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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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Hey guys,

I have a TH-400, 34 element sprag, Kolene Steels and blue clutches.

My tranny was slipping from the 2-3 shift. The RPMs would float and it would take about 1 1/2 secods to fully engage in 3rd gear.

Well, I got new Kolene Steels and clutches put in, and the problems seems to be worse. Now it'll slip w/ 3/8 thorttle, and the RPMs actually increase about 250rpm before it starts to try and engage into 3rd.

It has new fluid and filter also.

Any suggestions??
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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I got new Kolene Steels and clutches put in, and the problems seems to be worse.
Sounds to me like who ever put them in didn't do a very good job. I'd take it back to them and have them correct it.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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in my humble opinion kolene steel are to smooth, no traction
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Originally Posted by john kilgore
in my humble opinion kolene steel are to smooth, no traction
Well, it was happening before and after I put the Kolene steels in.
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 09:56 AM
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with out preaching, since all automatic are all hydraulic, a press guage is called for before you go any further. you trans should have at least 160psi in all ranges
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Incase you don't know how to run a press check, Remove pressure plug on the drivers side of the case and install a gauge with a 0-300psi range and go from there.

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sjh, thanks, l forgot not everyone knows that
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