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trans question It is an '84 El Camino with automatic overdrive trans and only 67k on car, so it has a history of sitting. The car shifts into overdrive at about 35 mph, a speed at which I do most of my driving. While cruising at 35, with my foot barely depressing the gas pedal, I get a slight surge similar to an engine miss. Is there anything I should check or do?
Thanks in advance
PS What heads should I bolt on this box stock thing to improve performance a little? It has a 305 4bbl.
Thanks in advance
PS What heads should I bolt on this box stock thing to improve performance a little? It has a 305 4bbl.
I had an 86 Caprice with the same drivetrain, the converter would lock and unlock constantly at around 35MPH. I bought a computer chip that cured it and gave it quite a bit more power. I had to run premium gas with the chip but the power gain was worth it.
there is a switch in the brake pedal assembly that is used to unlock the torque converter while braking. So it sounds like you are pressing the brake just enough to activate this switch. You can adjust the switch a little. BTW, this same switch is also used to control the brake lights (it's 2 switches in one).
I had to install this same switch in my 72 GMC when I installed the 700R4.
I had to install this same switch in my 72 GMC when I installed the 700R4.
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Originally Posted by Low N Slow
I had an 86 Caprice with the same drivetrain, the converter would lock and unlock constantly at around 35MPH. I bought a computer chip that cured it and gave it quite a bit more power. I had to run premium gas with the chip but the power gain was worth it.
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Originally Posted by Ackattack1
there is a switch in the brake pedal assembly that is used to unlock the torque converter while braking. So it sounds like you are pressing the brake just enough to activate this switch. You can adjust the switch a little. BTW, this same switch is also used to control the brake lights (it's 2 switches in one).
I had to install this same switch in my 72 GMC when I installed the 700R4.
I had to install this same switch in my 72 GMC when I installed the 700R4.
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Originally Posted by esoteric
No. I have just 1,2,3 the overdrive is beyond my control, like my wife.
I think edelbrock makes a bunch of crap for that motor, I know a guy I work with has good luck with it.
I will ask him when I see him.
Originally Posted by esoteric
No. I have just 1,2,3 the overdrive is beyond my control, like my wife.
Are you sure it isn't a 3 speed with lockup? Sometimes that will feel like od but it's not.
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Originally Posted by firehawk618
There should be od,3,2,1 on any GM tranny in the 80's and mabey even through the 90's. I believe the only 2 od tranny's they offered were the 200r4 and the 700r4 and both have 4 forward gear positions.
Are you sure it isn't a 3 speed with lockup? Sometimes that will feel like od but it's not.
Are you sure it isn't a 3 speed with lockup? Sometimes that will feel like od but it's not.
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
That's what you get for buying a Chevy....ahem....sorry, no help here John. 
Originally Posted by esoteric
Is there a code somewhere that would help me identify the thing?
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Originally Posted by firehawk618
Stock 84 ElCamino's only came with a th-200 with and without od or a th250. As far as telling them apart I have no idea.
