Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | I really don't care much for the 4.3 as it is. The whole combo of 4.3 and 4L60 does not seem like a good idea for a 127" G10.
I need something I can haul loads with. Nothing major, but needs to at least be able to haul my 96 Harley up the local mountain without struggling. This one seems to struggle pulling some of the small hills around here.
Maybe I'd be better off parting this one out and finding the shorty with 350 that I wanted to begin with. | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 150 member | member Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 150 | I had a 92 shorty 4.3 and 4l60e, it was a total dog above 50mph and I would have to constantly shift it manually into lower gears going up hills. Check your craiglist I have seen some real cheap complete tbi v8 setups for sale. My current shorty 305 v8 is worlds better and gets nearly the same mpg | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 569 | I vote for a 454 / 4L80E ... Ive beat the crap out of them & they want more abuse ....lol Really the 80E's are great.
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Decided to sell it for parts or part it out. I have WAY too much going on with all the other vehicles, house, children to tackle a trans repair right now. I'd love to swap in a v8, but I'm knee deep into my 72 Chevelle for a while. I got this van thinking I would have a good reliable let parts hauler, bike hauler that I could still play with a little. Just don't have time or desire for another big project at the moment. | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,695 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,695 | Alright, I've done a LOT of reading online this evening and apparently the 4L60E is prone to have problems with the reverse solenoid.
I'll be tearing into it soon and update as I can. You DO NOT have a 4L60E. It's a 700R4/4L60 (no E) in 1991. RipperServing NYC/LI 347-303-7403 | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Alright, I've done a LOT of reading online this evening and apparently the 4L60E is prone to have problems with the reverse solenoid.
I'll be tearing into it soon and update as I can. You DO NOT have a 4L60E. It's a 700R4/4L60 (no E) in 1991. Yep, figured that part out from a previous post, but thanks. | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,695 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,695 | You could buy my whole 91 Chevy Van for $800 and swap the tranny into yours. RipperServing NYC/LI 347-303-7403 | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | OP veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | You could buy my whole 91 Chevy Van for $800 and swap the tranny into yours. I could probably find a cheap donor van in my area with a 350/auto combo, but it's just not feasible for me at the moment. I am trying to finish building a 78 Yamaha xs650 chopper that is near completion and I'm also trying to get my 72 Chevelle back on the road (new fuel tank, th350, etc). I live in the city on .3 acres with no garage, so all my work is being done in my driveway. Just don't have the time, money, or space to take on another big project at the moment. | | | Re: 1991 G10, 4.3/auto - Lost Reverse | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,593 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,593 | I wish you were closer, your van is exactly what I wanted 6 months ago when I was looking for my current van, and bought a '94 shorty with the 4.3... | | |
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