Torque Converter ?

[BeeKool]

I'm going to try and get my Coronet mobile this month.
I was given a torque converter (nothing special) with the car. I plan on just installing it but is there anything I should do with it. ( clean it out?)
I was told it hasn't been with the car since 2008.
And it appears dirty like it wasn't covered.

 

[1967coronet440]

Was there a cap on it? Fluid in it?

 

[PP1RT]

Dirt in the converter = transmission troubles sooner than later...thats gonna pump everything thru the system before getting filtered...

 

[BeeKool]

Was there a cap on it? Fluid in it?

No, that's what concerns me.

Dirt in the converter = transmission troubles sooner than later...thats gonna pump everything thru the system before getting filtered...

What's the best way to clean it out?

 

[lewtot184]

trans shops can flush them.

 

[BeeKool]

What's the stall of a stock torque converter?
I considered replacing mine but every converted that I looked at was 1800 or so

 

[Ironbuilt]

Try this BeeKool...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIu6aDgpiL2QIVFbbACh39nQpoEAQYASABEgKbBfD_BwE

Definitely DON'T install a converter that has dirt in it!!

 

[wyrmrider]

what diameter converter, any idea of the year
what was it off of
give us some help here
what's the application, motor, rear end etc
stock converters work well with tall gears, heavy vehicles etc

 

[Shorthorse]

Spending money to have a converter flushed and installing it when you don't know what you have doesn't sound like a good idea. It's best to only do this once. Getting the "right" converter is the trick and one of the most important pieces you're going to deal with. I'm not sure what you were looking at for $1800 but that is way too much, especially if your talking a mostly street application. The reputable converter companies have online questionnaires or you can call them direct but have all your cars information ready. Tell them what you are going to do with your car (race, street, a little of both)? Get some input from the guys that do converters for a living and compare. With the exception of your time, that's free.
Another route is finding a good converter guy that can take yours apart and set it up for your car and your needs. That can be a little tougher depending on where you are located but a good converter guy is like a magician and they cost a lot less.

 

[monaco66coupe]

BeeKool,

If I were you I would go to the big Transmission shop in Fort Dodge. I will get their name for you tomorrow. they do excellent work. When I rebuilt my 68 340, they told me what stall was standard that year and built it. They also Installed modern components that make the convertor superior to the original in quality. They were very reasonably priced. Take your core, I seem to remember them needing it.

 

[PP1RT]

Try this BeeKool...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIu6aDgpiL2QIVFbbACh39nQpoEAQYASABEgKbBfD_BwE

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Definitely DON'T install a converter that has dirt in it!!

Call Hughes directly and ask questions then order it thru Summit. Hughes will recommend the right one for you. Cheaper than Ft Dodge and free shipping.

 

[BeeKool]

BeeKool,

If I were you I would go to the big Transmission shop in Fort Dodge. I will get their name for you .

My thoughts exactly, they are called Fort Dodge Transmission and only 40 minutes away.

what diameter converter, any idea of the year
what was it off of
give us some help here
what's the application, motor, rear end etc
stock converters work well with tall gears, heavy vehicles etc

Mild 440/TF w 3.23
Motor and tranny are fresh
Trying to maybe save a few hundred $$ here. I need to build my exhaust

. I'm not sure what you were looking at for $1800 but that is way too much, especially

My bad. I meant to type, "All I can find are 1800 stall converters or higher."
My application is just a nice driver.

 

[BeeKool]

Call Hughes directly and ask questions then order it thru Summit. Hughes will recommend the right one for you. Cheaper than Ft Dodge and free shipping.

Your inbox is full

 

[Shorthorse]

Mild 440/TF w 3.23
Motor and tranny are fresh
Trying to maybe save a few hundred $$ here. I need to build my exhaust

Good suggestions here. Just my opinion but if you must cut corners, do it on your exhaust not your converter.

 

[BeeKool]

Good point Shorthorse. Much easier to rebuild the exhaust at a later point.

 

[monaco66coupe]

The standard stall for HP 340 or 440 according to the mopar book is 1900-2150. So,That is what I did..

 

[BeeKool]

The standard stall for HP 340 or 440 according to the mopar book is 1900-2150. So,That is what I did..

I was looking at a thread from a few years ago where you were commenting.

 

[monaco66coupe]

I made the mistake on my 69' Coronet 383 when I rebuilt the engine as an HP engine, but left the two Barrel Torque convertor in the car. I keep saying I need to change that.Every time I'm at a stop light!(doggy) That two barrel cam was designed for low end torque, not an HP cam.Oh well,,,I live with it.

 

[BeeKool]

I found this one at Jegs
http://www.jegs.com/p/B-M/B-M-Tork-Master-Torque-Converters/748040/10002/-1

Are there any variables I need to know?
I see on other converters have spline count listed. This one dies not.

 

[monaco66coupe]

I would look at the part number on the transmission and tell the shop to be sure you get the right one.
I am not a transmission expert in rebuilding, so that is why I liked driving into the actual shop with my old torque Convertor and speaking with the guy building it. I believe it was in the $170-180 range.