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Old May 14, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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When driving normal it locks up fine but after a full throttle blast it takes it like 3 min to lockup again. temps stay around 150. Also when going up a hill it feels like it surges alittle like it is slipping. Any input would be helpful. I would like to catch it before it goes so it don't take my built tranny with it. Ohh by the way this is the infamous TCI SSF 3500.

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You would need to data log to see whats happening for sure but I would look at fluid and face of converter for burning also.
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Fluid looks fine but when I run it through my fingers it does leave some dark film like a super fine grit. that you can't feel.

But I can drop the flywheel cover and see if converter looks burnt???
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Yes in the flat area on the converter face
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Ok. I will try and get to it this weekend if it ever stops raining here. Thanks for the help and I will report back with the results.
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