Tranny shifting problems TH-400

[DukeBoy88]

I have a Jasper replacement TH-400 in my M1008. On the way home yesterday It started shifting eratically, holding the RPM's too long before shifting, sometimes shifting violently, sometimes very sluggish. I pulled over, fluid level was fine, smelled ok. I had changed fluid and filter when I got it 4000m ago. Once it shifted it behaved ok, except downhill coasting where it would stutter shift. I nursed it home, but haven't had a chance to check it out yet. It's still under waranty, but I don't want to take it in if it's something simple to check first. any ideas?
thanks in advance.

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

Is the vacuum line hooked to the modulator?

 

[Nonesuch]

The governor sounds like your culprit. It is on the back passenger side of the transmission under a cover with 4 bolts on it. Pull it out and soak it real good with brake cleaner. Make sure to dry it very well before re-installing it. Check to make sure it opens freely. If it doesn't open very well after a good cleaning, it needs to be rebuilt so get it back to the shop where you had the work done. The modulator could also be a problem as stated before this post. Check the line carefully for leaks and repair any you find. I would put my money on the governor.

 

[DukeBoy88]

thanks guys, split vacuum line. quick fix /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif