Hot Transmission, what can I do?
What I have: 1996 Fleetwood Southwind 35LS, 460EFI, E4OD, Banks headers, Transcommand, US Gears Dual Range (under/direct), Dana series 80 5.13, trans temp gage, 96k miles, 19,800 Lbs fully loaded (inc...
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200 degrees is pretty much normal and acceptable for that transmission. The reason it heats when going down hill is because the torque converter unlocks when you tap the brakes. Under normal pulling conditions, the torque converter stays locked until you drop in to 1st gear.
My 95 Bounder 460/E40D runs the same temperature range as yours. Mine was still working well at 140,000 miles but was pulled for rebuild when I put in the new stroker engine.
Richard
My 95 Bounder 460/E40D runs the same temperature range as yours. Mine was still working well at 140,000 miles but was pulled for rebuild when I put in the new stroker engine.
Richard
