I don't think the linkage has anything to do with it. Replacing the electronics with the better design parts probably will......

 

ok thanks, will the Borg Warner hd upgrade parts suffice or is there something better?

this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRANSMISSION-GOVERNOR-SOLENOID-SENSOR-TRANSDUCER-KIT-00-DODGE-46RE-47RE-48RE-/230798068630?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bca30b96&vxp=mtr
or all of this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/46RE-47RE-48RE-A518-Governor-Pressure-Solenoid-Repair-Kit-Heavy-Duty-21354-/190977277957?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c77220005&vxp=mtr

 

First one is the actual parts you are looking for, second one just comes with more 'stuff'. Up to you which route you go. Personally, given your symptoms, I think the second one is overkill. (though you will need a filter and gasket in any event. not to mention, fluid.....)

 

thank you very much, I will report back when its done.

 

Borg Warner makes very good quality parts, and has been doing so for many years. These transmission parts are with out a doubt way better than any OEM replacement part.

 

Does anyone think its necessary to change the overdrive shift solenoid thats under the valve body? The transmission mechanic thinks i should also change that being that the pan will already be open to change out the gov solenoid, transducer, filter, and .126 spring upgrade.

 

If you are over 100K miles, might just as well. If you have ever gotten a code for TCC, or O/D solenoids, that would also prompt me to do a bit of preemptive maintenance.

 

Ok thanks. Im right at 100,000 miles so i guess i will have it done also.

 

ok, so i took it to two transmission shops to be diagnosed. Both said there are zero codes and both experienced the same shuttering between first and second gear shifting when acceleration is above normal driving. The shuttering of the engine is the rev limiter kicking in when the trans wont shift into second when I accelerate at full throttle from a stop. One transmission shop is fairly certain that its just the solenoids and the other believes that the trans is just old and worn (100,000 miles...) and solenoid replacement will not be worth it, although he said he would do it if i wanted.

My question is should i spend $200 on parts (solenoids, filter, oil, new pan) and change them myself and see if it works? Most research ive done points to the gov pressure solenoid. Im really not in a position to get this trans rebuilt financially.

 

If it works fine if you don't floor it, why not spend zero dollars, and just alter your driving style?