Count on reverse being Gone in the near future..it's only working when the fluid is cold & thick..

Have you adjusted the modulator pressure? If not I'd give it a few turns see if that helps w/ reverse engaging.

I'd also try swapping the fluid w/ Type F if you are on a budget or B&M trick shift if 5$ a qt is OK... Both of these fluids additive package is aimed at getting clutches to Grab as opposed to slip.

Jonathan

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