518 stuck in first gear

[Slug]

I just had my 518 rebuilt. It stays 1st gear. Even if I manually shift it into 2nd, it stays stuck in 1st. What could be the possible causes? Kickdown new an adjusted, shifter linkage is spot on thru all the gears.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

I just had my 518 rebuilt. It stays 1st gear. Even if I manually shift it into 2nd, it stays stuck in 1st. What could be the possible causes? Kickdown new an adjusted, shifter linkage is spot on thru all the gears.

Valve body issue likely. Take it back to where you had it rebuilt and have them verify the VB is working correctly.

 

[Slug]

Could that screw in adjuster on outside of trans for 1st to 2nd shift cause that problem too?

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

Could that screw in adjuster on outside of trans for 1st to 2nd shift cause that problem too?

If the trans does not shift into any gear, then no. Does the trans shift into reverse? Is the fluid level correct? Are there any noises coming from the trans?

 

[Xcudame]

Rick is right, take it back to whoever rebuilt it. There's something not adjusted correctly or something broke. Make certain you have proper fluid level. One thing about torqueflites with stock pans, they must have the fluid between the ADD and MAX lines to operate correctly. Deep pans allow you a little forgiveness on low fluid conditions.

 

[Slug]

It shifts into reverse with no problems and no noises at all. I just don't want to tow the car to the trans shop. That would be a hassle.

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

It shifts into reverse with no problems and no noises at all. I just don't want to tow the car to the trans shop. That would be a hassle.

Well, you can drive to the shop in reverse!

 

[Xcudame]

No upshift in likelihood and ease to check:
Fluid level too low
Throttle linkage adjustment
Kick down band adjustment
Line pressure to high or too low
Governor malfunction
Valve body malfunction
Sticking Accumulator, broken rings or spring
Malfuctioning clutch or servo
Oil pump malfunction
Kickdown band, apply linkage or servo malfunction
Front clutch malfunction (if the front clutch wasn't fully engaged to the rear clutch and sun bell)
Broken input shaft or reaction shaft
Shift lever adjustment

AAA extended towing is a must! Good luck!

 

[Slug]

Well I guess ill be towing it to the shop.

 

[mrmopar340]

Well I guess ill be towing it to the shop.

Better than risking it after all the hard work. Hope it's something simple. If it's the tranny guys fault I would hit him with the tow. I know...tranny guy... I made a

 

[Slug]

Thanks to everybody who gave me suggestions, I adjusted the Kickdown band and the trans is working.