3 speeds + overdrive which is 4 + converter lockup which feels like a shift.
they feel like 5 shifts but there are only 4 gear ratios.
Mark Jackson wrote:
> I've got the same setup but year 2000. 5.9, 46RE, and Quad. I've been
> having this question on the number of actual gears the tranny has. The
> window sticker says it's a 4spd auto. A friend of mine says that it's a 3
> speed with an overdrive. I've read through the manual and it says with the
> overdrive button pushed in (off) the overdrive doesn't kick in. But when I
> do this, I can feel the truck shift four times with the overdrive off. So
> here is the question. Is it a four speed + the overdrive (seemingly 5
> shifts) or is it a three speed + overdrive (seemingly 4 shifts).
>
> P.S. If I've been driving and it shifts all four times with the overdrive
> off (not engaged) and I engage it, it "shifts" again. I don't think I got a
> free bonus gear or something.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Miller" <jim76712@swbell.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2000 3:32 PM
> Subject: Re: DML: FW: Converter early lock-up
>
> >
> >
> >
> > > Subject: Coverter early lock-up
> > >
> > > Good Morning,
> > > I own a 2001 Dakota Q/Cab (sorry it's not a R/T)
> > > however I do have a 5.9 and 46RE Auto.
> > > That being, does everyoneslock-up converter come in (lock-up) at about
> > > 40mph?
> > > Mine does and it actual gives a bit of a bog to the engine
> > > under normal driving.
> >
> > My 99 R/T locks up at about 40 unless I have my foot in it. I have to
> push
> > down about 1/2 way to unlock it.
> > I don't have a bog problem but I have the 3.92 rear end. I can see that
> it
> > might bog a little with the 3.55 gears.
> > I believe you may be able to change the lockup speed by adjusting the
> cable
> > that goes from the throttle body to the transmission. There has been much
> > discussion about this. You would only want to move the cable a very small
> > amount though.
> > Others that have adjusted their cable please comment here also.
> > Jim in Waco
> >
> > > Is there a way to change the lock-up
> > > speed i.e. in the valve body or other way? Also, is there an electronic
> > > govenor/ on the Dakota?. BTW I have a 9.25 3:55 gear
> > > in my Dak. with the 16" Tire & Handling package.
> > >
> >
> > It is my understanding that the converter lockup is controlled by the
> Engine
> > computer (sbec etc)
> >
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