Recent content by NCH18

Just went out there to pull out the batteries to take into town and thought I'd give it one last try. Started turning over like crazy! SUCCESS! So I guess the flexplate was bound up or something, maybe the torque converter. When I first went under there it took everything I had to budge it...

Ok thanks stonepicker. I'm going into town so I'll bring them in and get them tested more officially (I just used a little hand one). I was under the assumption that if I had both batteries hooked to jumper cables to 2 running cars then it would start even with a bad battery but might be wrong.

I see now that it is indeed supposed to extend/retract to engage flextplate. So is it a bad idea to try and crank the truck with the bellhousing bottom cover off and trans fluid lines unhooked (to get cover off) and see if the starter gear does anything?

Ok I pulled the bottom cover off the bellhousing and can just barely rotate the flexplate with both hands, that sound right? I also can see where the starter has a gear with some teeth, should that be engaging the flexplate teeth? It's pretty far from the flexplate at the moment, like 1/4", or...

Interesting, thanks. I will go read up on things til I understand what that means (first car I've ever decided to be hands on with). It does seem quite possible that something could be trans related considering this all started after messing with the trans for a week. I thought maybe I'd...

Alright, I got problems, would love some help or at least a shoulder to cry on. If mods want me to change title/start new thread, that's fine too. Thanks. Symptoms/Things I've tried: Batteries load tested fine. Hooked up 2 cars with 2 sets of jumper cables and no go. I'm declaring the...

It's crazy right? But I've only drained my batteries twice and I've only left the key in twice and they were both at the same times so,... can't be coincidence. I actually came on here the first time to ask but did some searching and somebody else was getting laughed at for asking the same...

Just a quick update and request for a bit more assistance. I changed the governer gear and trans fluid/filter. Everything went great and I felt real proud of myself. While changing things I had the key in the ignition at some point and forgot to take it out. Now I know I've read on here that...

thanks a lot guys, glad i asked before bringing it in. i'm gonna call around and see if i can find it locally but worst case i found a kit with the gear, pin, and gasket for around $15 on ebay. pretty excited it's not something more serious (knock on wood).

Good info, thanks rtk. The good news is i pulled the governer and the plastsic gear on it is not only worn down and apple-cored to death but it looks like the plastic on it even melted off somehow in places. This isn't mine but gives a good visual of what i'm talking about. Let's just say...

thanks cliffy, just what i was looking for. i'm wanting to try everything easy before paying the big bucks.

A quick (kinda) question for you guys. I've searched a good amount and tried what I can but it's time to call on the pros. I was driving back from the mountains with around 1000 pounds in the back. About 2 hours into the 3 hour trip, while going down a steep decline at around 60mph and giving...

That's awesome info 1stSarge. I've been trying to figure out the correct way to pull the wires without messing anything up for a while, thanks!

Yes I had all kinds of GP issues which I narrowed down to this last snag via the TM. According to the TM procedure, the card is bad, but the fact that it sometimes works leaves me betting on a bad connection b/w card and blue wire. I cleaned it today and messed with it some and if I push in...

Thanks guys. I did try cleaning the card with an eraser and putting on bulb grease originally. Will try contact cleaner though and get after the harness a bit. Is it possible for a card to go bad in only one of its functions and still do all its other stuff right? The card has no visible...