I was wondering about maybe different torque
converters affecting the computer,or a sensor
mismatch.I believe some vehicles count notches in the
flywheel as a crank sensor? Maybe a difference in the
two flywheels (converters)? Just a partially-formed
thought..... Steve P.
--- miggitymike <miggitymike@fast4x4.net> wrote:
> >>The A-500 has a 2.74:1 1st, 1.54:1 2nd gear ratios
> vs.
> the A-518's ratios of 2.45:1 1st and a 1.45:1 2nd.
> The numerically higher
> first and second will in effect slow his truck off
> the line since he no
> longer has the gear reduction effect to increase his
> off the line
> capabilites. This could account for the black smoke
> pouring out as the
> computer thinks it is turning the first and second
> ratios of the A-500, but
> in reality it is turning the higher ratios of the
> A-518.<<
>
> hhhmmm... tis' a posibility! Now comes another
> question, does the computer
> in an OBD-I truck know it's gear ratios? I mean, you
> could get an A500 or
> A518 in the V8 trucks, but they both used the same
> computer. I'll run that
> by him, that could very well be it! =)
>
> -miggity
>
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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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