I love this forum and I have found it very useful when discussing problems, concerns or ideas. So, although many of you have the knowledge already sometimes it is good simply to review what we (you) know. Ran across a GREAT WEB SITE which describes the "Torque Converter"...take a look at it and keep in in your "Puter-Files", take care: http://builderstransmission.com/tcc.aspx