Just last week I had my car in for a tranny fluid leek last week. That was fixed and they also did a power flush...I didn't ask for it so they ended up not charging me. I usually get it done once/year. The guy at the shop (AAMCO) said that everything looked fine then.

This morning I'm on the highway and lose 4th gear...then 3rd won't hold. So I'm stuck at 2nd. Drove a couple miles to a parking lot and had it towed back to the shop.

I haven't had any work done on the tranny other than fluid changes. It has almost 127k on it now. Any guesses on what's wrong??

I'm also considering selling for an LS1, so I don't know if I want to go all out for a whole new tranny right now...

 

I have no Idea what is wrong with the trans expet maybe the bands or clutches are shot since those are the usual suspects lol

But since you are in NJ and frank from CPT is in MD he can hook u up with a stock rebuild for about $700 and that way if you decide to sell for an LS1 you can at least get good $$ for your car if it runs.

check the link in my sig for conatc info.

 

Thanks for the quick response! I figured it was the clutches, but I wasn't certain. It's being inspected right now...so it's a little late to take it someplace else. If I was going to go big with a cam or forced induction I might look for some tranny upgrades. I'll just do a basic rebuild now and keep my eyes open for my next car.

 

cool man! good luck!

 

I hate to be the "bearer of bad news", but it sounds like your 3-4 clutches are wasted....Common problem in factory '60E's.

Frank