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Title: ELECTRIC SOLENOID ON SIDE OF TRANS
Post by: mccarlk on August 11, 2008, 05:24:27 PM
hi i have a electric valve (SOLENOID) mounted on the side of my 644 it looks to be aftermarket, it has three  5/16 lines on it and a ground wire and a trigger wire , any ideas?
Title: Re: ELECTRIC SOLENOID ON SIDE OF TRANS
Post by: makemineatwostroke on August 11, 2008, 05:42:49 PM
yep it for lock up of the torque converter in 1st and 2nd gear it is automatic in 3rd and 4th gear
Title: Re: ELECTRIC SOLENOID ON SIDE OF TRANS
Post by: mccarlk on August 11, 2008, 06:05:53 PM
what should i wire it to ?
Title: Re: ELECTRIC SOLENOID ON SIDE OF TRANS
Post by: JackConrad on August 12, 2008, 05:48:20 AM
    If it is a torque converter lock-up solenoid, wire it to a switch on the dash. BUT, remember to switch it off when coming to a stop or you will stop the engine. They are usually only used in hills to help prevent overheating and better engine braking on the downhill side.  Jack
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