Transmission shudder...??
Amateur
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 43
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Well I don't know about the 98 FSM but my 97 FSM stated front band should be 2-7/8 turns back from 72 in-lbs! My shift kit supplier told me "no big deal just snug-er-down with a 5/16 and back off 1-1/4 turns, that'l make the 2-3 a little firmer". When I discussed this with a mopar 727 rebuilder he claimed 2-7/8 is waaay too loose, stay around 1-1/2 back and you should be OK. It almost appears as if this front band adj't is not that critical or something.
Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 607
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From: Washington
yeah I have the same shudder thing going on in my 95 2500 auto. I let off the brake and when it starts to roll the whole truck shudders. I've always thought it's the tranny...maybe the clutch or something but i haven't had any problems yet. this has been going on in mine for 5 years now and I've owned it for that amount of time.
Legend
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,663
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From: Central Oklahoma
I must be a real dumbass, then? When you follow the instructions of your 1999 FSM, Haynes Manual, Owners Manual, Noumerous people on DF, and MonteC.....And you double checked 4 times that you did it correctly, Your transmission fails. All of my problems were traced back to a faulty torque wrench!
If you are going to service your bands, Here is my advice: Invest in a good torque wrench. Don't borrow one from your uncle who has only used the POS once.
If you are going to service your bands, Here is my advice: Invest in a good torque wrench. Don't borrow one from your uncle who has only used the POS once.
