So on my long arc to Lake Tahoe and back from Colorado in my 1989 Ford E 350 Born Free RV with a 6.9 IDI / Hypermax Turbo'd rig I have run into transmission problems. When trying to reverse the engine roars but maybe 1% of the force actually gets to the wheels. I was barely able to back out of a parking spot with a slight uphill grade in Wells NV, and quite a burning smell ensued. Tranny fluid level is fine. I was able to go forward, at highway speed, to get into Salt Lake City and the in laws house.
I am sure I need at least a big transmission repair on my C6, and maybe a new one.
I am wondering is there anything I could do to make the transmission system more heavy duty? Is a repaired or replacement C6 the best I can hope for? Are there mods down the road that will make things better? Or is there someway I could make a choice at a transmission repair shop tomorrow that would make the system more heavy duty?
Reading this forum suggests the C6 is a pretty good transmission already, and maybe better than the overdrive model that came later.
Usage of my rig includes crossing mountain passes and towing trailers.
regards
Rolf
I am sure I need at least a big transmission repair on my C6, and maybe a new one.
I am wondering is there anything I could do to make the transmission system more heavy duty? Is a repaired or replacement C6 the best I can hope for? Are there mods down the road that will make things better? Or is there someway I could make a choice at a transmission repair shop tomorrow that would make the system more heavy duty?
Reading this forum suggests the C6 is a pretty good transmission already, and maybe better than the overdrive model that came later.
Usage of my rig includes crossing mountain passes and towing trailers.
regards
Rolf