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08-16-2009 #1
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t-56 shifting question
Went with a friend to check out a t-56 transmission today. It was unhooked and out of the car but as he shifted through the gears for a quick little test it would not go into reverse. Is this normal with it out of the car? I didn't think it was but I wasn't sure.
2001 Camaro Z28 (DD)
LS3 525hp GM crate engine, built 4L60e
1974 Camaro Z28 Type LT
Solid roller 355 sbc with T-56
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08-16-2009 #2
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There is a reverse lockout solenoid that keeps it from going into reverse unless energized. Once energized it will go in easily. You can muscle it & over ride the solenoid though. In a factory setup the PCM energizes this solenoid if going less than 5mph, that way you don't accidently hit R when going from 4th to 5th.
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08-16-2009 #3
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O.K. Cool thanks. I was pretty sure the transmission was in working order since I saw the car with it in it driving around about a week or so ago and knew the guy. I didn't think he'd pull one over on us but we went out there by ourselves and he left his shop open for us while he was out.
2001 Camaro Z28 (DD)
LS3 525hp GM crate engine, built 4L60e
1974 Camaro Z28 Type LT
Solid roller 355 sbc with T-56
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