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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:33 AM
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I thought I read that there is a way to mod the OD switch to keep the tranny out of over drive all the time till you push the button.
Am I wrong or is there a way?
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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there is a way on the older trucks, cant see why it wouldnt work on the newer trucks. Check over on pavement sucks . com in there tech section. I looked in the links I have saved and cant locate it.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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i bet its as simple as changing the switch from a normally open to a normally closed or vice-versa
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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no, I think it was the pcm needed to see the OD off pulse @ startup, it's not an on/off type of setup, one thing you may be able to do is to put a switch on the OD solenoid, not 100% sure how that would work but it's a thought. have a look at the service manual wiring diagram to be sure.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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what good would that do really?
you could just leave it off in the first place, then turn it on.
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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It's actually a great mod... it sucks when you jump in head on out and your tranny is up shifting into OD @ 35 mph. DC did it that way to help save on fuel. that is one thing i always hated about my truck. 35 mph & in OD.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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I see, mines stick, so i don't use OD very often
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