That makes sense since they did start it in 81 but didn't start the CCC carb till 84 I think, that is when they had an ECM and could use it for other things.The TH350C in both my Rockwwod camper and the '81 G-10 van had a vacuum/electric switch that controlled the lock up converter...later years may have had it controlled by the computer..

I guess we learn till the day we die.