350 turbo trans problems

[Matsucorp]

I have a 350 turbo trans bolted to a 350 motor, the tranny won't engage in park.

I can hear it clicking a bit as it rolls but it never engages (stops). Good thing the parking break works.

 

It has more miles than I care to account for but it runs pretty good.

It shifts fine, though sometimes it clunks downshifting while slowing to a stop.

Fluid levels are good, trans cooler works, I checked the linkage from the collar down to the input on the tranny, all fine. I got it earlier this year so hevan knows what the things been put through...though by the looks of it the previous owner was a fairly competent gearhead.

 

Is this a well known or common problem? I'm hoping it's something I can fix.

 

As with any transmission problem I fear the worst ($$$), but hope for the best.

 

Any insight would be awesome...

 

Thanks!

Matt

[snoman]

The park pawl is likely out of adjustment on the rear output shaft of tranny. When it does as yours does, it is not fully engaging.