truck shakes
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truck shakes
I think my torque converter is going. When my truck is in overdrive and I step on go pedal the truck starts to shake. When I back out of the pedal it stops. If I turn the overdrive off it does not shake only if I really get in the pedal. I checked all the u joints and its is not them. What do you guys thinks. Should I get a new converter or get a whole new trans. My truck has 266000 kms on it. I have been saving my loonies and toonis for a while and I got 6 grand to spend on it. What should I go for. Garry
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I'm no expert but I'd say it sounds more like your 4th gear than your TC, as far as I know the stock Transmission will lock the TC with OD off, just in 3rd gear instead of 4th, but like I said I'm no expert, but it seems most people either get a DTT or a Goerend (spelling error i know) and yes I know I have an ATS...I like it many people don't.
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If so... it's not you tranny. It's a harmonic resonance (what I call it) that sets up when you have added fuel and low rpm. Your actually lugging the engine.
Mine does same thing.... not a body shake but a driveline shake... since adding Mach 6 injectors. I have to lock out OD below 60 with 315 tires. I usually do anyway, because truck runs much better between 1800-2000 rpm.
With your 285's you should not be in OD under 55 mpg...IMO. You can't hurt your engine at up to 2500 rpm (even running all day)!
And I find it does not affect mileage to lock out OD till higher speed.
How close is my guess?
RJ
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On your other question... If the truck is a keeper, I'd do a full rebuild. You'll love it.
I'd compare prices with DTT...not far from you, I think?
http://www.dieseltrans.com/dodge/index.htm
RJ
I'd compare prices with DTT...not far from you, I think?
http://www.dieseltrans.com/dodge/index.htm
RJ
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