86 Olds cutlass Stalls when in drive

[Belin]

I was driving friends home from the airport yesterday and when we came to a stop my 86 olds stalled. i can start it back up and have it idle all day but when i put it in drive it stalls. i was able to get home because when i put it in reverse it was able to run, then back in drive and it ran fine for about 10 min. then at a stop closer to home it stalled again. i had to wait a about 10-15 min before it would let me put it in drive again without stalling. it idles fine in park and neutral. but when i put it in drive it stalls immediatly. even if i give it a little gas and shift from neutral to drive. any ideas?

[tweakerxp]

Hmm, sounds like a problem I have intermittently when I reverse. Someone mentioned to me that it could be the TCC lockup solenoid.

[xeroinfinity]

Welcome to AF Belin.

this does sound like a tcc gone bad.
Its located in the transmission.
Sometimes they can be replaced without removing the whole transmission.

Here is a link you can read through and see if it pertains to your specific year or transmission.

[Mrbizness1]

Originally Posted by tweakerxp

Hmm, sounds like a problem I have intermittently when I reverse. Someone mentioned to me that it could be the TCC lockup solenoid.

If you are referring to the torque converter clutch (TCC) If your shift lever has 2 drive ranges (D) and D use the first D. This will prevent the TCC clutch from engaging. Some GM cars have a plug on the side of the trans you can unplug or a fuse you can remove that will prevent it from going into overdrive. What motor is in the car?
Try moving the shift lever to a lower gear before you slow down, this will force it out of overdrive.

[tweakerxp]

This should really be able to help you out. This is likely what's happening to you as well as me. I just don't know where to get the part here in Canada.

http://www.mytempdir.com/1217218