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xcashewx

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Engine dies when put in forward gears
« on: February 16, 2009, 01:40:55 »
engine runs fine, i have the idle set at around 800 in "P", when i put it in reverse it drops slightly to around 750 rpm but in drive it drops drastically to the point where it barely runs. i noticed that the linkage moves a little when in R but when put into 4 it doesnt move at all. could this just be the oil pressure switch on the transmission not working? if so where can i find a new switch
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ja17

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Re: Engine dies when put in forward gears
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2009, 04:31:31 »
Hello,

Yes there is a separate pressure switch on the transmission for reverse and forward.  They are hexagon shaped and have a single wire with a metal pressure line. One is  on each side of the transmission.  I am not sure which is which. Try switching the wires to see if the problem switches also!  There is a bit of info on these in the "linkage Tour"
http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/ja17/20061116233433_12.3.JPG

Take care,

Joe
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Re: Engine dies when put in forward gears
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2009, 08:43:08 »
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