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Lockup torque converter is kicking in and out

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GREG_H_69
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  • 1988 DODGE TRUCK
  • 130,000 MILES
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?
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 5:31 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is correct, it isn't electric. The converter must be worn and need replaced.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 5:33 PM
Tiny
GREG_H_69
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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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Saturday, February 18th, 2012 AT 7:34 PM

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