FAQ

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about transmissions, please take a look over these before you call.

My transmission is noisy.
What transmission do I have?
My transmission won't go into gear.

Q: My transmission is noisy.

A: Transmission noise is most commonly caused by a poorly running engine. A compression check is a must before putting any blame on the transmission. If compression is not within 10% in all cylinders, uneven firing impulses will cause the transmission to make backlash noise.

The next most common cause for a noisy transmission is a bad drive plate. The drive plate is what absorbs the engine's firing impulses, it is the last link between the engine and transmission, and connects directly to the transmission's input splines. So with a bad drive plate, even the slightest variation in firing impulses from the engine will cause transmission noise.

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Q: What transmission do I have?

A: All transmissions will have an identification tag somewhere on the top when they come out of the factory. The problem is these tags will often times become rusted and hard to read or may be missing entirely.

If there is no tag present, the best way to find out what transmission you have is to measure its dimensions, and call us. It is best to be able to see the transmission when you call, so we can ask questions that will help us identify it.

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Q: My transmission won't go into gear.

A: Not going into gear is usually caused by a lack of oil pressure for hydraulic transmissions. First thing to do is check the transmission's oil level and insure it is topped off.

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