Good thing, I figured that's what you meant, it's connected then. How low was the fluid? If it's still showing on the stick, that's not too low that it would immobilize the trans.

 

So changing the fluid and filter fixed the problem! Runs like a champ. When I dropped the pan, I pretty much lost all hope when I saw the amount of silt and metal flakes in the bottom. But I guess it wasn't serviced In a while because it engages fast and doesent slip. Awesome buy for $500. Now time for rust removal and redoing the interior

 

Well that's sure good news! Makes it a cheap fix!

 

Filter musta been totally clogged, keep your fingers crossed.