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Offline chrpmaster

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transmission swap II
« on: July 03, 2009, 09:13:33 pm »
Well after several months I finally got a chance to pick up the 82 c-10 with the 700r4 tranny I wanted to swap into my 76 c-10.  After looking it over I am running into a problem. 

My question is since the donor truck has the 6.2 diesel and my 76 has a 350 gasser there seems to be some issues on how to regulate the lockup on the torque converter.  Is there a difference between the way a gas engine controls the tranny versus how the diesel does it?  If so is there an easy fix for it?

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Andy
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2009, 09:22:18 pm »
Since your 76 isn't set up for it to begin with you'll have to wire it up the same anyway. How were you planning to do it?
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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2009, 07:20:50 am »
Originally I thought I would just need to wire up a 12v supply.  Now it looks like there is more to it.  I guess I didn't realize it would take more than just the electricity.

Any suggestions on how to make it work?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2009, 07:55:48 am »
There's lots of different ways to do it. Do a search on torque converter clutch and tcc solenoid. There's also one write up on it in the tech section.
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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2009, 06:35:19 pm »
I must  be blind.  I can't find it in the tech section.  Can you post a link?
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Offline Just-speed

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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2009, 07:20:04 am »
Its easy as Pie Bro.    So easy to do.   Mine locks up with a switch I built into my shifter.   

All you want to do is run 12v to the pressure switch when you want lock-up.     Drop the pan and you will figure it out in 20 secs.

 
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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2009, 09:56:19 am »
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Offline chrpmaster

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Re: transmission swap II
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2009, 01:51:14 pm »
Thanks Vile for the link.  It really helped me understand what was needed.  It looks like one of these kits will include everything I need to hook up the tranny and make it work on my 76 C10. I am guessing I need the mechanical and not the electronic version of the kit. 

Has anyone used one of these kits?  any reviews of which one worked well for you?
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