Author Topic: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup  (Read 2280 times)

silver78

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700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« on: January 07, 2022, 11:24:41 AM »
Swapping in an overdrive trans?  check out this older article I saved.  I believe some of the GM parts are no longer available but if you have an old GM vehicle sitting around you may have them already. 
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Wallington

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Re: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2022, 08:56:46 PM »
I've had that GM lock-up delay valve on my parts list for years, never seen one for sale, or the alternatives. I have one that looks the same from B&M or Painless, not sure how they compare but articles seem to ignore them and reference the GM version (Delco 214-479, Standard DSV-31)
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firebirdparts

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Re: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2022, 06:11:44 AM »
Interesting grounding through the brake lights.  The 200-4R's controls vary based on the original application, and I would bet some of them have an internally grounding switch which would require you ignore the brake lights or put in a relay to address that.  It's not entirely necessary in my opinion; if you stop, the TC will not let go until it drops out of 4th gear or possibly 3rd (the pressure switch) and that's okay.
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Re: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2022, 08:59:57 PM »
Just like Cruise control, often wired through the brake pedal/lights to drop out.

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Re: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2022, 04:04:21 PM »
Just like Cruise control, often wired through the brake pedal/lights to drop out.

I've never seen cruise wired to ground through the bulbs, but I admit though I rarely have any trouble with it on anything I own, it might be common.
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Re: 700R4 or 200-4R torque converter lockup
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2022, 04:04:21 PM »

 

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