Re: Sticky Governor
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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02/06/12 12:40 AM
02/06/12 12:40 AM
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RapidRobert
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I'd think they checked it for burrs hanging it up. Kickdown length good? Yes how's it acting
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Re: Sticky Governor
[Re: calrobb2000]
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02/06/12 08:32 AM
02/06/12 08:32 AM
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OrangeProwler
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hi what exactly is the problem ?
not shifting ?
what gear not working ?
The problem is when it is cold the transmission shifts 1st to 2nd to 3rd alright. As the transmission warms up more the 904 will hang up on 3rd gear the way it seems.
So, when I come to a stop after driving a few miles the transmission feels like it is still in 3rd gear. I can push down on the accelerator and it will stay in 3rd the whole time unless it is manually shifted. I can repeat this process with the same results.
The other thing is I can pull off in a parking lot for a few minutes it will start to shift automatically again until I come to a stop then will hang up in 3rd gear. But, even when it does shift it is shifting late. For example under light throttle I am not shifting out of 1st gear until at least 25-30 mph. I did try to adjust the kickdown linkage with no change in results.
A few things to keep in mind here. The builder installed a low gearset, TF1 shift kit, on top of the master rebuild kit and I think Sonnax kit already so we are back to square one here as he was even stumped himself because this thing is being a PITA. I read there is some additive that can help with this issue or there is some trick you drive 20 mph then slam it into a park which I don't think is a good idea. Oh yeah, the torque converter is new and a PTC unit.
Any other thoughts here. Also, the trans builder is a sponsor here and he is primarily and Mopar transmissions is area of expertise. I will try to post a video later.
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Re: Sticky Governor
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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02/06/12 08:34 AM
02/06/12 08:34 AM
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OrangeProwler
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I am thinking it could be a valve body but, not sure there. I just want to say that when the car is floored it will squeal the tire from a dead stop and the WOT shift point 1st to 2nd gear is 45-50 mph. Flooring from 40 mph or even 50 mph and the transmission will downshift as prompted. From what I have gathered this is a bigger issue on the 904s than the 727s.
Last edited by 2E2x1; 02/06/12 08:35 AM.
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Re: Sticky Governor
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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02/06/12 09:27 AM
02/06/12 09:27 AM
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mopar_man
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Quote:
I am thinking it could be a valve body but, not sure there. I just want to say that when the car is floored it will squeal the tire from a dead stop and the WOT shift point 1st to 2nd gear is 45-50 mph. Flooring from 40 mph or even 50 mph and the transmission will downshift as prompted. From what I have gathered this is a bigger issue on the 904s than the 727s.
I'm not a tranny guy but if your just getting out of low gear at 50 mph , I would be looking for a spare motor cause your gonna have a mess of broken parts very soon. especially if your running low gears(high ratio). It could be valve body trouble and maybe your linkage from carb is not set right but that should not leave it in 3rd. at the light.
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Re: Sticky Governor
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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02/06/12 07:33 PM
02/06/12 07:33 PM
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John_Kunkel
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You need to install a test gauge on the governor pressure test port to verify that it is a governor problem and not a stuck shift valve in the valve body; if the governor has been serviced twice I'd be inclined to think the problem is a sticky 2-3 shift valve plug.
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