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Sounds good, except that I'm a little confused about the converter. I looked at Precision of new hampton's site to get a little info on the HD RV converter. Now, unless I'm missing somthing, they say the HD RV lowers the stall about 400 rpm. Shouldn't the stall be raised so that the motor gets into the power band? Or, am I misunderstanding something?
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From: Des Plaines, IL
Thanks MonteC! That's is what I was thinking but I wanted to hear from someone way more experienced than I am. I dropped the trans last night and will probably be bringing it in for a rebuild since I don't think I can rebuild it myself. Thanks again!
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Thanks for the help Monte.
When I took the tranny apart, I found that the Direct drum was ground down by a bare band, metal to metal contact gouging the Direct drum hence the metal dust in the fluid.
Question - When I pulled out the accumulator there was no Inner Spring as referenced on page 518 and 538 of the FSM. When I look on the WIT website it does not show an Inner Spring for the accumulator although it shows an Outer Spring....I assume there is an Inner Spring to the accumulator correct?
When measuring the input shaft endplay (which was in spec), I noticed that the input shaft had 65 thousands of side to side wiggle play.....is this normal? maybe due to the Direct Drum band being loose? The bushing did not appear to have abnormal wear.
Thanks for the help
When I took the tranny apart, I found that the Direct drum was ground down by a bare band, metal to metal contact gouging the Direct drum hence the metal dust in the fluid.
Question - When I pulled out the accumulator there was no Inner Spring as referenced on page 518 and 538 of the FSM. When I look on the WIT website it does not show an Inner Spring for the accumulator although it shows an Outer Spring....I assume there is an Inner Spring to the accumulator correct?
When measuring the input shaft endplay (which was in spec), I noticed that the input shaft had 65 thousands of side to side wiggle play.....is this normal? maybe due to the Direct Drum band being loose? The bushing did not appear to have abnormal wear.
Thanks for the help
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From: San Diego
Hey fellow ram owners,
Im somewhat stupid when it comes to fixing cars and I cannot figure out what might be wrong with my 1500.
First the info...
Dodge ram 1500 1997 v8 4x4 5.9L
auto trans..
it started a couple days ago and when i started my truck in Drive [D] and pressed on the gas probly pressed to around 1500 rpms and the truck on started to roll slowly and after i say three seconds of pressing on the gas gradually picks up enough speed to get to the right speed i should be going at 1500 rpms. it happens everytime i make a complete stop, first off when i press on the brake to make a stop right as i almost come to a complete stop (0 mph's) the truck sort of lets go on the brake a couple of inches and presses tightly making somewhat of a jolting brake.. its very hard to explain
when i put the truck in reverse it is fine I will put in reverse and idle without even pressing the gas and it begins to move like normal where if i put it in drive and idle the truck rele barely moves.
once i get it rolling for example im on the freeway and going around 2000 rpms the truck seems to run fine... its only when i stop that i try to go from a stop light a press on the gas, the engine revs but the truck isnt going as fast as it should be with the amount im pressing the gas? i guess thats the best i can explain it
So my theory is: either there is a problem with the transmission and the first gear... which is why it works fine in reverse and in 2nd gear but takes off slow in first gear?
OR
my brake pads are loose and so the pads are pressing which is why it goes slow after a complete stop and thats why the truck somewhat sputs then a little shake after stoping? but then if it were the pads y doesnt it affect reverse?
I rele dunno and I'd rather have some suggestions here before I take it in and pay just to get it inspected...
Im somewhat stupid when it comes to fixing cars and I cannot figure out what might be wrong with my 1500.
First the info...
