Ram Van 250 Stalling when shifted to reverse

[dodgewise]

Hello, I did a quick search on here and didn't really find an answer. today after adding just a little bit of Lucas transfix and being out for a about 20 mins I came back and when I went to shift to reverse the engine stalled, started right back up and didn't do it again. I have experienced some horse power reduction lately. I'm thinking intermittent transmission problem, although it's only done this once so far, or maybe it's a clogged fuel filter? Anyone else experienced this? Any ideas? Thanks Ken

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[alloro]

Although there are several common reasons for an engine to stall when shifting, they're all engine related except one. That one being if the lock-up clutch in the tranny/torque converter is engaging. This has the equivalent effect of letting out a clutch while in 4th gear in a manual tranny.

[dodgewise]

Originally Posted by alloro

That one being if the lock-up clutch in the tranny/torque converter is engaging. This has the equivalent effect of letting out a clutch while in 4th gear in a manual tranny.

So then it is possible that the problem is with the tranny and it could be a gear possibly, reverse, that's getting ready to go? Looks like I may have a serious problem real soon! How can I know for sure without taking it to a specialist? Last time I did that, it was for a Toyota Camper and it was to Aamco and they gave it a death sentence in Flagstaff Arizona but it made it to Las Vegas where we finally replaced the tranny. I am not taking a long trip just 145 miles but I will need to pull a Uhaul.
Thanks

[alloro]

Originally Posted by dodgewise

How can I know for sure without taking it to a specialist?

You can't, it's all educated guesswork, even by the specialists.

[dodgewise]

I see
Thanks