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What are the signs of a converter going south?
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06/22/10 01:04 PM
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Steve1118
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Bob? Anyone?
I've never had one go bad, and am just wondering if there are any tell tale signs or giveaways. The converter is a good piece, but it has been around for a while.
My short times are all over the place, and the et is also a couple of tenths off and inconsistent. I've never had an issue like this before, or maybe in my old age I just don't remember. The motor checks out good, I'm just sort of perplexed. But then again, I perplex easily.
Any ideas?
"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
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06/22/10 01:51 PM
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Re: What are the signs of a converter going south?
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06/22/10 02:18 PM
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That's good advice, Fred!!
Now I know what to listen for on the way down.
"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
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Re: What are the signs of a converter going south?
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06/22/10 11:31 PM
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Change in % slip
Inconsistent stall speed
High fluid temperature
MPH down
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Re: What are the signs of a converter going south?
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06/23/10 01:11 AM
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My short times are all over the place, and the et is also a couple of tenths off and inconsistent.
That is pretty much the same thing my car was doing before I swapped out my conv. the only noticable sound I heard was it sounded like the tires were spinning when I launched. Jamie (vernmotor) was on the line for one of my launches and told me the flair up in RPM I was hearing was not the tires but most likly the conv going south.
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