C4 shift behavior

[69shocktower]

Its never bothered me but got curious about it. 69 Coupe 351W, C4 auto. C4 is rebuilt with less than 3k mi. Its only a summer, weekend driver. Sometimes when I put it in drive or reverse, it can take up to 5 seconds for it to engage. It doesnt do it all the time. Just sometimes.

Could it be fluid level and/or something else mechanical?

Thanks

 

[Realmongo]

Try the easy things first such as fluid level, filter and fluid change, linkage adjustment, modulator and line, etc. After that start looking for a loss of pressure issue.

 

[Edster]

I agree w/ Realmongo. Fluid level first. might be too low.