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last night I took my luv on a test drive after installing new trans cooler lines, B&M shifter, and the vacuume line. I noticed when I took off it shifted on its own into second gear while the shifter was in first. Then after coming back home I put the shifter into reverse and it was like there wasnt anything there so I ran the shifter through all the gears and back to park then back into the reverse possition and it worked. I checked the fluid level and it was on the full mark. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I would double check the cable's adjustment. sometimes your selector will say its in R but the cable really has it kind of right in between N and R and it will not do anything. I believe when i set them up i put the shifter in 3rd gear and the get under and click the lever all the way back and then up 2 clicks before putting it in and installing the cotter pin in. The reason that is is the lever on the trans swings in an arc motion so when its in D or N its in the middle of the arc and more of a neutral (not gear wise) position. if you adjust the cable and put it in when its in 1st or P then it could be a little off.
also...
what is the vacuum source for your vacuum modulator?

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1978 LUV Truck 2WD
450 "Small Block" Chevy
3.70 Ford 9
28x10 Goodyears

I had to drill and tap a hole in my intake manifold for the vacuume. The intake is a weiand tunnel ram.

I know when I put in my B&M shifter, it was kinda tricky, and you had to get it right on the money as far as adjustment went or else it wouldnt shift right. I believe it said on my package--- If adjustment is not correct, you will damage your trani on the very first shift .

yup i can believe that luvinit cause my trans was jusnk and it did this exact same thing so i put a new one in and now it works just fine

I read the part that mentioned trans damage but I didnt read the rest probably should try adjusting it from 3rd gear as mentioned above

Seems like I had to adjust from 1st up Can't remember, but I can look for my instructions if need be. Let me know Gabe!!!

I still have my instructions I think I just havent had time to crawl under the truck and play with it. Im peeling my new rear end apart right now so hopefully that will be done before too long.