wont shift out of 1st gear?

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JLOMO
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5.9 liter 4x4 it wont shift out of 1st gear. what could be the problem?
Jun 30, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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could be a bad governor valve, cable adjustment or bad trans

Roy
Jun 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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JLOMO
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where is the govenor valve located?
Jun 30, 2012 at 8:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the pressure solenoid is in the valve body and the governor itself is in the rear of the transmission.

Roy
Jul 1, 2012 at 3:37 AM
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