Is my torque converter going??
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Is my torque converter going??
I have read a bunch of threads on the TC locking up, but my question is how noticeable should it be? I can definately feel it when it shifts into fourth, enough that it feels like a "thump" and I can feel the tranny, what I can best describe as "bounce" up and down. Only once though as it engages. Is this normal? I only have 61,000 miles on the truck and only run an Edge EZ. Also, how can you tell if the TC is slipping? thanks
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I have read a bunch of threads on the TC locking up, but my question is how noticeable should it be? I can definately feel it when it shifts into fourth, enough that it feels like a "thump" and I can feel the tranny, what I can best describe as "bounce" up and down. Only once though as it engages. Is this normal? I only have 61,000 miles on the truck and only run an Edge EZ. Also, how can you tell if the TC is slipping? thanks
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What he said^ You will also notice the lose of power when you hit the go pedal.
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I have read a bunch of threads on the TC locking up, but my question is how noticeable should it be? I can definately feel it when it shifts into fourth, enough that it feels like a "thump" and I can feel the tranny, what I can best describe as "bounce" up and down. Only once though as it engages. Is this normal? I only have 61,000 miles on the truck and only run an Edge EZ. Also, how can you tell if the TC is slipping? thanks
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The fluid will burn quickly if the TC clutch is going also. I changed only my T/C and valve body. Trans is still great. TC hadn't totaly come apart yet -- frictions but no metal shavings in the trans.
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When my converter went out I had a few signs. The shutter (pulsating of traction - no trction on the friction disks) was very noticable and while cruzing down the highway when you accelerate your tachometer should not rise 200-300 RPM's. It should stay stable and increase with speed.
If/When you go to replace it, take a look at Suncoast for converters. I have the tripple disk converter and it has not waivered in 110K miles pulling loads up grades regularly.
Food for thought.............
If/When you go to replace it, take a look at Suncoast for converters. I have the tripple disk converter and it has not waivered in 110K miles pulling loads up grades regularly.
Food for thought.............
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