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Cried a bit today

crashandburn

crashandburn

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So I swapped the trans in my blazer today. Got it all together, fired it up and put it in gear, and it moved. Drove down the street, and it's not shifting. Instinctively, my hand went to my pocket to get my phone to call my dad to ask him what he knows about automatics. It hit me again. Early Tuesday morning, my dad suffered a massive heart attack and died in his sleep. He was 58 and in perfect health for his age. It was a complete shock with no warning whatsoever. He was always the first guy I would call. He didn't always have the answer but he would at least bounce ideas around. My dad grew up without a father, and as a result, made sure that he was the best father he could be. His family took precedence over absolutely everything. I cannot describe with words how much I will miss him. He truly touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
 
That is sad, sorry to hear that brother.

What trans is in your rig? If it's a TH350 or TH400 make sure the modulator valve has the vacuum line hooked up and if it's a 700R4 make DAMN SURE the TV cable is set correctly.
 
My heart goes out to you. I do the same thing with my dad as well. Always know there are some good guys here to help you out when we get stumped on stuff. As for the tranny. Check the fluid. It takes a lot in the converter and time to get it all filled up. Just keep ckecking and add some in. good luck
 
Sorry for your loss...I lost my Dad earlier this year.

I keep wanting to call him too....
 
Not to make light of the situation with your fathers but if you need to call him you need to dial 1-800-GOT-HEVN. :thumb:
 
My dad died of a heart attack when I was 16, but even by that age my dad had passed on his love of cars to me... Sounds like your dad did an awesome job of showing you how to live life, now do the best you can to honor his memory by living and being an example for others like he did for you. I'm sorry for your loss.
 
The last conversation I had with Pops, he talked about building trucks together, like I always wanted to do as a kid...
 
So sorry Man. I lost my father when I was 18, 8 years ago, and I still reach to call him from time to time. I wish I knew what to tell you, something to comfort you, but there is nothing. Just don't ever forget the things he told you.

--Chuck
 
crashandburn, I didn't mean to hijack your thread...we just have a common loss....
 
My condolances as well ,to you and your family...its tough to lose your dad,mine has been gone ten years .he would be 85 now!..still miss him bad,and Christmas hasn't been the same since he passed..My dad suffered a long time with Parkinsons and stomach problems...we hated to see him suffer,if he could have died in his sleep,it would have been a blessing...

As for the tranny,if its only got first gear & reverse,it could be the govenor gear is stripped or the passages in the govenor are plugged..its easy to pull out the govenor,no dissasembly of the tranny is needed..be sure it is full of fluid,has vacuum to the modulator if it has one (a 700r4 wont!)and if it is a 700r4,be sure the throttle valve cable is adjusted right as already suggested...if the tranny came from a salvage yard it may have sat a long time and the valve body might have some sticky valves too,and it will take time to get them freed up again...
 
I feel your pain in many ways. I grew up without a father but talked to him once in a while till he died. Then my father in law who was truely like a father to me died the same year. Because of growing up without a dad I have been a very good dad to my son and relived part of childhood I did not have with him...

Circle of life, you are now top gun. God Bless.
 
very sorry to hear that bro, i cant even immagine what you are feeling right now, if it is at all possible to wear a smile around the holidays, i hope you muster up the courage to do so.

lemme know if ya wanna hit the trails ta git yer mind off
 
I lost my father in the exact same way when I was 13. My dad was a car guy and i was still a little too young before we could start any project cars. So everything i have learned about cars has been on my own but of coarse CK5 has been a tremendous help along the way. My truck would not be where it is today without this website and the brotherhood here :bow:
 
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