It's a 3 speed AT.  I'm curious about how you got the impression that it was
a 4 speed.

Larry A.

On Jan 31, 2008 8:33 AM, Chad Lyles <chad.lyles@gmail.com> wrote:

> Good morning all,
>
> I have just recently noticed something with my 84GL auto, i THINK, i'm not
> sure yet, that hoppy is not shifting into 4th gear. when i am at a dead
> stop
> and take off i can only hear/feel 1 brrrrrrrrrr 2 brrrrrrrrrrrrr 3
> brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr and i never hear the 4th gear kick in...i am
> traveling on the highways just fine.. some times even cruising above
> 55mph.
> although now that i think about it ... when i take my foot off the gas i
> seem to slow me down really quick...am i crazy or is 4th gear just really
> smooth and quiet?  haha... its not slipping...i just cant hear it and i
> cant
> hear my engine over the road noise so i cant tell if my RMP's are way to
> high...
>
> A) is there a way to check if all 4 gears are in use (with out tearing in
> to
> anything and with my limited knowledge)
> B) if this in fact IS occurring, could this be why i am getting such
> HORRIBLE highway fuel economy?
> C) should i be super worried?
>
> asking questions about the transmission is like finding a lump on you body
> somewhere and being afraid to go to the doctor for fear of what the
> prognosis will be...
> i am worried now....great.
>
> thanks in advance
>
>
> --
> Chad~
> 84gl "Hop-a-long"
>