gear
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Truck stalls when put into gear
Not sure if this is specifically a drivetrain issue or not but virtually every time I put my truck into gear after it's been started, it stalls. Doesn't matter if it's a cold start or warm, it'll seem to be idling fine and then when I put it in D or R it sputters and dies. Tried holding the gas while I shift with limited success, the only thing that really works is to immediately get moving after I shift and that's not always an option. The truck has a 460 backed by a C6, can anyone shed some light on this?
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Not sure if this is specifically a drivetrain issue or not but virtually every time I put my truck into gear after it's been started, it stalls. Doesn't matter if it's a cold start or warm, it'll seem to be idling fine and then when I put it in D or R it sputters and dies. Tried holding the gas while I shift with limited success, the only thing that really works is to immediately get moving after I shift and that's not always an option. The truck has a 460 backed by a C6, can anyone shed some light on this?
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Your torque converter is supposed to supply stall in order to idle. When you put the tranny in drive while you hold the truck from moving with the brake, it kills the engine....or something like that. I suck at explaining stuff. much better at working on it.
Edit: I just read your signature, lol. please tell me if you think I'm wrong but also your explanation would be appreciated
Edit: I just read your signature, lol. please tell me if you think I'm wrong but also your explanation would be appreciated
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I think you're wrong.
The torque converter is supposed to slip to allow the engine to idle without stalling. I have never seen one fail to do this, and I can't think of a way a torque converter could fail and not do this. I know of a few ways a torque converter can fail and not transmit torque to the transmission, but then the truck acts like it is in nuetral all the time.
I think there is something wrong with the engine that prevents it from idling with some load on it. A vacuum leak can do this, a carb problem, wrong timing, low idle speed, etc.
The torque converter is supposed to slip to allow the engine to idle without stalling. I have never seen one fail to do this, and I can't think of a way a torque converter could fail and not do this. I know of a few ways a torque converter can fail and not transmit torque to the transmission, but then the truck acts like it is in nuetral all the time.
I think there is something wrong with the engine that prevents it from idling with some load on it. A vacuum leak can do this, a carb problem, wrong timing, low idle speed, etc.
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