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Quote: Originally Posted by usetaboost Any harm in doing this? You shouldn't run it too long without locking the converter. It will cause issues.

TJ, Sorry, I don't know. You probably need to move or repost this in the "TECH ARENA - Transmission Talk" section. There's some very knowledgeable members that could help you over there. -Tim

Working on a turbo buick in which the 1-2 shift is fine. The 2-3 shift if it's in D and especially the 3-4 shift in O/D seems to happen too soon sometimes and lug and stay in the high gear when it shouldn't. Doesn't slip or have any other issues that I can tell. Replaced the tcc solenoid and adjusted the TV cable but it acts the same. Transmission has some ...

IIRC Switch terminal F to ground. Later AJ

That would be sweet.

I too needed that info one time and this is what it said...you gotta flash it --- For the typical street/strip application, the easiest way to check torque converter stall, as TCI® rates it, is by “flash stall”. This can be measured by pressing the accelerator all the way to the floor (full throttle) when the vehicle is in high gear at the lowest speed before it downshifts, and watching the...

Here's a better description. Increasing TV, moving cable towards firewall, doesn't seem to influence part throttle shift points in OD. If I move to D, then I get the delayed, harsh shift at part throttle you would expect from adjusting TV. Is that how it is supposed to work? I thought OD shouldn't be any different that D at part throttle. Mike

I also put on a Hughes trans pan with the filter they provided. I cut the 2 rear legs down a little but not much. I could feel the pan pushing up on the filter. Could the filter be in contact with the 4th gear switch( I think thats it) and keep it from locking? There is a piece of plastic tape zip tied to the wire to keep this from happening but the fit of the filter was not perfect.

Yes. The ball has to seal against the end of the phenolic "tube" that is attached to the metal casing of the solenoid. They have a problem with cracks forming and not sealing properly. You can bend the tabs back and inspect where the little ball seats against but still get a new solenoid. This way you can see what I am speaking of.

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Working on a turbo buick in which the 1-2 shift is fine. The 2-3 shift if it's in D and especially the 3-4 shift in O/D seems to happen too soon sometimes and lug and stay in the high gear when it shouldn't. Doesn't slip or have any other issues that I can tell. Replaced the tcc solenoid and adjusted the TV cable but it acts the same. Transmission has some ...

New Vigilantes usually come with the bolts..

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Don't have a tech article but IMO--push all the way into trans--pull out 1/8 in.--shim what, if any, clearance is left. I believe Precision Industries recommends no less than .060 clearance. Hope this helps.

Good chance the band anchor hole is blown out.

IIRC Switch terminal F to ground. Later AJ

Quote: Originally Posted by tzque I am looking for some one to give me any gasket installation tricks to hold the gasket in place . I was told to use vaseline . ANy suggestions ? Overall I didnt set the car up high enough which has created one on my issues . I am a big guy I assume you mean the valvebody/seperator...