MP makes a converter for the A-500 and some early V8's like my Shelby have
A-500's. I had mine custom rebuilt to correct said flaws.
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From: "Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 93 dakota 4x4... what trannys fit... anyone....anyone
>
> 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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