1-2 Shift Speed - High or Low

1989 GMC S15/T15 2WD P/U L4-151 2.5LSECTION 1-2 Shift Speed - High or Low
1. TV cable binding, broken or incorrectly adjusted.

2. Faulty governor assembly. Refer to "First Speed Only-No Upshift."

3. Throttle lever and bracket assembly damaged, binding or incorrectly assembled.

4. TV link missing, binding or damaged.

5. TV exhaust check ball and TV plunger sticking.

6. Valve body or oil pump assembly face not flat.
RENDER: 1.0x

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