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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Tranny issue!!

Ok...(Truck in sig.),If Im getting on it pretty hard sometimes you cant really tell one gear from another(feel it shift),now....I do have a BTS valvebody but Im not sure how its set up. I didnt have a chip when I ordered my valvebody but I told Brian I was pretty sure I was gonna get one. Is thias something that can be "bettered" with Jody and the chip(line pressure and what not)? or maybe a trans command or something or is my tranny just on its way out?Or maybe can I get a different valvebody set up a different way? I was wondering if anyone else experienced this type of problem and what become of it...well,any help,info or advice will definately be appreciated....Thx alot....
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Any ideas??
 
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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i dont have any ideas but my tranny went out today. maybe i took the bad luck away from you lol good luck!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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Jody can bump up the psi..just hope it isnt too late and you burned up the clutches...how does the flued smell and look??
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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[quote=powerstroke02;6595606]i dont have any ideas but my tranny went

Sorry to hear about your trans, that sucks..

The way your explaining it, I dont think you have an issue. I fyou drive normal, just a casual shift, if it you stand on, a nice firm shift? Am I correct?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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i dont have any ideas but my tranny went

Sorry to hear about your trans, that sucks..

The way your explaining it, I dont think you have an issue. I fyou drive normal, just a casual shift, if it you stand on, a nice firm shift? Am I correct?
No..if I stand on it, you cant tell when it shifts.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Mine was recently rebuilt, ( last week ) at this time, it shifts harder when I am at half throttle then it does at full throttle.

Did you just get the tranny back together?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by just another truck
Mine was recently rebuilt, ( last week ) at this time, it shifts harder when I am at half throttle then it does at full throttle.

Did you just get the tranny back together?
No..mine is stock other than a BTS valvebody.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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No..mine is stock other than a BTS valvebody.

How long ago did you put the valve body in? Has anything changed over time, or does it feel the same from the moment you put it in?

By the way, BTS should be open right now, and I hear that Brian is a great guy to talk to, call him...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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How long ago did you put the valve body in? Has anything changed over time, or does it feel the same from the moment you put it in?

By the way, BTS should be open right now, and I hear that Brian is a great guy to talk to, call him...
Well I put the valvebody in back in Feb. I think....it seems like it used to shift a little firmer but I dont think it ever shifted what I would say firm.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Let me just throw this out there Phil because i,m going for the VB and DP. I see you told Brian about the possibility of a chip but did you tell Jody that you got the VB? This was explained to me from Brandon (Bdrummonds) to make sure both places know so that it,s set up right...
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by big poppa pump
Let me just throw this out there Phil because i,m going for the VB and DP. I see you told Brian about the possibility of a chip but did you tell Jody that you got the VB? This was explained to me from Brandon (Bdrummonds) to make sure both places know so that it,s set up right...
I think so,but Im not 100%...Im gonna give em both a call and see what I can find out.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Softening shifts are a bad sign. I would at least check the fluid for a burned smell and the pan for debris.
 
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I think so,but Im not 100%...Im gonna give em both a call and see what I can find out.
Ok Phil, let us know what you find out..
 
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