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76/85 Truck · 05-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Hey all! My truck skips 2nd gear when I put it in drive. It shifts right from 1st to 3rd. I have a TH-350 with a fresh filter and a fresh tranny flush.

I disconnected the kickdown cable because it was frayed and the frayed part would not allow the cable to return all the way, and it made my tranny permanently kicked down. I have the cable pushed all the way back as it will go...This worked for the past 2 months... Would this be causing the problem? It didn't do it until recently...

What would cause it to skip 2nd? If I put the gear selector in 2nd, it starts out in first and shifts into 2nd, just like normal. So, I know my 2nd gear is not shot. I can also manually shift or shift into drive once I hit about 35mph in 2nd.

What should I start looking for? The only time it skips 2nd gear is when I start out in drive, it will get to 15mph in 1st and shift straight into 3rd.

Thanks for everyone's help!!!

I appreciate it!

05-24-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
76/85 Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Libby, MT Posts: 163	Tranny Skips Second Gear! Hey all! My truck skips 2nd gear when I put it in drive. It shifts right from 1st to 3rd. I have a TH-350 with a fresh filter and a fresh tranny flush. I disconnected the kickdown cable because it was frayed and the frayed part would not allow the cable to return all the way, and it made my tranny permanently kicked down. I have the cable pushed all the way back as it will go...This worked for the past 2 months... Would this be causing the problem? It didn't do it until recently... What would cause it to skip 2nd? If I put the gear selector in 2nd, it starts out in first and shifts into 2nd, just like normal. So, I know my 2nd gear is not shot. I can also manually shift or shift into drive once I hit about 35mph in 2nd. What should I start looking for? The only time it skips 2nd gear is when I start out in drive, it will get to 15mph in 1st and shift straight into 3rd. Thanks for everyone's help!!! I appreciate it! __________________ Rich My first truck!! 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special and a 1985 GMC body. Has a 350, 4 BBL Edelbrock, with a Turbo 350, and NP205 T-case. Last edited by 76/85 Truck; 05-24-2011 at 07:53 PM.