Re: Converter Lock-up

Posted by Gary On 2012/1/3 13:20:54

I'm conversing with HH56 about the way my car "feels" and as I explained to him, I've been repairing various fluid leaks and making other repairs on my car since I purchased it this past September and finally drove it for the second time a couple of days ago. I have nothing to compare it to so I'm trying to get an idea of how it should drive according to the description of others. I'm almost positive that it's not locking up but it isn't sluggish either. It feels like it's starting out in low gear even with the selector in the "High" position and there is no detectable drop in RPM's which is what should occur when the converter locks up. Also the engine RPM's sound like they are too high for the car when running 45 to 50 MPH. Previous discussions seem to indicate that the car should "cruise" comfortably at 65 MPH but this '53 sounds like it's straining to run 40 to 45. Either way, it just doesn't seem like it's operating correctly in the "High" range.