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Transmission slow to start 200 84

posted by  someone claiming to be Blaine on  Thu Nov 30 04:14 CST 2000 [RELATED]

The pup sled wagon is hard to start after sitting for a while, The tranny spins and then it begins to move. I've pretty much elliminated all the evil things and figure it's the check valve that keeps the viscous coupler filled when the pump isn't pumping when it's turned off over night is stuck and I have to wait while the coupler fills up. I figure I ought to change the fluid, just because it's relatively easy, but the real question is other than the annoying 5 second wait for initial motion in the morning, would living with the problem be better (financially and otherwise) than trying to delve deep into the drivetrain. Is it hurting anything other than my pride? Should I leave it in park for a few seconds or can I leave it in reverse and wait? Thanks to all in advance!

84 240 Wagon

PUP SLED

Norfolk, VA / Newport, RI







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    Re: Transmission slow to start 200 84

    posted by  someone claiming to be Carl Schwitzer on  Fri Dec 1 01:42 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    My 81 245 does the same thing. Forward and reverse. But not all the time.







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    Re: Transmission slow to start 200 84

    posted by  someone claiming to be Zee on  Thu Nov 30 16:12 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    My '84 does the same thing even after a thorough fluid flush 'n fill.

    But I don't know why.







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      Re: Transmission slow to start 200 84

      posted by  someone claiming to be James Holst on  Thu Nov 30 18:43 CST 2000 [RELATED]

      I'll be very interested in any help on this question from the group. My daughter's '84 240 does the same thing after sitting all night. After the morning wake up call the tranny works just fine. Your idea about a sticking check valve makes sense. When I drained the tranny oil, I got nearly 5 quarts which was much more than I thought would drain out. I put in new Dexron III but there was no improvement in the delayed action problem.







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    Re: Transmission slow to start...better info 200 84

    posted by  someone claiming to be Blaine on  Thu Nov 30 09:37 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    OOPS, by "hard to start," I meant to say hard to get moving. The engine starts fine, but the car doesn't start moving for a few agonizingly slow seconds after I shift it into gear from park. Sorry for the confusion...






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