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Author:  Wondernaut [ Mon Nov 22, 2004 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  Torque Convertor question...
I am putting a "new" tranny in my 76 Duster and I am trying to get a new torque convertor for it. The only local parts store that can get one is Autozone, but their "amazing and wonderful" computer gives me 2 choices on which to get:

"with lock-up"
"without lock-up"

In my infinite ignorance, I don't know what this means. Can anyone help? Which convertor do I get for my 76 Duster with a slant and a basic 904 tranny?

Thanks in advance,
Billy
Author:  Craig [ Mon Nov 22, 2004 4:02 pm ]
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What is your "new" tranny out of?

The "lock-up" is referring to the lock-up torque converter. That did not come out until 1978 or so. Look at the input shaft on your transmission. If it has a hole drilled down through the center then it uses a lock-up torque converter.
If there is no hole (but it might have a stubby center drill from the manufacturing process, that hole goes nowhere) then you need the non-lockup converter.
A 1976 Duster did not have a lock-up converter but it is possible to install a later transmission with the lock-up converter.
Author:  Wondernaut [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:14 am ]
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Thanks, Craig!!

The replacement trans came from a 79 Aspen, so it takes a lock up convertor. The shaft has the hole, just as you described. Looks like I've got to spend $40 more!! :shock:

Any news on that grill, Craig?

Thanks,
Billy
Author:  64 Convert [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:26 am ]
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Billy, sure wish you had mentioned it when you picked up the transmission. If you are back in this area before you need it, you can have the converter. I have no use for it.
Author:  Craig [ Tue Nov 23, 2004 11:32 am ]
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Any news on that grill, Craig?

Thanks,
Billy
Yes, I drove across town the other day and came back with a refrigerator box to build into a box for the grille. Maybe over the weekend I can build the box and find out what it will cost to ship to you.

Craig
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