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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 01:39 PM
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97 7.3 Tourque converter problems

I had a brand new 1300$ Tourque converter from b@d diese installed in my truck last year within 3 months it went up and kept stalling my truck lifetime warranty so they send a new one now 4 months later same problem wtf!! Can anyone recommend a good tc for the 97 7.3 something reliable with a good warranty not doing any heavy towing etc just small boats need help asap gotta get my truck back on the road
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 03:15 PM
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Racer X Custom Torque Converters RACER X USA - RACER X USA

Sounds like you may have another issue
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 03:48 PM
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Racer X Custom Torque Converters RACER X USA - RACER X USA

Sounds like you may have another issue
I had 4500$ worth of work done last fall to the trans new pig tail connector new pump assembly new solenoid pack new trans pump new overdrive assembly new overdrive planet trans xleaned and brand new BD converter was 1100$
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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That doesn't mean you don't have a issue now.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Low fluid will cause a stalling issue.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 11:56 AM
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That doesn't mean you don't have a issue now.
This. These trucks are hard on torque convertors, but you're burning them up too quick.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 04:10 PM
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This. These trucks are hard on torque convertors, but you're burning them up too quick.
The transmission shop said order a new Tourque converter I don't know what to do hate to keep throwing money at it
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 04:15 PM
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Any chance theres blockage in the radiator or transcooler?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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The transmission shop said order a new Tourque converter I don't know what to do hate to keep throwing money at it
Are they paying for all of this or is it all out of pocket to you?

You have a tranny temp gauge? If so, has the transmission got hot?
 
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When the last TC went was the trans and cooling system properly flushed ? Lots of debris comes out of a TC when they go bad
 
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Originally Posted by fordpride
When the last TC went was the trans and cooling system properly flushed ? Lots of debris comes out of a TC when they go bad



 
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I don't see where it says cleaned lines or coolers(flush). If metal was left in any of the system that could cause premature failure
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fordpride
I don't see where it says cleaned lines or coolers(flush). If metal was left in any of the system that could cause premature failure
I do not have a trans temp gauge it seems to only do it once it gets hot after about 20-30 mins of driving it will do it, when cold it is totally fine no issues at all
 
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Old Jun 25, 2016 | 10:14 PM
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You need to have it on a scan tool that can see live date to see what's going on.
Have you checked the fluid after it starts stalling the truck ?
 
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Seems like you have blockage on the radiator or transcooler. What trans cooler are you running.
 
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