m002922
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My C6 is shifting into 2nd at 10mph, and 3rd at 15mph - I'm working through the possibilities, but have a basic question that I don't think has been covered.
For background: I've replaced the filter and fluid (Type F) (neither filter nor fluid looked bad - but this did come out of the pan - which I assume isn't ideal: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QKkbxm3zXAJcrxjv6 - if you can identify that for me I would be much obliged), and I adjusted the band with the external adjuster. I put in a shift kit because I had to pull the valve body anyway when I backed out the external adjuster too much and had to reset the band. At the time I did the shift kit I didn't realize how many shifting issues I had going on at once (modulator issue, VRV issue, etc). Anyway . . .
The Vacuum modulator has been replaced (old one did not have adjustment screw (original?) and fluid poured out of it - new one has an adjustment screw). So assume that was shot. Replaced that, still had the issue.
Today I find out about the VRV and am now investigating that. My IP is remanufactured (recently - bought by me), so I had to install it and place the VRV on it. When I did that I had no idea what I was doing or looking at - just didn't know what I didn't know.
Here is a picture of my VRV: https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2YiSQpQ2gTc78Lt8 (ignore that wiring in the background - I assure you it's perfect )
Here is a picture of my IP where the VRV mounts: https://photos.app.goo.gl/N55eYaZikL8bGGX37
I see how I believe the VRV is engaged (I assume some sort of metal piece engages against the green plastic) . . . the problem is I don't see anything on my IP shaft that sticks out far enough to engage those areas of the green part of the VRV. What is there doesn't seem to - to me - go deep enough to engage the VRV.
I'm wondering if there was a piece I was supposed to take off my old IP and install on this one that I failed to do . . . or maybe it was gone on my old one (who knows).
Can someone take a look at this and confirm for me whether my thinking is sound and whether I'm missing a piece of my IP? I just assume something from the IP has to engage with the VRV . . . and I'm not seeing that on my IP.
Thank you. I've learned so much from this forum and now have a 1984 6.9 IDI that is just about there . . . I have a feeling when I get this transmission thing sorted it's going to be like a new truck. I didn't realize the transmission was even shifting it was shifting so early.
For background: I've replaced the filter and fluid (Type F) (neither filter nor fluid looked bad - but this did come out of the pan - which I assume isn't ideal: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QKkbxm3zXAJcrxjv6 - if you can identify that for me I would be much obliged), and I adjusted the band with the external adjuster. I put in a shift kit because I had to pull the valve body anyway when I backed out the external adjuster too much and had to reset the band. At the time I did the shift kit I didn't realize how many shifting issues I had going on at once (modulator issue, VRV issue, etc). Anyway . . .
The Vacuum modulator has been replaced (old one did not have adjustment screw (original?) and fluid poured out of it - new one has an adjustment screw). So assume that was shot. Replaced that, still had the issue.
Today I find out about the VRV and am now investigating that. My IP is remanufactured (recently - bought by me), so I had to install it and place the VRV on it. When I did that I had no idea what I was doing or looking at - just didn't know what I didn't know.
Here is a picture of my VRV: https://photos.app.goo.gl/H2YiSQpQ2gTc78Lt8 (ignore that wiring in the background - I assure you it's perfect )
Here is a picture of my IP where the VRV mounts: https://photos.app.goo.gl/N55eYaZikL8bGGX37
I see how I believe the VRV is engaged (I assume some sort of metal piece engages against the green plastic) . . . the problem is I don't see anything on my IP shaft that sticks out far enough to engage those areas of the green part of the VRV. What is there doesn't seem to - to me - go deep enough to engage the VRV.
I'm wondering if there was a piece I was supposed to take off my old IP and install on this one that I failed to do . . . or maybe it was gone on my old one (who knows).
Can someone take a look at this and confirm for me whether my thinking is sound and whether I'm missing a piece of my IP? I just assume something from the IP has to engage with the VRV . . . and I'm not seeing that on my IP.
Thank you. I've learned so much from this forum and now have a 1984 6.9 IDI that is just about there . . . I have a feeling when I get this transmission thing sorted it's going to be like a new truck. I didn't realize the transmission was even shifting it was shifting so early.
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