Transmission problem

1973 CHEVROLET NOVA
5.7L • V8 • TURBO • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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BANKSY44
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On my transmission the reverse works, but when I put it in drive it is like it does not want to come out of neutral. So I have no drive.
Jun 10, 2016 at 5:49 PM
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HMAC300
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sounds like one of your clutch paks are shot or the running clutch. put it in Low and see if it moves if it does then it confirms what I just said were bad. transmission will probably need rebuilt.
Jun 11, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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BANKSY44
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There is no forward gears at all, but there is not a popping sound or anything.
Jun 11, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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HMAC300
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if no forward gears then it's probably rebuild time or a valve body problem. have a trans guy look at it. check fluid as well if it's dark brown or black it's no good
Jun 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM
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BANKSY44
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Appreciate the help, I'll get right on that
Jun 12, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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Please let us know what happens so it will help others
Jun 13, 2016 at 8:12 AM