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by Fireman721
Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD

Lol. Fair enough. If that is the solenoid for the converter lock up would that affect my 3-4 shift? Everyone says with the 1986 a4ld that there is no 3-4 solenoid. If that is the case, what would cause no 3-4 shift and a high 2-3 (4750 rpm) besides the governor on the 2-3. I am lost on that whole 3-...
by Fireman721
Wed Oct 17, 2012 6:27 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD

Rightfully so tekatlarge. Thank you for your expertise. My plan of action for it is to pull the governor and clean it real well, replace anything needing replaced on it and then start diagnosing the solenoid. I am still a bit confused on this solenoid however. I have the 1986 A4LD and from what I re...
by Fireman721
Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:40 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD

tekatlarge: I've done quite a bit of research on it. I am thinking we will be pulling the transmission, buying a rebuild kit and paying a friend of mine $50 to rebuild it. What are your thoughts on the governor freeing up after driving it back and fourth to work a few days? Trying anything possible ...
by Fireman721
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Bronco Tech
Topic: A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

A4LD Transmission Will not shift from 3rd to 4th or OD

Recently purchased a 1986 Bronco II XLT over the weekend. Picked it up real cheap because it would not shift from 2nd to 3rd or 4th. Pulled off the vacuum modulator and found the modulator full of fluid. Obviously replaced the modulator and now I have 3rd gear. I put some sea foam in it thinking the...