Think I found it. Presicsion also has a warehouse in Dallas - just a couple hour drive. Think I'll call them tomorrow for price and availabilty.

Thanks.

 

You want this one then. It has the 595 code.

5444LS, 5444HS

 

Thanks. I called them today and got it ordered. Now I just have to exchange the frictions for the 6 gear planetary set, wait on Sonnax strut, and finsish valve body, and hopefully get the cooler tomorrow - and hopefully slap it in this weekend. Can't wait to get this running - picked up truck in this condition and looking forward to getting other work started like steering gearbox rebuild and kegger mod. Wife thinks I have become addicted to working on the Ram......

 

And she may not be too far off there......

Rebuilding the steering box might be a waste of time though. The gears tend to wear, and you just can't get rid of the slop. Try doing the off-the-truck adjustments first, and see how it feels. If it's still sloppy, just replace it. (procedure is in the service manual.)

 

Ordered the Rock Solid Steering kit, but the gearbox is leaking. Price of new box is high. I may have to replace it as well.

My other truck is a 96 Toyota with 265000 on the clock. Nothing ever needs work on it. Gotta figure when I'm going to do the Jag - but wife actually WANTS me to do that one (so she can drive it!)

 

TC arrived today as well as Sonnax Kickdown strut. Also picked up Hayden OC-1679 transmission cooler. Now if the temp will drop out of triple digits I can resume working on Ram.

 

Well, it has been a while since I started this task, and oldtimers is kicking in. I am ready to install the clutch and input shaft. I know the washer on the right goes between the input and intermediate shafts. I cannot remember where the washer on the left goes. It measures 1.309" and is 0.60" thick. Do these go together between the input and the intermediate shafts or did I leave it out and have to tear back down?

(I really need to figure out the "insert image" thing)

Thanks.

 

Put the washer on the left over the tit on the intermediate shaft. Then use transjel to secure the washer on the right to the input shaft. It only fits in the grooves one way.

 

And all you have to do is upload your photos to a hosting site like photobucket, and copy the "IMG" code, and paste it in the body of your message. Then you have full size pictures, hosted elsewhere, not taking up space on DF's site. Let me know if you need me to elaborate.

 

Like this? I had to play around and figure out whcih link to use. Thanks!

This is what a "project" truck looks like to start (even though you can't see the bad tranny!)