Manual to auto update

[Bazzle218]

I recently converted my 5spd 1997 defender ute to Auto. Just my impressions at this stage after about 2 weeks of driving. Drives well with no issues. Im running the defender transfer and cant fault it at this stage. I dont have a tacho but calibrated ear would indicates that it does not over rev at 100 kph. Also the lock up occurs at 80kph indicated which equates to about 75kph + - on the gps. All said and done more than happy with a reasonabley easy conversion.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[redrovertdi]

I did the same but ended up fitting a disco transfer case which dropped the revs from 2800 back to 2400ish and mine locks up at 80 by the gps with 265/75/16s, fitting the auto was the way to go, i do nearly 1000ks a week.

[Ranga]

Excuse my ignorance, but what does "locks up" refer to?

[bee utey]

Excuse my ignorance, but what does "locks up" refer to?
The torque converter in the auto trans has an internal clutch that is engaged by the trans at 80km/h to stop slippage. Saves fuel on cruise.