Question for the Mad Dr.

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by 88Racing

When it is put into any other gear than d, an electric bypass of the fluid in the transmission happens. It rather an extensive technical issue the way the tranny is set up like this. My understanding is that it allows for more continuous power with out allowing the torque convertor to lock up at all. It operates like an old power glide at this point.

They probably did this so if you are probably stuck. Its easier on the tranny and power train. I really don't think they engineered it to be used this way on hard surfaced roads.

When in 2nd mine does shift up from 1st.

Lars

It's useful in an uphill climb where the power requirements keep causing a shift in and out of 3rd to 2nd. Better just to stay in 2nd. I would not have thought though, that the converter would not lock if the power demand stabilized. I'll have to test this. If it doesn't lock, why do we have lock/unlock adjustments for 1st and 2nd gears?

I think you're right about shifting up from 1st into 2nd though if the stick is put in the 2nd gear position. But again, I need to try this to see for sure. If so, it's too bad, since it keeps you from using the old start in 2nd trick to keep from losing traction on very slippery surfaces.

- Jack