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3r!c84 04-22-2010 03:26 PM

th350 converter lockup
 
hey i got a 84c10 with a 305/th350 combo

how can i check and see if my lockup converter is doing its job?
it dont feel like its locking up at all?

under acceleration at like 3000rpm im doing like 85
but when im just at highway speeds at 3000rpm im only doing 70

Slonaker 04-22-2010 03:49 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
The lockup on mine feels like a third shift, but with a small decrease in RPM.

Slonaker

3r!c84 04-22-2010 04:59 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
yeah i dont feel nothing like that

qu1cks1lver56 04-22-2010 08:26 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
mine doesnt feel like a shift at all, but it seems like it dropped 200 rpm @ 70.

3r!c84 04-22-2010 08:29 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
i dont see and feel anything.i keep my eye on the tach..is there a senser i can check or somthing?!

qu1cks1lver56 04-22-2010 08:42 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
vacuum switch on the firewall.

3r!c84 04-22-2010 08:45 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
where at on the fire wall and how would i test it

3r!c84 04-23-2010 05:52 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
anyone?

Jonboy 04-23-2010 06:18 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
Tap your brakes when you are at cruising speed (over 45 MPH). You should feel it unlock, and re- lock up. There should be about 200 RPM or so difference.

qu1cks1lver56 04-23-2010 06:29 PM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
It's over the brake booster.

3r!c84 04-24-2010 12:17 AM

Re: th350 converter lockup
 
ok ill try that tomorrow and let u guys know


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