Actually when you take off in drive there are no bands applied. In drive first the rear clutch is applied and the rear sprag (overrunning clutch) holds. When you put it in manual low the low/reverse band applies so you have eng braking in low gear when the shifter is pulled in low. In drive low there is no eng braking as the sprag is basically a mechanical one way clutch. But putting it in manual low all you do is apply the low/reverse band. But I have not ever seen a sprag slip when cold as when you put it in manual low you are just overriding the sprag and holding with the band. I would think you have worn seals in the rear clutch but cant see why putting it in manual low would help you if you did have seal problems. Ron
Last edited by 383man; 07/17/14 12:18 AM.
