Torque converter lockup
I have a 97 Dodge Ram 2500. I am wondering if the lockup mechanism of the torque converter is submerged in oil or dry. I tend to believe it's in oil, and if so, does that contribute to slippage?
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bovellois wrote:
I have a 97 Dodge Ram 2500. I am wondering if the lockup mechanism of the torque converter is submerged in oil or dry. I tend to believe it's in oil, and if so, does that contribute to slippage?
Dodge never used a very good TC with their diesel auto trucks. To high of a stall speed. Also they lacked computer control to keep the TC locked when you let up on the throttle. So you need an external control to lock it for an exhaust brake. How many miles on the tranny? Do you tow heavy? I quality builder can provide you with a much stronger custom tranny. Triple disc TCers are good in many cases for the torque of the Cummins. Do you have the engine turned up?
Chris
