Re: Converter Lock-up

Posted by Gary On 2012/1/5 20:13:05

O.K., I just put the '53 to the test and found out that I should have attempted the manual shift before I even posted but it's too late now so everyone please accept my apology for not gathering the facts first...I do have "HIGH" gear afterall and there is a big difference between it and "LOW" gear however I do not feel anything that would lead me to believe that DD is locking up...there is no drop in RPM and at 55, the RPM's are high which is what led me to believe that it was in "LOW" gear to begin with...I guess I just didn't expect the engine to be turning as hard as it does even with DD not working so I assume the RPM's fall off substantially when it is. Based on what I know now, There's no way this car could cruise comfortably at anything above 55 without the converter locking up and even then, I wouldn't want to drive it very far...Big Kev was right though, it climbed right on up to 55 easily without feeling sluggish but its looking for another gear when it gets there...soooooooo, now I need to check the adjustment on the manual valve lever and if necessary, move on to pressure tests and get some readings in order to start narrowing down the problem...thanks again all...will post results when I get them.