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oledenny · 10-26-2006, 12:06 PM

Hi,
I have a 1972 chevy pick up...love the truck..it is used as a farm truck....sometimes I don't use it for months at a time...last week it ran fine, now it will not go into drive...it goes in reverse fine, but when I drop it down to drive it just sits there like I have it in netural...I am hoping it is not the transmission...I checked the transmission fluid, it is fine...any possibilities as to what it is?????

Dan Dickerson
otuck@watervalley.net

**oldiron** · 10-26-2006, 08:38 PM

I'm moving this over to the Pickup forum for you.

mattswb4x4 · 10-26-2006, 08:47 PM

it may be in the linkage you should have someone look under it while you try to shift it .(with your parking brake on)

centsless · 10-26-2006, 08:54 PM

It is possible one of the valves in the trans is sticking. I have had luck with Sea-Foam trans additive. It is available here at Federated Auto Parts. Just add it to your trans and start the truck. Let it run for a bit and then try it. If need be, try moving it in reverse some and see if it doesnt break free. May or may not work, but worth the $7.00 to try. Good Luck!!
Bob

centsless · 10-26-2006, 08:56 PM

P.S.
Welcome to the board!!!

BarryB · 10-26-2006, 09:04 PM

I agree with centless. If it was fine when parked most likelly it has the gear selector valve might be sticking. Like mentioned before try some kind of additive. Marvel mystery oil is another good one to try.

krue · 10-27-2006, 05:54 AM

Welcome to the board to both the new members.

10-26-2006, 12:06 PM	#1
oledenny Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Water Valley, Mississippi Posts: 1	1972 Chevy pickup question Hi, I have a 1972 chevy pick up...love the truck..it is used as a farm truck....sometimes I don't use it for months at a time...last week it ran fine, now it will not go into drive...it goes in reverse fine, but when I drop it down to drive it just sits there like I have it in netural...I am hoping it is not the transmission...I checked the transmission fluid, it is fine...any possibilities as to what it is????? Dan Dickerson otuck@watervalley.net

10-26-2006, 08:38 PM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question I'm moving this over to the Pickup forum for you. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

10-26-2006, 08:47 PM	#3
mattswb4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: vacaville,CA Posts: 3	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question it may be in the linkage you should have someone look under it while you try to shift it .(with your parking brake on)

10-26-2006, 08:54 PM	#4
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question It is possible one of the valves in the trans is sticking. I have had luck with Sea-Foam trans additive. It is available here at Federated Auto Parts. Just add it to your trans and start the truck. Let it run for a bit and then try it. If need be, try moving it in reverse some and see if it doesnt break free. May or may not work, but worth the $7.00 to try. Good Luck!! Bob __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-26-2006, 08:56 PM	#5
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question P.S. Welcome to the board!!! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

10-26-2006, 09:04 PM	#6
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question I agree with centless. If it was fine when parked most likelly it has the gear selector valve might be sticking. Like mentioned before try some kind of additive. Marvel mystery oil is another good one to try.

10-27-2006, 05:54 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 1972 Chevy pickup question Welcome to the board to both the new members. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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