Here's my problem. I have a 83 brat 4x4 with 3 spd auto tranny. It wants to stay in 2nd and not wanting to shift into drive. But when the car warms up or is driven a little bit. The shifting problem goes away.

 

What is my problem? Do I need to rebuild it or just change filter in tranny?

Any help would be greats. Maybe a vacum line

 

Vic

Its most likely the Governor. Its on the right side (passenger) of the tranny and looks like a big cup. Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the gear. Cleaning sometimes works, but most times a replacement will have to be made. Go to your local wrecking yard and look for any Soob from 82-92 that has a 3spd AT in it. They should work, altho I would try and get one from a later model.

Thanks...I will look into it

 

 

 

Its most likely the Governor. Its on the right side (passenger) of the tranny and looks like a big cup. Remove the 3 bolts and pull out the gear. Cleaning sometimes works, but most times a replacement will have to be made. Go to your local wrecking yard and look for any Soob from 82-92 that has a 3spd AT in it. They should work, altho I would try and get one from a later model.

i have a dead 3at with a bad front and rear diff, but the trans itself shifted fine. if you need it let me know. i can pull the governor out and send it to you,

I have a 3AT with the same problem. Do you have a tranny fluid leak? Check your bolts and seals. My problem was solved by tightening the govenor housing bolts down.

I will be off this weekend and look into everything you guys are saying. Once again thanks for all you help....Can live without my Brat..