Automatic transmission will not shift after engine swap

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Asked by Jeff May 20, 2014 at 06:34 PM about the 1978 Chevrolet C/K 10 Custom Deluxe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After installing and used motor in my 1979 Chevy pickup the automatic transmission will not shift out of first gear I have checked the kickdown linkage and the vacuum lines but still out of luck, any ideas

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Isn't there a switch on pedal for shift release or on ing switch check All fuses safety Switch neutral maybe un pluged or broken wire

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There is no switch on the pedal. There is a button switch on the carburetor not sure if that is for the transmission???

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I think the shift linkage and crossed when he loosened it try to twist the rod and tighten it ,twist the rod shift by hand I remember they get kinked When loosened Turn shift rod tighten try again Let me know

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It will shift into drive just fine. It will go in first gear only. I'm guessing it is either the vacuum line or transmission governor. Will check for vacuum . And go from there

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make sure your fluid level is not over full or low , 350 trannys are picky about correct fluid level ... check the modulator valve

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Found out the transmission governor was stuck free that up works great

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must have sat for a while ... good job ,glad everything worked out !!

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