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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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Torque convertor?

how can you tell if a torque convertor is getting tired?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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If it will not stay locked or in getting the fluid hot?
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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That makes sense. What is inside there that locks up? Is it a friction surface? (On a stock unit)

What about low end performance, basically like pulling away from a stop? how should that be judged?

I haven't decided if it is just poor memory, or if it in reality doesn't work as well as it used to.
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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MadVan is the guru on trans around here. I'm just guessing but if its staying unlocked until about 35mph then locks and stays locked I would think your OK. On mine the lock occures between the 3rd and 4th gear shifts. If its slipping alot then your oil will get hot, that's about all I know.
 
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Old May 1, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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I dont think that mine is giving me a problem, the temp is fine the shifts are fine. I just got to thinking about it yesterday when I had a load on, I suppose you always want more performance, but it gets the job done the GVCW was 34620

Part of it is that I just only know enough to be dangerous when it comes to the inside of the trans
 
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That's a lot of weight. I've pulled 33K 2,500 miles and that was a challenge.
 
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