1966 Avanti

[mfg]

7 hours ago, Zedman said:

 

That’s it… I have an ‘off-on’ toggle mounted on driver’s side console within easy reach.

The lockup disconnect at rear of stop light switch is still functioning.

My normal driving routine is to not lock the converter unless I’m on the highway, or higher speed secondary road.

As I remember, the problem I found with the factory computer controlled converter lockup was that it locked to early… at too low an engine RPM causing what I can best describe as ‘lugging’.

I heard many years ago that not allowing the converter to lock up automatically would damage the converter by overheating it…. In 15 years of manually controlled lockup, overheating has never happened… 

ALSO…. I believe the simplest way to accomplish this, if your Avanti has CCC, is to install toggle into the converter lockup switch wiring (at rear portion of stoplight switch)….located at brake pedal.

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[mfg]

8 hours ago, Zedman said:

 

In addition… no extra holes to drill!..… The factory screw which retains console side upholstery can be utilized to support toggle switch by crafting simple ‘L’ shaped bracket.