Dodge ram 1500 1997 v8 4x4 5.9L
auto trans..
it started a couple days ago and when i started my truck in Drive [D] and pressed on the gas probly pressed to around 1500 rpms and the truck on started to roll slowly and after i say three seconds of pressing on the gas gradually picks up enough speed to get to the right speed i should be going at 1500 rpms. it happens everytime i make a complete stop, first off when i press on the brake to make a stop right as i almost come to a complete stop (0 mph's) the truck sort of lets go on the brake a couple of inches and presses tightly making somewhat of a jolting brake.. its very hard to explain
when i put the truck in reverse it is fine I will put in reverse and idle without even pressing the gas and it begins to move like normal where if i put it in drive and idle the truck rele barely moves.
once i get it rolling for example im on the freeway and going around 2000 rpms the truck seems to run fine... its only when i stop that i try to go from a stop light a press on the gas, the engine revs but the truck isnt going as fast as it should be with the amount im pressing the gas? i guess thats the best i can explain it
So my theory is: either there is a problem with the transmission and the first gear... which is why it works fine in reverse and in 2nd gear but takes off slow in first gear?
OR
my brake pads are loose and so the pads are pressing which is why it goes slow after a complete stop and thats why the truck somewhat sputs then a little shake after stoping? but then if it were the pads y doesnt it affect reverse?
I rele dunno and I'd rather have some suggestions here before I take it in and pay just to get it inspected...
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by markc522 
Just ordered 2 bottles. (just to have an extra)
I adjusted the tv cabe a few times now, the result is a firmer longer revving shift.
My next issues are: (these may go away with the smart blend, I HOPE)
1. When going into od the rpms go up just a smidge before droping into gear.
2. Im getting a transmission whine/whirring sound.
3. It seems to shift at odd times everynow and then, mostly its when accelerating from 40's on up. When I need it to shift down its completely random on whether or not it does. Dont get me wrong, when I floor it, it works fine, acctually a little hard at WOT. I wonder if this is just a power issue?
(this is my 1st automatic, nothing but stick since I started driving 12yrs ago, thank you forum members for the patience of a noob)
Again, the truck has 112k miles on the stock trans with 4.10 and 35's.
Just ordered 2 bottles. (just to have an extra)
I adjusted the tv cabe a few times now, the result is a firmer longer revving shift.
My next issues are: (these may go away with the smart blend, I HOPE)
1. When going into od the rpms go up just a smidge before droping into gear.
2. Im getting a transmission whine/whirring sound.
3. It seems to shift at odd times everynow and then, mostly its when accelerating from 40's on up. When I need it to shift down its completely random on whether or not it does. Dont get me wrong, when I floor it, it works fine, acctually a little hard at WOT. I wonder if this is just a power issue?
(this is my 1st automatic, nothing but stick since I started driving 12yrs ago, thank you forum members for the patience of a noob)
Again, the truck has 112k miles on the stock trans with 4.10 and 35's.
Smart blend is in:
Slight shudder at take off is gone.
Truck seems to shift ok. (sometimes I dont like it, but I've found the best tv cable adjustment for my daily driving)
The noise I was hearing was broken spring in the rear drum grinding on the shoes, and the limited slip clutch springs broke grinding gears and bearings up in the diff.
Those two things are fixed and the trans is quiet and just might last a while longer.
Thanks MonteC
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From: Ohio
Transmission Pan Gasket
Hey guys, figured this is the place to ask a transmission question, lol. So My original transmission pan gasket started leaking bad so I got a filter and rubber gasket kit from Oreilly's and it still drips a tiny bit. I did not use any sealer.
Is there a better gasket other than the thin cheap rubber ones at local part stores?
Is there a better gasket other than the thin cheap rubber ones at local part stores?
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Charleston, SC
Thanks for the help Monte.
When I took the tranny apart, I found that the Direct drum was ground down by a bare band, metal to metal contact gouging the Direct drum hence the metal dust in the fluid.
Question - When I pulled out the accumulator there was no Inner Spring as referenced on page 518 and 538 of the FSM. When I look on the WIT website it does not show an Inner Spring for the accumulator although it shows an Outer Spring....I assume there is an Inner Spring to the accumulator correct?
When measuring the input shaft endplay (which was in spec), I noticed that the input shaft had 65 thousands of side to side wiggle play.....is this normal? maybe due to the Direct Drum band being loose? The bushing did not appear to have abnormal wear.
Thanks for the help
When I took the tranny apart, I found that the Direct drum was ground down by a bare band, metal to metal contact gouging the Direct drum hence the metal dust in the fluid.
