I know I might sound repetitive, but check the relay. The problem youre
having sounds exactly like what happened to me when I put the new engine
in my 98.
Gary Hedlin
05 4.7 SLT
98 3.9 Sport
TomBuban wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info. Will try. Really appreciate it!!!
>
> Tom
>
> WiLieR[SS] wrote:
>
>> On 11/27/05, TomBuban <tombuban@4wheelair.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Ok. I have a new trans with about 15,000 miles on it from Dodge. No
>>> shift kit.
>>> Was running fine until after I did my motor swap. Had a 318, put a 360
>>> in. Have a MP performance PCM.
>>> The trans seems to slip from 2 to 3rd. Its like it cant make up its mind
>>> what gear t opick. This happens under normal driving, and WOT????
>>> Will a shift kit take care of this????
>>> Is it linkage????
>>>
>>> Can't seem to figure it out.
>>>
>>> Any help is appreciated.
>>>
>>> Oh yeah its a 98 dakota, 4x4 46Re trans
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Tom
>>>
>>
>>
>> Double check the linkage. This is an excellent reference of the
>> location of the linkage and how it functions:
>> http://www.jcj.net/dodgeram/trans_adjustment.htm
>> That doesn't tell you how to factory adjust the linkage however, but
>> this is how I set my own for "factory" performance:
>> Park the dak, kill the engine, open the hood and get over the
>> passenger side fender. Looking over the back of the motor and down the
>> bellhousing on the drivers side, reach up and twist the tb linkage.
>> You should see an arm down on the trans moving as you twist the
>> linkage. Now that you know where it is, using the info on the above
>> page, adjust the kickdown cable so that the trans linkage moves
>> exactly with the tb linkage. I usually adjust them back to where the
>> tb linkage moves and then the trans linkage moves. Once I find that
>> spot, then I start taking up the slack in the kickdown cable until the
>> two move together (aka, trans lever is at full rest, tb linkage is at
>> full rest and both pivot together with no delay between the two, maybe
>> just a touch on the trans side.). That is adjusted to oe spec. Now you
>> can begin using above info to tweak your shift points as needed.
>>
>> If you are still slipping a bit between second and third, try
>> adjusting the front band. Tighten it down to 72 inch-pounds and then
>> back off 2-7/8 turns, hold the adjuster in place and tighten down the
>> lock nut. The main difference between second and third gear is the
>> front band releases (second gear uses front band, rear clutch, direct
>> clutch*, overrun clutch*) and the front clutch engages (third uses
>> front clutch, rear clutch, direct clutch*, overrun clutch*)( * = in od
>> unit).
>>
>> Another common problem causer is the governer pressure solenoid. They
>> usually act up between first and second, sometimes even first second
>> and third. Usually more obvious going around a corner while
>> accelerating. But try the linkage adjustment first. If the shifts
>> are not quite firm enough, take up about 1/8" of slack (a click or
>> two) in the cable and try again. I don't like to go much more than
>> 1/8" but others have gone to 1/4" and reported no problems, your
>> mileage may vary.
>>
>> HTH,
>> WiLieR
>>
>>
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