I have a 3rd gear!

[Onestar]

After trouble shooting mulitple items I have finally found the problem. The plasctic gear on the governer was completly worn down. I replaced that and I now shift to second and third gear. I was beginning to wonder if anything other then first even existed in the transmission. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up and if you aren't shifting properly I would recommend checking the governer, it isn't hard to get to just make sure the truck has not been running because the exhaust is right there.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

 

[Onestar]

The before and after.

 

[Onestar]

I took it out for a 2 hour drive today and had no shifting issus.

 

[wallew]

that's one of the best little cheat I've seen around here for YEARS... and you even used pictures... we love pictures


thank you Onestar

Oh, and welcome...

 

[Onestar]

Thanks

Just trying to get out there and see whats going on. I bought the new one for $60, and like I said it was pretty easy to install. I have been a member and owner for about a month, don't have pics to post up of the actual M1009 but hopefully will soon. Still working out some of the kinks, the previous owner had no idea how to work on vehicels and used it mainly for a farm vehicle so I have to repair/fix some of the things he let slide by.

 

[deepseeman]

where exactly is that located?

I just did an ehgine swap and was out for a test drive. The truck was shifting hard and would cycle thru all gears. I got off the freeway and now dont have 3rd.

 

[patracy]

Did you reinstall the vacuum lines and the throttle valve on the IP? That controls shift firmness and rpm.

The governor is located on the side of the transmission under the round housing.

 

[deepseeman]

yes, re-installed all lines. I am going to double check them at lunch. when I got off the freeway I hit one light coming off that light is when I noticed I had high rpms and little shift action. fingers are crossed that its just a line. tranny ran fine before motor swap.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Where does all that plastic go? Into your trans clutches?

 

[pctrans]

That's the same piece that went out on my 1009. Cruising down the highway at 70 and it just QUIT! Only had first and reverse. Took it to the tranny shop, and they found that problem. Mechanic told me it is caused by rocking the vehicle back and forth. Cost me $150 and now shifts like a dream.