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1988 Dodge Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Torque, Torque converter.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on February 18, 2012

Lockup torque converter is kicking in and out

I have a 1988 Dodge Ram 150 318 A998 automatic. My torque converter locks around 40-45 mph but then kicks in and out. I've read that the 1988 had a non-electric lockup. What could be causing this?
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Replied on February 18, 2012

That is correct, it isn't electric. The converter must be worn and need replaced.

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Replied on February 18, 2012

I've been looking at auto part stores websites. Nobody has a converter for the A998. They only have them for the A727 and A904. Is the A998 the same as the A904

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