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Aarons72 · 05-24-2009, 01:28 AM

I was wondering if anyone has had thier torque converter go out...I think mine is going...I've got some bad noises coming from down there and I'm almost positive that it's my torque converter, but I haven't heard of many going out so I'm not sure what to expect...any help?

It's a 72 c10 with a 350/350

ERASER5 · 05-24-2009, 01:53 AM

A cracked flex plate will make a lot of noise.

Aarons72 · 05-24-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

A cracked flex plate will make a lot of noise.

I've got the cover off and the flexplate from what I can tell looks like it's all good. There seems to be some clanking and gridage going on in my torque converter though...

Hottrucks · 05-24-2009, 06:09 PM

you cant see where they break its ussually where the bolts go in the crank...and it may only be a cracked one...try unbolting your torque converter and giving the fly wheel some love front to back then rotate it a bit and try again until you find a bad noise or feel real confident

old Chevy guy · 05-24-2009, 09:15 PM

I had one go in my 87 box truck,It just kind of disassebled inside and filled the unit up with metal filings.When I flushed out the cooling lines and radiater cooler it looked like red metal flake paint in the bucket.It made noise, more grinding than clanking.A broken flex plate bangs and clanks though.

The Big Green · 05-24-2009, 09:37 PM

When my convertor went out it just had a hard time going forward. I had to rev my engine and it would kick in gear(like a neutral drop). It did that a few times one day and then it only had reverse. I thought it was my tranny so I tore into it and it was fine. The clutches looked great! They don't go out often but they do.

Jim_PA · 05-24-2009, 10:15 PM

I had one go bad, it kind of sounded like a bunch of broken glass in a metal box. Somehow, I made it home.

**special-K** · 05-25-2009, 08:24 AM

^Excellent description,Jim^

**GSFMECH** · 05-25-2009, 08:37 AM

I had a fin break off one, it made a lot of noise cruising along but would hush when you stepped on it.

kelsfine69 · 05-25-2009, 09:20 AM

My 87 vibrates everything..they were bad for that in these tears, it does happen

05-24-2009, 01:28 AM	#1
Aarons72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 233	anyone ever had a torque converter go out? I was wondering if anyone has had thier torque converter go out...I think mine is going...I've got some bad noises coming from down there and I'm almost positive that it's my torque converter, but I haven't heard of many going out so I'm not sure what to expect...any help? It's a 72 c10 with a 350/350 __________________ Aaron Anderson 1971 GMC Burban - Daily 1962 Nova

05-24-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? A cracked flex plate will make a lot of noise. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

05-24-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? you cant see where they break its ussually where the bolts go in the crank...and it may only be a cracked one...try unbolting your torque converter and giving the fly wheel some love front to back then rotate it a bit and try again until you find a bad noise or feel real confident __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-24-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? I had one go in my 87 box truck,It just kind of disassebled inside and filled the unit up with metal filings.When I flushed out the cooling lines and radiater cooler it looked like red metal flake paint in the bucket.It made noise, more grinding than clanking.A broken flex plate bangs and clanks though.

05-24-2009, 09:37 PM	#6
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,304	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? When my convertor went out it just had a hard time going forward. I had to rev my engine and it would kick in gear(like a neutral drop). It did that a few times one day and then it only had reverse. I thought it was my tranny so I tore into it and it was fine. The clutches looked great! They don't go out often but they do.

05-24-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? I had one go bad, it kind of sounded like a bunch of broken glass in a metal box. Somehow, I made it home.

05-25-2009, 08:24 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? ^Excellent description,Jim^ __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-25-2009, 08:37 AM	#9
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? I had a fin break off one, it made a lot of noise cruising along but would hush when you stepped on it. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-25-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: anyone ever had a torque converter go out? My 87 vibrates everything..they were bad for that in these tears, it does happen __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...



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