Is it harmful to drive in "2" for long periods of time?

• Jan 26, 2019

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Trans is TH-350.


Is it ok or harmful to the transmission to drive in "2" for long periods of time?


i'll get into why, if we make it that far.........

 

• Jan 26, 2019

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Not if you only drive 30. I think you’ll be ok going slow.

 

• Jan 26, 2019

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fussfeld said:

Trans is TH-350.


Is it ok or harmful to the transmission to drive in "2" for long periods of time?


i'll get into why, if we make it that far.........

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Fluid temps will be astronomical, your beating the engine for no reason. Why some one would do that is beyond rational thinking

 

• Jan 26, 2019

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I don't see why it would be an issue...2nd gear should have you well over torque converter stall at speed, so you're not really worried about heat build up in the converter/trans. The engine might not like it, if you are keeping it at high RPM.

 

• Jan 26, 2019

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It'll be fine. Drive is just there to help the fuel economy anyway. It's not really necessary.

 

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CSFJ said:

It'll be fine. Drive is just there to help the fuel economy anyway. It's not really necessary.

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And they go faster in 2. I think it means twice the power for real excitement drive in 1 that’s 10x

 

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Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it. I'll get into why later.

 

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82sbshortbed said:

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it. I'll get into why later.

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oh. please. do.

the. suspense. is. killing. me....

 

• Jan 27, 2019

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Well, I would not recommend it, but ...

Don't see anything in the manual that says NO ...

No idea why that is upside down .

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• Jan 27, 2019

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No.

 

• Jan 27, 2019

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Gotta know why.

 

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73c20jim said:

Gotta know why.

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I’ve about worn out the edge of my seat in anticipation of finding out why he was asking this and the fuel pump question! The suspense is killing me!!

 

• Jan 27, 2019

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Big Chip said:

I’ve about worn out the edge of my seat in anticipation of finding out why he was asking this and the fuel pump question! The suspense is killing me!!

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I couldn't sleep last night..

 

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Tell us! Tell us! Please! Please!

 

• Jan 27, 2019

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Because.

OP asked a yes or no question directed at nobody specific, my answer is no.

If you want to know why you'll have to ask another question but i'll tell ya right now...the answer to the question why is the word because.

Hope this helps!