Torque Converter

[Wayne M]

I'm still at the elementary stage and still learning. This is the first diesel I have ever owned.

Had a problem with the torque converter locking and unlocking between 40 and 50 MPH. Thanks to DTT I was able to go back to dealership and explain what was happening and was able to suggest a few TSBs that might fix the problem. A few hours later my computer flashed and I am back on the road driving like new again.

Through all of this I began realizing I do not know exactly what a TC actually does. Can someone explain to me how a TC works? When should it lock up and why I feel a nice surge of power when it does lock up?

Like I said I am learning one step at a time. That's what I like about TDR. A great place to learn about a cummins.

Thanks. wm

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1999 2500 Quad Cab, Driftwood, auto w/towing, all stock with K&N filter... add-ons = ULTRA Alum directional spoke wheels(16 x 8), over the rail tool box-LineX coated, Westin step bars-LineX coated, LineX bedliner

 

[Justbeamn]

Reading it would be a lot easy for you rather than me trying to explain it. Check out this website. I use it all the time. http://www.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter2.htm

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[Wayne M]

Justbeamn...

Thanks for the website..... it is cool!!

I actually knew what a torque converter was and what it did but did not know I did until I read the article. It makes sense now.

Thanks. wm

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1999 2500 Quad Cab, Driftwood, auto w/towing, all stock with K&N filter... add-ons = ULTRA Alum directional spoke wheels(16 x 8), over the rail tool box-LineX coated, Westin step bars-LineX coated, LineX bedliner