But barring some mechanical alteration, I could not prevent the TC from
doing it's thing right? I will do the O/D lockout whenever I will be
driving below 60.
>From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
'95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Gary E. Klim
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 1998 5:59 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: RE: DML: O/D Lockout
The locking TC seems to be the weak link in high mileage trannys. The less
it gets used the longer the tranny should last. Hopefully...
gk
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Edgar Perez
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 9:24 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: O/D Lockout
>
>
> Gary, is that a good thing or a bad thing? I just had to have the 3 spd
> Auto rebuilt on my '92 Voyager at 70k so if I can make this on live longer
> (84k) I would like to do that.
>
> >From the Cyber-desk of ............... edgarperez@writeme.com
> '95 SLT CC 4x4 V6 Auto DDBC Extang Saber Tonneau
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Gary E. Klim
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 8:14 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: O/D Lockout
>
> You should really consider lower gearing if you're only turning 1.3 - 1.5
> RPM at 40 mph... ;-)
>
> Seriously, I've tried starting my 98 while depressing the OD
> lockout switch.
> It still defaults to OD "on". Only when you release the OD switch does the
> OD Lockout light go on. I haven't looked at the schematic, but it might be
> possible to wire a switch in series with the solenoid that
> activates torque
> converter lockup and one in series for the one that selects 4th
> gear. If the
> PCM isn't smart enough to detect an "open" condition at the
> solenoid coils,
> this would be a neat mod for "RE" trannys.
>
> BTW, and FYI, the torque converter will *also* lock in 3rd gear
> when the OD
> is locked out. (Applies to 42RE/44RE/46RE) This info is direct from the 98
> FSM.
>
> Something to think about...
>
> gk
>
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>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> > Boog318@aol.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 9:10 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: O/D Lockout
> >
> >
> > <...hardly ever lock out O/D....
> >
> > Welcome to the list! I just hope you dont need it to find a new
> > tranny. If
> > you want more life out of your tranny, always lock out o/d until
> > you are going
> > a consistent 50mph or better, then let it engage. My 92 A518 is
> > truly a slush
> > box. Under normal acceleration, O/D engages at 30mph then at 40mph, the
> > torque converter locks-up again so that I am turning 1.3-1.5
> RPMs @ 40mph.
> > There is no power, just stress on the overdrive band. You
> might suffer a
> > little in gas milage, but your tranny will last longer. Oh and NEVER tow
> > anything or load up the bed with anything and use O/D!!
> > Thats just asking for trouble.
> > Has anyone out there tried to reverse the lockout system? I would
> > rather have
> > O/D locked out when I start the thing, then when you want it,
> you hit the
> > button to engage. Can this be done with the hydraulic 518?
> > Boog
> > 92 318/518 4x4
> >
>
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