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Sounds like the Vacuum Switch located near the trans is not working. Could be an internal blockage in the switch or the push/pull cable has pulled out of the switch housing.

If a replacement can't be found you could replace the control valve with a suitable electric solinoid valve (12vdc, 3 or 4 way) and put a modern Eaton 2-speed electric switch on the gear shift lever making it electric over vacuum control.

Mike B smile

Last edited by Mike B; 01/25/2016 8:43 AM.

Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD