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Title: Torque Converters.
Post by: IowaEagle on January 03, 2007, 10:38:13 PM
Just learned this so I thought we will get it added and then update it once more information is confirmed.

Different styles of AMC Eagle 998 Torque Converters were used.

1980 - 1983:  No confirmed data yet. 

1984 AMC # JR775 035 for US and Canada (Rebuilt)   J8132 569 for exported cars.  Both were lock up converters.

1985 and 1986  AMC #  JR775 033 for US and Canada (Rebuilt)   J8132 567 for exported cars.  Non lock up converters.

1987 and 1988  AMC #  JR775 134 for US and Canada (Rebuilt)   53004 910 for exported cars.  Non lock up conveters.
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Post by: BenM on May 08, 2007, 12:20:20 PM
My 87 has a lockup converter. I'm sure the transmission is original. I will look at the rebuild sheet and see if I have any numbers.
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Post by: IowaEagle on May 08, 2007, 07:43:57 PM
Was the tranny ever replaced that you know of?
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Post by: BenM on May 08, 2007, 09:00:36 PM
Not that I know of. I pulled it myself for the rebuild at 130,000, and the rod was hooked up correctly. The dipstick had been sealed at the bottom with both the gasket and some RTV, and the transfer case might be rebuilt, it had RTV holding it together and to the transmission in a non-oem looking way, but the transmission was all factory, including the torque converter and flywheel (which cracked when the transmission went). The Transfer case said 1987 on it.

Just looking from grime and assembly, I'm pretty confident that it was original when I pulled it, plus the fact that it died soon after I got it, and was leaking fluid.

So, I can't be 100%, but comparing it to some of the "around it" repairs, it looks to have been part of the car for a long time. Is there a date stamping you know of on the transmission? I'll look this week.
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Post by: IowaEagle on May 09, 2007, 06:54:57 AM
Not sure about a date code, will have to check the TSM.  Sometimes you never knew what you will find from the factory.  Could have even been a request to the dealer for the locking converter type.  I wonder why they quit using it?  It did help a little with MPG.
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Post by: T5258 on May 09, 2007, 10:11:18 AM
I agree....my Spirit has a lockup converter & rpms drop by 2-300 when the converter locks (appox 37 mph)
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Post by: philotomy on December 14, 2007, 09:27:39 AM
 Ok this may sounds stupid but...what does "lock up" refer to?I've been reading about it in Chiltons but I think I'm even more confused now.Mine is an 87 with non lock up But what would make them change it?
 Mine's making a whining ,clicking sound,Is it gonna grenade on me?Maybe just a loose torque conv. bolt?cracked flexplate? :'(
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: IowaEagle on December 14, 2007, 01:15:29 PM
A lock up converter, in simple terms, sidelines the fluid coupling between the engine and transmission to make it direct drive set up.
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Post by: eaglebeek on December 14, 2007, 02:36:07 PM
  Mine's making a whining ,clicking sound,Is it gonna grenade on me?Maybe just a loose torque conv. bolt?cracked flexplate? :'(

Whining noises are many times simply a matter of adding fluid. Clicking noises may indeed be coming from a loose/cracked torque converter/flex plate. Have you noticed any differences in how the car drives since the noises developed? For instance, a car that suddenly becomes noticeably sluggish getting moving from a standing start may have suffered an internal torque converter or overrunning clutch failure.
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Post by: Jurjen on December 14, 2007, 02:59:38 PM
@IE:
Part numbers you mentioned can be found in the Eaglepedia parts list 1984 -1988 too. Doesn't show the years to them, but they must be correct.
Are you saying that no lockup was used after 1984?

I found a 1980 datasheet:
http://homepage.mac.com/christopher.z/hobby/80-DataBook/B15.JPG
that is telling me that only 6-cyl engines with 2WD have lockup.

In the 1982 TSM, you will find that 4-cyl cars have no lockup and 6-cyl cars have lockup
In the 1983 TSM supplement you will find that fleet cars have no lockup, others have lockup.

Don't read Chiltons (I did, pag.1-18): eg. 1985 - 1988 all models use lockup converter.

I'm completely lost  :-\

Can you feel the lockup engage on an Eagle? If you can, mine doesn't have lockup.

 
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: Jurjen on December 14, 2007, 03:05:18 PM
The Eagle spotters guide:
http://www.n0kfb.org/homepage/amc/eagle/spotting/

Lockup dropped with model 1986.
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: IowaEagle on December 14, 2007, 03:41:28 PM
If you look closely in the Eaglepedia PN guide that it does say, down in the notes, what years used what converters.  Not sure about '80.  I will have to check further on that.  My '80 Concord does, but that does not count as it is a 2WD car.
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Post by: Jurjen on December 14, 2007, 03:50:01 PM
You are right, I didn't scroll to the bottom of the page.
What was the idea of dropping the lockup, saving money??
Did I trigger this investigation somehow with the axle ratio calcualtion??
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Post by: trapperjack on December 14, 2007, 09:59:06 PM
Is there a way to tell from looking at it if it's lock-up? I have the 80 sedan tranny sitting on the garage floor, and can look for numbers, marks, whatever.
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Post by: bigdog56e on December 14, 2007, 10:19:59 PM
  My '82 has the lockup, I can feel it lock and unlock.
                                                                   Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: Pack Rat on December 14, 2007, 10:37:08 PM
Is there a way to tell from looking at it if it's lock-up? I have the 80 sedan tranny sitting on the garage floor, and can look for numbers, marks, whatever.
Pull the torque converter, the tranny input shaft will be machined if it's a lock up.
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Post by: trapperjack on December 14, 2007, 10:51:58 PM
I'm going to show my ignorance here, but you're going to have to 'splain that to me Pack Rat. I can pull the T.C. off, but "machined" to me means it's been turned, and having never seen the inside of an auto tranny, not sure what to look for.
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: Pack Rat on December 14, 2007, 11:13:05 PM
The end of the input shaft will be smooth. Found ya a picture HERE, (http://www.carcraft.com/newlook/crc_act/116_0302_trans/index1.html) about half way down the page.
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Post by: bigdog56e on December 15, 2007, 06:53:59 AM
  PR,
      So a question arises, wonder if the internals from the overdrive fit inside the 998 case?
                                                                                                      Eddie
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Post by: Pack Rat on December 15, 2007, 08:07:02 AM
That I couldn't say for sure but I suspect they would be. OOPS   :o See below  :D.
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Post by: bigdog56e on December 15, 2007, 08:34:31 AM
 I was thinking of the internals from a Dakota 4x4.
                                                                 Eddie
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Post by: philotomy on December 15, 2007, 08:38:07 AM
Thanks Eaglebeek,I'll have to check,take off inspection cover and feel around,my dipstick is busted however and there are no junkyards around here that have Eagles.Guess I need a good parts car.I do know where to find one of those.
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Post by: Pack Rat on December 15, 2007, 08:47:38 AM
Sorry Eddie, not quite woke up yet. No, the internals of an over drive wouldn't fit into the 998.

Phil, I'm assuming you need just the dipstick?
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: philotomy on December 15, 2007, 08:53:03 AM
Yes,I think I checked the fluid once too often,I have to pull the pan again to get the bottom part out of the tube :(.I will add a bit more Gunk trans medic today and cross my fingers ::).Did I mention I will trade for a dipstick?
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: Jurjen on December 15, 2007, 09:31:06 AM
New dipsticks still available from www.ramblerparts.com (what's in a name?) for $9.95.
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Post by: philotomy on December 15, 2007, 09:46:50 AM
Ah much obliged.Everyone's arguing over the computer so I might have to check em out later
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Post by: eaglegrouch on December 24, 2007, 09:38:02 PM
I have never yet seen an Eagle 998 that had a smooth input shaft, if I understand what's being discussed. The ones I've seen are all splined. Someone once told me there were some differences internally and that LU/non-LU torque converters take different input shafts. I was under the impression that '85 and up all had LU converters but not sure now and never really was sure.  I know that a jerk at Cottman transmissions in Elmira repaired my '85 once with the wrong input shaft and T/C, just before they went out of business. Last I knew the service manager was working at of all places Eagle transmissions in Elmira but that was several years ago. hey philotomy i can't seem to find those pix.
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: IowaEagle on December 24, 2007, 10:04:50 PM
The parts manual says non-lock up from '85 on.   The MR for '84 - '88 does not specifically mention any years but it does make a vague mention to make sure and use the correct converter as the different kinds cannot be eyeballed.  Since the MR was used by AMC mechanics I am sure they assummed they would look up the proper part in the parts manual or micro-fiche.
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Post by: bigdog56e on December 25, 2007, 07:21:11 AM
  Just seen a transmission for sale in local trading paper, says its from '83 Eagle sport, 25.00, guess I had acll about.
                                                                                                                      Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: eaglegrouch on December 26, 2007, 07:18:57 AM
My TSM says that lockup torque converters have a sticker on them stating same. my 85's and up have all had the sticker.
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Post by: IowaEagle on December 26, 2007, 08:51:28 AM
Hmmmmmmmmm???
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Post by: Jurjen on December 26, 2007, 10:17:26 AM
Do I hear a hummingbird?  :)
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 01, 2008, 06:39:42 AM
  715,
        According to the post, you're right, the shaft has a machined area at the end. Now when you read the TSM and Reading on Autozone"s website, they ask if it is a low stall or a high stall. The TSM says there was a label put on at the factory to identify, if the label is gone you're sol as to which one was in the vehicle. So which do you get a low stall or high stall. My thought is to go with the low stall.
                                                                                                    Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: bigdog56e on January 01, 2008, 10:11:08 AM
 715,
        TSM says decal is circular and has  lockup LS, or lockup HS on it.
                                                                                           Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: IowaEagle on January 01, 2008, 10:32:02 AM
My OE was HS.  So was the replacement.
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 01, 2008, 11:33:56 AM
 Doug,
         Thats good to know, wonder if the stall had anything to do with the axle ratios. My friend, who is rebuilding my trans, suggested the low stall as it creates less heat. It would make sense that a lower numerically gear would need the engine rpm
a little higher, for the engine to start making torque when it started pulling.
                                                                                                        Eddie
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Post by: IowaEagle on January 01, 2008, 04:06:20 PM
Could be.  The shop that replaced it said it was not a really high, high stall converter.  I forget what he said the RPM was.
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 01, 2008, 04:55:09 PM
  No, I would not think it was HIGH stall as in a racing converter, may have been used for trailering, or just the axle ratio.
                                                                                                                       Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: bigdog56e on January 01, 2008, 09:05:39 PM
715,
        Looks like the the end of the shaft is machined smooth on the lockup trans and splines all the way to the end on non lockup.
                                                                                                                                  Eddie
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: misterwakko on January 01, 2008, 10:03:22 PM
Can we buy torque converters for our 998's? I've seen TCI sell converters but only for 1972-1980, Will these work?
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 02, 2008, 07:43:03 AM
 My local Advance Auto store Told me the converters weren't available, Autozone shows them on their site. A local repair shop has them available, quoted me 100.00.
 
