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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 05:46 PM
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Question shifting into overdrive

Hi im a new mwmber here and just bought a 92 cummins with 159k actual miles.it is a auto. 2 wheel drive.I would like to know if theres a way to get my truck to shift into od while wot?
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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These trucks should hit OD by 55 or 60 with it floored.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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You wouldn't be tryin to make that beast to smoke would ya. Thats why I love my manual.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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If you let up on the throttle alittle it will help the shift and the tranny will last longer, then get back to WOT when the tranny is locking up. The slipping is creating a great deal of heat. Heat is a bad thing in an auto tranny.

Under 50mph turn the od off to lock it up in 3rd. This stops slipping at lower speeds.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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No lockup converter in 1st Generation autos.

The TPS adjustment controls when the trans will shift into OD. I set mine at .70 volts and that seems to be best for my driving style.
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