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1992 GMC Suburban not shifting into OD, Transmission Modulator?

The Suburban does not shift into OD correctly , Transmission Modulator?
1st and 2nd gears are good When you give gas on the high to get 60 70.
the RPMS rev high and you loose passing power.. it cycles through rev in up and down to get into overdrive..? you put the foot down at the Suburban slows down........ bad tranny or Modulator

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The shift down linkage on the carburetor below the gas pedal cable might need to be adjusted to increase the hydraulic pressure on the internal clutch plates in the transmission it shows you how to do that in a car manual.

  • Anonymous Mar 06, 2011

    These transmission are known for loosing pressure as they get old and you can take them in and get upgrade kit put in them before they burn out. The kits have heavier spings and new valves for increasing fluid pressure to make the clutch lock up tighter and shift firmer.

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