 wakko, the older ones won't work, they are non lockup.
                                                                   Eddie
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Post by: misterwakko on January 03, 2008, 06:42:25 PM
I had a manual printed from chysler and my 1985 998 does not have lock up ;D
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 04, 2008, 11:53:13 AM
  If you read the posts, there are yes's and no's on the '85 and up torque converter, should identify trans for sure before ordering torque converter, I don't know if the pre '80 non lockup would work in yours, assuming it is a non lockup.
                                                                                                            Eddie
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Post by: bigdog56e on January 07, 2008, 03:04:23 PM
   Chrysler torque converters have the starter ring gear on them and the AMC torqueflite uses a flex plate/flywheel.
                                                                                                                      Eddie
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Post by: Eagle I on March 26, 2009, 01:50:15 PM
The Eagle here gives the feeling our 3-speed automatic is shifting into a 4th gear around 35 mph.  That feeling of our 3-speed automatic shifting into a 4th gear around 35 mph is the lockup torque converter in the 998 Transmission.  I really like this lockup torque converter.

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Post by: IowaEagle on March 26, 2009, 01:56:23 PM
You are welcome.  I have no idea why -- could have been a MoPar decision or too many warranty issues with the thin wall input shaft used on the lock up converters which would result in failures, eventually.
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Post by: amcdreams on June 13, 2009, 09:41:54 PM
so does it matter which you use?  non lock up is what I thought '88 eagles had.  If they put in a lock up when replacing the tranny - what difference would i notice?  I am thinking mine is defective because in reverse my rpms drop too low to keep running and i remember having to raise my idle to 2000 just to stay running when in gear.  now i wonder is it just defective or gunked up or the wrong type TC installed... (emphasis on the STALLED! LOL)
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Post by: IowaEagle on June 13, 2009, 09:46:43 PM
I believe the incorrect torque converter will not go into the transmission.
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Post by: bigdog56e on June 13, 2009, 09:49:56 PM
  The input shaft is different.
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Post by: amcdreams on June 15, 2009, 11:07:53 AM
so the low rpm at in all gears most likely just means bad torque converter?
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Post by: Pack Rat on June 15, 2009, 11:39:01 AM
It is not out of the realm of possibility they put in a complete rebuilt lockup transmission. I don't know that a partially engaged lockup converter is even possible on a Torque Flite but if it is that would account for low engine RPM in gear. Kind of like slowly releasing the clutch on a standard shift car to the point where the engine almost stalls. If the converter were stuck in full lockup, which I believe was the more common occurrence, the engine would just flat out stall, like coming to a stop in a standard tranny car and not releasing the clutch. GM had the same problem with the early LU converters but theirs was from a different problem.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is, I'd be looking elsewhere for what's causing low idle in gear, like vacuum leaks.
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Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on February 05, 2011, 11:57:25 PM
I believe the incorrect torque converter will not go into the transmission.
WEll, low and behold , this seems to have answered my issue.The tranny I got and am putting in the Money Pit is a non-lock up ( thanks to this post , I figured that out ). I have tried for hours under the car to get the converter it came with on, to no avail it wouldn't go. So I pulled the tranny back out from under the car , still no luck.Tried the converter from the old tranny, no go. Read the post, go out and look at the old trannies shaft , show's as lock-up type. Looks like I need a non-lock up converter to fix the issue.I believe the tranny was out of an 88.
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Post by: IowaEagle on February 06, 2011, 08:10:42 PM
Good that you got it figured out.  So, I am guessing the converter that came with the transmission was one that was just picked up somewhere and included with it?
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Post by: thereverendbill on February 06, 2011, 10:32:45 PM
nope, I grabbed the wrong converter for the wrong transmission ....... i have a non lock up converter here for a lock up tranny  :banghead:
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Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on February 06, 2011, 10:56:36 PM
Hey now that's a coincidence, because I have a lock up comverter for a non lock up tranny,got any room on that brick wall for my forehead ??At least your old converter will fit the tranny you have. Right ??
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Post by: thereverendbill on February 08, 2011, 01:39:19 PM
I am thinking that the torque converter needs replaced as well.  I have a replacement somwhere in my parts stash ..... gimme a call when you get a chance so we can work out someway of me getting you the correct converter
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Post by: mudkicker715 on February 08, 2011, 03:28:36 PM
Its necer good to reuse atorque convertor.
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Post by: 68AMXGOPAC on February 08, 2011, 06:02:43 PM
It's fine if it's the matched one and it worked before......kinda like a cam and lifters.They have thier relationship from running together for many many miles.Besides both Bill and I are broke,lol. I can't seem to find a seperate one around here , and a rebuilt is $100+ and then shipping.............argggggggg.
I'll give ya a ring tonight Reverend B .
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Post by: mudkicker715 on February 08, 2011, 06:38:23 PM
Was the tranny rebuilt at all ?
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Post by: philotomy on July 01, 2012, 10:59:37 AM
I did have some good news on my trans woes,the g/f's ex came up for a visit (works in a trans shop)looked at the one I am going to install(88 trans going into  the 87) well the 87 had a non lockup and the 88 has a lock up style-so He got me a new lock up style for the 88 trans,thank goodness cause I had no idea till reading this thread through till just recently ;D
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Post by: philotomy on July 05, 2012, 11:28:40 PM
I may have spoken too soon,I can't seem to align the dowel pin and get it in contact with the motor,it's about a 1/2 inch out,may remove the transfer case to aid in aligning the trans  hopefully thats all she'll need,I'd hate to drop it down and find its the wrong converter,but if thats the case then I'll order the other,the input shaft is machined on this one from the 88 and not on the burned out 87,I 'll have to check out the website where it came from(Daaco)reman units from Tennessee (R -24 model)
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Post by: philotomy on July 05, 2012, 11:48:44 PM
I looked on the Dacco site catalog and it lists the R 24 as the lo stall ,6 cyl. non lock up ( which is the part # on the box I have ) also has 2 slots on the shaft the catalog states the R 26 is a high stall ,6 cyl.lock up unit. and has no slots on the  shaft going over the input shaft(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/philotomy/torqueconverter.jpg)
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Post by: eaglefreek on July 06, 2012, 08:09:17 AM
Unfortunately it looks like you may  have the wrong converter. You stated in a couple posts ago that the transmission you are using is a lock up transmission but the part number and description sounds like a non lock up converter. Someone must have changed the transmission in the 88 that you got it from, because everything I've read says 88 had non lockup converters. Good luck.
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Post by: philotomy on July 06, 2012, 10:18:20 AM
I know just my luck.It does appear to have serviced at some point,yeah prob swapped trans altogether.I think when the wife's ex visited he was looking at my trans out of the 87 which was smoked,the replacement has the machined end and the old converter I tossed had no cut outs in the shaft,so glad I found the online catalog ,now just have to take her out and get me a different converter. ::)
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Post by: philotomy on July 08, 2012, 12:43:56 AM
Boy do I feel stupid...I went into the scap bin where I had dropped the replacement trans original converter,its definatley the r 24 with the cut outs on the shaft ,I'm taking the trans out again anyways and removing the t/c so whatever is holding me up will be dealt with accordingly :banghead:
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Post by: carnuck on July 09, 2012, 01:23:40 AM
Maybe the converter wasn't all the way seated in? It should drag slightly when you turn it. 3 clunks in till it's all the way down or it drags when you spin it.
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Post by: philotomy on July 09, 2012, 12:33:36 PM
Yes that's what I figured.I looked into the input shaft area and saw the 2 spots where the tabs were supposed to be ,lined em up and she did make the 3 clunks.I tried it several times just to make sure
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Post by: AMCLOVER258 on September 26, 2014, 04:22:50 PM
So I know i've been experiencing some serious power loss.. I was picking my daughter up last night after work. i was standing on thepassenger side and i could hear the un-ending ticking coming from the car. Upon investigating i found out that the tick is actually coming from the under the engine Instead of the head like i thought.  So my question is Could a failing Torque Converter cause it to feel as if im running a 2 stroke engine under the hood of this 3400 lb beast? and if so where can i find one?
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Post by: carnuck on September 28, 2014, 04:01:27 AM
Motor revving and not picking up speed? Losing fluid? RPM related vibration that's slowly got worse? Converter issues or clogged filter.

