IMHO, as my truck is right now in the shop getting a rebuilt OD unit, I
would NOT abuse the OD unit. Using it to shift into 3rd at high speed ,
besides causing the engine to increase RPMs fairly wquickly, is putting
strain on this weak link in the powertrain.
At 01:20 PM 2/24/98 -0600, you wrote:
>At 07:49 PM 2/23/98 , you wrote:
>>In a message dated 98-02-19 07:46:06 EST, you write:
>>
>><< On the automatics, is it safe to lockout overdrive and then undo the
>>lockout at
>>70+ mph? The manual doesn't really give an specifics as to whether on not
>>the
>>button can be used at any speed? >>
>>
>>Should not be a problem. I have done it and at speeds above 70 without
>>problems.
>>
>>Bill
>>
>
>OK, what about the opposite, driving with the OD on, then turning it off
>causing what amounts to a downshift into 4th? Anyone know of any
>problem/danger with this?
>
>--
>Mike Crumley mcrumley@airmail.net
>97 Dakota Regular Cab Short Bed
>3.9L V6 3.55 Auto
>DDBC Bug Shield Mud Flaps
>
>
>
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