Hi everyone im back with a new problem.
i have a 99 ram 1500 4wd quad cab.
I rebuilt the transmission all was going fine got done with the rebuild drove it up and down the road 2x about 2 miles.
The tranny pan was leaking so i parked the truck for about 3 weeks got new pan replaced it no more leaks. The tranny now has no forward gears and a soild revers nothing else.
anyone have a clue im lost and i dont want to pull the tranny again.

 

Check your fluid again. Gotta check in neutral, otherwise, you don't get an accurate reading.

How tight did you adjust your bands??

 

i tightened the bands to 72 (i think ftlb but i don't remember i saw it on this site) then backed them out 2 turns. the Fluid is perfect when at temp in neutral.
I was doing some research and the O/D accumulator spring that brakes often can cause total loss of your forward gears.
So unless you can come up with anything else HeyYou i think i'm scheduled for another tranny fluid bath again tomorrow
i might also readjust the bands i just read the jeep tutorial http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f13/4...torial-911009/
the guy says give 3/8 play on front band and 1/4 on rear band or the other way i will recheck before i do it.
i wish it was just a unplugged hose or something

 

BAND ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT BAND ADJUSTMENT
The front (kickdown) band adjusting screw is located on the left side of the transmission case above the manual valve and throttle valve levers.

Raise vehicle.
Loosen band adjusting screw locknut Then back locknut off 3-5 turns. Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in case. Apply lubricant to screw threads if necessary.
Tighten band adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.) torque with Inch Pound Torque Wrench C-3380-A, a 3-in. extension and 5/16 socket.
CAUTION: If Adapter C-3705 is needed to reach the adjusting screw , tighten the screw to only 5 N·m (47-50 in. lbs.) torque.

Back off front band adjusting screw 3-5/8 turns.
Hold adjuster screw in position and tighten locknut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower vehicle
Front Band Adjustment Screw Location
Band Adjustment Adapter Tool
REAR BAND ADJUSTMENT
The transmission oil pan must be removed for access to the rear band adjusting screw.

Raise vehicle.
Remove transmission oil pan and drain fluid.
Loosen band adjusting screw locknut 5-6 turns Be sure adjusting screw turns freely in lever.
Tighten adjusting screw to 8 N·m (72 in. lbs.) torque
Rear Band Adjusting Screw Location
Back off adjusting screw 4 turns.
Hold adjusting screw in place and tighten locknut to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Position new gasket on oil pan and install pan on transmission. Tighten pan bolts to 17 N·m (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
Lower vehicle and refill transmission with Mopar® ATF Plus 3, Type 7176 fluid.

 

would these bands even cause me to loose forward gears after i had them from just sitting just doesn't seem possible. now the accumulator spring i replaced in the V/B really seemed to weak compared to the broken 1 i pulled out. I have also found a similar case were forward gears were lost after spring broke. i mean i'm all for trying backing the front band screw out 1-5/8 more then i have it thats easy and less of a mess but don't think thats going to give me gears again.

 

Will it move if you put the gear selector into 1?

If not, sounds like the rear clutch pack ain't doin' its job.

 

it will catch very little if i get about 2k rpm and drop it back in neutral it seems to let go and roll back but can barely feel it might even be engine torque i'm feeling.

 

Might want to take it somewhere and have the trans pressures checked. See if you are getting the right pressure when in a forward gear. Since you just rebuilt it..... and it worked for a bit... I wonder if you don't have an internal pressure leak, or, something worked its way loose...... Everything I find online points to that rear clutch pack though.

 

Master tech, thank you for posting that, but I think is out of date as it mentions ATF +3, and I know that amount of back off is not recommended for the 2001. what year and repair manual is that from?

 

yea probably would be a good ideal to have the pressure tests done.
i will have to call a few Buddy's see if they have test gauges i live kinda far from any shop and it will cost me more for the tow then buying a new trans lol