WiLieR:
Excellent post. That procedure makes much more sense to me than the
description in the FSM.
Tim
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
>truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of WiLieR[SS]
>Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 6:38 PM
>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Trans problems...
>
>
>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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