torque converter starter ring

[DARTDALE]

I have noticed that some converters do not have the starter ring welded on,while others do.Do all 727 have the welded starter ring on them? I have 2 727s they both are the same,welded on.
I am having one of the trans. freshed up,and a new converter ordered[25-2800].Will it come with the starter ring welded on? I am new at this stuff. :glasses6:

 

[340mopar]

Mopar 727 torque convertors have the starter ring gear on them. AMC 727 torque convertors do not have the starter ring gear on them.

Chuck

 

[DARTDALE]

Thanks! That was short and to the point! Whats the difference in a lock up an non-lock up trans? I read about those also,I would like to know that as well! I am in a learning mode,since I am about to spend money$$$,that way I will not seem so dumb when I talk to the Transmission Man. :glasses6:

 

[ElephantKiller]

A lock up transmission has a clutch in the torque converter that essentially locks the crankshaft of the engine to the input shaft of the transmission. It is used to eliminate the "slip" in a torque converter.

A non lock up transmission has a standard torque converter. You can only use a lock up torque converter on a lock up transmission. Likewise with a non lock up torque converter and non lock up transmission.