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Old Sep 14, 2001 | 08:56 PM
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Does anybody know how I would put my lock up torque convertor on a toggle switch?
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Old Sep 14, 2001 | 09:09 PM
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MID AMERICA AND ECKLERS BOTH SELL A TOGGLE SWITCH WITH WIRE HOOKUP FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. :D
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Old Sep 14, 2001 | 09:37 PM
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I think all you need to do is splice a toggle into the existing power lead leading to the side of your trans. This will allow you to overide the lockup circut and keep the vertor from locking. Under certain driving conditions the vertor will seek in and out of lockup. Cutting the juice to the circut with a toggle will keep the vertor from locking. A mini toggle fit nicely under my ashtray lid.
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Old Sep 14, 2001 | 10:56 PM
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Default Re: lock up torque convertor on switch? (corvettemaster)

Most factory installed lock up convertors will have a lead off the brake switch that will prevent the convertor from locking up. This basically unlocks the convertor anytime you are on the brakes.

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