PROBLEM installing Stall Torque Converter

frednicholson · 11-14-2005, 10:35 AM

This is an 88 Chev. After installing a Stall Torque Converter (700R4 transmission 4L60), the converter locked up. We replaced the converter and the fatory said the original one checked out ok. If anyone has a solution or theory about why this converter is not working, please respond.
thanks....

mrjohnwayne · 11-14-2005, 09:34 PM

Locked up? Please describe more.

chevyguy · 11-14-2005, 10:18 PM

Need more info, Did it function for any period of time or did is seize when it was installed? Was the truck ever driven with this converter in it.

hotrod69 · 11-15-2005, 05:26 PM

It Might Be One Of The Solonoids For The Lockup Torkue Converter Is Bad Probably The Manuel Lockup Solonoid The Other Solonoid Only Locks It Up In Fouth Gear.

hotrod69 · 11-15-2005, 05:32 PM

Also Need More Info. Because The Manuel Lockup Only Works In Second Thru Fourth These Transmissions Are Very Particular On How They Are Installed And Tuned,they R Not Like A Th350 Or 400u Need A Pressure Gauge And A Working Knowlegde Of The Tranny If Not U May Have Damaged That Tranny Already.

Performabuilt99 · 10-29-2007, 05:57 PM

you might have broken the pump when you installed the tranny.

bradrhale · 10-30-2007, 06:57 AM

being almost 2 years old, i hope they solved the problem by now.

75K30 · 10-30-2007, 08:01 AM

That transmission guy dug up every transmission related thread available, regardless of age.
Suprised he did not try to peddle his shops stuff in this one.
Was difficult to keep up with current threads.

bkzues1 · 10-30-2007, 07:44 PM

is there a possiblity you butted the pump?when you insalled it was there any play between the converter and the flex plate there are differcines between 4l60e and 700r4 trans if you have the orignal converter check the bolt pattern depth betweenthe too

11-14-2005, 10:35 AM	#1
frednicholson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	PROBLEM installing Stall Torque Converter This is an 88 Chev. After installing a Stall Torque Converter (700R4 transmission 4L60), the converter locked up. We replaced the converter and the fatory said the original one checked out ok. If anyone has a solution or theory about why this converter is not working, please respond. thanks....

11-14-2005, 09:34 PM	#2
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,220	Locked up? Please describe more. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

11-14-2005, 10:18 PM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,160	Need more info, Did it function for any period of time or did is seize when it was installed? Was the truck ever driven with this converter in it. __________________ When i die, i dont want to walk gracefully thu the pearly gates and turn in a unused body. i want to go sliding thru sideways and turn in a body that has been completely used up.

11-15-2005, 05:26 PM	#4
hotrod69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 51	It Might Be One Of The Solonoids For The Lockup Torkue Converter Is Bad Probably The Manuel Lockup Solonoid The Other Solonoid Only Locks It Up In Fouth Gear. __________________ *HOTROD* NOTHING LIKE DRIVING A CHEVY

11-15-2005, 05:32 PM	#5
hotrod69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Posts: 51	Also Need More Info. Because The Manuel Lockup Only Works In Second Thru Fourth These Transmissions Are Very Particular On How They Are Installed And Tuned,they R Not Like A Th350 Or 400u Need A Pressure Gauge And A Working Knowlegde Of The Tranny If Not U May Have Damaged That Tranny Already. __________________ *HOTROD* NOTHING LIKE DRIVING A CHEVY

10-29-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
Performabuilt99 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pennsylvannia Posts: 15	you might have broken the pump when you installed the tranny.

10-30-2007, 06:57 AM	#7
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,594	being almost 2 years old, i hope they solved the problem by now.

10-30-2007, 08:01 AM	#8
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,631	That transmission guy dug up every transmission related thread available, regardless of age. Suprised he did not try to peddle his shops stuff in this one. Was difficult to keep up with current threads.

10-30-2007, 07:44 PM	#9
bkzues1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7	is there a possiblity you butted the pump?when you insalled it was there any play between the converter and the flex plate there are differcines between 4l60e and 700r4 trans if you have the orignal converter check the bolt pattern depth betweenthe too

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