88 dakota tranny prob

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Amber - 15 Apr 2008 01:29 GMT

I have a 88 dodge dakota with the automatic tranny without OD. First
gear lags sometimes and takes a little too long to accelerate and shift
into second gear but once it shifts, all the other gears are fine. I've
changed the filter and gasket in hopes that this would fix the problem
but no luck. I've been told it could be the retractor spring. What
exactly does the retractor spring do? Any ideas or tips are greatly
appreciated.
Thanks-
Stumped

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Max Dodge - 15 Apr 2008 02:59 GMT

Adjust the throttle linkage and see if that helps.

There is no "retractor spring".

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>I have a 88 dodge dakota with the automatic tranny without OD. First
> gear lags sometimes and takes a little too long to accelerate and shift
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Amber - 15 Apr 2008 16:37 GMT

ok thanks

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rich s - 21 Apr 2008 23:05 GMT

> ok thanks

Does your trans have a band for 1st gear? If so, it might need to be
readjusted.

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