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BossHogg69 · 04-27-2009, 02:32 PM

I had an '89 with a 700R4 and drove it in town in 3rd (basically anything less than 45mph) it kept the trans from 'hunting' between 3rd and OD. In my current '05 GMC I leave it in 3rd as well while in town, and since this trans locks up in 3rd, the rpms are still kept low. never had any problems in either truck.

04-27-2009, 02:32 PM	#8
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: is it ok to drive 3rd gear-700r4 I had an '89 with a 700R4 and drove it in town in 3rd (basically anything less than 45mph) it kept the trans from 'hunting' between 3rd and OD. In my current '05 GMC I leave it in 3rd as well while in town, and since this trans locks up in 3rd, the rpms are still kept low. never had any problems in either truck. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!