Lock up questions

[cutluse231]

Just wanted to know about being able to use my 200R-4 in my
82 Regal. Its being hooked to a Buick 455.
I have 2 questions regarding lock-up,,,
1. Can I still use the trans lock up ,if a switch ( toggle switch) was just manual set up in line, I know that all it needs is a 12 volt source to turn it off and on. it has two wires coming out of the trans wich ones would I use and what source , ign or acc ?
I know there are lock up kits avalible, but I already have the gas pedal and TV cable bracket from an Olds 307, figured all I need was the TV cable , for same application.
2. Also when using this lockup, I plan mostly not using it with in town driving, just locking it up on the high way, is this OK? I Know
that when hitting the brakes It should be shut off but I beleive I can think of it quick enough.
The reasoning for this is , I might have to use it in my car , because the 400th that I have is a long tailshaft and it is 1" longer on the mount for the crossmember that I have in there, so if I set it in the hole it will push the motor 1" foward and possibly the headers wont fit. beside the fact the 200R-4 has over drive!!
So in all Im asking would this set up work temporarily enough to get buy before I do get a good proper kit?
Thanks and sorry for being so long winded.

 

[WE4]

Very well it will. I would not run too long without lock up running but all your ideas should work just fine..Good Luck

 

[cutluse231]

WE4
I would like to do that, wich of the 4 wires,( I just found out there are 4 not 2) coming out of the trans do I use?
I.E.... ground, switched, power....?
what colors for what?
thanks

 

[WE4]

ahhhh

upper left is "a" terminal and that is power
bottom left is black or terminal "d" and it goes to ground
pretty simple and have fun! BT

 

[cutluse231]

Thanks again Bruce..
1 last question tho.....
The toggle switch Im using should be hooked up on the ground side for the TCC to work?
Ok 2 questions... and the power should come from ign or a constant power source?
Thanks again

 

[MeanBuicks]

1. Yes, switching is done on the ground side.

2. Use a switched or key-on, 12V source to power the solenoid.