Engine dies when put in forward gears

[xcashewx]

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

[ja17]

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

[Naj ✝︎]

This thread may also help:

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=9100.0

naj