When I bought the bus the shifter cable was frozen. In order to drive the bus I disconnected the cable at the transmission, put in in forward, cranked it and drove it home. Today a buddy and I got the linkage back up and running and connected it back to the transmission. Here is where the problem begins. I put the shifter in Neutral and cranked the bus then after it aired up I went to put it in Forward and it made a grinding noise. I then tried reverse with the same results. I tried to crank it while in gear but it wont because it will only crank with the shifter in Neutral. So I am back to where I started. Any ideas?
Check the micro switches in the shift tower, as you push the shift lever out from the neutral detent it activates a micro switch which energizes a solenoid on top of the valve body. It's been a while since I wrenched on a Fishbowl (1985) but it's a common problem. I used to jump power to the solenoid with a jumper wire, from an insulated stud on the bottom of the rear apparatus box and have another mechanic put it into gear. Check circuit breakers and relays too. I still have a few maint manuals if you need some info.
Good luck with your repair.
Sammy
Buddydawg,
Now ya got the MAN with the PLAN helping ya! Sammy's probably forgotten more than most of us will ever know!
Thanks for jumping in where I had no clue Sammy!
;D BK ;D
Thanks for the help. I will look into it. I need to go ahead and buy the service manuals I just haven't gotten around to dropping the cash yet.