Hey. Thanks for the reply, especially with pics. That will come in handy. The adjustment screw looked just like you posted. I backed it out to where it was again, until I was able to get a reply on here. I don't have the pan off because I just changed filter and fluid on it. Should I drop the pan to get a look at what's going on inside?

 

Sorry just got on here. Did you adjust the rear band as well? If you did then theres no reason to open the pan till next service date.

 

Quite alright. I did adjust the rear band but I am fearful that I may have misread inch lbs as ft lbs. So in light of this and my current situation I am thinking it may be smart to drop the pan again. Perfect time to install the drain plug that I forgot to install the first time around.

 

yeah if you ft/lb'd it you want to take the pan off.

 

Ok. I am going to go ahead and drop the pan and check everything again. I will check back with you guys in a little bit.

 

Alright guys. I've got the pan dropped. Now where do I go from here? I am seriously a rookie here. So any suggestions are much appreciated.

 

In this picture you can see the band it is near the shift lever. It is the strap that goes around the clutch pack drum. If your adjustment stud looked like the one in the previous picture it is probably time for a band change. I can walk you through it but it will be a lengthy process explaining how to do it.
Just dropping the valve body there is a potential of loosing a check ball or needing to replace seals,valve body gaskets, and orings.
You will need a trans kit because the valve body gaskets will likely tear and normally don't get reused.
If the truck is shifting ok now leave it alone but I would suggest saving up for an overhauled trans.

Is the truck shifting into park now?

 

The truck is not shifting into park now. The transmission was replaced on this truck at 130k-140k miles and has had zero maintenance since. It's at 309k and some change.

 

Sounds like a lot of miles with no fluid changes, how do you feel about doing a trans swap? We may fix the shifting problem with the front band but you will have some money in buying the trans kit/ band and the fluid and it may be wise to save that and put it towards a overhauled trans. It is very difficult to say whether or not this trans is "cooked".
When you drained the trans did it smell burnt? if the fluid has never been changed in 170K miles the seals may be hard (as in brittle) and if you put a new band in that may only get you by for a while.

 

I would say that transmission lead a good life.