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You certainly have worked hard towards diagnosing the problem! Let me offfer up a test that may help isolate the problem.
Remove the TCC solenoid. Above it is a spool valve and spring. Remove the retaining ring & washer that holds the valve in place.
You will see the springs on top of the valve. Remove the springs and put the valve back in the bore first, followed by the springs, washer and retaining ring.
Now, if your transmission has the physical ability to lock the converter, it will be locked...full time. Place your shifter in Neutral and start the car.
Put the car in gear (D or R) and see what happens. If it dies immediately, good. It can lock and the problem lies somewhere with the solenoid or valve body.
If it idles fine in gear (when it should now be locked), your problem is more serious. It could be anything from a non-lock up converter, damaged converter, pump problem, input shaft O-ring problem, etc.
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