th350 no first gear

[Ssmnt408]

I just rebuilt my th350 and installed a manual valve body, now I don't have first gear ..........anybody have a guess at what could be wrong with it?

 

[chris718]

what works?

 

[Ssmnt408]

everything works except first, feels like i'm taking off in second and only shifts when I shift from second to third, down shifting it'll go from third to second and nothing when I shift down to first. could over filling with fluid cause this?

 

[Otto J]

over filling cant,but are you sure the shifter is adjusted properly?

 

[Ssmnt408]

yes shifter is adjusted properly.

 

[Ssmnt408]

it could be in first and maybe I just can't feel the shift.....I watched the rpm's and they didn't drop when I shifted I could feel it hit third though and the rpm's dropped. I guess I wouldn't feel it downshifting into first as it doesnt' have engine breaking in first..........

any opinions are greatly appreciated.