Falconair07
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What kind of coolant are you guys using?
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The coolant in my truck is mostly original. It should probably be flushed, but I plan on doing that whenever I get around to repairing the leaky heater core.What kind of coolant are you guys using?
Last time I was able to work on it, I drained transmission and started cycling Dex3. It only accepted 2 gallons.What is the latest news?
That’s just as high as I went, sticking very close to home in case I had to tow it back (just the pavement in front of my property). Reverse works great as well, just didn’t get it going fast enough to shift to 4th, maybe closer to 30 MPH for a second or two. I’m having more confidence in it, so next time when I have backup to tow me if needed, I’ll push it faster and into 4th.The red coolant works better with a diesel engine's vibrations, which are stronger than gas-powered motors - something about bubbles and cavitation with the water pump I think.
You mentioned it got up to 3rd gear - do you have 4th and reverse? The transmission should shift to 4th between 30 and 35 MPH.
Yes it isIs this the original transmission still?
Seems it didn't turn to goo after all! Seems like the filters to it were plugged though, so little flow maybe it wouldn't actuate anything. Great to see this survivor workingYes it is
Thanks for the tip on the check valve. Probably a dumb question but how do I know if the torque converter locks up when it shifts to 4th?When you bring it up to higher speed, make sure the torque converter locks up as well as shifting into 4th. Good work on your part!
It'll sound like it's going into a 6th gear. Also check the tach against the speedometer - they should be moving at the same time when the torque converter is locked up. When there's no lock-up the tach needle will move up and down before the speedometer does because of the fluid coupling lag.Thanks for the tip on the check valve. Probably a dumb question but how do I know if the torque converter locks up when it shifts to 4th?
Like HDN said, you can hear and feel it lock up. From a stop, accelerate slowly and count the shifts. Interestingly, the TC sometimes locks up between 3rd and 4th on mine and sometimes waits until it's in 4th gear. It doesn't really matter when it locks up. If you can't really tell, look at the tach as HDN suggested. With the Dexron 3, the shifts are much smoother than with motor oil and less discernible.It'll sound like it's going into a 6th gear. Also check the tach against the speedometer - they should be moving at the same time when the torque converter is locked up. When there's no lock-up the tach needle will move up and down before the speedometer does because of the fluid coupling lag.
The AT1545 locks up only in 3rd and 4th, so you should only see this happening in 1st and 2nd gear.