I might go look at a '92 D350 that is "slipping in reverse".

What would cause this? Just loose bands or wore out frictions?

Or is it more likely to need a complete rebuild?

It would be a farm work truck for me, so it does not have to work perfect. And besides I have a spare tranny in my '93 W250 wreck.

Thanks,
JP.

 

2 possiblities:
1. Rear band is out of adjustment or worn out.

2. Front clutch is burned up, in this case 3rd gear will be soon to follow.

 

Thanks JD730,

That's good info to have when I test drive it.

JP.

 

according to the previous owner of my truck this is what happen to my tranny. first it started to slip in reverse then he lost third gear and got it rebuilt.

 

I'm betting on #2 myself.

 

If I get the truck I'll be learning some transmission repair the hard way. In fact, I'm looking forward to doing a transmission. It should be easy with the excellent pictorial threads and sites that DTR First Gen members have posted over the last year.

Thanks for the replies,
JP.