[JasonBVHS]

This may be a dumb question, but what is the purpose of a torque converter?

 

[mikehawk]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/torque-converter.htm

 

[Speedy]

very interesting link....it is now saved in my favorites...and I learned a lot...thanks for asking and answering the question...

 

[TexasTaurus]

The howstuffworks.com site is really cool! I learned a lot from watching the torque converter movie file. My 97 Taurus is at the Ford dealer right now and I am told that they may have to replace the torque converter.