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So i just got a new motor for my car and about a month later witch is now a few days ago i think my transmission when out. But i am not so sure about what happened i was driving the car and then i floored it and it slipped and reved real high i let go and it drove like normal then it started to go in and out like it was slipping really bad and then all of a sudden it would not go into gear. so what i was wondering if i could be the torque converter or the transmission is there i way for me to tell any help is appreciated thanks.

Silly question: is your fluid level up?
If so, you need to pull the pan and check for yourself to determine whether it's shot or not.
If the pan looks like a science project from debris, time to go through it or have it built by somebody you trust.
If it looks like a little bit of dust and no major particles, try changing the filter and fluid, then test drive to make sure you have saved it or a total loss.
Which model tranny is it?

I have a quick question about my little street rod. I need to change the govenor on the 700r4 and need to know if this is messy and if there are any tricks to it. Hope someone can help me out. Thanks

Work this cover off and outward 360 degrees around. It's pressed in and can be a little sticky so be careful to be smooth and not warp or ding it up too badly.
Slide your old gov out, remember it turns a little when sliding.
Not too messy but will require a pan underneath it to capture the run off oil.

i have a th350 and the fluid levels are up to standard i will check the pan tomarrow for any pieces
but how do i know if it is the tranny or the torque converter

Pull the pan. That will give you an idea.
You have to have access to the filter to check it for debris even if the pan sediment looks good.
This is your starting point before anybody can tell if it's the tranny or converter.
Chances are 90% that the converter is not the problem. If the sprag let go inside the converter, you're pretty much stationary and towing that baby home.
Please pull the pan.

I had this happen to me while on a road trip to PA. Lucky for me there was a good tranny shop rt off the highway. Oddly enough mine was the nylon gear on the Governor. I was back on the road in 30 minutes for less than 50 bucks. I got lucky, hopefully you will as well! Good luck.