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No or Delayed Forward Engagement, Reverse Satisfactory

NO OR DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT, REVERSE SATISFACTORY
1. Improper fluid level.
2. Damaged or improperly adjusted manual linkage.
3. Low main control pressure, forward clutch center support seal rings leaking.
4. Forward clutch assembly burnt, damaged, or leaking. Check ball in cylinder or leaking piston seal rings.
5. Valve body bolts loose or too tight.
6. Sticking or dirty valve body.
7. Transmission filter plugged.
8. Pump damaged or leaking.