Ryan Arsenault wrote:
>
> ok here is my problem
> trans is out today... again since january im how u say pee'd off ....
> torq is prob shot... tranny dont know yet.... its an a500....... has
> anyone swaped something else into one of these rigs.... it has a push
> button OD.... i dont care about the OD just need a flippin tranny that
> works... and wont need to be changed every 8 months... costs me like 300
> cnd every time :@:@ not happy... so if ANYONE has any ideas or some info
> they can share would be cool... i think ican get a 3 speed but not sure
> on how it will fit... any info on that to... or anyone got ideas on a
> torq that will last more than 6 months would be cool to... considering
> the tranny is prob good the trans guys said ..... so please... almost
> winter up here in PEI.. eastern canada......... snow is thick and need
> the rig for work ... carpenter :@:@... anyone got a job that i can use a
> car lol.... ok chow for now... if anyone is on msn in here and talks
> truck much i love to chat to yas.... my addy is wibbyo@msn.com...
>
> Ryan Arsenault
> 93 dakota 4x4.... busted and in the shop
> 89 dakota convertable.... half appart in driveway.
> 88 dakota 4x4 parts rig....
> lookin to buy 89 dakota running :D
Ahhh I can never pass up a chance to bad mouth the A-500 Tranny. The
A-500's legendary weakness is the OD unit. I had the OD unit grenade on
my 2wd 1989 - took out the rest of the trans internals - via
contaminated fluid. The torque converters have also had iffy performance.
You can put a 3 speed non OD version of that Loadflite in there. You
will most likely have drive shaft compatibility problems. if I remember
correctly the 3 speed auto is shorter. Being that your 93 is a 4x4 -
its possible the tail shaft housing would compensate for that length
difference. Can't say for sure as I do not remember what the length
differnece are between the 3 speed auto 4x4 and the 4 speed auto 4x4
trannies.
Because you have the A-500 - I assume you have a V6. You can put a 46RH
or a 46RE (H being manual - non electronic controlled - E bing
electronic controlled) transmissions in there. 46RH would prolly be the
best bet as you would not have to deal with electronic compatibility
issues. There may or may not be length issues between the A-500 and the
46RH. Drive shaft modifications may be required. Another option is to
locate a trans shop - similar to what Josh Battles did, and have them
build up your stock tranny.
As for torque converters - I'm sure someone out there makes a
performance TQ Conv for the A-500. Just gotta find one. I do not know
of any off hand.
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