Running a lock up not locked?

[ADAMWE4]

Is there a potential problem running a 3200 stall, lock-up converter unlocked while cruising?

 

[TurboDave]

Not really, except for some exra heat buildup, poorer gas mileage, etc.

But why would you do that. If you've got the lock up, USE IT.

 

[ADAMWE4]

That's what I thought.
I didn't have it locking due to my new felpro system which doesnt control lock-up.
I have it wired up manual now through the ALDL conn.

 

[MeanBuicks]

That's good because the extra heat TurboDave referred to is actually a bunch of extra heat and the transmission doesn't appreciate it.

 

[WE4]

yep, without lock up at all, you will in time, burn it down.....

Bruce
We4

 

[ADAMWE4]

I don't get it
A non lock up stall converter goes down the road all day long unlocked...
But you can't do this with a lock-up??
Are the converters that much diff besides the clutch??

 

[OHREALLY]

When installing a non lock up converter, the pump is modified to reroute fluid usually keeping the lock up clutch off back to your cooler system.