OK so i checked the oil since the hondamatic runs off of the engine oil. It was very thick and black. there was hardley any oil that would come out where the oil filter is. could something be clogged up and keeping the transmission from engaging.
thanks for any help

 

thick black oil? hondamatic .... jeepers dood go get some 0-40 amsoil for motorcycles/atvs and a new oil filter and change that sh*t!!!!!

 

How long has that oil been in there?

Is this the one that won't move when you put it in gear? If so, did you ever check the oil pressure?

 

yes it is the one that wont engage..i dont know how to check the oil pressure...it seems like it wants to move when i move the shifter to drive but then it just revs up.im running out of ideas to try before i sell this thing for as much as i can get for it

 

well, if it was run dry on oil, then your oil pump is burnt up, this would cause the hondamatic not to work.

 

Yeah, or if the oil pump drive chain came off...

In either case you may be running the motor without oil pressure, and possibly causing severe damage.

The thing has an oil pressure test port, but it is a funky thread pitch. If it were mine I'd change the oil and filter and not start the engine again until I could haul it to a dealership and have the oil pressure tested.

 

Thanks for the info guys. One more question. What is this thing worth as it sits. I am getting tired of fooling with this thing and would really like to get rid of it.
heres what it has
-25 in ITP Mudlite XL tires
-2500 lb Mile marker winch
-Gun rack
-Tree stand rack
-good plastic and racks
-all electrical works fine
-1000 + hours

 

Not much if it doesn't run and ride.

At least take it to a dealer and see what's going on. If it isn't the hydrostat unit, repair might not be that much.

 

Clip 4x4 did you end up selling your honda and what state do you live in cause I just bought that exact machine with the exact problems you describe. Scary reply back at michaeljarbeau@yahoo.com