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Sep 15, 2013 | 01:28 PM

cory5517

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Torque converter

What are the signs and symptoms of torque converter going out? 01 f250 cc 4x4 7.3

Sep 15, 2013 | 03:23 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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At idle it sounds like marbles in a coffee can. Or a steady leak out of the bellhousing. Or a slip error code. Or the front of the converter gets blued. Or the truck gets REALLY doggy off the line.

Sep 15, 2013 | 03:30 PM

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I have none of those symptoms but everybody says its my torque converter. My trucks shimmying at half throttle and can be felt in floorboard, pedal itself and rear of truck

Sep 15, 2013 | 09:00 PM

cory5517

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On average what has everybody spent on rebuilding their trannys?

Sep 16, 2013 | 11:09 AM

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I don't know what "everybody" says! But I would be looking for possible other problems in your driveline! After that get a pro to check yer tranny!

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Sep 16, 2013 | 03:23 PM

Mark Kovalsky

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Originally Posted by cory5517

I have none of those symptoms but everybody says its my torque converter. My trucks shimmying at half throttle and can be felt in floorboard, pedal itself and rear of truck

Everybody doesn't know what they are talking about. Most likely it is the only part they know the name of, so that must be the problem.

You either have a problem with a ujoint, carrier bearing (if your truck has one) or a rear tire. It isn't the torque converter.