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1-2-3 are fine manual, comes off the line in 2nd gear, then upshifts into 3rd. R works fine.



When you throw it into manual low, the low/reverse band applies in addition to the rear clutch.

In drive, you are reliant on the roller clutch and rear clutch
Sounds to me like the roller clutch isnt holding the reverse drum.

Anyway, you've proven that the rear clutch and low/reverse band work if you have manual low. This also is confirmed since you have reverse.

Sounds to me like the roller clutch is where you're going to find your problem.

Someone correct me if I am wrong. I'm just trying to envision this in my head...that's the picture I have.



No you are correct , but he may have a valvebody issue that is causing it to start in 2nd gear