I didn't know the 47re was an option behind the CTD, but anything is possible. perhaps the 48re was the HD 3500 models.

 

My mistake...it is the 46re. Here's the laundry list:

-Complete rebuild
-Replace all clutches, seals, broken OD housing, OD planetary set, and thrust washers
-Internal electonics
-Front band
-Billet TC
-New cooler lines
-Rear drive shaft u-joints

1 year 12,000 mile warranty

Parts: $1760
Labor: $900
Tax: $110
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD back on the road: Priceless

 

Thats a pretty good price for a diesel tranny rebuild

 

No offense intended, but whoever told you the 46RE is behind your diesel made a mistake. I hope your transmission guy didn't tell you that, because its wrong. The diesel and V10 engines came with either the 47RE/RH or 48RE/RH. (RE or RH depends on model year, for yours, it'll be the newer RE.) They never came with the 46RE, the 46RE was gasser V8s only. It can't handle the V10 or Cummins.

If you don't believe, contact your local dealership, give them your VIN number, and get a build sheet.

 

I think he meant 48re and it was a typo, I had asked about that earlier.

 

I thought he was informing us what he had, but now that I reread it, I think you are right Aim. Text is so hard to get a feeling from sometimes.

 

The funny thing is, there's not hardly a difference between the 46 and 47re. They bumped the front and rear clutch packs by 1, increased the pump gears by .014 with a couple teeth more. The main weak points aren't really adressed until you go to the 48re. At least in my opinion.

 

47 also has five pinion planetary's does it not?

 

Well I thought I read 47 on/in my truck somewhere, but then my receipt says 46. SO I think I need to double check...

 

I think it is right. They did use the 46RE in some of the earlier 2500's,The 47RE/RH was used in the 3500 primarily, and they didn't start using the 48RE until 2002,or 03 if my memory serves me right.

The 47RE went thru some upgrades in 98 I believe,which was the increase in the planetary pinions.

It's really unclear as to what trans they used when or why.