just joined, so im kinda new to this, but also i just recently bought a 2001 ram 1500 5.9l 4x4. and i love it, really got me hooked on dodge now. lol. but anyways, it has a problem witht he tranny i think and i just got it paid 5,500 with no warranty and feelin a lil screwed here, it makes a ticking noise in park but goes away when in any gear, comes from the tranny, and in drive it always shift around 2,500 even WOT, and it shifts hard from first to secound then the rest is fine, its like its slips and hard shifts then a light hard shift, like it kinda skipps 2nd... i mean i just changed the oil and gasket and it didnt look to bad, had a lil sludgfe on magnet... on help would be appreciated straped for cash and need some insight.. lol

 

how many miles does the truck have? and does it go in gear right away or does it take a little time also when you are driving does it lose power like its slipping? if so i would start looking for a new tranny.

 

its got 176.. motor was well maintained, it made me drop my jaw for the miles it had... it has a slight delay only between 1st and 2nd, when i did the oil change it made it better and with a flashpaq it made it shift better aswelll but still it falls on its face when 2nd comes

 

Check the tv cable adjustment. It's in the FAQ section.

 

Sounds like the cable needs adjusted.

 

Factory cable adjustment in this thread , https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-in-trans.html

Adjustments after cable is at factory spec, http://www.bionicdodge.com/Download/...Adjustment.pdf

I'd also adjust the bands and replace or clean the Governor Solenoid and replace the Gov. pressure switch.

 

thanks guys... gonna start checking into all that.. how hard is it to adjust the bands??

 

It's easy with the proper tools. Download the service manual from the FAQ/DIY section and read the procedure first.

 

well i just adjusted the tv cable from where it was.. i first marked the cable flush with the connector with a sharpie as point of stock... i pulled it forward less the quarter of a inch and big difference.. at low throttle the shift is alot smoother but still has a slight delay and the a another, but you barely feel it, and from half throttle to WOT it was as smooth as butter... should i pull it further out?, and it still shifts a lil over 2,000rpms how would i change that??

 

and i appreciate the help, i purcahsed this truck from the money i got for my dads death, and i wanna make sure i didnt get screwed on it.. all the shops around my area have alott of bad reviews.. rather fix it myself if i can