Why would my 69 442 slip slightly in first. Just doesn't get off the line like I think it should. Any help would be appreciated... Thanks Eddie

 

Slipping in gear could point to low fluid level. I'm sure you checked that, which leads me to say its an internal problem $. Perhaps its a linkage/shifter cable issue.........check to see that it correctly moves and not stuck inbetween selected ranges.

 

thanks don,
fluid level okay. when starting for a dead stop. it just feels like trans is slipping. when it hits 2nd..it's okay. someone also said to check all vac hoses for leaks... could this also be the cause? eddie

 

Have the transmission filter and fluid been replaced lately? A real dirty filter can cause problems like that sometimes I've heard.

Allan

 

FLUID BUT NOT FILTER..I'LL TRY THANKS AMH

 

i had the same problem did u figure out what it was? im tuning the tranny today

 

Yeah, I figured out what was wrong. Actually transmission guy told me....Broken pieces of clutch in pan......... Doing a soft rebuild....$650-$750..Question???? What is a "soft" rebuild? Thanks

 

I believe it is a transmission rebuild where the technician replaces all of the "soft" parts in the transmission. This would include gaskets, seals, o-rings, and hopefully fiber AND steel clutches and bands. This would be pretty standard for an automatic transmission since it hopefully doesn't need any "hard" parts (i.e. pump, sun and planetary gear set, output shaft, etc.)