Rocsteady

I want to buy a 1997 country 10 hours away with no overdrive. Can I make it home?

Rocsteady

Anyone no how high the rpms will be in 3rd gear at 70mph?
all stock 1997xj country

00t444e

Yes you can, rpms will be around 3K at 70 mph.

EZEARL

Yep. IF there's nothing else wrong with the trans.

lawsoncl

No overdrive as in not shifting into 4th gear, or the torque converter not locking up (which many folks incorrectly call overdrive)? T/C not locking up will make it run a little on the hot side and get poor mileage, but you'd probably be okay. If it's the t/c not locking up, I'd check the switch at the brake pedal as that's an oft overlooked cause and real easy to fix. That switch tells the trans computer to unlock the t/c when you hit the brakes.

dave1123

Less fuel mileage I doubt. I ran to Rochester and back at 70 mph without the converter locked up and got 27 mpg! That's the most I EVER got with a 4.0.

Rocsteady

It’s def the silinoid for overdrive. Will I burn up the trans running in 3rd for hours?

lawsoncl

I think you'll be fine.

dave1123

I'd be more concerned about the engine unless you keep it at or under 3000 rpm.

Rocsteady

Thanks guys. Going to get it

boxburn

If it's got the AW4 box in it, unless solenoid #2 is stuck in the on position (which would mean no 1st), it's not a solenoid issue. OD is obtained with both solenoids off.

00t444e

Yes, my guess would be that the torque converter lockup solenoid is bad, so it goes into OD but the converter never locks.

Rocsteady

I think your right. Drove it home fine. Only 2500 rpm at 70mph but rpms would bounce at 60 mph.

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