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Have a turbo 4oo that makes a clicking noise in first gear and third gear. Does not select gears when in drive. Having to shift manually and takes too long to shift.
Ross, I don't know what a turbo 400 is, but the easy answer is low on trans fluid. Automatic trans are very simple to those who work on them. It should be easy to fix. Sounds like it is trying to shift. Make sure the fluid is up and if that is not the prob, then take it apart yourself or have someone else do it.
Sorry I can't be of much help.
jack
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jack bahm
Expertise
Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.
Experience
Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.
Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack
Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com
"Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010
Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm
Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.
Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.
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