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| | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 230 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 230 | 197? K5 chassis, 454 V8, the TH350 has _zero_ engine braking in any gear, my Son thinks this is normal, I know it is not and is dangerous on a 4X4 that goes down some terribly steep grades .
Where should we begin looking ? .
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,767 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,767 | Is the torque converter original equipment, or has some sort of high stall speed unit been installed? High-stall converters have a tendency to freewheel in a coasting situation. Also you might check for a worn kickdown band.
Jerry
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