If you have a vacuum front axle, it may be the viscous coupler you feel if the motor revs and car doesn't go. Could also be the cat fell apart inside and corked the muffler. (happened to me and ruined a brand new muffler!)
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Post by: AMCLOVER258 on September 29, 2014, 01:51:06 PM
Man hahaha thats right on the money..
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Post by: AMCLOVER258 on September 29, 2014, 06:51:20 PM
Would this fit? http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-A904-Transmission-Lock-Up-Torque-Converter-12-4L-/261459412305?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce0320551&vxp=mtr
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Post by: carnuck on September 30, 2014, 12:51:21 AM
It should IF your trans is lockup. (top) vs non-lockup (bottom)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/tech/LockupVsNon.jpg)
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Post by: AMCLOVER258 on September 30, 2014, 02:00:34 PM
Ok im pretty sure its lock up but ill have to double check on that!
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Post by: TEagle85 on March 04, 2016, 04:16:33 PM
Just to add to the topic. I have a 85 sedan that I pulled the trans out last night. It is a lockup converter. 

I know they are not at strong as non lock up.
Anyone know where to get a nice beefed up locking converter for the eagle. I heard look for a 80 Cherokee with towing package????   Any leads would be awesome.
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Post by: carnuck on March 04, 2016, 06:24:11 PM
The original ones were built with standard materials and most, but not all aftermarket ones are hardened steel and welding with no undercut for strength. You can bypass the lockup by putting a "plug" in the fluid line or adding a switch and using the newer valvebody where only the lockup is electrically controlled (like the one going onto my scrap pile from a pre '00 TJ or YJ)
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Post by: JayRamb on March 04, 2016, 06:49:02 PM
I thought my Torque was shot. I called my tranny guy. He 'did you hear a whine', I said, 'No'. So we talked and talked and he said it was a bump in....that's what he called it. Electrical or carb related. I'm digging into it now. I'll keep you updated. I have a brand new bbd and will put that on tomorrow. It's all spec'd out. You need to do that when you buy them new. :)
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Post by: carnuck on March 04, 2016, 07:15:39 PM
It's not always a whine. Usually there is a new vibration or worsening one with the motor running because the cracked converter neck  throws the balance off and they suddenly dump all the trans oil or just go nowhere when in gear and full of fluid.
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Post by: TEagle85 on March 04, 2016, 07:18:20 PM
I do like the lock up for my long drives back to Michigan, before I knew about lock up or non lock up I was pretty sure I had a 4 speed. I would always count the shifts and always counted 4. obviously I was wrong but if it feels like a 4th gear thats cool with me. But to lock it out manually would be just as if not cooler. (PS doing a rebuild and that could be a option.)
 Id like to see the new ones because this one seems pretty beefy, could have been replaced at some point.

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Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: carnuck on March 08, 2016, 09:53:08 PM
There is a kit to make the lockup engage at 55-60 mph instead of 35 (adjusted by gear ratio and converter stall speed) I did that to my '84 wagon before I found the rear frame rot and scuttled it.
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: juhap on June 03, 2020, 03:26:04 AM
What is your opinion, if Mopar torque converter is used with 998....

It fits and its theet are behind AMC flexplate...

Any other difference than those theet?

juhap
Title: Re: Torque Converters.
Post by: Taylor on June 03, 2020, 09:01:05 PM
For some reason I can’t find the part number list, however here is a good link for the transmission information. What has been swapped and other little tidbits that could come in handy looking for the proper parts. Note, it is a very old post.
http://forums.amceaglesden.com/index.php?topic=26.0