tyler93

Hey guys im new to the forum and new to the diesel world. I just recently picked up a 1993 dodge cummins W250. It is an automatic. (518)

I will try to post pics later so y'all guys can check it out.


Ok so here is the deal, My truck is starting in neutral but not in park. It was working a few days ago starting up in park and then all of the sudden it stopped. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Tyler

j_martin

Yes

tyler93

starting to lean toward the rooster comb.... do u have any idea what type of cost someone might charge to repair it and replace the ball and spring??
should i have anything else done while iam in the VB ? what type of fluid do u recomend and whats the best gasket to use... thanks in advance

Jim5870

Check the shifter linkage on the trans, sometimes they come loose,
need to tighten the clamp bolt.

willroach

I agree with checking the linkage and insure the adjustment is proper. loosen the clamp rod and slide the linkage on the trans all the way to rear of the trans. That should be park, tighten the clamp rod and if it starts you're good to go.

It cost me $200 to have my "rooster comb" replace. that included labor and filter/oil. That was a whole different issue than what you have though, my trans would not come out of park and that assembly broke.

tyler93

ok cool i will double check the linkage do u guys think it will actually hurt to just keep starting it in netural??

wannadiesel

It wont hurt anything to start in neutral.

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tyler93

good deal ...that way i can save up some money to have it repaired......thanks for the help everyone