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N2questing 08-07-2016 11:22 AM

Replacement Vacuum Regulator Valve for my 7.3L C6
 
Hey guys...bought my 89 F250 a year ago and LOVE it. Have replaced the modulator and get good vacuum but still cannot get the truck to shift correctly. Have adjusted the VRV numerous times and get reasonable shift from 1st to 2nd but shift to 3rd is at 2900 RPM. Then it tends to shift back into 2nd easily with angry load. Have also checked the detent. Any thoughts? Also, if it sounds like I need to replace the VRV does anyone know where I can find one?? Have looked a bit with no luck. Thanks in advance!! Dennis

tjc transport 08-07-2016 12:31 PM

welcome to FTE. VRV's are currently made of unobtanium.
it almost sounds like your downshift lever may be sticking.

N2questing 08-07-2016 06:50 PM

Ah....unobtanium is at website nocanget.com?? ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

tjc transport 08-08-2016 05:42 PM

yup, owned by the fuggetaboutit brothers.

89dump 09-28-2017 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by N2questing (Post 16479427)
Hey guys...bought my 89 F250 a year ago and LOVE it. Have replaced the modulator and get good vacuum but still cannot get the truck to shift correctly. Have adjusted the VRV numerous times and get reasonable shift from 1st to 2nd but shift to 3rd is at 2900 RPM. Then it tends to shift back into 2nd easily with angry load. Have also checked the detent. Any thoughts? Also, if it sounds like I need to replace the VRV does anyone know where I can find one?? Have looked a bit with no luck. Thanks in advance!! Dennis

i know this is an older Thread but that shifting issue is exactly what my truck is doing right now. What did you ever find was the cause in your truck? Mine used to have the kickdown hang up but it's fine now and the issue is somewhere else. It's getting worse and I need to drive the truck everyday so any help is greatly appreciated 1987 f350 6.9 C6

LFDavidson 10-28-2017 08:58 PM

Try re-calibrating your VRV then adjust it per the adjustment instructions. See my thread that I started recently.


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