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5.0 aod help please

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lordtag1981

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hey guys i just bought a 88 5.0 the other day and need some help got it running pretty good but somthing is up with the transmission when i put it in gear it wants to push the car no matter what gear im in when i put it in drive its like it wants to go like its engaged all the time no slip never had this problem before can anyone help me please
 
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If the car doesn't die when you put it in drive then the trans is slipping like it should. What's your idle at? I would also check the brakes.
 
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it does die the rpms drop and then it stalls out like its under load
 
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im thinking its the torque converter
 
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