Question - When I pulled out the accumulator there was no Inner Spring as referenced on page 518 and 538 of the FSM. When I look on the WIT website it does not show an Inner Spring for the accumulator although it shows an Outer Spring....I assume there is an Inner Spring to the accumulator correct?
When measuring the input shaft endplay (which was in spec), I noticed that the input shaft had 65 thousands of side to side wiggle play.....is this normal? maybe due to the Direct Drum band being loose? The bushing did not appear to have abnormal wear.
Thanks for the help
The wiggle is because the input shaft is supported by the converter. It is normal for the input shaft to wiggle back and forth.
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From: North Charleston, SC
Hey fellow ram owners,
Im somewhat stupid when it comes to fixing cars and I cannot figure out what might be wrong with my 1500.
First the info...
Dodge ram 1500 1997 v8 4x4 5.9L
auto trans..
it started a couple days ago and when i started my truck in Drive [D] and pressed on the gas probly pressed to around 1500 rpms and the truck on started to roll slowly and after i say three seconds of pressing on the gas gradually picks up enough speed to get to the right speed i should be going at 1500 rpms. it happens everytime i make a complete stop, first off when i press on the brake to make a stop right as i almost come to a complete stop (0 mph's) the truck sort of lets go on the brake a couple of inches and presses tightly making somewhat of a jolting brake.. its very hard to explain
when i put the truck in reverse it is fine I will put in reverse and idle without even pressing the gas and it begins to move like normal where if i put it in drive and idle the truck rele barely moves.
once i get it rolling for example im on the freeway and going around 2000 rpms the truck seems to run fine... its only when i stop that i try to go from a stop light a press on the gas, the engine revs but the truck isnt going as fast as it should be with the amount im pressing the gas? i guess thats the best i can explain it
So my theory is: either there is a problem with the transmission and the first gear... which is why it works fine in reverse and in 2nd gear but takes off slow in first gear?
OR
my brake pads are loose and so the pads are pressing which is why it goes slow after a complete stop and thats why the truck somewhat sputs then a little shake after stoping? but then if it were the pads y doesnt it affect reverse?
I rele dunno and I'd rather have some suggestions here before I take it in and pay just to get it inspected...
Im somewhat stupid when it comes to fixing cars and I cannot figure out what might be wrong with my 1500.
First the info...
Dodge ram 1500 1997 v8 4x4 5.9L
auto trans..
it started a couple days ago and when i started my truck in Drive [D] and pressed on the gas probly pressed to around 1500 rpms and the truck on started to roll slowly and after i say three seconds of pressing on the gas gradually picks up enough speed to get to the right speed i should be going at 1500 rpms. it happens everytime i make a complete stop, first off when i press on the brake to make a stop right as i almost come to a complete stop (0 mph's) the truck sort of lets go on the brake a couple of inches and presses tightly making somewhat of a jolting brake.. its very hard to explain
when i put the truck in reverse it is fine I will put in reverse and idle without even pressing the gas and it begins to move like normal where if i put it in drive and idle the truck rele barely moves.
once i get it rolling for example im on the freeway and going around 2000 rpms the truck seems to run fine... its only when i stop that i try to go from a stop light a press on the gas, the engine revs but the truck isnt going as fast as it should be with the amount im pressing the gas? i guess thats the best i can explain it
So my theory is: either there is a problem with the transmission and the first gear... which is why it works fine in reverse and in 2nd gear but takes off slow in first gear?
OR
my brake pads are loose and so the pads are pressing which is why it goes slow after a complete stop and thats why the truck somewhat sputs then a little shake after stoping? but then if it were the pads y doesnt it affect reverse?
I rele dunno and I'd rather have some suggestions here before I take it in and pay just to get it inspected...
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Charleston, SC
Hey guys, figured this is the place to ask a transmission question, lol. So My original transmission pan gasket started leaking bad so I got a filter and rubber gasket kit from Oreilly's and it still drips a tiny bit. I did not use any sealer.
Is there a better gasket other than the thin cheap rubber ones at local part stores?
Is there a better gasket other than the thin cheap rubber ones at local part stores?
Should do the trick. Unless you have a bent pan or leaking dipstick tube.