The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-19-2018, 04:04 PM   #26
Artofdeath
Registered User
 
Artofdeath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Sandusky, Ohio USA
Posts: 104
Re: Installed 700R4 - Hook Up Lockup or not?

Sub'd also, on my list of things to do...
Artofdeath is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2018, 12:43 AM   #27
stsalvage
Scrapper 1
 
stsalvage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Riverside Calif
Posts: 1,649
Re: Installed 700R4 - Hook Up Lockup or not?

The 700R4 is a Joke for none computer.I've been told bite the bullet and install the stand alone computer.Its cheaper in the long run and if you have problem Put the small light on the dash to tell you when you need to do some code reader.

The old way about having a 700R4 built and just drop it in your truck and its done.Your WRONG

I've talked to 8 transmission shops that say Hell ya i rather build you a 1987-90 700R4 and let you do all the shifting patterns that they have to sit and baby sit for 4 hours.


Any one tells you that you can take a None computer 700R4 from the bench to your car or truck with out doing the shifting patterns is full of Crap
stsalvage is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2018, 03:42 AM   #28
VetteVet
Msgt USAF Ret

 
VetteVet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Posts: 8,703
Re: Installed 700R4 - Hook Up Lockup or not?

I didn't know the 700 was a computer controlled unit just the 4L60 that came out in 1994. Learn something new everyday.

Pretty good write-up here on converter lock-up.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/lockup.htm


Here's a pretty good article on the 700.
http://purplesagetradingpost.com/sum.../techinfo.html
__________________
VetteVet

metallic green 67 stepside
74 corvette convertible
1965 Harley sportster
1995 Harley wide glide

Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.
VetteVet is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-20-2018, 10:21 AM   #29
made2drag
Registered User
 
made2drag's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: alabama
Posts: 2,079
Re: Installed 700R4 - Hook Up Lockup or not?

I guess i'll drive mine in "D" so I don't block the lubrication going to the planetary gear since my solenoid doesn't work for lock up in 4th.
made2drag is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2018, 08:34 PM   #30
Coach
Registered User
 
Coach's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: brentwood, ca.
Posts: 109
Re: Installed 700R4 - Hook Up Lockup or not?

Definitely go with a lock up kit. The one I will be installing is from Bowler Transmissions. The thing I like about the Bowler kit is that lock up occurs 8 seconds after it shifts into OD. This gives you time to get up to freeway speed and then lock up occurs. It also comes with a brake light switch, so if you tap the brake, lock up disengages and you have another 8 seconds before lock up. I believe the cost is $179 for the kit.
__________________
1967 Chevy C10 Stepside SWB - 350/700r4
Coach is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:14 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com