Do you mean a500 or a518? a518/46rh/46re are all very similar (518 is a catch all for both 46re and 46re.) On the 518 the internal gear train are pretty much exactly the same, maybe a few small changes. The valve bodies look similar but are different, they have many of the same valves.

The a500 is a catch all term for the 42rh/re and 44re. The 500 and the 518 are very different in the main case gear set, no parts will swap and the case is different. The valvebodies are almost identical, as is the o/d unit.

 

Is there a better source of info then this video or can I just use the one i have? Is there a ATSG manual that covers the 46RE?
This says A500/518/618 http://atsg.com/cart/products/A500_518_618-35-7.html does it actually cover the RE series trannies?
If it does I will get a copy
Thanks
Dave

 

Thats about the only manual you are going to find for that transmission besides a factory manual. Dont know where you would find one of those.

It covers both the rh and re transmissions, or it should.

 

Thanks I will use what I have I guess.
Dave

 

Hey MonteC, got a question for you. The piston on my front clutch (direct drum) seem to be scorn a bit. No hot spots but the measurements vary. I measured it all around the edge an there's a .007 inch difference. It measures anywhere from 3.09 to 3.15 inches. My question is, is this cause for concern? Should I replace it? By the way, I'm running a 3 friction, 3 steel drum with a 2.85 pressure plate and this is a 46re. I only wish I was able to upgrade to a 4 or 5 friction upgrade...but that's me dreaming.

 

Im gonna need some pictures. This is going to be tough to go back and forth on the internet.

 

Okay, I'll see if I can get some pics up tomorrow. Should there be any wear on it at all?

 

You have a 46re, it is electronically controlled. The 1 2 3 shifts are controlled by the electronic governor solenoids, the 3-4 and lockup is controlled by the electroinc shift solenoids.

If you unhook the connecter the transmission reverts limp mode or safe mode which is only 3rd gear. If the transmission senses a electrical short internally it will go into limp mode. So if you have a shorted out 3-4 solenoid the transmission will stay in 3rd gear (limp mode).

 

Have fun. When you find the problem, report back.

 

Youre going to drive the truck around with a jumper wire? You call that a diagnosis and fix? Its not a stupid fail safe. The solenoid is shorted out, it can cause damage to the other electrical parts in the system. When the transmission goes into fail safe the computer is telling you there is a problem. Dont ignore it and run a jumper wire.