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crm318 · 06-02-2007, 12:24 AM

i have been having a high pitched clattering coming from my torque converter/flywheel area. it happens on acceloration only. i thought that the flywheel might be cracked or a bolt loose. i checked it and it was all good however, i had a friend bump the starter while i was under the truck and i noticed that the sound went on a split second after the flywheel stopped. im assuming that it came out of the conveter. could a part be bouncing around in the conveter? is sounds like a hand full of pennies in a dryer when it happens and it only happens on startup and acceloration.

AR15DEFENSE · 06-02-2007, 01:16 AM

I have seen that before.. never on a GM trans, but I worked on an furd exploder with the same symptoms. It drove like it had a high stall convertor in it. when I pulled the converter and shook it, it sounded as it was full of pennies.

cameeks · 06-02-2007, 01:20 AM

Yes they do have some that just give up and separate internally

crm318 · 06-02-2007, 03:08 PM

well the truck drives the same. its not reving high or slipping.

06-02-2007, 12:24 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	do converters internally fall apart i have been having a high pitched clattering coming from my torque converter/flywheel area. it happens on acceloration only. i thought that the flywheel might be cracked or a bolt loose. i checked it and it was all good however, i had a friend bump the starter while i was under the truck and i noticed that the sound went on a split second after the flywheel stopped. im assuming that it came out of the conveter. could a part be bouncing around in the conveter? is sounds like a hand full of pennies in a dryer when it happens and it only happens on startup and acceloration. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

06-02-2007, 01:16 AM	#2
AR15DEFENSE Resident Absorber Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: do converters internally fall apart I have seen that before.. never on a GM trans, but I worked on an furd exploder with the same symptoms. It drove like it had a high stall convertor in it. when I pulled the converter and shook it, it sounded as it was full of pennies. __________________ The best offense is a better DEFENSE!

06-02-2007, 01:20 AM	#3
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: do converters internally fall apart Yes they do have some that just give up and separate internally __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

06-02-2007, 03:08 PM	#4
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: do converters internally fall apart well the truck drives the same. its not reving high or slipping. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies



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