Skip between 2nd and third

[Rusty knuckles]

So my BB 727 has been having a kind of weird skip between 2nd and 3rd upshift. It's like the trans goes to neutral briefly before going into 3rd. The rpms jump up a bit as it's doing it. It does this both in drive and if I shift manually. Not sure if it's related or not but it doesn't seem to down shift correctly under acceleration. But if I shift manually from drive to 2nd the skip doesn't seem to be there. I've checked the kick down and its adjusted right, full pressure at WOT. I don't think there's any slippage while driving, just this skip between 2nd and 3rd. I also think it upshifts too fast. Its trying to go to 3rd by 30mph. Any thoughts?

 

[pnora]

Adjust the kick down. Forget about what you think is right. You need more throttle pressure.

 

[Geoff 2]

If the trans has a lot of miles, it may just be worn clutches & bands. Any history on the trans? Is this a new problem?

 

[Rusty knuckles]

If the trans has a lot of miles, it may just be worn clutches & bands. Any history on the trans? Is this a new problem?

Not a new thing. It's been doing it for some time. I've never had the trans out and had the car for over 20 years.

 

[Rusty knuckles]

Adjust the kick down. Forget about what you think is right. You need more throttle pressure.

I'll do that.

 

[toolmanmike]

Not a new thing. It's been doing it for some time. I've never had the trans out and had the car for over 20 years.

I would adjust the kickdown for higher shifts and see what that does. It sounds like it's time for a transmission fluid and filter change and while the pan is odd, adjust the bands according to the Factory Service Manual.

 

[493 Mike]

I was in a lot better shape 20 years ago! I would recommend going through your Torqueflite.
Mike