Torque Converter Stall Test

TM 10-3930-242-34

Figure 4-2. Torque converter and transmission assembly,

disassembly and reassembly (sheet 13 of 13).

4-3. Torque Converter Stall Test

(4) O u t p u t d i s c o n n e c t l i n k a g e . T h e r e a r e

two points of adjustment for the rear output

a. General. The torque converter stall testis a

disconnect on the transmission. The shifter

t e s t of the engine and transmission as a unit,

s h a f t must be adjusted first, and then the link-

w h e r e i n the transmission output is stalled while

age. Put the shifter shaft in (rearward) until the

t h e engine is operated at full throttle. This test

e n g a g e d detent seats. Adjust the shifter shaft

w i l l indicate, by the speed which the engine

b y rotating it until the center of the linkage

r e a c h e s , whether the engine and transmission

connection hole is 0.610-0.650 inch from the

a r e performing satisfactory under full load. A

front surface of the transfer case. When the

l o w e r or higher speed than that established as

shifter shaft is pulled outward (rearward), the

normal are indications of either engine or

d i s c o n n e c t detent should seat when the center

t r a n s m i s s i o n malfunction.

o f the shaft hole is approximately 2-3/8 inches

b. Procedures.

f r o m the transfer case surface. Adjust the link-

(1) The test is made while the engine and

a g e so that the engaged and disconnect posi-

t r a n s m i s s i o n are installed. The vehicle wheels

t i o n s of the operator's control correspond ex-

m u s t be blocked securely to prevent movement.

a c t l y with the detent positions of the shaft.