All I was saying about those who run non lockup 700's is they are not getting
what they paid for.. You can get varying stall speeds and still have lockup for
mileage. I converted my 82 diesel to a 400 small block and got 16 mpg with
lockup. Why are you not using a lockup converter? If its the stock trans then
none of those have them until 1982 and only diesel half tonners and some
corvettes got them. Everything else prior to this had 3 sp auto's. I am no
builder but I would love to debate them on this issue. I'd like to work on one
of the new OD rans. They are basically a turbo 400 with OD, an idea that showed
promise in its birth about the mid 80's on test vehicles.
Allen Jones wrote:
> I run a non-lock up converter in my '73 Chev 4 x 4. It's a custom build
> (very beefy build compared to the lock up converters I've seen - but I guess
> it would have to be) and has worked fine with the 33" tires on the truck for
> 40,000+ miles (even with some long-term off roading). It requires some pump
> modifications, but is a simple set up. Whoever said forget the shift kit is
> correct - they shift to hard for my liking.
>
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
> '55 M38A1
> '73 K-10
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 10:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 700R4 LOCKUP TORQUE CONVERTER?
>
> > One of the list members (who it was escapes me presently) sent the
> following
> > link a while ago. I though it was good reading on the 700R4:
> >
> > http://205.178.174.23/sumner/techinfo/700R4p1.html
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Grant S.
> > 54 3100 (mostly all there)
> > 54 3100 (mostly not there)
> > 55 1st 3100 (mostly rust)
> > Los Angeles, CA
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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