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SECOND GEAR START IN D2 (INFORMATION)

SUBJECT: SECOND GEAR START IN D2 (INFORMATION)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1993 "F" MODEL WITH 5.7L (LT1) ENGINE AND 4L60 TRANSMISSION

1993 F-Cars equipped with a 2.73 axle and a HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 transmission (3FFM) will have a second start when in D2 and taking off from a stop at minimum or part throttle. This is normal operation for this vehicle. When taking off from a stop in D2 at full throttle the vehicle will start in first gear.

When in OD or D3 the vehicle will have a first gear start at any throttle as experienced in the past.

This is an added feature for this particular calibration 3FFM with the 2.73 axle and the LT1 engine.

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