Here is a good video check out at at about the 6 minute mark.

 

Gh0stman- Ha! Tell me about it. My ex was a no maintenancing son of a gun and I am learning that the hard way. Wish I would have come on here when I first took the truck over to see where I need to start.

So, with that being said.....Where do I begin? The truck has been failing to shift from 1-2 and I thought it might be a apps sensor because I have had trouble with that part off and on. I removed the apps and replaced with an older one to see if that would somehow help and give me something to go on. No codes. After this was replaced the truck wouldn't start unless in neutral and then wouldn't engage in park.

Jet A Fuel- I am not opposed to a trans swap in the future. Especially if I can swap it with a manual trans. I have to settle for milking it along for now though. Money aside, the place we are renting right now has no garage and no concrete in sight. I am doing this work on a tarp in the dirt. I need to get it up and rolling so I can drive my baby again and use it to move. Then hopefully be able to tear into it more when I have the space to do so. It needs a complete overhaul.

 

Jet- I actually just watched that video while I waited on some responses yesterday. Is it possible that the spade from that adj screw is up inside the valve body? The pan was fairly clean when I pulled it the first time, no noticeable chunks of anything. Just remembered I forgot to answer that the trans fluid didn't smell burnt. My neighbor who used to be a Jeep mechanic stopped by shortly after and said it didn't look terrible but definitely needed to be changed.

 

If the spade fell off most likely it would be stuck to the magnet in the pan or laying in the pan. Anything is possible if it fell and rested on top the valve body, odds are it would vibrate down to the pan.

I would suppose that if the spade is still engaged with the band and the adjustment screw went in that far the band is shot and needs replaced.

With the pan off you should be able to use a long screwdriver to touch the band and see if its sloppy loose on that clutch drum.

The 1-2 shift solenoid has been a problem to as you can see in the video.

 

Replying on my phone, so hopefully this works.

I will have a chance to get under the truck tomorrow and see if I can get a feel for that band. I will report what I find. Sure hoping its not bad news. In the event the band is good...Do I go ahead and buy a trans kit, solenoids and all, so I can go on a treasure hunt under the valve body?

 

you should be able to use a magnet to retrieve it without dropping the valve body keep your fingers crossed.
If you search for the shift solenoid p/n from the video on ebay you can purchase online. not sure if the parts stores have them where you live.
A trans kit would be 100 dollars or better it would be a good idea to purchase one and just pick out of it as you need it.

 

Alright. Finally checking in. Been a little busy around here. I had trouble locating the front band but took a long screw driver and kinda poked around where it should be. Whatever I was touching had a lot of slop in it and when I poked it again something fell on top of the valve body and no luck locating whatever it was with a magnet. I am guessing that means I am going to have to pull the valve body. Lucky me. Good news is that I received my mechanics repair manual yesterday, so hopefully its more help than the Haynes manual I have. Do you recommend buying a trans kit on ebay or is there a better place?

 

That would be good or if you have a local mom and pop trans shop in town they usually are nice enough to sell you one.

 

Not certain on the trans shops here but I will see what I can find. Can't thank you enough for all your help!!

 

Here's another link for your viewing pleasure.