I took the truck for her first ride in 6 years. She upshifted just fine but downshifting to 4th would result in grinding. I can downshift to 3rd when she slows down enough. Again, upshifting is fine, oil levels good. Any ideas? BTW, transfer case was in high.
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M818 won't downshift
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deuceman51
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Sounds like your RPM are still too high. I have this problem with all M809s that I drive. The motor dang near has to be to idle before you can downshift or else grinding will occur. It shifts a lot different than a deuce.
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sounds normal to me.
greenjeepster
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Sounds like 6 years of out of practice.
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bigmike...my 818 performs the same way. Just let her wind down a little more.