TC Lockup Switch Options.....
07-23-2013, 06:51 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
TC Lockup Switch Options.....
Now that I have a built trans, I plan to use a late model Automatic shifter with the Tow Haul Button on the end to use as my TC lockup switch....button. Anyone done this or have any ideas as to what would just bolt on my 1995 2wd 12v?
Just thinking it all thru right now. Thanks for any INPUT....
Just thinking it all thru right now. Thanks for any INPUT....
07-25-2013, 06:02 AM
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
07-25-2013, 09:38 AM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SE Washington
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HotWheelBill,
Don't know if the shift lever is hollow. I ended up mounting mine under the top edge of the dash by above the gauges. I did that so my 4 year old grandson was less likely to hit it when he's in my truck playing. I use my switch not so much to keep the TC locked up, but to keep it unlocked on long hills. I have a potentiometer since my TPS quit twice in two years and was tired of putting $200 into every time.
Bob
Don't know if the shift lever is hollow. I ended up mounting mine under the top edge of the dash by above the gauges. I did that so my 4 year old grandson was less likely to hit it when he's in my truck playing. I use my switch not so much to keep the TC locked up, but to keep it unlocked on long hills. I have a potentiometer since my TPS quit twice in two years and was tired of putting $200 into every time.
Bob
07-25-2013, 11:17 AM
#5
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Shrewsbury PA
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HotWheelBill,
Don't know if the shift lever is hollow. I ended up mounting mine under the top edge of the dash by above the gauges. I did that so my 4 year old grandson was less likely to hit it when he's in my truck playing. I use my switch not so much to keep the TC locked up, but to keep it unlocked on long hills. I have a potentiometer since my TPS quit twice in two years and was tired of putting $200 into every time.
Bob
Don't know if the shift lever is hollow. I ended up mounting mine under the top edge of the dash by above the gauges. I did that so my 4 year old grandson was less likely to hit it when he's in my truck playing. I use my switch not so much to keep the TC locked up, but to keep it unlocked on long hills. I have a potentiometer since my TPS quit twice in two years and was tired of putting $200 into every time.
Bob
08-02-2013, 04:25 PM
#6
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SE Washington
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Numidian,
I have a potentiometer in place of the TPS, so it will now kick out of TC lockup by stepping on the pedal. So, I use the switch to keep the TC from locking up. I do have a tranny temp gauge to watch the fluid temps. I've also moved my petentiometer so I can adjust it to keep the TC from locking up if I'm pulling a load and need the extra power. We have a 7 - 8 % grade for 8 miles that I sometimes have to go up and with 10K on the trailer it's necessary. Most times I'm down in second gear.
Bob
I have a potentiometer in place of the TPS, so it will now kick out of TC lockup by stepping on the pedal. So, I use the switch to keep the TC from locking up. I do have a tranny temp gauge to watch the fluid temps. I've also moved my petentiometer so I can adjust it to keep the TC from locking up if I'm pulling a load and need the extra power. We have a 7 - 8 % grade for 8 miles that I sometimes have to go up and with 10K on the trailer it's necessary. Most times I'm down in second gear.
Bob
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Angry Johnny
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
55
08-23-2016 05:01 PM
93dieselZak
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
2
06-16-2011 06:10 PM