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66 coupe Auto trans Hangs in 3rd????

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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Default 66 coupe Auto trans Hangs in 3rd????

I have a 66 coupe with an auto trans and it just started hanging in 3rd gear. I check the trans fluid with motor hot and in park appears to be ok. The car will shift 1 to 2nd and 2nd to 3rda smooth as possible, when you slow down it down shifts as it is supposed to it just wont shift from 3-4. Any help out there????
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Default RE: 66 coupe Auto trans Hangs in 3rd????

I'm no expert...

check your shift points..a modulator or something?

vaccum?

Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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well if its a c4 tranny (which it most likely is) then it only has 3 gears
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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I agree with connor. The stock trans only has 3 speeds.
Old Oct 18, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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The only four speed stock on a 66 was the four speed manual.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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Exactly what im thinking..I believe your problem is not one at all but rather a properly workign transmission.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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could be a aftermarket aod.. but asu all said most lickely a c4, only a 3 speed
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Yea bud, I think youre tranny is working just the way it should..
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:02 AM
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Brian, thank you you made me laugh, i was having a bad morning now im all better.
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